Academic Resources

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the foundation of USF's commitment to the academic honesty and personal integrity of its university community.  Academic integrity is grounded in certain fundamental values, which include honesty, respect and fairness.  Broadly defined, academic honesty is the completion of all academic endeavors and claims of scholarly knowledge as representative of one’s own efforts.  Knowledge and maintenance of the academic standards of honesty and integrity as set forth by the university are the responsibility of the entire academic community, including the instructional faculty, staff and students.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY REVIEW AND APPEALS – Process for Undergraduate 911±¬ÁÏÍø

USF has identified behaviors that are considered violations of the academic standards for Undergraduate students.  These behaviors include the following and are described in (pp. 4-8):

  • Cheating
  • Plagiarism
  • Fabrication, Forgery and Obstruction
  • Multiple Submissions
  • Complicity
  • Improper use of teamwork credit
  • Solicitation or Purchase
  • Misrepresentation
  • Misconduct in Research and Creative Endeavors
  • Computer Misuse
  • Misuse of Intellectual Property
  • Violation of State or Federal laws with regard to Intellectual Property

If a student is identified as having violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the student may appeal after the final academic sanction is received.  Appeals to the Academic Integrity Policy may only be considered for the following reasons:

  • The academic integrity violation or sanction had no factual basis or could not be reasonably inferred by the facts as presented; or
  • The academic integrity violation or sanction violated a University Regulation or Policy.

A student who has accepted responsibility for the academic integrity violation itself (either in writing or verbally) to the instructor or administrator, may not challenge the factual basis and may only appeal the severity of the sanction imposed.


Submitting an Academic Integrity Appeal Request

The 911±¬ÁÏÍø uses the Maxient Case Management system for all Academic Integrity notifications and appeals.   

911±¬ÁÏÍø may access the Academic Integrity Student Appeals Request Form through the link located in the violation and sanction notification letter sent by the respective college.


Review the Academic Integrity Review and Appeals Process.

Academic Integrity Review and Appeals Process for 911±¬ÁÏÍø
911±¬ÁÏÍø may direct any questions related to the Academic Integrity Policy to CASAIGC@usf.edu.