Determining Sanctions

The following factors shall be considered when determining the appropriate sanction(s):

• The nature and seriousness of the offense;

• The impact or damage to the University, the School, the program, or to others as result of the misconduct;
• The student’s motivation, state of mind, and class status at the time of the incident;
• The student’s prior academic and disciplinary record at the University;
• The student’s response, attitude and demeanor after the violation;
• The student’s appreciation of the nature and severity of his/her academic dishonesty;
• Any mitigating circumstances;
• The penalties that have been imposed in similar prior cases.