In college, the goal is to graduate with the best grades possible. This often leads to students doing whatever they can to gain an edge when studying or writing papers. You put in hard work and scored well in classes. Your friends notice this and start asking to use...
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What happens if you are accused of violating the Academic Honesty Code at Auburn? A lawyer answers.
Auburn University is a public school located in Auburn, Alabama. It boasts a large student body and competitive degree programs. The pressure of performing in a competitive environment can cause students to make mistakes. Being accused of a violation of the Auburn...
What should Harvard students know about the Honor Code? An attorney answers.
Harvard University is a private school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Admission standards are high, and students work hard for an acceptance letter. The pressure of a rigorous environment can cause students to make poor decisions. Facing an Honor Code violation...
What happens if a student at Princeton University is accused of violating the Honor Code? A lawyer answers.
Princeton University is a private school located in Princeton, New Jersey. Students from all over the world desire acceptance due to its reputation. All students face some stress when first going off to college. However, some students may feel even more pressure to...
What happens if a student at Yale University is accused of cheating or plagiarism? An attorney answers.
Yale University is a private school located in New Haven, Connecticut. With its designation as an Ivy League school, students from all over the world work hard to be desirable candidates for acceptance. With a competitive student body and the stress of adjustment to a...
Are you a USF student facing an academic integrity violation? A lawyer for students shares tips.
University of South Florida is a state college located in Tampa, Florida. Being accused of academic dishonesty by cheating, plagiarizing or other means can lead to strict punishment by the university. What should a USF student do if they are accused an academic...
What happens if an FAU student is accused of cheating or plagiarism? Click for the answer from an attorney for students.
Florida Atlantic University is in Boca Raton, Florida with campuses throughout south Florida. Due to its large presence in the region, FAU attracts a diverse student population. Students who are balancing the stress of achieving an excellent GPA with everyday life can...
Are you a UCF student accused of cheating or plagiarism? Click for defense tips from an attorney for students.
The University of Central Florida is located in Orlando and attracts students from all over the state and country. UCF offers several degree programs from bachelors through doctorate and has a competitive applicant pool. An environment full of students striving to be...
Accused of an academic violation like cheating or plagiarism at FGCU? Defense tips from a lawyer for students.
Florida Gulf Coast University is located on the west coast of Florida. It’s location and degree offerings attract many students. In almost every competitive environment, students make mistakes. Academic integrity violations like cheating and plagiarism are taken...
Need to appeal a suspension or expulsion from UF? Here’s how from an attorney for students.
If you are reading this, chances are that you were found responsible for a violation of UF student policy. Even though you were found responsible, it’s not the end of the process. UF has clearly outlined appeal procedures regarding disciplinary decisions. How can a UF...