Georgia Perimeter College
Mathematics/Computer Science/Engineering Discipline
Academic Honesty Policy
(Rev. 4/25/06)
As a community committed to learning, Georgia Perimeter College recognizes and specifies that students, whether working as individuals or in a group, shall always present to the instructor their own work for an honest grade assessment.
Academic Honesty Procedures have been established by Georgia Perimeter College to insure due process in cases of cheating. A copy of procedures is in the Student Handbook.
Cheating of any kind may result in a penalty ranging from a grade of zero for the work in question to a grade of "F" in the course AND will be referred to the College Court for assignment of penalty that may include suspension from the College. Referral to the College Court is required whether the student admits or denies the violation.
Unless specifically authorized by the instructor, the following are examples of cheating. This is not an exhaustive list.
On a test or quiz:
- Looking at or copying from another student's work.
- Allowing another student to look at or copy your work.
- Having a copy of the test before actually taking the test.
- Sharing a calculator.
- Communicating with anyone except the student's instructor using any form of communication (including electronic communication such as e-mail).
- Accessing unauthorized material whether it be student notes, printed material, or material accessed electronically.
On homework or other out-of-class assignments:
Interpersonal:
- Copying work or answers from another student.
- Copying work or answers from a book.
- Having another person do work for you.
- Allowing another student to use your work as his or her own.
- Presenting the work of another as your own (plagiarism).
Computer Related:
- Submitting the programs, documentation or program results of another person as one’s own.
- Obtaining or attempting to obtain unauthorized access to information stored in electronic form.
- Submitting false results of a program's output for a class assignment or falsifying the results of program execution for the purpose of improving a grade.
For late work or tests:
- Providing false information or documents in order to be allowed to make up a missed test, quiz, or homework.
Americans With Disabilities Act Statement
If you are a student who is disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act and require assistance or support services, please seek assistance through the Center for Disability Services. A CDS counselor MUST coordinate those services.
Equal Opportunity Statement
No person shall, on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of Georgia Perimeter College.
Affirmative Action Statement
Georgia Perimeter College adheres to affirmative action policies designed to promote diversity and equal opportunity for all faculty and students.
Regents Test Policy
The University System of Georgia requires that all students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs in University System institutions (including Georgia Perimeter College) successfully complete all parts of a competency examination in reading and English composition. This competency examination is commonly called "the Regents' Test", and it is free of charge. A student has two attempts to pass this test before accumulating 45 hours of collegiate credit. After two attempts or after reaching 45 hours, a student will be required to take classes to prepare for the test. After accumulating 54 credit hours, a student may not take any collegiate level courses until completing the preparation classes and passing the test. Please sign up for the Regents' Test when you enroll in English 1102. Do this in time to have two attempts before accumulating 45 credit hours!
