Buffalo State’s Academic Misconduct policy states that “all students at the college are expected to display honesty and integrity in completing course requirements and following college academic regulations.”
"Academic misconduct" refers to any form of plagiarism or cheating on examinations or assignments, and is inconsistent with the aims and goals of the State University College at Buffalo. Instances of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
- Prior acquisition or possession of an examination and submission of false data.
- Submission of the work of another individual without proper acknowledgement.
- Performance of work in a course for another individual while registered in the same course.
- Failing to demonstrate academic integrity by not upholding the individual's basic share of responsibility for collaborative course work and/or assignments.
