Academic Integrity refers to the Universities policy on suspected academic misconduct. There are two stages to the Academic Integrity process within the University: the preliminary Interview/Discussion stage and the

Panel
stage. Normally students will only need to attend the first stage. Only the most severe or complex cases will progress to the second stage. The process is slightly different for exam misconduct where there is no academic judgement to make (e.g. bringing your phone into an exam hall).

Most Academic integrity cases will be dealt with by the below process, but if you are unsure then please send your letter to ussu.advice@surrey.ac.uk and we will be able to help.

How can the Students’ Union support me?

We know that being suspected of academic misconduct can be hard for some students so we are able to support you in understanding the process you are going through, the questions you might be asked so you feel prepared, and we may be able to come to the Interview and Panel with you so you have the support you need.

We get booked up very quickly, so if you would like support, we suggest you email us as soon as possible and title your email Academic Integrity Interview or Panel: ussu.advice@surrey.ac.uk

Why have I been accused of academic misconduct?

For coursework submissions: The marker of your work has identified a cause of concern. The most common types of academic misconduct are that you have not referenced properly, you may have not paraphrased correctly, that you have worked with someone else on your work (collusion) or, that you have used AI to help generate your work without disclosing it. The marker and your department’s ‘Academic Integrity Officer’ will want to discuss their concerns with you and give you the chance to explain how you put your work together. 

You can appeal the outcome of an Academic Integrity Interview or an Academic Misconduct Panel, if you have valid

grounds
to do so. If you’d like to know more about this, please email us so that we can give you the best information for your circumstances.