Penalties

When a faculty member believes that a student has committed acts that violate the academic honesty policy, he or she will advise the student of the offense and the penalty imposed.

A faculty member may apply one of the following penalties:

A written warning with the requirement that the assignment be redone within the instructor's specified time. Faculty members are encouraged to report the incident and action to their division Dean and to the Associate Dean of Student Life (Bethlehem) or the Associate Dean of Student Services (Pocono) using online Academic Honesty Violation Form.

A failing grade for the assignment or test. Faculty members are encouraged to report the incident and action to their division Dean and to the Associate Dean of Student Life (Bethlehem) or the Associate Dean of Student Services (Pocono) using the online Academic Honesty Violation Form.

An "F" grade for the course.

• If a faculty member issues an "F" grade in the course as a penalty for academic dishonesty, he or she must send a written report of the instance of cheating or plagiarism and the action taken to the division Dean and the Assistant Dean of Student Life (Bethlehem) or the Associate Dean of Student Services (Pocono) using the online Academic Honesty Violation Form.
• If the faculty member has given an "F" grade for the course as a penalty for a violation of academic honesty, a student may not withdraw from the course while the matter is under appeal or if it is resolved that the "F" grade stands.