Academic integrity policy violations are forwarded to the Academic Integrity Subcommittee by faculty through the concern form. The Subcommittee determines whether a violation of college policy has occurred, based on a preponderance of evidence (i.e., whether it is more likely than not that a violation occurred). Students typically do not receive a grade in the course while a concern is being investigated.

If a violation is found to have occurred, then the Subcommittee also determines the sanctions. This typically includes a grading penalty in the course in which the violation occurred, as well as additional sanctions assigned as follows:

  1. Censure and Warning: Written notification that the student’s behavior is unacceptable and that continuation or repetition of such conduct may result in more severe disciplinary action. Censure and Warning is the typical college-level consequence for a student who is found responsible for a first violation of the Academic Integrity policy, except in particularly egregious cases.

    Note:  In all cases of a finding of responsibility for a violation of the standards of academic integrity at Carleton issuing a censure and warning, the Academic Integrity Subcommittee seeks to convey clearly that the result of a repeated violation of college integrity policies are typically significantly more consequential than for a first violation. Furthermore, these consequences may have different effects on students in different circumstances. (For example, international students are urged to seek counsel from the Director of International Student Life at Carleton about the potential consequences of a suspension.)
  2. Suspension: Termination of a student’s enrollment at the College for a specified period of  time. This may also include restricting access to campus or College events during the suspension. A two-term suspension is the typical consequence for a student who is found responsible for a second violation of the Academic Integrity policy, or for a particularly egregious first violation.
  3. Expulsion: Permanent termination of enrollment, including no further access to campus or any College events without written approval from the College. Dismissal is the typical consequence for a student who is found responsible for a third violation of the Academic Integrity policy, or for particularly egregious first or second violations.