Student misconduct is when you allegedly breach a UTS Rule and your actions are considered 'misconduct'. The misconduct can be academic or non-academic.
Student misconduct at UTS is defined by Rule 16.2 of the Student Rules. Examples of misconduct include but are not limited to:
- cheating, including purchasing an assignment via the internet or sharing work with another person, and submitting as your own work
- plagiarism
- misconduct in exams, including unauthorised material
- research misconduct
- fraud, falsely signing documents, forged signatures, false statements
- impersonating another student, or arranging for anyone to impersonate a student
- interfering with the freedom of others
- damage to property
- bullying, including cyber bullying
- discrimination
- harassment
- inappropriate behaviour
- not complying with a penalty imposed or a directive issued to you
- making an unauthorised disclosure and/or misusing Student Security Identification
- sexual assault and sexual harm.
Plagiarism is generally dealt with by the faculty. All other student misconduct matters are managed by the Director, Governance Support Unit.
Student misconduct is not a complaint. However, the outcome of a complaint could be that misconduct procedures are brought against you.
Rules on student misconduct
The following sections of the university's Student Rules relate to student misconduct and appeals:
- section 16 - Student misconduct and appeals
- Schedule 3 - Guidelines Relating to Student Misconduct and Appeals
- Schedule 4 - Guidelines on Determining an Appropriate Penalty for Instances of Student Misconduct
- Schedule 5 - Guidelines for Handling Student Misconduct Involving Plagiarism
Further information
Further information about student misconduct is available at Where to get help.