Academic Integrity
Lindenwood University students belong to an educational community invested in the exploration and advancement of knowledge. Academic integrity is a critical part of that investment: all students have a fair opportunity to succeed, and, as such, all students owe their classmates, instructors, administrators, and themselves the duty of scholarly and creative work untainted by plagiarism, dishonesty, cheating, artificial or machine assistance, or other infringements of academic integrity. In turn, instructors, staff, and administrators will also uphold these policies in order to promote student intellectual development and preserve the integrity of a Lindenwood degree.
As members of this academic community, students are expected to familiarize themselves with the university’s policies in the Lindenwood University Student Handbook and to adhere to these policies at all times. Students are also encouraged to consult the resources of the university library, the Writing Center, or the Academic Success Center for assistance in upholding the university honesty policy.
The penalty for the first reported offense of academic dishonesty will be determined by the instructor and may result in a reduced or failing grade on the work, a failing grade for the course, or any other appropriate penalty.
Upon a first report of academic dishonesty, the student is also required to complete an online Academic Integrity Tutorial. A charge for the tutorial will be applied to the student’s ledger account. For undergraduates, a second offense will result in a failing grade for the course, and a third offense will lead to expulsion from the university. Graduate students will be expelled after a second offense is reported.
The Provost Office maintains confidential records of academic dishonesty reports. These reports are accessible only to limited personnel in the Provost Office and are not linked to students’ academic or financial records at the university. However, students remain accountable for any acts of dishonesty for as long as they pursue studies at Lindenwood, regardless of progression from undergraduate to graduate programs. Any question regarding the academic honesty policy should be directed to the Associate Provost for Academic Operations and Student Success.
Dismissal
The university reserves the right to dismiss a student who fails to adhere to university academic and social standards at any time. Students can be dismissed for any of the reasons outlined below.
- The student is unable to meet academic standards for the university or specific academic program.
- The student’s continuance at the university is considered a danger to the student’s own health or well-being or the health or well-being of others.
- Lindenwood University supports an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the Lindenwood community. Students may be dismissed for failure to uphold the social standards and regulations of the university. Violations include but are not limited to the following behaviors:
- Harassment
- Bullying
- Bias Incidents
- Sexual Misconduct
- The use of improper language
- Failure to respect campus authority
- Aggressive or inappropriate actions directed toward university employees, external partners of the university or other students
- Disruptive behavior within the campus or classroom setting
- Failure to adhere to any other relevant student conduct policy as outlined in the Lindenwood Student Guidebook.
Students dismissed from the university in the middle of a pay period will be withdrawn from the classes in which they are enrolled and will not be allowed to complete classes in which they received an Incomplete (I) grade in previous terms.
If expelled or dismissed from the university, a student is still responsible for all tuition, room, board, and other charges incurred for that pay period, subject to the withdrawal and refund policies set forth in the University Academic Catalog.
Students dismissed from the university in the middle of a pay period will be withdrawn from the classes in which they are enrolled and will not be allowed to complete classes in which they recieved an incomplete (I) grade in previous terms.
If expelled or dimissed from the university, a student is still responsible for all tuition, room, board, and other charges incurred for that pay period, subject to the withdrawal and refund policies set forth in the Univesrity Academic Catalog.