Supporting a Culture of Integrity at UConn 

UConn is committed to fostering a learning and working environment grounded in academic, scholarly, and professional integrity, respect, and accountability. The Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct Process is designed to uphold these values through a transparent, educational, and fair approach for UConn Students. 

Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct is defined as unethical academic and scholarly behavior during a course (e.g., on an assignment or exam), as part of other degree requirements (e.g., requirements regarding placement, capstone or comprehensive exams, or placement exams), or at other times during undergraduate, graduate, or professional study and performance, including during engagement in fieldwork, clinical placements, or research. Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct (ASPIM), Policy 

Violations of this policy will fall in the following four areas.  

1. Cheating: Unauthorized acts, actions, or behaviors in academic or scholarly areas.
2. Plagiarizing: Using one’s own previously published, presented, or disseminated material, or another person’s language/text, data, ideas, expressions, digital/graphic element, passages of music, mathematical proofs, scientific data, code, or other original material without authorization of the originating source or proper acknowledgement, attribution, or citation of the originating source.
3. Misrepresenting: Deliberately knowing and providing false or misleading information, including information about oneself or others.
4. Noncompliance: Failure to conform with codified and publicly available academic, scholarly, or professional standards, processes, or protocols.
   

For information regarding the procedures for addressing incidents of academic, scholarly, or professional integrity misconduct violations, please reference Appendix A: Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct Policy & Procedures or review the following ASPIM process flow chart. (2025 Flow Chart)  

If you have questions or would like to discuss the Procedures for Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct, as outlined in Appendix A of the Responsibilities of Community Life: The Student Code, we welcome you to request a consultation with our office. 

Email: Community@uconn.edu 

Phone: (860) 486-8402 

Our team is available to provide guidance and support regarding these procedures and your responsibilities as a member of the UConn community. 

For Students 

Academic, scholarly, and professional integrity is a cornerstone of your educational journey. This process is not only about addressing misconduct; it is also a learning opportunity. If you find yourself involved in a case, the process is designed to help you understand expectations, provide you with due process, reflect on your actions, and grow as a responsible scholar. The flow charts available on this site will guide you through each step, from initial concern to resolution, so you know what to expect and how to prepare. 

For Faculty 

Faculty play a vital role in maintaining academic standards and mentoring students through challenges. This process provides a clear framework for reporting concerns, engaging in dialogue, and supporting student development. The flow charts offer a visual guide to help faculty understand procedural steps, timelines, and responsibilities when academic or professional integrity issues arise. 

For Staff and Administrators 

Staff and administrators may be involved in supporting or facilitating the academic, scholarly, and professional integrity process. Whether you're helping coordinate meetings, communicating with involved parties, or ensuring procedural compliance, the flow charts provide a transparent overview of the process from start to finish. They help ensure consistency, fairness, and clarity across all cases. 

Why Transparency Matters 

Transparency is central to this process. Every step is documented and communicated to ensure that all parties understand their rights, responsibilities, and options. The goal is not only to resolve issues but to educate and empower individuals to uphold the highest standards of integrity in their academic and professional lives.