What is academic integrity?
Academic integrity refers to behavior in an academic setting that ensures that work done is one’s own and that the work of others is properly recognized.

Why is Penn State concerned about academic integrity?
Penn State and the College of Agricultural Sciences are very concerned about academic integrity. The reputation of the University is dependent upon the good behavior of students and faculty. Alumni are dependent upon you, the student, to uphold the reputation of their degree. You will be dependent upon future students to uphold the reputation of your degree. In your immediate future you will be seeking employment, both during your years in college and following earning your degree. How employers view you will depend upon the reputation of the University and your major and the employer’s experience with past students.

Academic integrity speaks to the quality of your education. It means that you and others have done the work for which you have received a grade.

What are some examples of violations of academic integrity?

• Allowing another person to look at or copy your exam, quiz or assignment.
• Submitting a lab report, project report or paper with the name of a person that did not work on the report or paper.
• Passing answers via notes, electronic devices or other methods
• Discussing the answers to an exam or assignment prior to completing the exam or assignment
• Submitting a lab report, project report or paper without proper citations
  ...more examples...

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