A warning or suspension are normal consequences if a student has either tried to be deceptive during an examination or tried to prevent teaching or violate the examination regulations. The student’s work is assumed to be independent in both form and content. This means that written assignments must not be copied from other people’s work in full or in part, including copying of your own previous assignments. As a student you need to familiarise yourself with examination procedures and the relevant rules for the University.
The Vice Chancellor deals with suspected cases of cheating in accordance with the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance and has the authority to issue a warning, dismiss the incident without further action, or bring the case before the Disciplinary Board. The Disciplinary Board will then decide to issue a warning or suspend the student for up to six months. All students have the right to put their own case before the matter is dealt with by the Vice Chancellor as well as the Disciplinary Board.
Suspension is reported to concerned parties in the University, which means that the student loses his/her login to the University network, access card to University buildings and study allowance during the suspension period.
A warning is a clear statement that the student has behaved in an inappropriate manner. The student can, however, return to her/his studies without interruption.
In cases where the Vice Chancellor or Disciplinary Board decides on any measure, the examination will not be marked.