Academic Integrity

Supporting Faculty, Students, and Staff

Academic Integrity works with faculty, instructors, students, and staff to promote understanding of SU’s academic integrity policy and coordinate its administration. The office also maintains records of all academic integrity cases.

  • Why and when was the Academic Integrity Policy created? 
    SU adopted a university-wide academic integrity policy in 2006. The original policy (revised in 2008, 2011, 2017, and 2021) established the Academic Integrity Office (AIO) to implement and support the University’s academic integrity policies and procedures. The AIO became part of CLASS when the Center opened in January 2017.
  • How does Academic Integrity (AI) make students aware of SU’s policy? 
    Students must open a summary of SU’s Academic Integrity expectations in MySlice twice a year and provide their electronic signature agreeing to uphold the AI policy.
  • How does AI inform students, faculty, and staff about new initiatives and ongoing programs? 
    Resources for teaching and understanding expectations can be found under the “Promoting Academic Integrity” tab on this webpage. Resources for reporting and responding to Academic Integrity charges are posted under the “Bringing a Charge” and “Responding to a Charge” tabs.
  • How does our office support faculty in promoting academic integrity on campus? 
    We create online resources for classroom use, join faculty in making Academic Integrity presentations in schools and colleges, and are available for consultation about cases and questions.
  • What role does Academic Integrity play in processing cases? 
    Most cases are reported by faculty and instructors via an online reporting system that Academic Integrity maintains in MySlice. Students and other SU community members are encouraged to report possible violations by calling the Academic Integrity line at 315-443-5412 or emailing us at AIO@syr.edu. We work with the Academic Integrity Coordinator of each school or college to assemble case material and notify students of Academic Integrity charges.
  • How do we support students charged with Academic Integrity violations? 
    Academic Integrity notifies students of resources and advising available to them and informs them of their appeal rights. Students may also consult with Academic Integrity staff on an individual basis.