For Students
"I will be academically honest in all of my academic work and will not tolerate academic dishonesty of others." - UGA Student Honor Code
Each University of Georgia instructor has a responsibility to report to the Office of the Vice President for Instruction if he/she believes a student may have violated the university’s academic honesty policy. Students who have knowledge of dishonesty should report the matter to the instructor responsible for the course and provide him/her with a signed and dated written description of the matter.
The Director will notify the student by e-mail when the report has been filed. The person who reports the matter will be copied on the notification. The notification will specify the course in which the possible violation may have occurred and explain the process of the Facilitated Discussion which must follow. The student and the instructor should refrain from discussing the matter until a facilitator is available to meet with both of you.
The Office of the Vice President will assign a trained facilitator to assist the instructor and student in an educational discussion about the assignment(s) in question. If both the instructor and student agree that dishonesty was involved, both will discuss appropriate sanctions for the violation. The goal of the Facilitated Discussion is a mutually agreeable resolution.
If the student and instructor are unable to reach an agreement about the violation or sanction, the matter will move forward to a Continued Discussion with an Academic Honesty Panel. At this level, the Panel will determine the outcome of the matter.
The student and instructor may each have one advisor present at the meeting. The advisors may not address the panel or other parties in attendance. In addition, a Continued Discussion will not be scheduled or postponed based on an advisor’s schedule. While an advisor can be any “individual who assists an instructor or student in preparing for a Continued Discussion or a meeting with the Multiple Violations Review Board,” members of the University Judiciary have agreed to be available as an advisor to students who request assistance in preparing for a Continued Discussion or for a meeting with the Multiple Violations Review Board. Please contact our office if you are requesting an advisor from University Judiciary.
Students should read the full academic honesty policy, A Culture of Honesty and review the UGA Facilitated Discussion Model (PDF) and Facilitated Discussion Agreement (PDF) before the Facilitated Discussion. Questions about the policy and procedures should be directed to the Coordinator at (706) 542-4336 or by e-mail at: honesty@uga.edu.
Our experienced writing instructors work individually with students to assist with matters such as paraphrasing, incorporating citations, and understanding how and when to cite. We also help with other issues such as grammar, word choice, and building a convincing argument. Students should bring the paper they are working on to their appointment and can make up to two appointments per week by visiting https://dae.uga.edu/services/tutoring/writing. Appointments can be made by calling 706-542-7575.
The Disability Resource Center coordinates and provides a variety of academic and support services to student with disabilities. The types of disabilities commonly found among college students are both hidden and visible, such as chronic illness, anxiety, learning disabilities, and mobility impairments. If you are not sure if you qualify for services, just stop by the office or call the Disability Resource Center to speak with a Coordinator: 114 Clark Howell Hall and our number is 706-542-8719.
We provide one-on-one writing consultation for UGA students of all levels and disciplines. We encourage students to set their own goals for appointments, and our consultants help students work toward those goals in a collaborative, instructive, comfortable atmosphere. Students should bring a piece of writing they are currently working on. Undergraduate students can make one thirty minute appointment per week, and graduate students can make one hour-long appointment per week below:
The ASPIRE Clinic is a unique resource that provides holistic counseling and education services to UGA and the Athens community. We offer an array of services that include individual, couple, and family therapy; financial counseling and education; home environment and design; nutrition counseling and education; and legal problem solving. For an appointment or for more information about the ASPIRE Clinic, please call 706-542-4486 or email us at aspire@uga.edu.
Health educators work in partnership with the clinician staff to help students learn about self-care and healthy lifestyles. By making an appointment with one of the health educators, you can talk to them about STIs, contraception, alcohol and other drugs, acquaintance rape issues, eating disorders, body image, nutrition, cholesterol and vegetarian eating. Contact Health Promotion at 706-542-8690.
CAPS offers short-term individual, group, and couples therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring, psychological assessment, and makes referrals to campus and community resources when appropriate. CAPS is dedicated to offering services while having respect for others, a deep appreciation for diversity, and compassion for the people we serve. Contact us at 706-542-2273.
Librarians offer one-on-one consultations with students who are writing or re-writing research papers or projects. We can help students find appropriate research sources, avoid plagiarism and properly cite their work. Please send requests to Elliott Kuecker: elliott.kuecker@uga.edu or 706-542-6708, and he will forward them to the appropriate librarian subject specialist.
Some schools, programs, companies, and organizations require applicants to submit a Dean’s Certification, which verifies a student’s records. Four offices are involved in the certification process at the University of Georgia. The Office of the Registrar reports the enrollment verification and academic standing of the student, the Vice President for Instruction reports any violations of the University’s academic honesty policy, the Equal Opportunity Office reports on any violations of NDAH policies, and the Office of Student Conduct reports on any violations of the Code of Conduct. The Dean’s Certification process may be initiated by following the link.
The UGA Libraries provide resources and services to assist you in citing materials for your papers and projects. Click the button below for more information.
The UGA Libraries provide resources and services to assist you in citing materials for your papers and projects. Click the button below for more information.
Guides created by UGA librarians to help you find the best resources for your research! Click the button below for more information.
The mission of Student Care & Outreach is to coordinate care and assistance for all students, undergraduate and graduate, who experience complex, hardship, and/or unforeseen circumstances, by providing individualized assistance and tailored interventions.
Other Useful Links:
- Appeal Letter Template
- FAQ about Academic Honesty at UGA
- Tips to Avoid Academic Dishonesty
- General Guidelines for Academic Honesty Continued Discussions
- General Guidelines for Multiple Violations Review Boards
- UGA Student Code of Conduct
- Center for Academic Integrity
- Academic Integrity Blog - The International Center for Academic Integrity
- Test your knowledge at Turnitin
VIDEO: WHAT TO EXPECT: FACILITATED DISCUSSION
VIDEO: TIPS TO AVOID ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Are you looking for free UGA resources for a specific problem?
I need help with ...
- Work through the SAGE Skills module on personal development and well-being.
Participate in academic coaching:
- Schedule an appointment for Academic Coaching at the DAE.
- Participate in a student success workshop at the DAE.
Be mentored:
- Be mentored through the UGA Mentor Program.
- Be mentored through the Fontaine Peer Mentor Program.
- If you are a rural student, you can participate in the ALL Georgia Program.
- If you are a first-generation student, Pell Grant eligible, and/or registered with the Disability Resource Center, you can participate in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program.
Receive free tutoring:
- Schedule an appointment for free undergraduate tutoring at the DAE.
- Join a study pod at the DAE.
If you have a disability, you can receive support from the Disability Resource Center (DRC):
- UGA Career Center
- Be mentored through the UGA Mentor Program.
- Participate in the Ace Your Tests and Final Exams workshop at the DAE.
- Complete the tutorial on test preparation from the DAE.
- Work through the SAGE Skills module on study strategies and assignments.
- Participate in the Study Skills and Strategies: Essential for Success in College workshop at the DAE.
- Complete the tutorial on study skills from the DAE.
- Work through the SAGE Skills module on study strategies and assignments.
- Participate in the Become a Better Note-taker workshop at the DAE.
- Complete the tutorial on note-taking from the DAE.
- Work through the SAGE Skills module on research skills.
- Receive assistance with your research from a UGA librarian.
- Find subject specialists at the library.
- Participate in the Read Between the Lines: Effective Reading and Text Comprehension Strategies workshop at the DAE.
- Complete the tutorial on reading comprehension from the DAE.
- Schedule an appointment with the UGA Writing Center.
- Participate in the Effective Writing Skills for Success in College workshop at the DAE.
- Complete the tutorial on writing skills from the DAE.
- If you are a graduate student, IEP student, visiting scholar, or visiting diplomat, you can schedule an appointment for Graduate Writing Tutoring at the DAE.
- Work through the SAGE Skills module on academic writing.
Complete a tutorial on plagiarism:
- Developing good academic practice course from the Open University
- Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism tutorial from Cornell University
- How to Recognize Plagiarism tutorial from Indiana University
- Plagiarism tutorial from San José State University Library
- Plagiarism tutorial from Duke University
- More tutorials can be found here.
Readings on Plagiarism and Paraphrasing:
- Work through the SAGE Skills modules on citation and referencing.
- Citation Style Guides
- Citation Software
- UHC Health Promotion offers a continuum of student support services including prevention, early intervention, and advocacy to help students make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
- Physical Health Resources
- Student Care and Outreach coordinates care and assistance for all students, undergraduate and graduate, who experience complex, hardship, and/or unforeseen circumstances, by providing individualized assistance and tailored interventions.
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) provides high quality, affordable, and confidential mental health and wellbeing services to UGA students and their eligible partners.
- TAO - Therapy Assistance Online provides online and mobile tools to help you conquer the day-to-day struggles of general stressors like anxiety and depression, or specific troubles like relationships and addiction.
- Psychology Clinic is an outpatient mental health clinic operated by the Clinical Training Program of the Department of Psychology at UGA.
- ASPIRE Clinic offers a variety of low-cost or no-cost services such as therapy, financial planning/financial counseling, nutrition education, and legal problem-solving to individuals, couples, and families throughout our local community in Athens and across Georgia.
- Participate in the Managing Time, Priorities, and Procrastination workshop at the DAE.
- Complete the tutorial on time management from the DAE.
- Participate in Academic Coaching at the DAE.
- Work through the SAGE Skills module on managing your time.
- UGA Financial Support and Advisory Resources
- How to fund your graduate education
- Get financial counseling from the ASPIRE Clinic.
- Get financial support from the Office of Student Financial Aid.
- Get financial support through UGA Financial Hardship Resources.
- Get financial support through the UGA Student Emergency Fund.
- Graduate students can get financial support through the Graduate Student Emergency Fund.
- Get free meal plans through the Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship.
- Get free food from the UGA Student Food Pantry.
- Get assistance with interview/professional wardrobe through the SGA Clothing Closet.
- Embark@UGA is a campus based effort providing direct support to students who have experienced homelessness and/or foster care. By connecting with Embark@UGA, students will receive individualized support from members of the Student Care and Outreach team and connections to a resource and referral network, whose aim is to promote success and well-being in and beyond the classroom.
- UGA Housing Scholarships
Attend a digital workshop and explore ethics in the field and in leadership:
- Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values
- Ethical Leadership course from UTS
- Leadership module from Ethics Unwrapped
Promoting academic integrity on campus and beyond:
- Work through the SAGE Skills module on promoting academic integrity.
- Create an educational resource that informs others about UGA's academic honesty policy and/or academic integrity in general (e.g., a presentation, flyer, poster, social media post, TikTok video, ...).
- Participate in Academic Honesty outreach events led by Student Ambassadors (e.g., Integrity Week in the fall semester, promote academic honesty in partnership with Housing in the spring, attend regional and international conferences).
- Watch a show or documentary / listen a podcast that discusses integrity in your intended career field & prepare an overview over what you have learned and how it will help you promote integrity in your future career.