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Academic Dishonesty

Engaging in forms of academic dishonesty, such as cheating, and plagiarism is prohibited. The term “cheating” includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations beyond those authorized by the instructor in any assignment/examination;
  2. Preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments for another student;
  3. The acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff;
  4. Aiding and/or abetting another student for the purpose of cheating.

The term “plagiarism” includes but is not limited to the use by paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in selling of papers or other academic materials. These definitions, examples, and prohibition of academic dishonesty apply equally to all FLCC classes, whether online, at a campus center, or through any other method(s) of delivery.


Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated by Finger Lakes Community College. Faculty/instructors may impose a mandatory minimum penalty upon a student found to have committed a violation. Action for violations of academic dishonesty will be determined by the instructor. The consequences for such violations may range from a warning to receiving an “F” in the course. Students who have been assigned a grade of “F” for academic dishonesty will not be permitted to change that grade by withdrawing from the course. Instances of academic dishonesty may also be referred to the Office of Community Standards and Counseling at the faculty member’s discretion. Students charged with violating this section of the Code will have their academic file reviewed via the Registrar’s Office to verify any past academic dishonesty occurrences.