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Augusta University Student Conduct & Academic Misconduct Defense
Facing a Student Conduct Board proceeding? AdvocatED advisors know Augusta's specific process under Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy (UNVERIFIED: needs human research).
If you just received notice
What to do right now at Augusta
- 1Note the exact date on your notice letter and mark every deadline it contains on your calendar, at Augusta, the appeal window is UNVERIFIED: needs human research, and missing a deadline forecloses your options.
- 2Do not respond substantively yet. Before you reply to the Student Conduct Board, review Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy (UNVERIFIED: needs human research) so you know the specific procedure that will be applied to your case.
- 3Exercise your right to an advisor. Under Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy, you have the right to be accompanied by an advisor at a hearing, who must be a full-time administrative official, faculty member, or student of the university, AdvocatED serves in this role and handles the response on your behalf where permitted.
- 4Preserve everything related to the allegation, emails, drafts, timestamps, communication with classmates, citations. This evidence often decides the case under Preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not to be in violation).
- 5Contact AdvocatED for a free case review before your Augusta meeting. We'll explain exactly how Student Conduct Board will approach your case and what response gives you the strongest position.
Governing Policy
Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy · UNVERIFIED: needs human research
UNVERIFIED: needs human research
Evidence Standard
Preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not to be in violation)
Jurisdiction
UNVERIFIED: needs human research
Who Decides Your Case
Student Conduct Board (UNVERIFIED: needs human research)
Academic honesty cases that proceed to a hearing or that involve repeat offenses are heard by an Academic Review Panel consisting of five to seven members, including faculty members from the Corps of Instruction (one of whom serves as chair) and at least two students, appointed by the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, with one student alternate and one faculty alternate.
How a Augusta Case Moves
1. How Cases Begin
When an instructor suspects a violation of academic honesty, the instructor meets with the student to discuss the concern and allow a response, decides on the appropriate action, and provides written notice to the student's Augusta email that states the specific charges, summarizes the student's response, describes the action to be taken, and notifies the student of the right to appeal. The instructor sends copies of all documentation, including the written notice and all evidence, to the department chair, dean, and Office of Faculty Affairs.
2. The Hearing
When a case proceeds to a formal hearing, the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs convenes an Academic Review Panel, and the chair notifies the parties in writing of the time and place of the hearing and supplies them with the statement of alleged violations and copies of the other party's materials. At the hearing the student and instructor and material witnesses may testify and be questioned by the opposite party and by panel members, and both parties may be accompanied by an advisor whose role is limited to advice. After receiving the testimony and documents, the panel renders a decision by majority vote within five business days, setting forth findings of fact, the decision reached, and the reasons and policy applied, and forwards its findings and recommendations to the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, who notifies the parties of the decision and of the right to appeal.
3. Appeals
Appeals are handled through the Academic Review Panel and higher administrative levels, with written notice required to parties within specified business days
Deadline: UNVERIFIED: needs human research
Your Rights at a Augusta Hearing
- ✓Right to written notice to the student's Augusta email stating the specific charges, a summary of the student's response, the action to be taken, and the right to appeal
- ✓Right to meet with the instructor to discuss the concern and respond before action is decided
- ✓Right to be accompanied by an advisor at a hearing, who must be a full-time administrative official, faculty member, or student of the University
- ✓Right to appeal the instructor's decision through successive administrative levels and, after a panel decision, to the President or designee on the grounds of new information, procedural error, or inconsistent findings, and ultimately to the University System of Georgia
Sanctions Augusta Can Impose
Drawn directly from Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy (UNVERIFIED: needs human research).
- 1.Zero grade or reduced credit on the assignment or test
- 2.Requirement to redo the assignment or complete additional work
- 3.Withdrawal failing (WF) grade for the course
- 4.Course grade of F
- 5.Revocation of academic credit for the course (in collusion cases)
- 6.Suspension
- 7.Dismissal or expulsion (including automatic dismissal for a second WF for academic dishonesty)
What Makes Augusta's Process Distinctive
Common Violations Referred at Augusta
Cheating
Plagiarism
Research misconduct
Collusion
False statements made to avoid negative academic consequences
Title IX at Augusta
Title IX Sexual Misconduct Office
Administers University System of Georgia Board of Regents Sexual Misconduct Policy. Coordinator: Michele Reed, 706-721-0901 or 706-755-5462, 1499 Walton Way, Annex I, HS 3509
Augusta University is part of the University System of Georgia
How AdvocatED Helps Augusta Students
Academic Misconduct Defense
Hearing preparation for Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy cases, including plagiarism, cheating, and unauthorized AI use.
Learn more →Conduct Hearing Preparation
Strategic coaching and preparation for presenting your case before Student Conduct Board.
Learn more →Dismissal & Suspension Appeals
Building a compelling appeal through Augusta's appellate process on the grounds that fit your case.
Learn more →Title IX Defense
Navigating Title IX Sexual Misconduct Office investigations and hearings.
Learn more →Augusta Resources & Guides
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Frequently Asked Questions: Augusta Students
Who handles academic misconduct cases at Augusta?
Student Conduct Board (UNVERIFIED: needs human research) has jurisdiction over academic misconduct matters at Augusta. Academic honesty cases that proceed to a hearing or that involve repeat offenses are heard by an Academic Review Panel consisting of five to seven members, including faculty members from the Corps of Instruction (one of whom serves as chair) and at least two students, appointed by the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, with one student alternate and one faculty alternate. UNVERIFIED: needs human research
What is the evidence standard at Augusta?
Augusta applies Preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not to be in violation) under Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy (UNVERIFIED: needs human research). Student Conduct Board uses this standard when determining whether a student is responsible for an alleged violation. The evidence standard is critical because it determines how strong the evidence must be before a finding of responsibility can be made.
What rights do I have during a Augusta conduct proceeding?
Under Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy, students facing a Student Conduct Board proceeding have specific procedural rights, including the right to written notice to the student's Augusta email stating the specific charges, a summary of the student's response, the action to be taken, and the right to appeal; meet with the instructor to discuss the concern and respond before action is decided; be accompanied by an advisor at a hearing, who must be a full-time administrative official, faculty member, or student of the University; appeal the instructor's decision through successive administrative levels and, after a panel decision, to the President or designee on the grounds of new information, procedural error, or inconsistent findings, and ultimately to the University System of Georgia. Exercising these rights correctly from the first notice can materially affect the outcome of your case.
How is an academic misconduct case initiated at Augusta?
When an instructor suspects a violation of academic honesty, the instructor meets with the student to discuss the concern and allow a response, decides on the appropriate action, and provides written notice to the student's Augusta email that states the specific charges, summarizes the student's response, describes the action to be taken, and notifies the student of the right to appeal. The instructor sends copies of all documentation, including the written notice and all evidence, to the department chair, dean, and Office of Faculty Affairs.
What sanctions can Augusta impose for academic misconduct?
Student Conduct Board can impose a range of sanctions depending on the violation, including zero grade or reduced credit on the assignment or test, requirement to redo the assignment or complete additional work, withdrawal failing, and more serious outcomes including suspension and expulsion. The specific sanction depends on the facts, the student's prior record, and any mitigating factors presented during the proceeding. Sanction-phase advocacy is often as important as the responsibility phase, since even a first finding can carry long-term consequences on transcripts and graduate school applications.
How do I appeal a decision at Augusta, and what is the deadline?
The appeal deadline at Augusta is UNVERIFIED: needs human research. Appeals are handled through the Academic Review Panel and higher administrative levels, with written notice required to parties within specified business days Appeal grounds typically include . Appeals that succeed are usually the ones that ground each argument in the record and the specific policy language, not emotional or general objections.
Can I bring an advisor to my Augusta hearing?
Yes. Under Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy, students have the right to be accompanied by an advisor at a hearing, who must be a full-time administrative official, faculty member, or student of the university. AdvocatED can serve as that advisor and help you prepare your response, question witnesses where allowed, and navigate Augusta's specific procedural rules. What an advisor can and cannot do varies from school to school, and at Augusta the rules are set out in the governing policy.
Do I need a lawyer for a Augusta Student Conduct Board proceeding?
In most cases, no. Augusta's proceedings follow university policy under Student Code of Conduct / Academic Honesty Policy, not the legal system. What you need is someone who understands Augusta's specific procedures, the evidence standard, and how sanctions are assessed. An education advocate typically provides stronger, more targeted guidance than a general-practice attorney because the body of law here is university policy, not criminal or civil procedure. AdvocatED brings deep, specialized expertise in these exact processes at a fraction of a law firm's cost.
How does Augusta handle Title IX cases?
Augusta handles Title IX matters separately from general academic misconduct, through the Title IX Sexual Misconduct Office. Administers University System of Georgia Board of Regents Sexual Misconduct Policy. Coordinator: Michele Reed, 706-721-0901 or 706-755-5462, 1499 Walton Way, Annex I, HS 3509 Title IX proceedings have their own procedures, evidence standards, and timelines. If you are a respondent in a Title IX case at Augusta, you should not conflate the process with general conduct cases, and you should respond carefully to any notice you receive.
What are the most common academic misconduct violations at Augusta?
At Augusta, the most frequently cited violations include: cheating; plagiarism; research misconduct; collusion. Knowing which violation is alleged is the foundation of an effective defense, because the response strategy differs substantially based on whether the case involves plagiarism, AI use, exam cheating, collaboration, or a procedural technicality.
References and primary sources
The procedural details on this page come directly from Augusta's own published policies and official university resources.
- https://www.augusta.edu/services/legal/policyinfo/policy/academic-honesty.pdfAcademic Honesty Policy, common violations, definitions
- https://www.augusta.edu/student-life/conduct/Student Conduct overview
- https://www.augusta.edu/services/legal/policyinfo/policy/student-academic-grievance.pdfAcademic Review Panel composition and procedures, hearing process, advisor and appeal rights
- https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section4/C333Systemwide preponderance of the evidence standard of review for University System of Georgia institutions
- https://www.augusta.edu/prevention/Title IX Sexual Misconduct Office information
- https://www.augusta.edu/prevention/team.phpTitle IX Coordinator contact information
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