Consensus Penalty Structure 2022-23
| Assignment Weight | Standard Penalty | Penalty if the Student Pleads “In Violation” | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5% | 4/3 of letter grade reduction in course (i.e., grade of A becomes B-) | 2/3 of letter grade reduction in course (i.e., grade of A becomes B+) | |
| >5-10% | 2 letter grade reduction in course (i.e., grade of A becomes C) | 1 letter grade reduction in course (i.e., grade of A becomes B) | |
| >10-20% | 3 letter grade reduction in course (i.e., grade of A becomes D) | 2 letter grade reduction in course (i.e., grade of A becomes C) | |
| >20-40% | F in course | 8/3 grade reduction in course (i.e., grade of A becomes D+) | |
| >40-50% | F in course and 1 semester suspension from university | F in course | |
| >50% | F in course and 2 semester suspension from university | F in course |
Assignment weight is for the course. Portions of assignments (e.g., one question of a ten-question examination) where an allegation has been made is an allegation for the entire assignment.