Academic Integrity at Boston University
One critical component of Boston University’s learning community is academic integrity. Academic integrity is about how we conduct ourselves as students and faculty, how we respect each other as professionals, and how we consider the ramifications of our actions at and beyond BU. Academic integrity is a central value at Boston University.
Academic Conduct Code
Boston University’s Academic Conduct Code is both a description of the University’s ethical expectations of students as well as a guarantee of students’ rights and responsibilities as members of a learning community. The Code provides clarity related to policy and procedure regarding academic conduct.
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Student Resources
Boston University has a number of resources in place to help students maintain academic integrity and to support students during the academic misconduct process. To learn more about Designated Academic Integrity Representatives (DAIRs) and how they can help you in a case of academic misconduct, visit the DAIR webpage.
Faculty & Staff Resources
Faculty and staff may be involved in academic misconduct cases in different ways. Resources are available for instructional faculty, DAIRS and Designated Deans, and Academic Conduct Committees.