Academic Integrity
Academic honesty, responsible learning and ethical conduct are essential to the educational experience at THE A.U.
Academic integrity protects the value of genuine learning and supports a fair academic environment for every student.
What Academic Integrity Means
Academic integrity means approaching academic work with honesty, responsibility and respect for the work of others. Students at THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION are expected to represent their academic work accurately and to follow the standards that apply to their courses and programs.
Academic integrity is more than avoiding misconduct. It is a commitment to genuine learning, responsible participation and the development of knowledge and skills through one’s own academic effort.
Principles of Academic Integrity
Honesty
Present academic work, information and results honestly and accurately.
Responsibility
Take responsibility for your academic work, decisions and conduct.
Respect
Respect the intellectual work, ideas and contributions of others.
Accountability
Understand and follow the academic standards and requirements that apply to your studies.
Academic Work With Integrity
Original Work
Students should submit work that accurately represents their own academic effort and contributions.
Proper Attribution
When using the ideas, words, research or other intellectual contributions of others, students should provide appropriate acknowledgment in accordance with applicable academic requirements.
Honest Assessment
Students should complete examinations, assignments and other assessments honestly and according to the instructions provided.
Integrity Strengthens Learning
Academic achievement has its greatest value when it reflects genuine learning, effort and personal responsibility.
THE A.U. believes that academic integrity contributes to a stronger educational community. Honest academic work allows students to develop confidence in their knowledge and abilities while protecting the fairness and credibility of the academic environment.
Students Should Take Care With Academic Work
Plagiarism
Students should not present another person’s words, ideas or work as their own.
Unauthorized Assistance
Students should follow assessment instructions and avoid assistance or resources that are not permitted.
Misrepresentation
Academic submissions and records should accurately represent the student’s work and academic activity.
Improper Collaboration
Students should understand when collaboration is permitted and when individual work is required.
Ask Before You Submit
Clarify Requirements
If you are unsure whether a source, tool, collaboration method or form of assistance is permitted, seek clarification before completing or submitting the work.
Understand Your Policies
Students should review the academic policies and program requirements that apply to their studies and academic activities.
Integrity in Online Learning
Responsible Participation
Online learning requires students to take personal responsibility for their participation, coursework and academic progress.
Authentic Learning
Students should use learning resources to develop their understanding rather than replace their own academic effort.
Professional Standards
Academic integrity develops habits of honesty and responsibility that are valuable beyond the classroom.
Resources for Students
Student Handbook
Review broader student guidance, responsibilities and university expectations.
Academic Policies
Explore the academic standards and policies that guide student study.
Academic Integrity at THE A.U.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION promotes responsible learning and academic development through a university identity connected with Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Learn With Honesty. Achieve With Integrity.
Explore your academic opportunities at THE A.U. and build your future through genuine learning, responsibility and academic excellence.
