Academic Integrity Policy
Student Resources
Importance of Academic Integrity:
Academic integrity forms the foundation of our intellectual community at Grossmont
College. It is essential for maintaining the credibility and value of your degree,
as well as the reputation of our institution. All members of our academic community
are expected to uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct in their
scholarly pursuits.
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Definitions of Academic Integrity
- Attribution: Properly credit all sources of ideas, words, and data used in your work.
- Original Work: Submit your own work unless explicitly permitted by your professor to collaborate.
- Honesty in Examinations: Complete all exams and assessments honestly and without unauthorized assistance.
- Respect for Intellectual Property: Protect your own academic work from misuse and avoid misusing others' work.
Resources and Guidelines
- Familiarize yourself with proper citation and referencing techniques for your course.
- The following websites include citation guidance using MLA, APA, and Chicago. If you
are not sure which citation style to use, ask your professor:
- When in doubt about attribution or collaboration, consult your professor.
- Utilize available resources on academic integrity and proper research methods.
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Grossmont College Library Resources:
Academic Integrity Community Standards
Consequences of Violations
Allegations of academic integrity violations are taken seriously and may result in:
For information regarding reporting a violation of academic integrity please review Student Rights & Responsibilities. For further clarification and information regarding academic integrity, please contact
Student Affairs at (619) 644-7600.
Standards of Academic Integrity
Academic integrity forms the foundation of our intellectual community at Grossmont
College. It is essential for maintaining the credibility and value of your degree,
as well as the reputation of our institution. All members of our academic community
are expected to uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct in their
scholarly pursuits.
Learn more about the Standards of Academic Integrity here.