Unless specifically authorized by the professor, the following are examples of cheating or plagiarism, although this list is certainly not exhaustive.

1. Cheating on a test or quiz includes

•  looking at or copying from other students’ work
•  allowing other students to look at or copy their work
•  exchanging information with other students
•  speaking or whispering (students may speak to professors at any time)
•  opening a textbook or notebook
•  looking at notes

•  copying work or answers form other students
•  copying ideas or text from printed sources and from computer or other electronic sources    without proper documentation
•  having someone else do the assignment
•  allowing other students to “borrow” work and present it as their own

•  providing false information or documents in order to be allowed to make up a missed test, quiz, or homework

Students who require clarification of any of the above concepts must consult with their professor.

Cheating of any kind may result in penalties ranging from a grade of F or O on the assignment to a course grade of F.  Professors also may refer cases to the College Court for assignment of additional penalties that may include suspension or expulsion from Georgia Perimeter College.  Such cases may be brought before the College Court regardless of whether or not the accused admits guilt when initially charged.  The accused should know that, at the sentencing phase, the Court may consider any previous record of cheating in determining the severity of the penalty.  The Georgia Perimeter College Student Handbook outlines the steps of due process in such cases.