Student Code of Conduct
Wilmington University is a community of individuals who come together to learn, work and grow in character. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner that demonstrates commitment to the ideal of honorable behavior for oneself and the community as a whole. Students are also responsible for being familiar with and abiding by the policies and regulations of the University, which are communicated in the University Student Handbook. A copy of the Student Handbook may be found on the University’s website: www.wilmu.edu/studentlife/handbook/.
Academic Integrity
Students of Wilmington University are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic pursuits. It is inappropriate conduct to falsify the results of research; use the words, phrases, or ideas of another without proper citation; cheat or attempt to cheat on an assignment or examination; or to aid, assist, or allow another to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Acts of academic dishonesty are serious offenses.
When a student places his or her name on submitted work, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise identified by appropriate acknowledgement. Additional information may be found on the University website located at http://www.wilmu.edu/studentlife/acadintegrity.aspx.
Safe Assign
Safe Assign is offered through the Blackboard learning system and is designed to aid in educating students about academic integrity, plagiarism and the proper citation of any borrowed content. Safe Assign is a proactive tool for students and faculty to use together to review student work and to allow for students to have an opportunity to assess their efforts prior to submitting an assignment. Faculty may also use Safe Assign as a tool to affirm the originality of assignments.
Additional information related to University policy may be found on the University website: www.wilmu.edu/studentlife/acadintegrity.aspx.