What are the Penalties

Academic misconduct is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of the educational process. 

Capital College is committed to maintaining high academic standards and will not tolerate any form of academic dishonesty. 

If a student is found guilty of academic misconduct, they may face one or more of the following disciplinary measures:

• 1. Warning Letter: A formal letter of warning will be issued to the student. This letter serves as an official notice of the misconduct and a reminder of the student's responsibilities and obligations under the College's academic integrity policy. The warning letter will be kept on the student's record.

• 2. Academic Probation: The student may be placed on academic probation for a specified period. During this time, the student's academic performance and conduct will be closely monitored. Any further instances of misconduct may lead to more severe penalties.

• 3. Course or Project Failure: The student may receive a failing grade for the course or project in which the misconduct occurred. This could significantly impact the student's overall academic performance and progress.

• 4. Suspension: The student may be suspended from the College for a specified period. During this time, the student will not be allowed to attend classes, use College facilities, or participate in College activities.

• 5. Expulsion: In severe cases, the student may be expelled from the College. Expulsion is the most serious penalty and results in the permanent dismissal of the student from the College.

• 6. Referral to Authorities: If the misconduct involves illegal activities, the matter may be referred to the relevant authorities for further action. This could result in legal consequences for the student.

• 7. No Refund of Fees: Students who are expelled or suspended due to academic misconduct will not be eligible for a refund of any course fees.