Academic Integrity

Who Are We

The mission of Student Conduct within the Office of the Dean of Students is create and promote an environment where mutual responsibility is recognized, valued and shared by all members of the NJIT community. The office coordinates the system for administering and adjudicating disciplinary cases which include, student conduct and academic integrity. The office strives to provide students with a fair, responsible and timely process that further promotes, trust, integrity and respect. With the use of policies, procedures and best practices, we seek to create a holistic experience where student development and learning is an integral part of the college experience. We also recognize that it is shared responsibility by every member of our community. 

Academic Integrity Code

New Jersey Institute of Technology is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge through teaching and research. The university expects that its graduates will assume positions of leadership within their professions and communities. Within this context, the university strives to develop and maintain a high level of ethics and honesty among all members of its community. Imperative to this goal is the commitment to truth and academic integrity.

This commitment is confirmed in this NJIT University policy on Academic Integrity. The essential quality of this Policy is that each student shall demonstrate honesty and integrity in the completion of all assignments and in the participation of the learning process. Adherence to the University policy on Academic Integrity promotes the level of integrity required within the university and professional communities and assures students that their work is being judged fairly with the work of others. This Policy defines those behaviors which violate the principles of academic integrity, describes a range of appropriate sanctions for offenses, and identifies a method for promoting the principle of academic integrity on campus.

Student Responsibilities

The university seeks to create a community where rights and mutual responsibilities are both recognized and valued. The university promotes the intellectual and personal development of its student population within an environment of freedom of inquiry. In order to preserve this climate of academic freedom, students are expected and required to adhere to high standards of moral, ethical and professional behavior. Furthermore, students should avoid and desist from engaging in behaviors that compromise the academic integrity of their education

Faculty Responsibilities

At NJIT, academic integrity is crucial to the reputation of our institution. When a violation occurs, it impedes as well as our reputation as a solid research based university. It is our responsibility to ensure that we do our best to prevent academic dishonesty by communicating with our students on a regular basis and be willing to take swift action when policies are violated. All Faculty members and instructors should be intentional about fostering an environment of integrity in their classes and not shun an eye to the behavior but notify students via their syllabus and verbal orientation to the class on the pursuit of academic integrity.  Faculty and instructors should be very observant and make concerted efforts to avert and types of infractions that could compromise the university’s honor code on Academic Integrity.

Students’ Rights

Students have the right to a fair and considerate process that are consistent with the adjudication of an alleged violation. Any information received by our office is held in the strictest of confidence and will be handled appropriately.

Support for Faculty

It is pretty clear that our mode of teaching/learning has changed significantly. However, our commitment to the pursuit of academic integrity has not changed. The commitment to ensure that the integrity of the institution is still held to the highest degree is there. All students regardless of their tenure are expected to observe the honor code and the policies associated with upholding integrity in the academics. Whether this is in the actual classroom or online, the pedagogy is to treat all exams and assignments as if they were in-person instruction. Maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity during this period of online learning is essential to us being our best selves. The Office of the Dean of Students with oversight over the adjudication of academic integrity violations is available to support you in every way. Give us a call over the phone, using Webex or even with email. We are here for you.