29
May

SANCTIONS FOR EXAMINATION MISCONDUCTS AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES AS APPROVED BY SENATE OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE AT ITS 245TH REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 29TH, 2025 AND MODIFIED ON 26TH MARCH, 2025 AT ITS 247TH REGULAR MEETING.

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S/N Offence(s) /Misconduct(s) Reviewed Sanctions
1 Communicating with any student in any manner, receiving assistance or giving assistance to another student(s) during examination. The culprit gets ‘F’ in that course. Repeat of same offence attracts rustication for two (2) semesters.
2 Impersonation in an examination. Expulsion for the impersonator and the impersonated.
3 Copying or reading from another student’s answer script during an exam or opening one’s script or material for another student to read or copy. The culprit gets ‘F’ in that course. Repeat of same offence attracts rustication for two (2) semesters.
4 Bringing into the examination hall/room any unauthorized materials such as books, notes, papers, devices, phones, manuscripts etc., whether such materials are related to the examination or not. The first offence attracts rustication for two (2) semesters. Repeat of same offence/misconduct attracts expulsion.
5 Involvement in leaking examination question papers or any form of unauthorized handling of examination questions. The first offence attracts rustication for two (2) semesters. Repeat of same offence/misconduct attracts expulsion.
6 Forging, altering or presenting medical report in order to obtain deferment of an examination or any other benefit. The culprit will face the Student Disciplinary Committee.
7 Lobbying for examination grades by whatever means. The culprit will face the Student Disciplinary Committee.
8 Involvement in any other form of cheating or other acts intended to confer undue advantage on the student. Rustication for two (2) semesters. Expulsion at the repeat of the offence.
9 Aiding, abetting or covering examination misconduct by any student. Rustication for two (2) semesters. Expulsion at the repeat of same misconduct.
10 Refusal to make a written statement or sign any of the materials to be used as exhibits in support of any examination misconduct. The first offence attracts rustication for two(2) semesters . Repeat of same offence/misconduct attracts expulsion.
11 Refusal to appear before an examination misconduct or malpractice committee/panel. Expulsion from the University
12 Smuggling of examination question paper out of the examination hall / room while the examination is in progress. Expulsion from the University
13 Refusal to hand over suspected / incriminating materials. The first offence attracts rustication for two (2) semesters. Repeat of same offence/misconduct attracts expulsion.
14 Destruction of suspected / incriminating materials. The first offence attracts rustication for two (2) semesters. Repeat of same offence/misconduct attracts expulsion.
15 Failure to return an answer script after an examination. Rustication for two (2) semesters. Expulsion at the repeat of the offence.
16 Writing before the order to begin or after the student has been ordered to stop writing. The Supervisor should deduct the 10marks and report this action formally. Thereafter, the Supervisor should transmit the answer script to the Examination Malpractice Committee.
17. Wearing to the examination hall as well as the use of devices disguised as wrist/ankle bangles, ear/finger/nose rings, necklaces, wigs/head ties, face caps, wrist watches and mobile phones First offence attracts rustication for two semesters. Repeat of same offence/misconduct attracts expulsion
18 Verbal Assault on an Invigilator/Supervisor.

 

 Rustication from the University for two (2) semesters.
19 Physical Assault on an Invigilator /Supervisor.

 

 Expulsion from the University.
20 Running out of the examination hall after being apprehended for any examination offence.

 

 Rustication from the University for two (2) Semesters.
21 Possession of weapon(s) inside the examination hall/ room.

 

 Expulsion from the University.

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