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UNILAG Announces New Sanctions for Exam Misconduct

UNILAG Announces New Sanctions for Exam Misconduct.

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Senate at its meeting held on Monday, March 29, 2021, received, considered, and approved S.P. No 2019/115 containing the Harmonized Penalties/ Sanctions for Examination Misconduct (Physical and Virtual).

Consequently, students are hereby enjoined to read below activities that are capable of leading them into trouble with the Institution.

S/N MISCONDUCT PENALTY
1. Impersonation or Faking of Identities. Expulsion
2. Smuggling and Possession of Answer Script Expulsion
3. Destruction of unauthorized Materials Expulsion
4. Attacking or threatening Invigilators Expulsion
5. Plagiarism of Content Expulsion
6. Tendering unauthentic (fake) document Expulsion
7. Auto Coding Software and use of Team Viewer software to take control of students’ Computers remotely. Expulsion
8. Hacking of question bank/system resulting in Content Leakage of questions Expulsion
9. Screen sharing /Mirroring to other devices / Projectors of friends/classmates/family/experts  to cheat Rustication: two (2) semesters
10. Cheating with Technological Devices/High-Tech Equipment e.g micro Bluetooth powered devices- earbuds, augmented reality glasses, invisible smartwatches, hard drives, USB among other things Rustication: two (2) semesters
11. Use of Smartphones/Smart Devices and Mobile Education apps, to retrieve automated recommended answers. Rustication: two (2) semesters
12. Deliberate obstruction of Proctoring Device Rustication: two (2) semesters
13. Presence of Family/Friends in Examination Room Rustication: two (2) semesters
14 Screen sharing /Mirroring to other devices  and projectors of friends/classmates/family/experts  to cheat Rustication: two (2) semesters
15. Indecent Dressing (Dressing that does not conform with University Dress Code)/Nudity Rustication: two (2) semesters
16. Smoking, drinking, and other related vices Rustication: two (2) semesters, and Referral to Students Disciplinary Board for Drugs and Drug-Related Offences.
17. Failure to submit answer script Rustication: two (2) semesters
18. Possession and Copying from jottings of relevant materials on body parts/devices Rustication: two (2) semesters
19. Possession and Copying from unauthorized/written materials Rustication: two (2) semesters
20. Aiding and Abetting others to copy Rustication: two (2) semesters
21. Refusal to submit offending materials Rustication: two (2) semesters
22. Collaborative Copying Rustication: two (2) semesters
23. Refusal to Complete Examination Misconduct Forms Rustication: two (2) semesters
24. Unauthorized communication 1st Timer: Warning2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) semester
25. Disruptive Behavior 1st Timer: Warning2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) semester
26. Influencing Examination Official 1st Timer: Warning2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) semester
27. Unauthorized Changing of Sitting Position 1st Timer: Warning2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) semester
28. Possession of mobile telephone(s) and other devices in the examination hall, either in use or not. Rustication: One (1) semester
29. Taking examination in an environment that does not conform with the University Guidelines for Virtual Examination (For example Writing of examinations in public/private transport, noisy areas, etc) Rustication: One (1) semester
30. Disobeying Examination Instructions 1st Timer: Warning2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) semester
31. Recidivism Expulsion (Except cases listed in 25 – 28 above)
32 Failure to appear before the Misconduct Panel Suspension for 2 semesters after which non-appearance leads to Expulsion
33 Other related acts of Examination Misconduct not specifically stated *Penalty shall be determined based on the recommendation of the Misconduct Panel.


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