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. |