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University of Lagos (UNILAG) Examination Misconduct / Malpractice: Harmonized Sanctions and Penalties for Students who Violates the Code of Conduct [Physical and Online Examinations].
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has released and published the harmonized penalties/sanctions for examination misconduct for both physical and online.The University of Lagos 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.
Consequently, students are hereby enjoined to read below activities that are capable of leading them into trouble with the Institution.
UNILAG Exam Misconduct Penalties & Sanctions [Physical & Online]
The guidelines on online and physical examinations malpractices has been reviewed (attached below). The reviewed guidelines shall be forwarded for the information of all students.
| 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 Computer remotely. | Expulsion |
| 8. | Hacking of question bank/system resulting to 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 smart watches, 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. |
RECOMMENDED: UNILAG Guidelines for Conduct of Both Online and Physical Examinations.
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