Global Utilities

La Trobe University
Academic Language and Learning

Penalties for academic misconduct


What are the penalties for academic misconduct?

  • Emphasis on educational corrective action
  • Academic Counselling
  • No further action
  • Reprimand and/or
  • Resubmit work
  • Warning
  • Reduce mark for work
  • Zero mark for work
  • Zero mark for the subject
  • Zero for the examination (This would need to be referenced to the specific circumstances of the case being reviewed)
  • Research Higher Degrees only – appropriate penalties as above plus possible period of suspension.

(Academic Integrity - Examples of Penalties for Academic Misconduct, 2010)