Academic Language and Learning Unit (ALLU)

• Study skills for success
• Faculty based learning advice
• Campus based learning advice
• Postgraduate student advice
• Academic integrity
  • Academic Integrity Module (AIM)
  • Academic integrity explained
  • Student responsibilities
  • Penalties
  • Help for alleged misconduct
  • Plagiarism
  • Collusion
  • Copyright for students
  • Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
  • Resources for staff
• Referral and information for staff
• About the ALLU
• Contact us

What to do if you receive a letter telling you to go before an Academic Misconduct Committee:

Speak with your lecturer

• Start by requesting an appointment with your lecturer, so they can explain the issue.
• If Turnitin was used, ask your lecturer to explain the report.

Find support on campus

• The La Trobe University Student Union Student Advocacy service provides free, confidential and independent support to assist students to prepare written submissions responding to allegations of academic misconduct. Student Advocates can also attend hearings with students. Contact ltsu_advocacy@latrobe.edu.au.
• The Student Complaints Office works with Student Complaints Liaison Officers in each Faculty to deal with student grievances.
• If you have asked for help from the contacts listed above and the problem is still not resolved you can contact the La Trobe University Ombudsman. Call 9479 1897.

International students

It is important that you contact one of the International Student Advisers. Call 9479 1199.