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.
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 InvigilatorsExpulsion
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 communication1st Timer: Warning 2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) semester
25.Disruptive Behavior1st Timer: Warning 2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) semester
26.Influencing Examination Official1st Timer: Warning2nd Timer: Rustication: One (1) semester
27.Unauthorized Changing of Sitting Position1st 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 Instructions1st 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.
