🎓 UH Academic Misconduct: What to Do If You’re Accused 🏟️

Houston University (UH) takes academic integrity ⚖️ seriously. Common offenses include cheating on exams , plagiarism 📚, fabricated citations , fake applications , or collusion . 🚨 3-Stage Accusation Process 1️⃣ Investigation Stage 🔍: Faculty/staff report suspected misconduct to UH’s Academic Integrity Office 🏛️. You’ll get an email—don’t panic 😱! You can admit guilt or request a hearing 🗣️ to defend yourself. 2️⃣ Hearing Stage : A panel (professors + students) reviews evidence 📂. Your chance to speak: Present mitigating factors, witnesses, or new evidence . A strong case = reduced penalties! 📉 3️⃣ Appeal Stage ⚖️: If unhappy with the ruling, file a formal appeal 📑 within UH’s deadline. 🆘 International Students: Act Fast! Stay calm 😌: Anxiety = normal, but rash decisions = risky. Gather evidence : Timelines, emails, drafts—anything to rebut claims. Seek help 👥: UH’s Office of International Students or legal advisors = lifesavers 🆘. ⚠️ Penalties Can Include: Failing grade for the assignment/course Academic probation ⏳ Suspension/expulsion Revoked degree (for grads) 🎓 #AcademicIntegrity #UH #AppealProcess #StudyAbroad 🎓