Academic Integrity & Plagiarism Policy

Plain-Language Summary:
Gratis University expects every learner to produce original work. This policy explains how we prevent, identify, and address plagiarism and academic dishonesty.

Purpose:
To uphold academic honesty, protect intellectual property, and ensure fair assessment.

Scope:
Applies to all students, faculty, mentors, and contributors across all programmes.

Policy Details:

• All assignments must be the learner’s original work.
• Proper citation is required when using ideas, text, data, or media from any source.
• AI tools may be used, but students must disclose usage and ensure the final work reflects their own reasoning.
• Plagiarism detection tools may be used to review submissions.
• Violations may result in warnings, grade penalties, or expulsion depending on severity.
• Repeat offences result in automatic dismissal.

Contact Point: [email protected]
Version Control: Version 1.0 – Last Reviewed September 2025