Colleges and universities in the United States may have different standards and codes of conduct in the classroom compared to what you have experienced in your home country. To be academically successful at MSU you will need to learn and follow academic integrity standards and understand what your teachers expect from you when it comes to expressing original ideas, citing sources, working independently, and reporting results accurately and honestly.
As a Spartan, I will strive to uphold values of the highest ethical standard. I will practice honesty in my work, foster honesty in my peers, and take pride in knowing that honor in ownership is worth more than grades. I will carry these values beyond my time as a student at Michigan State University, continuing the endeavor to build personal integrity in all that I do.
Michigan State University affirms the principle that all individuals associated with the academic community have a responsibility for establishing, maintaining, and fostering an understanding and appreciation for academic integrity. Academic integrity is the foundation of university success. Learning how to express original ideas, cite sources, work independently, and report results accurately and honestly are skills that carry students beyond their academic career.
Learn about the types of Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct on the Academic Integrity at MSU information sheet (PDF)
Office of the University Ombudsperson
The Office assists students in resolving conflicts or disputes within the University in a neutral, confidential, informal, and independent manner.
The WC offers peer-to-peer consultations with students, faculty, and the community to support interdisciplinary methods of thinking, writing, and researching.
The MSU Testing Office strives to provide the highest quality testing environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Their website offers information on a variety of exams, including the TOEFL.
Integrity of Scholarship and Grades
This page offers an overview of the MSU policies, regulations and ordinances regarding academic honesty and integrity.
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