academic integrity, n.: the process of maintaining honesty about ideas and their sources, and avoiding behaviors such as cheating on tests, plagiarizing papers, falsifying data.

Academic integrity is a primary value for any institution of higher education. Cheating on tests, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty and misconduct are completely unacceptable, especially at Villanova which prides itself on its commitment to the Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love.

Individuals with questions about academic integrity may also contact me directly at the following address:
Craig M. Wheeland
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Tel. 610/ 519 4520
Email: craig.wheeland@villanova.edu VPAA 5/22/07

Please use this site to view:

• Frequently asked questions about academic integrity
• I've been accused
• The Code of Academic Integrity
• Academic Integrity Policy
• Faculty form for reporting violations
• Detailed Procedures for Appeals

Villanova University is a member of the Center for Academic Integrity. Please visit their website for more information on Academic Integrity in general.

The Office of Academic Affairs and Falvey Library collaborated to create the Academic Integrity Gateway, a web site with information about academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism. Faculty and students are encouraged to visit the Gateway, complete the interactive quiz, and use the web site as resource for writing papers.