I’ve been accused of Academic Misconduct- what do I do?

You should start by reading about academic misconduct to become familiar with the process and what is expected of you. 

Here are the definitions of academic misconduct used by the university: Definitions of Academic Misconduct | SHU

You can also view the University's guidance on this webpage here: Academic Conduct Regulations | SHU  

Please also see our self help pages here: Academic Misconduct 

You should be aware that academic misconduct is taken seriously and can lead to various consequences. It's essential to gather all the relevant information about the accusation and understand the specific nature of the alleged misconduct.

We strongly encourage you to speak to The Students' Union Advice Centre who offer independent advice and can support you through the process. You can contact the team through the Ask Us form available here: Ask Us | Hallam SU. 

Depending on what meeting/panel you have been invited to, you may have been asked to submit a written response to the allegations. If so, our Advice team is able to look through a draft version of your response if sent to them in good time. 

If you are an international student, please make sure to reach out to the International Experience team to check how this could affect your visa here: International Experience | SHU. UKCISA (the UK Council for International Student Affairs) also has a lot of useful information for international students on its website: UKCISA