Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a fundamental principle that ensures the credibility and value of educational institutions and the degrees they award. Here are some of the best reasons to maintain your academic integrity as a student at UAB.

Preserve Trust: Builds trust between students, instructors, and the larger UAB community. When students are honest about their coursework, it ensures that grades and qualifications are a true reflection of their abilities and knowledge.

Ensure Fairness: Creates a level playing field for all students, allowing them to be evaluated based on their actual performance.

Promote Learning: Encourages genuine learning and intellectual growth. When students engage honestly with their coursework, they develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Foster Personal Development: Helps students develop a sense of responsibility, accountability, and respect for others' work. These qualities will serve them well in school and after graduation.

Protect Reputation: Safeguards both the reputation of UAB as a well your own reputation for academic excellence.