Testing and Non-Testing Violation List
- Test Rules’ Violation
| Sr. | Type of Violation | Sanctions |
| 1. | Not bringing student’s identity card | Giving a violation notice. If repeated during the academic year, the student is given (F) grade in the subject. |
| 2. | Changing student’s allotted test hall | Giving a violation notice. If repeated during the academic year, the student is given (F) grade in the subject. |
| 3. | Attempting to speak or gesture on purpose of cheating (it has not been proven that he had an accomplice in the cheating). | First or second exam: The student is given a zero. Final exam: An F is given for the course. In the event of a repeat violation, an F is given for all courses the student registered in the semester in which the violation occurred. |
| 4. | Facilitating cheating for a student (exchanging papers, questions, a rough draft, signs, talking to a second student from inside the hall, or any other device used to facilitate cheating). | First or Second Exam: Both students are given an F in the course in which the violation was detected. Final Exam: Both students are given an F in all courses registered for in the semester in which the violation occurred. |
| 5. | Facilitating cheating by a student (exchanging papers, questions, a draft, signs, talking with another student, or any other tool used for that purpose). Outside the hall: – If the one facilitating the cheating is a student at the university. | First or second exam: Both students will receive an F grade in all courses of the semester in which the violation occurred.
Final exam: An F grade in all courses of the semester in which the violation occurred and temporary suspension from the university for two semesters. |
| 6. | Facilitating cheating by a student (exchanging papers, questions, a draft, signs, talking with another student, or any other tool used to facilitate cheating). Outside the hall: – If the person facilitating cheating is not registered at the university. | First or second exam: The student will be given an “F” grade in the courses of the semester in which the violation was detected, while the student not registered at the university will be referred to the judiciary.
Final exam: The student’s penalty will be increased to an “F” grade in all the courses of the semester in which the violation occurred and temporary expulsion from the university for two academic years, starting with the following semester. The unregistered student will be referred to the judiciary. |
| 7. | Detecting a fraudulent means (small pieces of paper, university diplomas, thumbnails, etc.), or proving it was written on chairs, walls, or some body parts, etc.). | The first or second test: Giving a grade (F) in the course in which the violation was detected.
Final exam: Giving a grade of (F) in all courses in which the student registered in the semester in which the violation was detected. |
| 8. | Catching a cell phone device with the student in the hall during a test or exam | The first or second test: Giving a grade (F) in the course in which the violation was detected.
Final exam: Giving a grade of (F) in all courses in which the student registered in the semester in which the violation was detected. |
| 9. | Catching a smart watch or headphones with the student in the exam hall | The first or second test: Giving a grade (F) in the course in which the violation was detected.
Final exam: Giving a grade of (F) in all courses in which the student registered in the semester in which the violation was detected and suspended from the university for two semesters, starting from the following semester. In case the same violation is repeated, whether in tests or in the final exam, the student will be permanently dismissed from the university. |
| 10. | Causing (vocal or physical) disturbance in the hall or the student violating the observers’ instructions in any way (refusal to change seating place – delay in handing in the answer sheet at the end of the exam date, etc.). | The first, second, or final exam: The sanction varies depending on the seriousness of the case, from issuing a notice of warning, to giving a grade (F) in all courses in which the student was registered in the semester in which the violation was detected. |
| 11. | Verbal assault (defame or slander), physical assault, or directing documented threats to the invigilator. | The first, second, or final exam: Giving a grade (F) in all courses in which the student registered in the semester in which the violation occurred, and dismiss from the university, and referral to the judiciary, depending on the case. |
| 12. | Writing any phrase or placing any distinguishing mark that has nothing to do with the exam: (writing the name – the semester or any mark shows the student’s academic status… etc.) | Final Test: Giving grade (F) in the course in which the the violation occurred, |
| 13. | Hiding or damaging all or part of the examination paper | The first or second test: Giving a grade (F) in the courses in which the student registered in the semester in which the violation was detected.
Final exam: Giving a grade (F) in the courses in which the student registered in the semester in which the violation was detected and dismissing him for two semesters. |
| 14. | Stealing exam questions in any way. | The first, second, or final exam: dismissal from the university, giving a grade (F) in all courses h the student registered for the semester in which the violation occurred, and referral to the judiciary. |
| 15. | Benefiting from stolen questions. | The first, second, or final exam: Giving a grade (F) in all courses the student registered in the semester in which the violation occurred and temporary dismissal from the university for two semesters starting from the following semester. |
| 16. | Impersonation to do the exam | The first or second test or final exam: Dismissing of both students from the university, and giving a grade (F) in all courses the two students registered in the semester in which the violation occurred.
If the personated person is not a joiner of the university, he will be referred to court. |
| 17. | Illegal quoting in any of student’s assignments during the semester course. | The student is given a grade (F) in the course where the violation was detected. |
| 18. | Illegal content quoting either semester or graduation project. | Giving a grade (F) in all courses in which the student registered in the semester in which the violation was detected. Temporary dismissal from the university for a period of one semester starting from the following semester. |
- Non-Exam Violation:
| Sr. | Type of Violation | Sanctions |
| 1. | Student misconduct with a member of the educational or administrative staff or any person on campus. | The penalty ranges from a notice of warning to dismissal from the university. |
| 2. | Disrupting the course of lectures, the educational process, or any university activities, or deliberate abstention (incitement) of not attending lectures and various university activities. | The penalty ranges from a notice of warning to dismissal from the university. |
| 3. | Tampering and intentional sabotage of public facilities at the university. | The penalty ranges from a notice of warning to dismissal from the university, demanding compensation of the material damages resulted from tampering and vandalism, which should not be less than double the current price (University Bylaws, Article 122). |
| 4. | Failure to adhere to public manners on campus (dress, behavior, fights, etc.) | The penalty ranges from a notice of warning to dismissal from the university. |
| 5. | Impersonation for any reason other than taking the exam (attending with the intention of not registering an absence, registering for courses, etc…) | Both the impersonated and beneficiary belong to the university: temporary dismissal of the university.
The impersonated is not a joiner of the university; he will be referred to the court. |
| 6. | Forging or submitting any forged document to the university or to any other party (registration documents – transcripts – graduation documents -signatures…etc.). | Dismissal from the university and referring to the judiciary. |
| 7. | Practicing political, social, or educational activities outside the instructions stipulated in university regulations without the knowledge of the university administration. | The penalty ranges from a notice of warning to dismissal from the university, with referral to the judiciary and the relevant authorities when required. |
| 8. | Insulting the university or a member of the educational or administrative staff via social media.
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The penalty ranges from a notice of warning to dismissal from the university, with referral to the judiciary. |
| 9. | Possession of weapons of all kinds on campus or on university trips, even if they are licensed | Temporary dismissal for two Academic semesters. |
| 10. | Displaying all kinds of weapons for threatening on campus or on university trips, even if they are licensed | Permanent dismissal of the university. |
| 11. | Possession or trafficking of prohibited substances on campus or on university trips (alcohol, drugs, weapons, etc.) | Permanent dismissal of the university with referral to the judiciary and relevant authorities. |
| 12. | Trafficking in any materials on campus | Temporary dismissal for one academic semester. Student is subject to permanent dismissal in case of repeat trafficking. |
Graduated Sanctions:
– Notice of warning
– Temporary suspension for a period of time (one to two weeks)
– Temporary dismissal of a number of semesters (one semester or more)
– Permanent dismissal
General provisions
- The student will be removed from the exam hall when any of the violations mentioned in Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of these regulations are detected.
- In the first, second, or midterm exams: the decision of removing the student from the hall is up to the discretion of the Dean of the faculty or his vice, particularly when the presence of the violating student in the hall causes disruption in the examination process.
- In the final exam: It is up to the discretion of the president of the examination committee to remove the violating student from the examination hall if his presence in the hall causes disruption in the examination process
- In accordance with the provisions of Article 122/K, the penalty of dismissal shall be applied wherever it appears in this system of the university’s bylaws.
- If the student repeats the same violation during his study years, the penalties will be increased as follows:
- Grading (F) in the course: to be increased to (F) in all courses in which the student registered in the semester the repeat violation happened.
- Grading (F) in the courses in which the student registered in the semester when the repeated violation was detected: to be increased to (F) in all the courses the student registered in the semester when the violation was detected and dismissal from the university in the coming academic semester.
- Dismissal from the university for a specific period of time: to be doubled till it reaches the permanent dismissal.