At AGTU we understand that knowledge is the key to personal transformation and development. When you join our institution, you not only begin an academic journey, but you become part of a community dedicated to excellence, ethics, and collective growth.
As part of this noble journey, it is imperative that we establish guidelines that promote an environment conducive to learning, innovation, and mutual respect. Therefore, we present the Student Code of Conduct, a guide that reflects the fundamental values that guide academic coexistence.
We commit to cultivating a space where diversity is celebrated and where each individual is valued for their unique contributions. We learn not just from books, but from each other, in a constant exchange of ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
And in this context, each student is committed to respecting academic integrity, promoting intellectual honesty, and ensuring collective well-being. This code is not just a set of rules, but a declaration of principles that reflects AGTU's commitment to the integral education of its students.
Here, we see each challenge as an opportunity for growth, each colleague as a potential collaborator, and each achievement as a step towards a more promising future. This is the spirit of AGTU University, where learning transcends the walls of the classroom, and the construction of knowledge is a collective journey.
Welcome to AGTU, where the pursuit of knowledge is intertwined with building solid bonds, preparing students not only for academic success, but for a life of meaning and contribution to society. This is our commitment, and each member of this community is a fundamental piece in building this exceptional educational legacy.

STUDENT PERSONAL CONDUCT

Students' personal conduct is considered a fundamental pillar in building a resilient, ethical academic community committed to individual and collective growth. Based on the intrinsic values of the institution and the expectations of exemplary conduct, we outline below the guidelines that guide the personal conduct of the AGTU student:

Respect and Empathy:
The AGTU student is committed to treating all members of the academic community with respect and empathy, recognizing the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We seek to create an inclusive environment, where each person feels valued, heard, and respected for their individual differences.

Intellectual Honesty:
Academic integrity is a non-negotiable principle. AGTU students undertake to be honest in all academic activities, avoiding plagiarism and any form of intellectual dishonesty. We value the pursuit of genuine knowledge, encouraging originality and authenticity in all academic contributions.

Responsibility and Commitment:
We recognize the importance of individual responsibility in academic success and contribution to the community. AGTU students are committed to meeting deadlines, actively participating in classes, and contributing to a positive learning environment. Dedication to personal growth and collective development is fundamental to the full realization of academic potential.

Collaboration and Teamwork:
We foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork, recognizing that the exchange of knowledge and experiences enriches everyone's learning. AGTU students are encouraged to actively participate in collaborative activities, promoting a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.

Digital and Virtual Ethics:
In an increasingly connected world, the personal conduct of AGTU students extends to the digital environment. We commit to using technology ethically, respecting copyright, privacy, and promoting online safety. Digital responsibility is a crucial extension of personal conduct, reflecting the same ethical standards adopted in the physical environment.

The student honor code is not a contract and does not create obligations that bind the university, but personal conduct is the visible expression of the values that underlie AGTU, shaping not only the academic trajectory but also the character and positive influence that every student can exercise in the world around them.

AGTU reserves the right to revise the student honor code at any time and for any reason, including an informal change to ensure impartiality and fairness in its procedures. It is important to emphasize that students are responsible and must know and comply with the terms of the Student Honor Code. Students are also responsible for and must report all circumstances that they consider to constitute a serious violation of the student honor code to the staff of AGTU - American Global Tech University.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES
Those found guilty of violating the student honor code will face disciplinary action appropriate to the infraction. Once the incident is fully investigated, the student may be restored to full status, may be required to take restorative action and/or counseling, or may be dismissed from a program without the ability to continue. The university reserves the right to discipline a student on a case-by-case basis, considering the student's cooperation and willingness to accept responsibility, and the level of infraction. Violations may result in comments on transcripts and/or legal action through local authorities.

ACADEMIC STUDENT CONDUCT
The following is considered dishonest and therefore unacceptable and not permitted by the Institution:
Taking someone else's work, images, or ideas and making them your own. This is called plagiarism.
Using a computer, whether the Internet, or information stored in a hard copy or floppy disk that belongs to another person and passing it off as yours.
Cheating, that is, acting unfairly or dishonestly to gain an advantage.
Secretly agreeing with another person to cheat or deceive. This is known as collusion.
AGTU may choose not to continue to provide its services to students involved in public scandal, immoral conduct, acts of contempt, or actions against public morals or decency.
All of this is called academic misconduct. If you are discovered or suspected of any of the above situations, the Institution will investigate, and this may result in disciplinary action being taken.

This is what is expected of you while at AGTU – American Global Tech University:
You will only submit your own original work for assessment. You will show when you have used information provided by someone else, giving the person's name and where you found the information in their work (or portfolio). For example, if you use someone else's words, enclose the quote in quotation marks. You will also repeat this information at the end of the piece in a bibliography or references section. Your tutor will give you help with this. You should seek advice and guidance from tutors if you are unsure of how to do this correctly.
You will show when you have downloaded information from the Internet.
You will never use someone else's disc as your own, nor will you copy work from a disc belonging to someone else and use it as your own.
You will never use someone else's artwork, images, or graphics (including charts, spreadsheets, etc.) as if they were made by you or allow other students to use or copy your work and pass it off as if they had made it themselves.
All cases of suspected academic misconduct will be fully investigated by the Institution. If proven, disciplinary measures will be taken. The result will depend on the severity of the infraction. The team member who reviewed what you did will initially decide the severity of the case and then consult with senior colleagues.

Academic misconduct cases include:
• Copying books without prior notice, which has a significant contribution to the overall work.
• Limited plagiarism of professional works (not textbooks).
• Limited copying of other candidates' work (hard copy or floppy disk) or excessive help with a paper.
• Limited downloading of information from the Internet or use of model answers downloaded from the Internet.
• In the situation where the assessed work contributes to the final grade.
• Repeated minor cases.
• What you have done will be discussed with you in a private tutorial.
• Your grade or evaluation grade will be reduced, or you will have work returned to you to redo and hand in for correction or you will receive zero, depending on how serious what you did seems to the Institution.
• You may not be allowed to take the unit/exam/test again.
• You will receive a warning about how you should act in the future.

Cases of serious misconduct include:
• Extensive copying of textbooks in one assignment or limited copying in two or more assignments that contribute significantly to the assignment(s).
• Extensive plagiarism of professional works (more than 100 words).
• Buying, selling, or stealing work.
• Repeated evidence of extensive use of Internet information without acknowledgment or using model Internet responses.
• Using previous candidates' work from previous years.
• Undue help from outside the Institution.
• Repeated cases of misconduct.

The Institution may take any of the following actions:
• A zero grade is given in the exam/test/module or no grade is given for the assessed work.
• It is not permitted to retake the exam or test, or it is not permitted to retake the assessed work.
• You have been disqualified from your course.
• You are excluded from the Institution.

In all cases of academic misconduct, the Institution may:
• Tell the relevant exam body what you have done, in accordance with exam board policy.
• Inform external examiners/verifiers about what you have done, in accordance with exam board policy.