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Routines for handling cases of cheating

UiO's routines for handling suspicion of cheating or attempted cheating are common to the faculties.

How does the suspicion arise?

Further information on what is considered cheating can be found on UiO's website about cheating.

Suspicion of cheating/attempted cheating can, for example, arise on the basis of plagiarism check, discoveries made by the examiner or circumstances during school examinations. The faculty that offers the course handles cases of cheating.

Even if you are suspected of cheating, you can continue your studies as usual until the case is decided. If the suspicion arises during a school exam, you have the right to complete the exam.

There is no limitation period in cases concerning cheating. This