<p>Hi guys. To make a long story short I've received two academic dishonesty violations over the past two semesters at the University of Georgia. The first one was for minor plagiarism on a French oral presentation and the second one was for unauthorized assistance (looking at my phone for an email) during the final exam of my biotech lab class. This latest violation happened because I was waiting to hear back from my father via email because my mom had gotten into a major car accident the day of the exam. Neither of these classes are related to my major. I accepted both the sanctions and chose not to appeal them. According to UGA policy, if you receive two academic dishonesty violations the student has to get a permanent dishonesty transcript notation and meet with a board that assigns either a suspension, dismissal, or expulsion. I'm praying I won't get expelled. If I do get expelled what would be my options as far as trying to receive a degree. Would it be possible for me to transfer to a different (private) university. What are my chances at being accepted into a different university if I am expelled. I've spoken with a few school admissions counselors and they said I could still apply as long as I explain the situation in the application. Also would pharmacy school be a possibility since completion of an undergrad degree isn't required for that. I am feeling completely hopeless and in the dark about the situation and any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to disclose any details necessary about the situation. I just don't want to have to move out of the country because of this situation.</p>
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<p>I know it doesn’t help you, but in that situation you should have either (1) handed the professor or TA the phone, explained the situation, and asked them to answer if a call comes in. Then tell your father to call if there’s a change in status or (2) explained the situation to the professor/TA and asked to take the exam at another time.</p>
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<p>Again, this doesn’t help you but you should have appealed that second one. If you had proof of the car accident (which wouldn’t be hard to produce), you likely would have received leniency. But even though you didn’t do this…</p>
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<p>… obtaining that proof would still be helpful here. I would walk in, explain the situation around the second case, have proof of an accident and ask for leniency. Given the duress that you’d be under in that sort of event, I can’t imagine you’d be expelled. </p>
<p>I am not sure where you are from or where your parents live, but in the US, any non-trivial accident would have an insurance report and probably a police report and maybe even hospitalization documentation. A copy of one or more of these would be extremely helpful. If the accident was outside the US, get any proof you can but at least have a signed letter from your parents explaining the situation. Provide a phone number so that the board can call your parents for verification.</p>
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<p>You can see CC’s discussion here: [College</a> experts discuss high school suspensions - College Admissions, Search, and Financial Aid Help from College Confidential](<a href=“http://www.collegeconfidential.com/experts/]College”>http://www.collegeconfidential.com/experts/) on expulsion. Most of those cases have to do with high school expulsions, but I’m sure the lessons are transferable. The administrators seem surprisingly forgiving when it comes to expulsion, but unfortunately academic dishonestly doesn’t seem to be an area that they forgive easily.</p>
<p>Despite that, it doesn’t seem to be impossible to get into another school, you’ll just have to aim a little lower on the quality threshold. If you’re expelled from UGA, you’re more likely looking at a West Georgia or Valdosta State type school.</p>
<p>Hey OP,
just out of curiosity, what ended up happening? Any updates on how your situation turned out?</p>
<p>If this is your second violation and the fact you did not appeal, it probably is either indefinite suspension from the institution you attended. <not hopefully="" expulsion="">
I certainly don’t know outcome yet since it is not posted, but if it really happens, just make sure you contact with advisor at college where you would likely be transfer to.
My friend also had similar situation as you, she got expelled just by one plagiarism.
I have not heard from her being accepted to any college yet, but she certainly is worried.
While I am considering her, I eventually saw this post. No solution found yet. But I am sure there might be at least one institution with some leniency.
Reply me if outcome was successful or not.</not></p>