All undergraduate and graduate academic misconduct matters are handled by the USC Office of Academic Integrity (OAI).
Mission of The Office of Academic Integrity
The mission of OAI is to foster an educational environment where integrity, learning, and academic excellence thrive.
The OAI actively engages with students, staff, and faculty to cultivate a shared commitment to upholding the values of integrity and accountability within the university community. Through their educational programs and collaborative efforts, they emphasize academic honesty and contribute to the university’s overall success and reputation.
Faculty Responsibilities & Resources
To protect students’ due process rights, including their right to appeal, faculty should not independently manage or adjudicate academic misconduct cases in their courses. All suspected academic misconduct should be reported to the USC Office of Academic Integrity.
How to Report a Violation
If you are a faculty member with an academic integrity violation to report, please go to the following website and complete the online form here.
For questions and consultations, please reach out to the USC OAI at [email protected]. Additionally, faculty can reach out to Julie Kim, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and the Price School’s OAI liaison, at [email protected] or 213-740-1205.
Promoting Academic Integrity
The OAI and the USC Center for Excellence in Teaching provide resources to help faculty promote academic integrity. Resources include a faculty decision guide, syllabus template, video resources, and more. Please click here for the OAI Faculty Resources page.
Student Resources
USC is committed to creating a Trojan culture of ethical decision-making, respect, honesty, and responsibility. Students play a role in upholding these shared principles in their classes and community.
To learn more about the academic misconduct process and to address any questions, please click here to visit the OAI Student Resources page.
We understand that being reported for academic misconduct can be stressful. We encourage you to contact university resources for support. Counseling and Mental Health Services (213-740-9355) offers psychological and emotional support. The Office of the Ombuds (213-821-9556) helps students navigate university-related concerns, conflicts, or challenging situations. Both CMH and the Office of the Ombuds are confidential resources. Lastly, you may also benefit from contacting the Office of Campus Support and Intervention (213-740-0411), which, while not a confidential resource, assists current students in navigating complex matters.
For questions, please reach out to the USC OAI at [email protected]. Additionally, students can reach out to Julie Kim, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and the Price School’s OAI liaison, at [email protected] or 213-740-1205.