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Academic Integrity

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Honor System serves to strengthen the academic integrity of the university. It is led by eight student-run councils. Each council serves to uphold and protect the Honor Code and to educate members of the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ community about the importance of academic integrity. More information about ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s commitment to academic integrity can be found here.

 

To report an incident involving Academic Integrity, please follow the instructions below.

 

Ways to Report Academic Integrity Concerns

  • Submit a Complaint to the Honor Council
    • Students, faculty and staff should report suspected Honor Code violations involvingÌýundergraduateÌýstudents by using theÌý.Ìý
    • Incidents involvingÌýgraduate and professionalÌýstudents should beÌýreportedÌýto the respective honor council.
  • File a Report with ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s Compliance Helpline (RealResponse)

    RealResponseÌýis a secure reporting system that supports real-time, anonymous communication via the RealResponse web platform, text message, WhatsApp, or email. ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s University Compliance Services Team uses RealResponse so individuals can submit concerns and receive follow‑up information or resources while keeping their identity protected, if they choose.

    Reports may be submittedÌýanonymouslyÌý´Ç°ùÌýconfidentially.

    • Anonymous Report:Ìýincludes no identifying information and cannot be traced to the reporter.
    • Confidential Report: includes the reporter identity, which is protected but may be disclosed when required by law, to address health or safety concerns, or to comply with obligations such as Title IX or the Clery Act. Please consider these limits when choosing a reporting option.

    ¶Ù´ÇÌýnot use this system to report emergencies or situations posing an immediate threat to life or property. Reports submitted here may not receive an immediate response. For emergency assistance, contact local authorities. This reporting system is for activities and concerns related toÌýÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´. Should you wish to report an incident related to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Medical Center (VUMC) or one of its clinics or hospitals, report to VUMC IntegrityLine (hotline), which can be found on the VUMC Healthcare Compliance and IntegrityÌý.

    ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ reviews every report and takes appropriate action. Providing as much detail as possible helps support a thorough review. In most cases, findings and any resulting actions must remain confidential and cannot be shared with the reporter.

    Submit an online report with RealResponse:

    • Submit anÌý
    • Submit aÌý
    • Anonymously Text a Report: 1-833-928-2639
      • RealResponse conceals the Reporter's phone number from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ personnel.Ìý
    • Anonymously Text a Report viaÌý
      • RealResponse conceals the Reporter's phone number from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ personnel.Ìý
    • Anonymously Email a Report:ÌýÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´Reporting@vanderbilt.realresponse.com
      • RealResponse conceals the Reporter's email from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ personnel.
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