Academic integrity and honesty are of the utmost importance in all pharmacy schools and the profession demands strict adherence to a set of ethical principles. The Committee on Academic Integrity at the School of Pharmacy includes faculty and students to ensure that our entire community is familiar with the high standards that are necessary to ensure the quality of care extended to patients. Students at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy are responsible for upholding the principles of the Policy on Academic Integrity for Undergraduate and Graduate Students. All students are held accountable for their actions. Students should review the entire Academic Integrity Policy as well as the Student Code of Conduct.
The following are some general examples of the responsibilities of students:
Please download, print, and review the entire Academic Integrity Policy. Students are responsible for reviewing the policy for more specific information regarding infractions and penalties. Violations of any of these principles will result in action by Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and Rutgers Office of Student Judicial Affairs. Severe penalties may be levied for Infractions; these may include expulsion from the School of Pharmacy and from the University.
Office of Student Judicial Affairs
University Code of Student Conduct
The Judicial Process for Conduct Violations and Separable Academic Integrity Violations
Resources to Prevent Plagiarism
Pledge of Professionalism for Pharmacy Students (PDF)
Get involved in promoting integrity at EMSOP!
Email: studentaic@gmail.com or Dr. Sarah Tomasello at stomasel@rci.rutgers.edu