Unacceptable Academic Practice

25. One purpose of the oral examination is to determine that the thesis is the candidate’s own work. Where it is suspected that unacceptable academic practice may have occurred in a submitted thesis, it should be referred to the Academic Registry. If this occurs prior to the oral examination, that examination may be postponed until the allegation of unacceptable academic practice is resolved. If, during the oral examination, the Examining Board suspects unacceptable academic practice, the result may be withheld pending an  investigation. Suspected unacceptable academic practice after a result has been issued or after the degree has been awarded should also be referred to the Academic Registry. Results and awards may be rescinded if unacceptable academic practice is found to have occurred.