Realistically, what are my chances of being suspended or excluded from university?
Hi everyone,
I’m really anxious at the moment and was hoping to get some honest advice from anyone who’s been through something similar or works at a university.
I’m a nursing student at an Australian university, and my academic progression is currently under consideration because I failed 3 units this semester. I also missed 2 deferred exam, which contributed to my results.
On top of that, I’ve been asked to attend an academic misconduct meeting. The email says they’re investigating whether I fabricated/falsified content in one of my assessments and they said it was a serious academic misconduct. They haven’t made a decision yet—they’ve just invited me to a meeting to hear my side and have asked me to bring drafts, notes, and anything that shows how I completed the assessment.
I also have 1 previous academic misconduct findings, which i got 0 for the assignment which is why I’m so worried.
I’m just trying to understand what the realistic outcomes are.
My questions are:
- Has anyone been in a similar situation?
- Is suspension or exclusion from the university a realistic possibility?
- Does the academic progression review get considered separately from the academic misconduct investigation?
- If you’ve been through an academic misconduct meeting, what was it like?
I’m extremely stressed and know no one here can predict what my university will decide. I’m just hoping to hear about other people’s experiences or any advice on how to prepare for the meeting.
Thank you.