Academic Honesty
Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please
consult the LSCPA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of
academic dishonesty. These policies will be strictly enforced.
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of scholastic
dishonesty are prohibited and are grounds for disciplinary action according to the LSCPA Student
Handbook. Anyone who copies more than six consecutive words from a source and does not document
the source has committed plagiarism. Students guilty of academic misconduct either directly or indirectly
through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition
to other possible disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed through the regular LSCPA procedures as a
result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an “F” or a zero for the exercise
or examination or to assign an “F” in the course.
Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall
not be used during examinations or upon review of exams unless the Disability Services Coordinator has
determined that such a device is a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Under any other
circumstances, the use of an electronic device during an examination shall be considered academic
dishonesty and will result in appropriate sanctions as outlined in the Course Syllabus, in the Faculty
Handbook (Section IX-1), and in the Student Handbook (Academic Dishonesty).
Late Assignments:
Required assignments and specific dates for work to be turned in must be met by the student. Unless
turned in by the deadline there will be a drop in grade for lateness. Previous arrangements between the
student and instructor for late work may allow for a reduced late-point penalty.
Many of the courses also include assignments that are designated as Mandatory Pass/Fail course
assignments.
If these assignments are not completed satisfactorily the student may fail not only the assignment but also
the course.
Late submission of the Mandatory Pass/Fail assignments will result in late point penalties.
Point deductions: Late points, up to ten points per day, may be deducted if any graded assignment is
submitted after the date and time due.
Any Pass/Fail assignment submitted after 48 hours will be assigned a grade of five points for the
assignment. Previous arrangements between the student and faculty for late work may allow for a reduced
late point penalty, but all late submissions will have a late penalty deducted.
Grammar and sentence structure, spelling, legibility, neatness, and following directions as to organization
are related to acceptable quality in both written and oral assignments.
Written work is expected to follow the most current American Psychological Association (APA)
format.
Revised 2026
• The course faculty will explain course requirements which will include required
assignments and specific dates for work to be turned in that must be met by the student.
• Unless an assignment is turned in by the deadline there will be a late penalty deducted
for lateness without exception.
• A late penalty of ten points will be deducted if turned in within the first 24 hours after the
assignment due date.
• If the assignment is turned in between 24 and 48 hours late a 25-point penalty will be
deducted.
• After 48 hours, a zero will be assigned for the assignment. Previous arrangements
between the student and instructor for late work may allow for a reduced late-point penalty.
• There are also assignments that if not submitted by the assigned due date a grade of zero
will be assigned. Refer to the individual course syllabus or the assignment for any variations
from the late penalty deductions.
Many of the courses also include assignments that are designated as Mandatory Pass/Fail course
assignments.
If these assignments are not completed satisfactorily the student may fail not only the assignment
but also the course.
Late submission of the Mandatory Pass/Fail assignments will result in late point penalties.
In most courses, the late penalty will be a deduction of ten points if turned in within the first 24
hours after the assignment's due date.
If the assignment is turned in between 24 and 48 hours late a 25-point penalty will be deducted.
Any Pass/Fail assignment submitted after 48 hours will be assigned a grade of five points for the
assignment. Previous arrangements between the student and faculty for late work may allow for a
reduced late point penalty, but all late submissions will have a late penalty deducted.
Testing Policies/Procedures for Nursing Students:
PURPOSE
Testing policies and procedures are provided to maintain consistency in testing procedures and ensure test
security. In addition, this policy establishes guidelines for reviewing and clarifying exam content in order
to enhance the learning experience.
POLICY
Electronic Administration
1. Students will be oriented to the electronic examination software system prior to the first examination
in the first semester of admission to the nursing program.
2. Testing dates and times will be stated in the syllabus course calendar and blackboard.
3. No exams will be given in advance of the scheduled date and time without the approval of the
Nursing Program Coordinator or Director.
4. Tests will be administered electronically. Students will be provided with
a. Exam Access Code sheet that also serves as a scratch sheet
b. Exceptions for electronic testing include paper dosage tests.
5. Exams will be timed based on question format and course policy. The exam time frame will be
provided on the Exam Access Code sheet. Students will only receive credit for answers provided
during the allotted time.
6. Computer Lab:
a. Students will arrive 5 minutes prior at designated location to sign-in for the exam
b. Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will be sent to student success center without additional
time for proctored exam
c. Allied Health staff member will call student success center to inform them of the student arrival
for proctored exam
d. All students must wear student ID to access the testing computer lab
e. Students will not test without Valid LSCPA ID.
f. All belongings (e. g., backpacks, cell phones, electronic devices) will remain in an area outside of
the computer lab for the duration of the exam. Students are encouraged to lock valuables in their
vehicles during examinations. The Lamar State College Port Arthur Allied Health Department is
not responsible for lost or stolen items left in classrooms or hallways.
7. Students who arrive late for an exam will not be given additional testing time.
8. Students are prohibited from writing any notes on their scratch sheet of paper until the exam begins.
9. Exam Dress Code:
a. Students will be subject to visual inspection by the exam proctor upon arrival to the registration
and/or exam room. This includes but is not limited to inspection of the ears, hands/arms, clothing,
pockets, etc.
b. No head coverings of any kind are allowed, including hats, caps, beanies, or hoods. Exceptions
are made for religious/cultural purposes.
c. No cardigans, coats, jackets, or any other articles of clothing that may open are allowed in the
exam room. Pullovers without pockets are acceptable.
d. Scarves and gloves are not allowed in the exam room.
10. During the exam:
a. Drinking and eating are not permitted. Hard candies such as peppermints or cough drops are
allowed but must be unwrapped prior to the start of the exam.
b. Electronic devices (including but not limited to phones, smartwatches, and earbuds) are
prohibited during examinations. With the exception of approved earbuds for standardized testing.
c. If the exam is interrupted due to technical difficulties additional time will be allotted to the exam.
11. Upon completion of the exam students will submit the Exam Access Code Sheet (scratch sheet of
paper) to the exam proctor.
Missed Exams
1. Make-up exams will NOT be administered under any circumstances other than a College
sponsored event or with permission of the Allied Health Department Chair.
2. Students scheduled to miss an exam due to participation in a College-sponsored event shall provide
appropriate documentation to faculty in advance of the exam and are eligible to complete the missed
exam.
3. Students who miss an exam for any unvalidated reason shall receive a zero on the exam. Students
may submit an appeal to this policy by presenting a rationale to the Director or Coordinator of
appropriate nursing program no later than two (2) business days following the exam. The student is
responsible for seeking the exception from the Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing
program.
4. Students who miss an exam due to an excused reason will be provided an exception to the policy and
the student will be assigned the grade made on the final exam as the grade for the missed exam.
5. If two exams are missed, the student will be given a zero for the second (2nd) missed exam. An
alternative plan may be proposed at the discretion of the Director or Coordinator of appropriate
nursing program and/or Chair of the Allied Health Department.
6. The Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program will document all exceptions in the
student’s file and notify the course leader if an exception is granted