Notification of an academic offense for a penalty of zero on the assignment or failure in the course is required to be sent via email and mail to the student.
Notice of any finding or penalty is required to include:
- student's name
- ID number
- college in which the student is enrolled
- course and section in which the offense occurred
- date and nature of the offense
- penalty that is being imposed or recommended
- any right that the student may have to appeal the finding or penalty
For a template letter that includes the elements listed above, please email ombud@uky.edu and state whether it is the student's first or second offense and the penalty to be imposed.
The instructor shall notify the student of the finding of an offense and the penalty as soon as possible after the penalty has been determined. For SACSCOC compliance, please email a copy of the notice and evidence to Ombud@uky.edu.