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Nobody wants to be a cheater, but there are times where it feels like the lesser evil, or the only way out of an impossible situation. We know of these struggles, and we want to help you succeed... and part of our support comes in the form of helping you learn good habits, because cheating will derail your academic record and your reputation in ways that far outweigh any short-term benefits.

Check out this short video by Dr. Kevin Lam to see how your instructors, TAs, and advisors can help you in these tough moments.

SFU Academic integrity: Why not cheat? from SFU Student Services on Vimeo.

Many students who have been caught violating the academic integrity policy say that they made a poor decision because they did not manage their time well, or they were managing too many responsibilities, or they did not have good study strategies. Even though grades do matter, the grade only represents your learning, and an unearned degree holds little value. It is never too late to reach out for help if you need support in your academic career.