Student Disciplinary System

Whereas Dhofar University aims to develop a student’s social character, knowledge, and professional skills, it is also committed to graduate law-abiding, responsible citizens who deserve to carry the DU name. To that end, the University reserves the right to implement a range of disciplinary measures that are commensurate with violations of Omani laws or the rules and regulations of the University.
Disciplinary measures range from warning to expulsion from the University based on the nature of the offence. Each instructor is authorized to apply some disciplinary measures, while suspension or expulsion shall only be administered by the Dean of the College. The harshest action, final expulsion from the University, requires the consent of the University Council. Furthermore, each university employee who observes an assault or offence by any student is required to report the offensive action to the dean of the College.

Statement on Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use of the work of another person, as one’s own, whether or not such work has been published.
A student at Dhofar University shall not engage in plagiarism nor employ nor seek to employ any other unfair means for an examination or in other form of work submitted for assessment as part of any university course. The instructor, at the beginning of the semester, shall explain to students the meaning of the term “plagiarism” and the consequences of committing such an act. Furthermore, the course syllabus shall state explicitly that any form of plagiarism may mean failure for the entire course.
Any person accused of plagiarism shall be referred to the College Administrative Committee in the course of which the violation occurred for appropriate action.

Statement on Smoking
Smoking inside all buildings on campus is prohibited. Any student, faculty of staff member who violates this policy shall be subjected to the appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with University rules and regulations.