Fifty-five cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy have been disciplined for sharing homework answers in violation of academy policy, Coast Guard officials announced.
After a series of disciplinary hearings, six of the cadets failed and 48 had their grades lowered, officials announced Wednesday.
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The cadets were accused of cheating by electronically sharing answers to two separate homework assignments.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy photographed on September 14, 2020 in New London, Connecticut. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
“The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, honor and responsibility,” said Capt. Edward Hernaes, Commandant of the Academy. “Such misconduct undermines trust, and those found to have violated our principles were held accountable for their actions.”
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Cadets will be given the opportunity to appeal their disciplinary actions, officials said.
