Honor System & Standards of Academic Conduct
Clear and Convincing
“Clear and convincing evidence is not as stringent a standard as proof beyond a reasonable doubt, as required in the criminal context, but is a degree of proof higher than a mere preponderance of the evidence. Clear and convincing evidence is that degree of proof that will produce a firm conviction or a firm belief as to the facts sought to be established.” [State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, “Domicile Guidelines” (October 25, 2016), 5.] Under this policy, the facts sought to be established correspond to a charge of academic misconduct.