Z-Designation FAQ

What is a “Z” Designation?
A “Z” designation is to denote a student was found in-violation of academic misconduct while enrolled in a course.

Does a “Z” Designation affect my GPA?
A “Z” designation does not affect a student’s grade point average.

Does a “Z” Designation remain on my transcript permanently?
A “Z” designations will remain permanently on a student’s transcript if:
1. A student is found in-violation of academic misconduct and the punitive sanction is suspension for one or more semesters, dismissal or expulsion from UCF

  1. A student is found in-violation of academic misconduct twice (2 times) during their UCF academic career.

The punitive sanction received in either academic misconduct case has no bearing on the “Z” designation being permanently placed on the student’s transcript.
A “Z” designation will be placed in association with both courses in which the student was found in-violation of academic misconduct.


Is it possible to have a “Z” Designation removed?
A student can attempt to have a Z designation removed through participating in the Creed Program with the Office of Student Conduct.

Where is the “Z” Designation placed on my transcript?
A student is found in-violation of academic misconduct a Z designation will be placed on their transcript in association with the final course letter grade recorded (ex. ZA, ZB, ZC, ZD, ZF).


Is the “Z” Designation placed even if I withdrew from the course?
A “Z” designation will be denoted on the student’s transcript as a ZW if a student withdrew from the course prior to the conclusion of the conduct process and was subsequently found in-violation of academic misconduct.


If I use grade forgiveness for the course I have a “Z” Designation in, will the “Z” Designation still be there?
Students have the opportunity to improve the letter grade recorded in association with a course in which they were found in-violation of academic misconduct through the use of grade forgiveness. The “Z” designation however will still remain on the student’s transcript.


Is it possible to have a “Z” Designation removed?
A student can attempt to have a Z designation removed through participating in the Creed Program with the Office of Student Conduct.