Academic Integrity Viva Information for Students

An Academic Integrity Viva, or AIV as it is sometimes referred to, is a short meeting between a student and two members of academic staff where you will be asked some questions about the work you submitted for assessment. 

You may be required to attend an Academic Integrity Viva if academic staff have some questions about your work and concerns that you are not the author of your work.

An Academic Integrity Viva can take place physically in person or virtually via Zoom.  If a Viva takes place via Zoom, then you should have access to a reliable internet connection and a working camera and microphone. 

You should bring any evidence of preparatory work to the Viva, such as drafts, sources and feedback.  If you received any third-party assistance with your work (e.g. use of a proof-reader) then you should bring a copy of the original unamended work.

Yes, you can be accompanied to the Viva by a friend or representative from the Students’ Union Advice and Support Centre Students' Union Advice and Support Centre. You can also bring a translator to the Viva and Zoom captions could be utilised.

If you have any difficulty understanding the questions asked during the Viva, you should ask for clarification. Questions can be repeated or rephrased. 

Students are strongly advised not to use Generative AI tools during an Academic Integrity Viva (AIV). The Viva process is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your own knowledge and understanding, and you should be prepared to answer questions independently and in your own words.

Generative AI tools cannot accurately reflect your personal knowledge and may produce responses that do not represent your genuine understanding. Authentic responses help ensure that the Viva Panel can make a fair and informed assessment.

If you are unable to attend the Viva at the date and time specified, it may be possible to reschedule.  You should contact the relevant member of staff as soon as possible, as failure to attend the Viva may result in the case being determined on the evidence available.  Inferences may be drawn related to your failure to attend, and your marks or progression/award results may be withheld until you engage with the process.

Yes - Free, confidential and impartial advice is available from the Students' Union Advice and Support Centre.  You can contact the Students’ Union by submitting a ticket via the Students' Union Help Desk.  It is strongly advised that you contact the Student’s Union as soon as possible if you require advice and support.

The University offers a wide range of welfare and wellbeing support services:

• Student Support Services
• Support and Wellbeing

The Hwb Team are also available for advice and support.  Students can raise a request via Service Now or visit the Hwb in person.  Further details can be found at Contact Hwb - Swansea University

Additionally, you are also advised to contact your Personal Tutor for academic guidance.

The Viva Panel will complete a report and based on the information gathered at the Viva, will determine whether to refer their findings for potential academic misconduct.  You will be advised of the outcome via email in due course. Your assessment mark may be withheld during this time.

Further information regarding academic integrity and the support sessions offered by the Library and Centre for Academic Success can be found at: Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct - Swansea University