This kind of incident has attracted the attention of international students because of the exposure of the diploma factory of Dixon State University. In fact, although the degree obtained by students is a real diploma issued by the school, it is an illegal act made by the school when the students have not completed their studies. In this case, students will not only learn nothing during their study abroad, but also face the consequences of having their degrees revoked.
Event Review: Dixon State University Diploma Factory Event
An audit report organized by the North Dakota University System and the North Dakota Higher Education Commission pointed out that since 2003, hundreds of foreign students without admission qualifications have been admitted to Dixon State University and awarded degrees without completing their courses. After investigation, 743 students have problems in their files; Of the 465,438+00 students who have obtained the joint degree, only 65,438+00 have completed all the required courses; /kloc-among 0/20 students, only 39 students have completed all the courses and are eligible for a degree; 584 students have previously obtained other certificates or degrees.
Latest progress: This spring, some enrolled students were sent back to China.
The author learned from the Department of Systems of university of north dakota that among the 27 new China students enrolled in Dixon State University this spring, 2 1 person "English has not reached the required level, and these students will be sent back to China". The head of university of north dakota Department of Systems said that most unqualified students' degrees have been revoked, but they will still have a chance to get qualified degrees. The relevant person in charge of the American Higher Education Committee said that the Committee has contacted the school and will continue to monitor the progress of the school in handling this matter.
Tiandao study abroad consultant suggested: Try to choose the top 200 schools in the United States.
When choosing a school, students should be familiar with American university rankings and know the types of rankings. For example, we should be able to distinguish between the comprehensive ranking of American universities and the professional ranking of graduate students, and the difference between the world ranking and the regional university ranking. If you really don't know, try to refer to schools within the comprehensive ranking of 200, which can reduce the risk.
Form 2: Forged materials for studying abroad
In order to attract the attention of foreign universities, how to package the application materials is a problem that applicants must consider. But applicants should pay attention to the difference between counterfeiting and packaging. As a matter of fact, in recent years, there have been frequent incidents of being expelled from the school because of false materials. The biggest news event is the news that 50 foreign students from China were expelled from Newcastle University in 2008 on suspicion of false materials.
Event Review: Newcastle University Event
In 2008, 50 international students from China were expelled from Newcastle University in England because "their application documents were forged or their grades were tampered with". Most of the application materials forged by these students involve two contents, one is to forge English language certificates, and the other is to forge diplomas from other universities. Although many years have passed since this incident, in recent years, some applicants have made the same mistake.
Tiandao study abroad consultant reminds: all countries have strict measures against material counterfeiters.
Countries studying abroad are disgusted with material fraud. Once discovered, the consequences are unimaginable. When applying for a visa in the United States, if the materials are found to be fraudulent, serious cases such as fraudulent transcripts and academic degree certificates will be permanently refused. If you have studied in the United States, no matter how long you have studied, once the university finds that the application materials are false, it must be expelled and sent back to China. If false materials are rejected, Canada may not enter the country for any reason within 2 years. Once the fake materials are found in Singapore, they will be blacklisted directly, and it will take three years to try to reapply, but it may also lead to lifelong refusal.
Form 3: Diploma of Study Abroad Leave
At one time, many people regarded Fang Hung-chien in Fortress Besieged as a joke for spending dozens of dollars to buy a doctorate from Clayton University in the United States. However, in recent years, a dramatic scene has been constantly exposed in domestic reality. The diplomas of "diploma workshops" appear in some people's resumes, which makes people wonder whether the fake diplomas were bought by the applicants on their own initiative or cheated.
Tiandao study abroad consultant reminds: teach you to distinguish "diploma workshop"
It is reported that diploma factories exist in various forms. Some schools clearly mark all kinds of diplomas and don't have to attend classes. As long as you provide your name, photo and the school and major you want to graduate from, you can buy a degree diploma directly within a few days.
A university made on the Internet can be a university webpage that is no different from a regular university. However, these schools have no school buildings, no formal real estate (or invalid registered assets), and are not qualified to award degrees. They often hide in Tibet, recruit students everywhere, often for a period of time, cheat a sum of money and close down, then change their names and surnames and open another one. The most effective way to identify these schools is to log on to the foreign-related supervision network of the Ministry of Education and inquire about the list of schools in the destination country.
In recent years, incidents of excessive academic qualifications, fake materials and fake diplomas have occurred from time to time. On the one hand, some institutions and students rack their brains to try to do the opposite. On the other hand, most countries and institutions studying abroad are strictly guarding against death and severely punishing fraud. I remind students who want to study abroad that they must be careful when going through the formalities of studying abroad and choosing a school.