Has anyone ever had their degree revoked?

Almost certainly not. Degree revocation is extremely rare, and almost always involves some major, willful misconduct such as plagiarizing long sections or falsifying data. Almost everyone who has raised concerns on this site over the years had nothing to worry about.

Can you lose your degree after graduation?

Yes. University and college degrees are based on not only your academic integrity, but on some Student Code of Conduct issues, as well. If a university or college discovered that a former student committed plagiarism or other types of academic fraud to “earn” that degree, it can be revoked.

Can a college revoke your degree for no reason?

“Can a college revoke your degree?”. Yes. University and college degrees are based on not only your academic integrity, but on some Student Code of Conduct issues, as well. If a university or college discovered that a former student committed plagiarism or other types of academic fraud to “earn” that degree, it can be revoked.

Can a PhD be revoked for any reason?

a PhD may be revoked in case of: a wilful act resulting in a prison sentence of one year or more, or a deliberate/wilful offence abusing their scientific qualification. These are quite “mild” conditions, presumably in place to discourage degree holders to engage in behaviour on the wrong side of the law.

Can a university revoke a college degree for plagiarism?

If a university or college discovered that a former student committed plagiarism or other types of academic fraud to “earn” that degree, it can be revoked.

Can a university rescind a degree?

The school simply cannot rescind a degree and that such disputes should fall to another, more impartial, body (such as the courts). After all, the school is, in many ways, a party to the dispute it is deciding.