<![CDATA[Academic honesty is a crucial aspect of higher education and can be cultivated through the hidden curriculum. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the hidden curriculum in instilling academic honesty values in students by evaluating midterm and final exam results based on plagiarism levels. A quantitative approach with descriptive statistical analysis of student plagiarism percentage data was employed. The sample consisted of 28 students whose work was tested using plagiarism detection software. The results showed that the average plagiarism level was 10.32%, with a standard deviation of 4.14. This value indicates that the majority of students demonstrate good academic awareness, although some cases with higher levels of plagiarism remain. This outcome is supported by the integration of academic honesty values through lecturers' exemplary conduct, classroom policies, and the use of anti-plagiarism technology. The novelty of this research lies in its empirical, data-based approach to evaluating the effectiveness of the hidden curriculum in shaping an honest academic culture. The study contributes to the field by providing insight into effective strategies for implementing the hidden curriculum, which can serve as a reference for developing better academic policies to instill academic integrity in the university environment.]]>
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