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EdS Program: Honor Code Statement

Brigham Young University exists to provide  education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That atmosphere is created and preserved through commitment to conduct that reflects those ideals and principles. Members of the faculty, administration, staff, and student body at BYU are selected and retained from among those who voluntarily live the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Such observance  is a specific condition of employment, admission, continued enrollment, and graduation. Individuals who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are expected to maintain the same standards of conduct and are encouraged to attend the church of their choice. All who represent BYU are to maintain the highest standards of honor, integrity, morality, and consideration of others in their personal behavior. By accepting appointment on the faculty, continuing in employment, or continuing class enrollment, individuals evidence their commitment to observe the Honor Code standards approved by the Board of Trustees “at all times and . . . in all places” (Mosiah 18:9).

We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men. . . . If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. —Thirteenth Article of Faith

Specific policies embodied in the Honor Code include (1) the Academic Honesty Policy, (2) the Dress and Grooming Standards, (3) the Residential Living Standards, and (4) the Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement, as stated on the Honor Code website http://honorcode.byu.edu.

All students are required to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the BYU Honor Code. Furthermore, all students are required to abstain from possessing, serving, or consuming alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, or harmful drugs. All students and their guests must comply with the Residential Living Standards while on the premises of university-approved housing: These standards prohibit involvement with gambling; pornographic, erotic, or indecent material; disorderly, obscene, or indecent conduct or expressions; or other offensive materials, expressions, or conduct or disruption of the peace that, in the sole discretion and judgment of the university, is inconsistent with the principles of the Church and the BYU Honor Code. All students are required to know the Dress and Grooming Standards and abide by them. (The standards expressed above apply to students at all times whether on or off campus.)

BYU 2007-08 Graduate Catalog, p. 8.

See Graduate Studies Catalog: http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/graduate/2007/graduatecatalog07-08.pdf

Or visit the website: http://honorcode.byu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3585&Itemid=4643