Honor System
Another element basic to the University’s mission is adherence to the Honor System,
which constitutes one of the distinctive features of student life at the University of Mary
Washington. This system, based upon the integrity of each student, provides that a
student shall act honorably in all facets of campus life. The Honor Pledge, required on
quizzes, examinations, and other course work, means that the work that the student
submits is the student’s own, completed according to requirements for the course as
determined by the instructor. Lying, cheating, and stealing are specific infringements of
the Honor Code. In the case of an alleged violation, an elected Honor Council conducts
a trial, with the outcome determined by a randomly selected jury of students. If a student
is found responsible, the student may be sanctioned as stated in the Honor Constitution.
All students and faculty should understand that by joining the University, they commit
themselves to living by and upholding the Honor System.