Honor System and Pledge

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 CGPS. This system, based upon the integrity of each student, provides that a student shall act honorably in all facets of academic life. In order to reaffirm commitment to the Honor System, the student shall write and sign the Honor Pledge on all quizzes, examinations, papers and other assignments, as appropriate. The Pledge verifies that the work submitted is the student's own and has been done in accordance with the requirements set forth by the instructor. The written Pledge is:

"I hereby declare upon my word of honor that I have neither given nor received unauthorized help on this work."

Lying, cheating, and stealing are specific infringements of the CGPS Honor Code. In the case of an alleged violation, the elected CGPS Honor Council conducts an Honor trial, with the verdict determined by a randomly selected jury of students. In case of a conviction, the student may recieve punishment ranging from probation to permanent dismissal from the University. All students and faculty should understand that by joining the University of Mary Washington they commit themselves to living by and upholding the Honor System. The Honor Constitution may be found at the Office of Advising Services webpage, under CGPS Honor Council.