The Honor System
Every member of Elon University has the right to live and learn in an atmosphere of respect and support. The Elon University honor system presents the expectations of the university that individuals will act in a manner that is respectful of the rights and privileges of others.
Responsibility for maintaining the honor of the community rests with each individual member. Only if every member assumes responsibility for personal and group integrity and civility will the community best meet the developmental needs of its members. Each person must examine, evaluate and regulate their own behavior to be consistent with the expectations of the Elon community.
The Elon Honor System includes the Honor Code, the Code of Conduct (including the Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Policy), and adjudication processes. All undergraduate and graduate students are governed by the Elon University Honor System, except as outlined within the Elon School of Law Student Handbook for law students.
Those prohibited behaviors and processes associated with Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence are administered under the authority of the University’s Title IX Coordinator and govern all students, including all undergraduate students, graduate students, and law students. Those prohibited behaviors and processes may be found in the Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Policy at http://smartcatalog.co/current/Student-Handbook/Sexual-Misconduct-and-Interpersonal-Violence-Policy. Violations of the Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Policy are violations of the Code of Conduct.
A. The Elon Honor Code
Elon University recognizes and affirms the importance of character development and personal responsibility as essential elements of an Elon education. Students are expected to uphold the four values listed below for themselves and others in their decisions and day-to-day interactions. Conduct affirming these four values should be followed in all settings, including in and out of the classroom, on- and off-campus, and in all domestic and international sites during study abroad or course-related study experiences. Upon graduation, students are expected to have demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence and honor.
B. Honor Code Values (A description of the Elon University community values)
Every member of Elon University has the right to live and learn in an atmosphere of trust and support. Responsibility for maintaining these values in our community rests with each individual member. Values that promote this atmosphere include:
HONESTY: Be truthful in your academic work and in your relationships.
INTEGRITY: Be trustworthy, fair and ethical.
RESPONSIBILITY: Be accountable for your actions and your learning.
RESPECT: Be civil. Value the dignity of each person. Honor the physical and intellectual property of others.
C. Elon's Honor Pledge
“On my honor, I will uphold the values of Elon University: honesty, integrity, responsibility, and respect.”
The honor pledge is an abbreviated form of the honor code. By accepting admission to Elon University, all students agree to abide by the Honor Code and the Student Code of Conduct. Students sign the honor pledge when they join the Elon community to publicly affirm their intent to behave according to the values of the Elon community. They also sign this pledge on papers, tests, assignments and other documents when requested. The honor code is printed on signs in classrooms and residence halls throughout campus.