Saint Mary’s College expects every member of its community to promote and abide by ethical standards, both in conduct and exercise of responsibility towards other members of the community. Academic Honesty must be demonstrated at all times to maintain the integrity of scholarship and the reputation of the College. Academic dishonesty is a serious violation of College policy because, among other things, it undermines the bonds of trust and honesty between members of the community and betrays those who depend upon the College’s academic integrity and knowledge.
As an expression of support for academic integrity throughout the Saint Mary’s learning community and as an administrative tool to discourage academic dishonesty, Saint Mary’s has implemented the Academic Honor Code. The Academic Honor Code has been approved by the Associated Students, the Faculty Academic Senate, the Provost, and the President of Saint Mary’s College.
Student Responsibility: The Pledge
All students, whether undergraduate or graduate, are expected to commit themselves the following Academic Honor Pledge and abide by the Academic Honor Code. Students affirm this commitment when they accept admission to the College; not having read the Code is not an excuse for violating it. The pledge reads as follows:
As a student member of an academic community based in mutual trust and responsibility, I pledge:
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To do my own work at all times, without giving or receiving inappropriate aid;
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To avoid behaviors that unfairly impede the academic progress of other members of my community; and
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To take reasonable and responsible action in order to uphold my community’s academic integrity.
The complete policies and procedures of the Saint Mary’s Academic Honor Code are available here.
Additional Academic policies for all undergraduate, graduate and professional students is found in the Academic Catalog located here.
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