Honor Code - A Matter of Honor ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus in order to provide a university education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of the Church. The maintenance of high standards of personal behavior and appearance is essential to the preservation of that atmosphere and to the development of men and women who personify these ideals and principles.

By enrolling or accepting employment at BYUH, a person signifies that he or she has been, is now and will continue living in accordance with the following principles, whether on or off campus:



BYU-Hawaii Honor Code

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus in order to provide a university education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of the Church. The maintenance of high standards of personal behavior and appearance is essential to the preservation of that atmosphere and to the development of men and women who personify these ideals and principles.

By enrolling or accepting employment at BYUH, a person signifies that he or she has been, is now and will continue living in accordance with the following principles, whether on or off campus.

1. I live and will continue to live the law of chastity. This includes abstaining from inappropriate physical familiarity and abstinence from all sexual relations outside the bonds of marriage.

2. I live and will continue to live the Word of Wisdom. This includes abstinence from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, and the use of kava.

3. I respect and will continue to respect the property rights of others. This includes refraining from stealing, shoplifting, concealment, damage, or misuse of the property of others. I understand that in order to foster a theft-free campus, violators will be suspended from the university.

4. I am not involved nor will I become involved in drug abuse. This includes the possession, use, or distribution of any narcotic or dangerous drug or drug paraphernalia (as defined by applicable law), except as prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner (refer to Campus Drug policy pamphlet).

5. I will comply with all University regulations. This includes compliance with rules relating to campusorganizations and to the use of University and off-campus housing and other facilities.

6. I respect the personal rights of others and will continue to do so. This includes:

  • Not physically or verbally abusing any person and not engaging in conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of others. Violators will be suspended.

  • Not obstructing or disrupting the study of others; the performance of official duties by University personnel; the teaching, research, disciplinary, administrative, or other functions of the University; or other authorized activities on University premises.

7. I honor, obey, and sustain the law and will continue to do so.

8. I am honest and will continue to be honest in all my behavior. This includes not cheating, plagiarizing, or knowingly giving false information. Honesty in academic conduct is expected of every student. Violations of academic honesty include but are not limited to the following:

  • Giving or receiving unauthorized help during an examination.

  • Altering without authorization any grade record, or any test or written work after submission for grading.

  • Attempting to gain favorable consideration from a professor or an academic committee by misrepresenting the facts.

  • Submitting as one's own any academic assignment that is the work of someone else.

  • Claiming as one's own the language, ideas, or structure of another, either by failing to cite the source of quoted or paraphrased passages or by failing or distinguish clearly between one's own language and the language of a cited source through the proper
    use of quotation marks.

  • Submitting the same paper or report in more than one course.

  • Condoning violation by other students. When an instructor feels that a student has violated this code by cheating, plagiarizing, or a comparable infraction, the instructor is obliged by University policy to confront the student. If the violation is confirmed, the instructor may fail the student for the course in which the violation occurs and report the student or the University Standards Office. A student who feels that he or she has been unfairly charged may appeal the instructor's decision to the respective Dean.

 

9. I live and will continue to live the standard of Christian living as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints both on and off campus. This includes Sunday activities consistent with Latter-day Saint ideals, graciousness and consideration for others, and observing high principles of honor, integrity, and morality. For LDS students, this also includes regularly attending Church meetings in their assigned ward, fulfilling callings, and supporting Church leaders, and refraining from participation in organized athletic events and any other activities that may detract from the spirit of the Sabbath.

10. I observe high standards of taste and decency and will continue to do so. This includes refraining from disorderly, lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct and expression.

11. I will help others fulfill their responsibilities under the Honor Code.

12. I will observe University standards of dress and grooming as described in the Dress and Grooming Standards.

I understand that a single violation of the Honor Code may be grounds for my dismissal from the University