Valparaiso University Honor Code
"I
have neither given or received nor have I tolerated others'
use
of unauthorized aid."
Every Valparaiso
University student is required to sign this statement
before
final admittance into the University. The code should also be written
in full
and signed on every graded assignment. In signing this statement
students
ensure that their work complies fully with the authorized aid as
defined
by the professor. It is the professor's responsibility to define
authorized
aid, but it is the students' responsibility to question any reasonable
doubts
that may arise about that definition.
Ignorance
is not accepted as a valid excuse for a violation of
the
honor code.
An integral
clause in the honor code is that of non-tolerance. This clause
ensures
that the honor code is a functioning entity supported by the active
participation
of all students. Students are not expected to police others'
actions
but only to report violations of which they may become aware. It
is inherent
in the honor code that exams not be proctored, which gives
professors
and students the freedom of formats such as take-home exams.
However,
if students feel threatened that the honor code may be violated,
they have
the right to request that the exam be proctored.
The Honor
Council itself is composed of students and faculty members. The
students
are recommended for membership, required to complete an application,
and interviewed.
If accepted to membership, each student is instructured on
the importance
of confidentiality and proper investigation procedures. The
faculty
members of the Council are recommended by the President of the
University
and represent the colleges respectively.
Valparaiso
University is proud to be one of a select few universities to operate
under an
honor system. The Honor Code was established in 1944 by the
students
with the support of the faculty. Signing one's name to the honor
code
not only
ensures academic pride and integrity of oneself and others, but also
one's commitment
to a future comprised of honest work and integrity.
Please send questions and comments about this page to registrar@valpo.edu
Forward questions concerning the Office of the University Registrar to ann.trost@valpo.edu
Last
updated 09/06/2001