THE HONOR CODE

Wake Forest University is firmly committed to principles of honor and ethical conduct.  The Honor Code embodies a spirit of trust that pervades all aspects of student life.  Each student’s work should be worthy of trust.  A violation of this trust is an offense against the community.  Membership in the student body signifies commitment to the honor Code and the judicial system.  It is the responsibility of every student to act honorable in all phases of student life, to understand student rights and responsibilities, and to preserve the integrity of the Honor Code.  In specific terms, this means that each student agrees not to deceive any member of the community, not to steal, not to cheat or plagiarize on academic work, and not to engage in any other form of academic misconduct.  It means that we can trust each other and that we willingly accept responsibility for our own conduct and activities.  It means that we are liberated to pursue our common and individual interests free of many of the constraints that become necessary in the absence of honorable conduct and person integrity.