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Honor Code
Predicated upon the rigorous pursuit of liberal learning and the teachings of the Christian faith, the Presbyterian College community is dedicated to integrity in the pursuit of truth and honor in the building of community. Individual backgrounds and interests aside, as members of this community we share a common commitment to keeping the high standards of honesty and honorable conduct required for this pursuit.
Since 1915, our commitment has been realized in our agreement to live under the Honor System of the College. As this System is student maintained, our agreement contains two parts: first that we personally adopt the standards of conduct as stated in the Honor Code and second, that we deal responsibly with those of our peers who fail to do so. By holding one another accountable to this commitment we ensure the integrity of our academic program and community.
Our acceptance of this commitment allows us to enjoy an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect among our fellow students, faculty, and administration. The academic and social advantages therein are many: as students we are trusted to work independently; exams may be taken free of supervision; computer labs are available twenty-four hours a day; personal property is generally safe on campus; and one's word may be considered trustworthy, both on and off campus. It is our shared interest in preserving this atmosphere that motivates our commitment to the Honor System.
Privilege bears responsibility. Thus, we at Presbyterian are required to exhibit honorable conduct in all areas of life: social as well as academic, off campus as well as on. It is solely through the consistency of this commitment that we may both trust and be trusted, respect and be respected, regardless of place or circumstance. Therefore each of us is expected to do his or her full part in maintaining the integrity of that commitment at all times.
When we join the Presbyterian College community, we sign the Roll of Honor, and formally enroll under the pledge:
"On my honor, I will abstain from all deceit. I will neither give nor receive unacknowledged aid in my academic work, nor will I permit such action by any member of this community. I will respect the persons and property of the community, and will not condone discourteous or dishonest treatment of these by my peers. In my every act, I will seek to maintain a high standard of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for the College."
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