Honor Code

SELECTING AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS

Every child of God has a fundamental right to be treated with respect. The Savior said, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me" (Matt 25:40). The need for respect is readily apparent when we look at the effect our actions have on behavior by posing the question, "What if everyone in society did this?" Members of the BYU community might well ask themselves a similar question: "What would this community be like if everyone were treated like I treat others?"

The way we treat others shows how we value them as people and as brothers and sisters. Every member of the university community is expected to treat others in a way that will foster the Spirit of the Lord and contribute to the well-being of everyone else at BYU and in the community.

Respecting others in the classroom

1. Professors and students alike deserve our courtesy; we listen as others speak and attend to other rules of decorum
2. Respect is demonstrated by our language, courtesy, and demeanor
3. Before reporting noncompliance to the Honor Code Office (HCO), we should discuss the situation with those we deem disrespectful.

Respecting roommates and landlords

1. Roommates deserve our respect which we demonstrate by controlling the volume of our entertainment, observing housing standards, and fostering a clean, wholesome living environment.
2. Landlords deserve our respect which we demonstrate by caring for their property, avoiding unnecessary wear and tear, seeking permission before hosting guests overnight, and observing all aspects of our written and verbal contracts with them.
3. We should remember that any form of noncompliance is a breach of our word of honor.

Respecting property

1. Property is the possession of one or more individuals, so respect for property demonstrates respect for others.
2. We care for the possessions of others as we would care for our own, perhaps even showing greater care for the property of others than we show for our own.
3. The property of the university merits our respect as well, so we avoid placing graffiti, abusing lawns and grounds, marring of surfaces, making of trails, etc.
4. We use property only with permission for the purpose and with the limits intended.

Student Nondiscrimination Policy

BYU is committed to providing an academic and employment environment that is free from discrimination. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, or disability will not be tolerated. The university policy and procedures with respect to nondiscrimination as it applies to faculty members, administrative, and staff employees is outlined in the university Equal Opportunity and Grievance policies.