Academic Integrity and Honor Code

The purpose of this Website is to familiarize the faculty and students at Baylor University with the environment of academic integrity that is expected at Baylor. As one of the leading Christian institutions in the world, the Baylor community should be one that advocates integrity in all areas of the academic environment.

HONOR CODE

During 2005 and 2006, a committee of faculty, administrators, staff, and students reviewed in detail the University's existing Honor Code. After a year long review, the committee made recommendations for revisions in an effort to bring academic integrity to the forefront of the academic environment at Baylor University. The revised Honor Code was adopted and voted on by the Honor Council and was supported by the Faculty Senate, the Council of Deans, the vice president for student life, the executive vice president and provost, and the president.

ABOUT BAYLOR

Baylor University is concerned with the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of those who come within its sphere of influence. It is committed to a caring relationship among its students, faculties, administrators, and regents-a caring that is characterized by understanding, forgiveness, and respect for individuality. This university is proud of its Christian heritage, and it strives to be an institution stimulated both by the power of God and by the search for truth as it plays out its unique role in the educational community.¹

The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.