Honor Code
All students entering Washington College agree thereby to conduct themselves in a manner above reproach and to refrain from any action which, in the opinion of the officers of the College, might bring disrespect on the school or any of its members. They are expected to observe the laws of the state and the community. The College reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose conduct on or off campus is considered detrimental to the welfare or reputation of the College as determined by proper procedure.
The Washington College Honor Code
We at Washington College strive to maintain an environment in which learning and growth flourish through individuals' endeavors and honest intellectual exchanges both in and out of the classroom. To maintain such an environment, each member of the community pledges to respect the ideas, well-being, and property of others. Thus, each member of the Washington College community abides by its Honor Code.
The Spirit of the Honor Code
The Washington College Honor Code was established by vote of the faculty and students in 1976. In 1987 the policy was studied and reaffirmed, and, in 1994 it was redrafted to reflect student and faculty sentiment that a single code should address both academic and social conduct.
The Washington College Honor Code sets standards for the entire College community. The intention of the Honor Code is to encourage honest academic achievement and the highest standard of social conduct in all members of the institution. Those who agree to this honor system promise to uphold it and abide by it. All students are required to sign the Honor Code upon enrollment at Washington College, signifying that they have read and understood the Honor Code, that they are willing to abide by its principles, and that they understand the penalties they may incur if they violate the Code.
In support of the spirit of the Honor Code faculty members are expected to have students attach the following statement (or an abbreviation suggested by the instructor) to any credit-bearing work: "I pledge my word of honor that I have abided by the Washington College Honor Code while completing this assignment."
There are two kinds of Honor Code violations: academic and social. A complete description of the implementation of the Washington College Honor System can be found online in the Washington College Student Handbook.