Honors Code of Conduct

The Pierre Laclede Honors College community relies upon its students, faculty, and staff to uphold high standards of academic excellence, ethical behavior, responsible citizenship, and professionalism. Honors students lead by example in the classroom, on UMSL’s campus, and throughout the St. Louis region.

Each member of our community pledges to engage in respectful dialogue in order to fulfill Honors’ commitment to inclusivity and tolerance through the thoughtful exchange of ideas. Meaningful discussion requires that all members of our community express their ideas freely in a space that affirms the dignity of each individual. Honors students, faculty, and staff commit themselves to developing supportive learning environments that nurture the personal, academic, and professional goals of Honors students. To build and sustain a thriving community of scholars, all students dedicate themselves to participating fully in assigned discussions, coursework, and classroom activities. Beyond the classroom, all members of the Honors College also pledge to participate regularly in Honors-sponsored events, contributing to a vibrant and collaborative community.

Students will uphold high standards of academic integrity in all work produced for Honors courses, research, internships, or community service for UMSL and the St. Louis region. Students will explore and find guidance for these standards in the UMSL’s Code of Student Conduct, UMSL’s statements on Academic Integrity and Student Conduct, and the policies of the Handbook for Students, Faculty, and Staff of the Pierre Laclede Honors College.