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The William Woods University Honor Code creates an atmosphere of honesty throughout the academic area of student life. Students were largely instrumental in shaping the Honor Code. Students attending William Woods University are required to subscribe to the Honor Code as shown below:
William Woods University has a long endeavored to maintain an atmosphere founded on the principles of honesty and integrity. Recognizing these ideas, I pledge myself to be bound by my honor to recognize and to uphold the regulations of the Academic Honor Code. I promise to refrain from:
1.engaging in any academic work that is the product of joint effort, either inside or outside the classroom not authorized by the instructor;
2. Plagiarism of any sort (in case of doubt, students should ask instructors, and instructors are requested to be definite and explicit in explaining the proper procedure for the work involved);
3. Any deliberate misrepresentation or falsification to any instructor or University official concerning academic work;
4. Any attempt to bribe an instructor;
5. Any other attempt to gain an unfair advantage concerning academic work, including but not limited to:
a) unauthorized removal or defacing of materials from any university room or service area;
b) unauthorized use of equipment and/or technology, such as calculators, computer, etc.
A committee of students and non-voting faculty advisers hear cases of alleged violations and assess penalties. A student adjudged as having infringed on the Honor Code has the right to appeal. Approval of a suspension penalty rests with the administration of the university.