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The 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 en- vironment, 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 addition, students are required to write the following statement, with their signature, on all academic assignments, verifying that they have completed the assignment in accordance with the Honor Code:
I pledge my word of honor that I have abided by the Washington College Honor Code while completing this assignment.