Behavior in or out of the classroom may be subject to charges under both the Academic Honor Code and the Social Honor Code, outlined in the next chapter. This presumes that all members of this community consider themselves responsible for upholding these ideals while striving for excellence in their individual disciplines. Choices made by any member of the community in this respect necessarily affect all other members. Academic dishonesty inhibits learning, is demeaning to fellow students' work, undermines the very basic principles of fairness, and distorts the overall evaluation process. Though it is hoped and expected that students will choose positively to uphold a standard of integrity, it is also important to be clear about what academic behavior is unacceptable.
Violations associated with the Academic Honor Code include the following.
The possession, receipt, use or solicitation of unauthorized materials, information, notes, study aids, or other devices in any academic exercise. This definition includes unauthorized communication of information before, during and after an academic exercise. Scope - all encompassing. Possessing, buying, selling, removing, receiving or using at any time or in any manner not previously authorized by the instructor a partial or complete copy of any exam or other materials intended to be used as an instrument of evaluation in advance of their administration. Using any material or equipment not authorized by the instructor during a test or other academic evaluation.