University of Rochester

Academic Honesty/Integrity

The students, faculty, and administrators of the College comprise a community of scholars who are committed to the pursuit of excellence in learning, teaching, creativity, and research. Academic honesty is the cornerstone upon which excellence in these endeavors is based, as it creates the necessary conditions of mutual trust and open communication that make intellectual inquiry and growth possible.

Academic honesty means acting with truthfulness and sincerity in carrying out all aspects of our individual and collaborative work, maintaining ownership over our work and acknowledging our debt to the work of others.

Students can best meet their obligation to academic honesty by adhering to the Academic Honesty Policy in all academic matters. This includes completing their work through their own honest efforts and expecting and encouraging honesty among their peers.

The complete policy and related resources for students can be found on the school’s websites:

• Arts, Sciences & Engineering
• Eastman School of Music
• School of Nursing