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Elon’s honor code applies to behavior:

• occurring from the time of admission until the actual awarding of a degree. It applies to behavior that occurs before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during periods between terms of enrollment unless a student has completed the process of withdrawal from the university.
• in the classroom and at all locations and events on Elon university owned or leased property. It applies to individual students and to student organizations.
• in locations and at events not occurring on campus, including those involving non-campus individuals and organizations.
• in locations abroad, including involvement with all individuals and organizations, and
• in situations involving technology as a means of recording or communication.

The Assistant Dean of Students shall decide whether the Student Code shall be applied to conduct occurring off campus, on a case by case basis.

To clarify the types of violations, Elon has grouped them into policies that cover social situations and policies that cover academic situations. These two policies may overlap, with one or more types of violations being reported from a single incident, when appropriate.

To see a full list of honor violations, click here.

Academic Policies support honest exploration and thoughtful contemplation of all ideas in an environment of honesty and trust. As such, students are to refrain from lying, cheating, stealing or violating another’s property, plagiarism, or facilitation of another’s academic violation. To be clear about what academic behavior is unacceptable, Elon has listed areas of the policy that clarify components of academic responsibility. Violations of academic policy may result in the lowering of a course grade or assigning a failing grade for the course (including an Honor Code F). Multiple or egregious violations of Academic Policies may result in Disciplinary Suspension or Permanent Separation from Elon University. 

Social Policies support the shared values and communal expectations that promote the development of the individual and the community. To be clear about what social behavior is unacceptable, Elon has listed areas of the policy that clarify components of social responsibility. Each area of potential violation is defined and typical sanctions are listed. In cases where more than one violation has occurred as a result of an incident, sanctions will likely increase in severity. 

 

Violations of the Honor Code may be subject to civil or criminal prosecution under local, state and federal law.