Honor SystemKansas State University's honor system is based on personal integrity, which is presumed to be sufficient assurance that, in academic matters, each student's work is performed honestly and without unauthorized assistance. Students, by registering at K-State, acknowledge the jurisdiction of the honor system.
The policies and procedures of the graduate and undergraduate honor system apply to all full-time and part-time students enrolled in courses on-campus, off-campus, and via distance learning.
A prominent part of the honor system is the honor pledge, which applies to all assignments, examinations, or other course work undertaken by students. The honor pledge is implied, whether or not it is stated: ``On my honor, as a student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.''
Honor Council
The Honor Council is comprised of students and faculty who are appointed each spring for two-year terms. Students are nominated by the student body president or the associate provost for diversity; faculty are nominated by their respective dean or the dean of student life. All nominations are subject to the approval of the provost. Members of the honor council adjudicate the honor system by serving as case investigators, advisors, and hearing panelists.
Reporting academic dishonesty
Additional information
Students' rights are enumerated under Article XII of the Student Governing Association constitution.
The Honor Council constitution, by-laws, and policies can be reviewed in the student handbook section of the campus phone book or on the Internet at www.ksu.edu/honor.
K-State Honor System
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