Purpose

(1) Preamble. The Honor Code of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (“University” or “UTC”) is designed to foster and develop a climate of honesty and integrity by giving students a primary responsibility for upholding the standards under the Honor Code. The Honor Code is based upon the assumption that each student recognizes the fundamental importance of honesty. Students are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Honor Code, and insuring that other members of the University community uphold the standards as well. (2) Honor Code Pledge. (a) The University's Honor Code Pledge states: “As a student of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, I pledge that I will not give or receive any unauthorized assistance with academic work or engage in any academic dishonesty in order to gain an academic advantage. I will exert every effort to insure that the Honor Code is upheld by myself and others, affirming my commitment to a campus-wide climate of honesty and integrity.” (b) By matriculating as a student at the University, a University student indicates his/her affirmation of the Honor Code Pledge, including the obligation to comply with the Honor Code.