Welcome to the Office of Community Standards.
The Stanford community strives to create meaningful change both on campus and in the world. A commitment to integrity permeates all aspects of campus life, and the Office of Community Standards (OCS) supports this mission by upholding two of Stanford's foundational principles: the Fundamental Standard and the Honor Code. Together, these standards articulate the values that unite us and outline the responsibilities that attend the great privilege of being at Stanford. Every member of the Stanford community plays an integral role in espousing these ideals and sustaining our culture of excellence.
Email Hoax Alert
The Office of Community Standards is aware of an email hoax targeting the Stanford community. These emails claim to be from OCS or the Office of the University Registrar and accuse the recipient of violating the Honor Code and include a subject line, “VIOLATION OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY. THIS IS URGENT!” or “Notice of Alleged Honor Code Violation”. Please be aware that these emails are NOT authentic.
Be wary of unsolicited or unexpected emails, even if they appear to be from someone you know. Pay close attention to the email address used to send the message. If you receive such an email, please forward it to spam@stanford.edu or use the Phish Reporter Button in Microsoft Outlook. You can also read How to Forward a Suspected Spam or Phishing Email on the UIT website. If you have any further questions, please contact the Office of Community Standards at 650-725-2485 or write separately to community-standards@stanford.edu.
Cardinal Rules for Students
- Promote a culture of personal integrity and academic honesty through your daily actions
- Speak up if you're unsure whether or not conduct would violate these principles
- Hold yourself and others accountable to these community values
Policies & Guidance
A commitment to integrity permeates all aspects of campus life, and the Office of Community Standards (OCS) supports this mission by upholding two of Stanford's foundational principles: the Fundamental Standard and the Honor Code. Together, these standards articulate the values that unite us and outline the responsibilities that attend the great privilege of being at Stanford. Every member of the Stanford community plays an integral role in espousing these ideals and sustaining our culture of excellence.
File a Concern
Talking with someone in the Office of Community Standards does not obligate the person to file a concern; investigations do not begin unless and until an official written concern is filed.
Help with Web Accessibility
The Office of Community Standards and Stanford University in general are committed to providing an online environment that is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you cannot access content or use features on any Stanford University website due to a disability, please report your accessibility issue so we can address it.
