Stanford’s community is built on integrity, accountability, and respect for others. These resources connect you with information and support related to the Honor Code, the Fundamental Standard, and the student conduct process.
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This page brings together key resources for students responding to a community standards concern. Learn about appeals, required steps, and helpful checklists so you can move through the process with clarity and confidence.
Ever wonder how instructors design exams and assignments under the Honor Code? Explore resources used by faculty and TAs to set expectations, promote academic integrity, and support a fair learning environment for all students.
Serve in the Judicial Panel Pool or on the Board on Judicial Affairs. The Student Judicial Charter of 1997 sets forth the key components of the student judicial system at Stanford. A crucial aspect of the system is the involvement of community members—students, staff and faculty—in the student judicial process.
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If the Office of Accessible Education in consultation with the relevant department, determines that a student’s academic accommodation is both reasonable and does not constitute a fundamental alteration of a course, the terms of that accommodation shall not be considered an academic procedure that creates a temptation to violate the Honor Code.
\Remote learning comes with new ways to study, collaborate, and complete coursework—but Stanford’s Honor Code still applies. Use these tips to understand what’s permitted in online classes, from collaboration and open-book exams to citing sources and using online tools responsibly. When in doubt, ask your instructor and make sure your work reflects your own understanding and integrity.
Explore Remote Learning and the Honor Code: Tips for Students
Remote classes come with unique challenges—but the Honor Code still applies. This guidance from the Board on Conduct Affairs helps clarify what’s permitted in online assignments and exams, and how to approach remote coursework with integrity.
Explore BCA Guidance for the Remote Teaching and Learning Environment
Free expression is a core value at Stanford, but some speech or conduct can cross the line into discrimination or harassment. Explore how the university balances these principles and what resources are available if concerns arise. The First Amendment and the Leonard Law entail a broad protection of speech on campus. However, certain speech may constitute violations of Title VI or Title XI of the Civil Rights Act.
