Honor Code Values

The Honor Code Values, written and maintained by the students of Olin, exist to provide an ethical framework for the Olin student community. They represent an individual commitment by each Olin student to dedicate themselves self to these standards as well as a community commitment to ensure that these standards are upheld. The Honor Code Values serves as a bold statement that ethics are not optional at Olin and that they are simultaneously an individual and community concern. Below are the Honor Codes Values, as part of the Olin Community Expectations Policy, that are expected of each Olin student:

Integrity

I will represent myself accurately and completely in my work, my words, and my actions in academic and in non-academic affairs.

Respect for Others

I will be patient with and understanding of fellow community members, and considerate of their inherent dignity, identity, and personal property. I will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, veteran status, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity. I will also care for community resources and facilities so others may effectively use them.

Passion for the Welfare of Olin College

I will be a steward for the welfare of Olin through a spirit of cooperation, concern for others, and responsibility for the reputation of Olin.

Openness to Change

I will be receptive to change, supportive of innovation, and willing to take risks for the benefit of the community.

Do Something

I will strive to be an active advocate for the well-being of my community. I will seek to understand, and then act on, issues I perceive around me that are specific to both Olin and beyond. I will engage in open, self-reflective discussion with my peers and support them in their efforts to do the same.