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The Columbia Business School Honor Code:

As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. 

Academic Conduct

All students are subject to the Columbia Business School Honor Code for all of their academic work.  Failure to comply with the Columbia Business School Honor Code may results in disciplinary action.

Examples of academic misconduct:

The following non-exhaustive list illustrates the different forms that academic fraud or misconduct can take:

1. Cheating on examinations or tests; also fabrication of data and/or fabrication of results.
2. Plagiarism, the failure to acknowledge adequately ideas, language or research of others, in papers, essays, dissertations or other work.  This could include failure to indicate prior use of one's own work (for example, using one's own original work for multiple submissions without acknowledgment).
   
3. Knowingly assisting others in plagiarism, by making one’s papers, essays, or written work available for such use.
4. Misstatement or misrepresentation in connection with any academic matter, such as in an application for admission or financial aid, or during a formal inquiry by University officials.
5. Misuse, alteration, or fabrication of University documents, records and credentials, including transcripts and I.D. cards.
6. Improper use of the library and its resources: theft or purposely hoarding or hiding books or materials.
7. Misconduct in carrying out teaching or research responsibilities

University Policies

For a thorough explanation of University policies, including the Policy on Access to Student Records under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policies, and Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure see FACETS (Facts About Columbia Essential To Students).