The Honor System

Mary Baldwin College operates on the proud tradition of the Honor System. Honor is a personal quality that makes each student responsible for her/his own actions and fosters trust in one another and respect for truth. The Honor System is based on three principles: integrity of one's word, respect for the property of others, and honesty in academic work. These standards are an integral part of life at Mary Baldwin; in becoming part of the Mary Baldwin community, each student willingly assumes an obligation and a responsibility to uphold them.

The Honor Pledge

Believing in the principles of student government, I pledge myself to uphold the ideals and regulations of the Mary Baldwin College community. I recognize the principles of honor and cooperation as the basis of our life together. I shall endeavor faithfully to order my life accordingly. I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, or violate my pledge of confidentiality. I will encourage others to fulfill the ideals of the honor system and will meet my responsibility to the community by reporting incidents of honor offenses.

If you witness, or know of, an honor code or judicial code violation, please complete and send the Contact Report.

Judicial Board

The Judicial Board is a 13-member body that hears cases pertaining to the social regulations of the student body, administration, and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The intention of the Judicial System is to enforce these regulations with respect to privacy and rights of others, and to instill responsibility on the part of students living in the Mary Baldwin community.

See more on the Honor System in the Student Handbook (pdf)

Questions? Contact the Admissions Office.