<p>I don't plan to cheat or steal so that won't be a problem. But don't lie? Does that mean don't lie to any faculty? I mean I won't lie to professors and administration but does this even involve quarrels between classmates where a lie was told? I may be reading into this too much, but by the book this rule looks to be pretty strict and punishable by expulsion.</p>
<p>the honor code is ment to be followed, not just in class, but in your life. no one is going to come after you if you lie to your roomate about drinking his coke (i guess thats stealing too). but you're suppossed to follow it on your own. now if you lie to your professor about being sick and missing a test, then yes, thats a more serious violation.
basically, the honor code is the rules of life your mom taught you at age five...dont lie, cheat, steal, or hit your siblings. same deal, its generally a good set of rules to live by in life, not just at UVA.</p>
<p>You have to be found guilty on act, intent, and seriousness. See the honor website for more details.</p>
<p>The last one is also why there is notable opposition ot the single sanction.</p>
<p>the only time an honor charge is really brought up is if theres a case of academic lying and cheating. I can't ever think of an honor violation about stealing - although in fairness, they do keep us somewhat in the dark unless there is a guilty verdict. Most likely though if you steal something its usually student-student, and that never goes reported.</p>
<p>infact - i wouldn't even know how to file an honor case even if i wanted to.</p>
<p>in short - don't worry about the honor code unless you plan on cheating on a test.</p>
<p>The Honor Code deals with instances of lying, cheating and/or stealing. It sounds intimidating, but it really isn't. To be convicted, you have to be found guilty of act, intent <em>and</em> non-triviality. The system has myriad safeguards in place, so you won't be kicked out on weak evidence or for a trivial matter like stealing a coke. </p>
<p>jags, you're right - most Honor cases involve instances of cheating. However, from time to time cases are reported that involve theft or lying. The Stephanie Garrison case, for example, involved a <em>lie</em> that was told to the UJC. </p>
<p>Cases are "kept in the dark" in accordance with federal law in order to respect the privacy of the accused. The right to confidentiality can be waived, but it is rarely done.</p>
<p>If you'd like to report a potential Honor offense, you can seek assistance on the Honor website or on the fourth floor of Newcomb hall.</p>