<p>Does anybody know of schools with Honor Codes? Something like BYU. Like no smoking, proper attire, no beards, no drinking, etc. or along those lines.</p>
<p>the service academies dont allow smoking or drinking.</p>
<p>An honor code doesn't necessarily have to do with substance use and clothes; it has to do with honor: that is, the keys are not lying, not cheating, not stealing. Often there is also an accompanying code of social responsibilitiy, but even that will not entirely preclude drinking or smoking (and certainly not facial hair or the occasional ratty pair of jeans). </p>
<p>People of honor and integrity come in many different lifestyles and appearances; so do dishonorable people. You cannot tell them by their clothes or even their drinking habits. Perhaps I misundrerstood your question, but you may be looking for a specific behavior pattern that does not actually relate to an honor code. Smoking, drinking, dress style and facial hair are lifestyle issues; being a person of honor is somethign quite different and more significant. In any event, among the nonmilitary schools that are well known for their honor codes are the University of Virginia, Haverford, and Davidson (there are others). Academic integrity and respect for othes are the underlying themes of these codes, and there can be serious penalties for academic transgressions and stealing, but the smoking/drinking/beards/clothing aspect of life at these schoools is not what you've referred to in your query.</p>
<p>Right, most Honor Codes I know of have mostly to do with academic integrity.</p>
<p>At Princeton where I attend college, the honor code is an student-created agreement accepted by all students that makes cheating, plagiarizing, and other forms of academic dishonesty an offense. This makes any offender accountable to a student-run council, which can recommend disciplinary measures, and students witnessing academic dishonesty are obligated to report any infractions. In return, exams are entirely proctored by students, meaning no faculty must inspect student exams during the exam period. </p>
<p>The University of the South, or Sewanee in Tennessee, has an "Honor Code" much like I described, but it also has a formal dress code. Male students must wear a coat and tie to class, and women must wear skirts or dresses. You can take a look at their policies at these links:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sewanee.edu/parents/honor_code%5B/url%5D">http://www.sewanee.edu/parents/honor_code</a></p>
<p>davidson has an honor code</p>
<p>Bob Jones University</p>
<p>As it has been said, Davidson and Haverford have great honor codes in the sense of personal responsibility and trust. If you have any questions about either school, I could probably answer because those were the two schools I chose between (I ended up choosing Davidson, mostly for financial reasons).</p>
<p>However, if you're looking for something like BYU where they force certain lifestyle requirments on you (not that it's forced - the students who choose to go to these schools tend to want these lifestyles), you'd probably be looking at schools with strong religious ties. I don't know of many, but I'm sure there are resources through certain church websites and things like that.</p>
<p>I've been looking at a couple of schools with honor codes and I tend to agree as well with the previous posters.... honor codes do not equal incredibly strict rules! In fact, in my experience, the students get way more trust than at most other schools.</p>
<p>...I like the one at Haverford. I'm very into taking my exams on my own time, where I want.</p>
<p>Davidson also allows you to self schedule exams, and you may take them in any classroom on campus. I don't think you can take them under a tree or in your dorm room yet, though, as you can at Haverford.</p>
<p>drew:</p>
<p>To echo others, I don't think you're really looking for an honor code the way most places define that. I think you're looking for a strict set of rules of behavior. Generally, you'll find those only in schools that are most closely connected with religion in some way.</p>
<p>We've all missed the big one: CalTech</p>
<p>A lot of the college mail I've been getting advertise the college's "honor code" but they sound like a bootleg CalTech.</p>
<p>I don't think CalTech has the sort of code the OP was looking for, but I'm not sure.</p>
<p>Yeshiva University has an honor code, and prohibits both drinking and smoking. I think you might see some beards, however.</p>
<p>tokyorevelation9, the dress code at Sewanee is not mandatory. According to their tourguide, students dress to code about half the time.</p>
<p>Virginia Tech has an honor code...</p>
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<p>To echo others, I don't think you're really looking for an honor code the way most places define that. I think you're looking for a strict set of rules of behavior. Generally, you'll find those only in schools that are most closely connected with religion in some way.
Ok, I didn't know there were so many other 'honor codes'. I don't really see how "academic dishonesty" gets it's own honor code... I mean, you can't cheat or plagiarize at any university, can you? I'm looking for no smoking and no drinking for sure. A dress code would be nice too. I'll look into Sewanee, that seems interesting. Does anybody know what the average financial aid package is per year there? $40k a year is a lot without help.</p>
<p>drew:</p>
<p>"Honor" in many places means no lying, cheating, or stealing. Sanctions for violating the code vary. In some places, those who violate the code are immediately dismissed. </p>
<p>Frankly, I don't see how not drinking (alcohol and/or caffeine) or dressing a certain way has anything to do with honor, but that's me.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>UVa has one of the most stringent honor codes in the country. It refers to "lying, cheating, and stealing". Academic dishonesty is covered under "cheating" of course, and the significant fact is not whether it is an infraction per se (as you have mentioned, that is not allowed anywhere), but rather, the severity and inflexibility of the punishment (permanent dismissal). Dress codes, smoking bans, etc., I would think fit more into the category of "regimentation".</p>
<p>What is your religious persuasion?</p>
<p>Your gonna be hard pressed to find a non denominational school with no smoking and drinking policies and a dress code.</p>
<p>If you are very opposed to going to religious uni, there are some old southern schools that might fit the bill.</p>
<p>If you don't mind a religious school look into Liberty University, Bob Jones University, or Pensacola Christian University. They all have some hardcore codes of conduct.</p>
<p>As for smoking, many schools, including some big publics, now disallow smoking in any and all campus buildings, dorms, classrooms, cafeterias, etc. and restrict how close one can stand to the outside of a building with a lighted cigarette. But it has nothing whatever to do with an honor code.</p>
<p>OP, you are correct that cheating is not really "allowed" at any university, but some schools such as Vanderbilt (and many others) make a special effort to make students aware that any violation of that sort is automatic reason for expulsion; some schools have all entering freshman sign a pledge at a formal ceremony to drive home the point. That is what is generally meant by an honor code.</p>