"I do solemnly pledge my honor that as long as I am a student at Converse College, I will faithfully uphold the principles of the Honor System, will cherish and guard its traditions, and will respect and observe its requirements. I make this pledge in view of the pledges of my fellow students, which signifies our mutual Trust and Resolve to keep our honor forever sacred."

This Honor Tradition is a proud part of the Converse College heritage and forms the cornerstone of student life. In 1916, students created this code which Converse women of today continue to adhere. The Honor Tradition is a daily enactment of the Founders’ Ideal and each student actively pledges her allegiance to the Honor Code. Each fall, students sign the Honor Code at a ceremony and the code hangs in Wilson Hall until they graduate.

To preserve the Honor Code, the student body elects fellow students to the Honor Board and the Civitas Council. Their duty is to review violations of the Honor Code and Community Values. The Administration empowers them to hear violations, deliberate on the information, and decide sanctions. All cases are confidential. For a detailed description of policies and procedures, see the Student Handbook.

Honor Board and Civitas Council are supported by an administrative advisor and two faculty advisors. They fall under the supervision of the Office of Judicial Programs. The Office of Judicial Programs at Converse College promotes campus-wide support for the Honor Tradition as well as advises well-trained, highly motivated judicial boards to make good, sound decisions. This is accomplished by serving as an advocate and providing administrative support.

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