Information For Students
- Student Academic Engagement and Success
- University Advising Center
- Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center
- Academic Center for Excellence
- Engaged Learning
Honor Council
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended minimum sanctions assigned for students found "Responsible" for violating the Honor Code is Deferred Suspension and an Honor Violation being placed on their transcript.
For a period of one (1) year, no student with an H.V. on their record shall be entitled to a scholarship based on any factor other than need.
An Honor Violation will remain on a students transcript three (3) years after a student graduates.
Information For Faculty
Faculty members who suspect a student has violated the SMU Honor Code should follow one of the following:
- Resolve the case informally with the student without filing any paperwork.
- Resolve the case formally, in writing, with the student by selecting "Faculty Disposition" on the Academic Misconduct Reporting Form.
- Refer the case to the Honor Council for a hearing selecting "Disciplinary Referral" on the Academic Misconduct Reporting Form.
View the SMU Honor Code in the SMU Student Handbook.
Honor Council Organization Page on SMU360
Advisor
Camille Alam
Program Specialist, Student Conduct and Community Standards
Phone: 214-768-4404
Email: calam@smu.edu
Office Contact Information
Phone: 214-768-4563
Email: conduct@smu.edu