Preamble

Hofstra University is an institution committed to the development of students as individuals and as members of the greater Hofstra community. As an academic and social community, Hofstra strives to promote intellectual growth, stimulate learning environments, promote mutual tolerance and respect, and encourage freedom of thought and expression. To achieve these goals and their associated benefits, Hofstra community members are held to a standard of conduct designated to uphold and promote an academic community. As such, it is imperative that Hofstra students respect the rights of one another as well as the rules and regulations of the academic community with the expectation that they will then continue to foster this respect as future citizens of the global community.

Hofstra's Pride Principles guide the development of students as scholars and citizens and serve as the foundation for the University's Code of Community Standards. A violation of any one of these principles will result in charges through the Code of Community Standards and may also result in charges related to specific Student Conduct Code(s). Students are considered important members of the Hofstra community and are therefore expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with these principles as outlined below.