P.R.I.D.E. Principles

Personal/Social Responsibility

Hofstra University places a high value on the growth and development of individuals within the community. Within this developmental context, students must learn to recognize the responsibilities that accompany this citizenship and behave in a manner consistent with the educational mission of the institution. I recognize that I must adhere to the principles of social and personal responsibility and I understand that illegal activity and unacceptable/irresponsible behavior such as drug and alcohol abuse, violence against others, theft and other acts that interfere or infringe on the rights of others will not be tolerated within the community.

Respect for All Individuals

Hofstra University is committed to cultivating students' moral responsibility, aesthetic sensitivity, emotional maturity and physical well-being. Toward this goal, all members of the community must respect the rights of other individuals and groups that make up our community. Behavior that ridicules, denigrates, demeans or attacks the rights of others is contrary to this goal. I will not engage in or condone any such behavior, including harassment, stalking, bias acts, intimidation, coercion, hazing, abusive written/verbal communication, etc. I will demonstrate tolerance and respect for all community members. I will strive to learn and grow from the differences among the members of my community and recognize the value of their contributions.

Integrity & Ethics

Academic integrity is paramount to the creditability of the University's reputation and the scholarly pursuits of its members. Hofstra students bear the ultimate responsibility for upholding the principles of academic honesty and integrity. I will not engage in any activity that will violate the standards of academic integrity and will not tolerate acts of cheating, plagiarism, falsification, forgery, perjury, misrepresentation or dishonesty.

Development of Community

I will work to ensure that my fellow students are living in a safe environment. I will act in a manner that promotes a high-quality learning environment. As a member of this community, I have a responsibility to protect others from hazards to the extent that is reasonable. I understand that it is my responsibility to be knowledgeable about all relevant policies, procedures, and rules that form the basis of Hofstra's Code of Community Standards. I will abide by identification and guest policies and actively promote the safety and security of all aspects of the community. I will honor the guidelines established for residential living such as fire safety and other health and safety matters. I will attend meetings with advisers and Residential Programs staff and will keep up-to-date with information disseminated through the Hofstra portal and my Hofstra e-mail account in order to remain informed about important issues related to the campus.

Expression & Free Exchange

I understand that I have a right to express myself freely on any subject, provided it does not violate the Student Code of Conduct. I also respect that other members of the Hofstra community are entitled to these same freedoms. In expressing myself, I understand that I must do so in an orderly manner and in a manner that does not interfere with the rights of others. I understand my right to protest is guided by basic principles and responsibilities as outlined in Hofstra's Code of Community Standards and the University's Faculty Policy Series #12: Academic Freedom and Civil Liberties of Students at Hofstra University.