Office of Community Standards Skip to main content Skip to secondary navigation Stanford University (link is external) Stanford Office of Community Standards File Concern Search this site Submit Search Menu AboutOffice of Community Standards (OCS) Staff Board on Conduct Affairs PoliciesFundamental StandardFundamental Standard (Up to May 1, 2023) The Honor CodePrevious Honor Code Policies & GuidanceBylaws to Charter Student Conduct Penalty Code Bylaw BCA Guidance & RecommendationsBCA Guidance: Definitions and Clarifications BCA Guide to the Penalty Code (1997 Charter) BCA's Interim Honor Code Recommendations Other Stanford Policies Student Accountability Process (2023 Charter) The Student Judicial Charter of 1997 Stanford Student Conduct Charter of 2023 Stanford Group Accountability Process (SGAP) SGAP Current Policies and Procedures ResourcesResponding Students Faculty & TAs Get Involved Additional ResourcesRemote Learning and the Honor Code: Tips for Students BCA Guidance for the Remote Teaching and Learning Environment Protected Speech, Discrimination, and Harassment Academic Accommodations & the Honor Code File a Concern Office of Community Standards Main content start Welcome to the Office of Community Standards The Stanford community strives to create meaningful change both on campus and in the world. A commitment to integrity permeates all aspects of campus life, and the Office of Community Standards supports this mission by upholding two of Stanford's foundational principles: the Fundamental Standard and the Honor Code. Together, these standards articulate the values that unite us and outline the responsibilities that attend the great privilege of being at Stanford. Every member of the Stanford community plays an integral role in espousing these ideals and sustaining our culture of excellence. The Fundamental Standard The Fundamental Standard has set the standard of conduct for students at Stanford since it was articulated in 1896. It states: Students at Stanford are expected to show both within and without the University such respect for order, morality, personal honor, and the rights of others as is demanded of good citizens. Failure to do this will be sufficient cause for removal from the University. Learn More About The Fundamental Standard The Honor Code The Honor Code is an undertaking of the Stanford academic community, individually and collectively. Its purpose is to uphold a culture of academic honesty. Learn About The Honor Code Cardinal Rules Your role in upholding the Honor Code and Fundamental Standard. Promote a culture of personal integrity and academic honesty through your daily actions Speak up if you're unsure whether or not conduct would violate these principles Hold yourself and others accountable to these community values Generative AI Policy Guidance To give sufficient space for instructors to explore uses of generative AI tools in their courses, and to set clear guidelines to students about what uses are and are not consistent with the Stanford Honor Code, the BCA has set forth policy guidance regarding generative AI in the context of coursework. Explore Generative AI Policy Guidance Report an Accessibility Issue The Office of Community Standards and Stanford University are committed to providing an online environment that is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you cannot access content or use features on any Stanford University website due to a disability, please report your accessibility issue so we can address it. Report an Accessibility Issue here Protected Speech, Discrimination, and Harassment Free expression is a core value at Stanford, but some speech or conduct can cross the line into discrimination or harassment. Explore how the university balances these principles and what resources are available if concerns arise. Explore Protected Speech, Discrimination, and Harassment Back to Top Stanford Office of Community Standards Web Login Address Office of Community Standards Tresidder Memorial Union 2nd Floor, Suite 9 459 Lagunita Drive Stanford, CA 94305-3010 United States Email: OCS Telephone: 650.725.2485 Important Links Student Affairs Mental Health & Well-Being Resources at Stanford Red Folder Student Affairs Photography & Videography Policy Communications Support Request Form Report a Website Problem Digital accessibility Titles VI and IX Office The Fundamental Standard The Honor Code Dean of Students Units Dean of Students Graduate Life Office Office of Accessible Education Office of Community Standards Residential Education Stanford University (link is external) Stanford Home (link is external) Maps & Directions (link is external) Search Stanford (link is external) Emergency Info (link is external) Terms of Use (link is external) Privacy (link is external) Copyright (link is external) Trademarks (link is external) Non-Discrimination (link is external) Accessibility (link is external) © Stanford University. Stanford, California 94305.