As members of the Columbia Business School community, all students are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. The Columbia Business School Honor Code calls on all members of the School community to uphold the principles of truth, integrity, and respect.
The Columbia Business School Honor Code, developed by a joint group of students, faculty members, and administrators, reflects our community’s shared commitment to truth, integrity, and respect and sets the standard for how we conduct ourselves as members of the CBS community.
Honor Code: As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.
All students are subject to the Honor Code for their academic work. Failure to comply with the Honor Code may result in Dean’s discipline. The Honor Code applies to all students and their academic work. In addition, all Columbia Business School students are expected to comply with the Rules of University Conduct.
Examples of Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct undermines the principles of intellectual integrity and fairness that are essential to the Columbia Business School community. Examples include:
- Cheating on examinations or tests
- Plagiarism, including failure to acknowledge the use of one's own prior work
- Unauthorized collaboration or assistance
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or academic materials
- Misrepresentation in connection with an academic matter
- Misuse, alteration, or fabrication of University documents, records, or credentials
- Knowingly assisting another student in academic misconduct
- Misconduct related to teaching or research responsibilities
This list is not exhaustive. Students are responsible for understanding and complying with the Honor Code, University policies, and any additional expectations established by their instructors or programs.
Community Standards
In addition to academic integrity, students are expected to uphold Columbia University’s standards for behavioral conduct and contribute to a community free from discrimination and discriminatory harassment. For information about University academic and behavioral policies and standards, visit the Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI).
For more information about Columbia University’s commitment to non-discrimination, please review the Columbia University Notice of Non-Discrimination.
Reporting and Disciplinary Process
Any Columbia Business School community member may report a concern involving academic or behavioral misconduct through the Center for Student Success and Intervention, or CSSI.
CBS works with CSSI to address allegations of academic and behavioral misconduct through the Dean's Discipline process. The process is designed to promote accountability, uphold community standards, and educate students about the impact of their actions.
For information about reporting, Dean's Discipline, disciplinary procedures, sanctions, appeals, and records and disclosure, please visit the the CSSI website.