Student Handbook - Zayed University

Message from Zayed University
HONOR COUNCIL
Dear Students,
Academic integrity is a fundamental principle upon which every reputable
educational institution is based. Zayed University is no exception, for
we, too, aspire to be a leading educational institute that conforms to
high standards of academic integrity. To achieve this goal, we need your
active support and co-operation to encourage each other to demonstrate
honesty and integrity in all aspects of our University life.
The Honor Code constitutes the academic, intellectual and ethical
standards expected from students, faculty and staff at Zayed University.
This code was devised to help set the guidelines for proper behavior at
the University, and they are based on the values and ideals of our revered
namesake, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. We feel very strongly about
the Honor Code because we believe that we all have a responsibility to
honor the name of this great institution. We know that our actions and
behaviors reflect directly on the reputation of this University, which is why
it is so important for us to behave as responsible and mature young adults
and as respectable ambassadors of this University.
To assist with carrying out the message of the Honor Code, there is a group
of dedicated members, mostly students, who are committed to bringing
awareness to the campus community about the expectations described
in our Code. This group is known as the Honor Council and our job is to
educate and encourage the campus community to follow the Honor Code
values. We hope that when you agree to abide by the Honor Code, you will
act more responsibly and will be more conscious of your actions, always
remembering to uphold the great name of this University.
We know that when academic dishonesty is known to occur at the
University, this reflects poorly on the image of our student body and
ultimately diminishes the value of our degree. Therefore, we ask that
you give us your full support by striving to embody the values of the
Honor Code in your daily life, and to act responsibly and honorably, as
our father, Sheikh Zayed, would have expected us to act.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Honor Council, or if
you have any inquiries, remarks, or recommendations, please feel free to
email us at honorcouncil@zu.ac.ae.
Thank you,
Zayed University Honor Council
Abu Dhabi and Dubai Campuses