Honor Code

The St. Lawrence Seminary Student Handbook is long, and there are many provisions that guide students in their behavior. But there are some behaviors that are so important, they are repeated here and each student is asked to promise that he will abide by the handbook in these essential areas.

Respect of Others:

• I promise to treat other students and staff members with respect.
• I promise to avoid hurting others physically and verbally.

Respect of Property:

• I promise not to steal or vandalize the belongings of others or to allow stealing or vandalizing to go on with my knowledge.
• I understand if I am stealing, I will be subject to possible dismissal.

Items Not Allowed:

• I promise not to possess any of the items listed as banned materials in the handbook. These include pornography (printed or other forms), inappropriate CDs, tobacco, or anything that does not reflect the values of St. Lawrence Seminary.
• I understand that if I have such items, they will be destroyed.
• I understand that St. Lawrence Seminary has a zero tolerance policy with regard to alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs.
• I understand that if I transport to the seminary, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs, I will be dismissed.

Academic Honesty:

• I promise to take my tests and do my homework honestly.

Internet Use:

• I promise to use the Internet appropriately.
• I promise to use the Internet resource for appropriate purposes only and never to view inappropriate sites.
• I promise not to maintain or be identified on a personal web page or blog that depicts illegal or inappropriate behavior.