The System in Practice
This area of our site is designed to supplement and clarify the official policy found in The Honor System booklet. It should prove useful for a wide audience seeking to better understand the workings of the Honor System at Georgetown.
- Case Flow Chart: A pictorial synopsis of the evolution of an Honor Council case, from accusation to resolution. (This file requires free Adobe Reader software.)
- What to Expect at a Hearing: A lengthy, informal description of the hearing process.
- Sanctioning Guidelines: The guidelines used to decide which sanction a student should receive after being found "in violation." Includes an in-depth description of each sanction and a helpful glossary.
- Expedited Sanctioning: In certain situations a student accused of an Honor System violation can choose to accept a recommended sanction instead of going to a hearing. This page describes this process.
Announcements for the Honor Council
- Fall 2009 Application for New Members
The Georgetown University Undergraduate Honor Council is now accepting applications from first year and transfer students
