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Honor Code

Statement of Policy 

By accepting admission to BYU-Pathway Worldwide, you agree to follow the CES Honor Code standards  listed below. 

CES Honor Code 

The Church Educational System (CES) is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  (Church) and directed by the Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees, with the mission to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. The CES Honor Code helps to accomplish the CES mission to build disciples of Jesus Christ. As faculty, administration, staff, and students voluntarily commit to conduct their lives in accordance with the  principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ, they strive to maintain the highest standards in their personal conduct regarding honor, integrity, morality, and consideration of others. By accepting appointment,  continuing in employment, being admitted, or continuing enrollment, each member of the campus communities personally commits to observe the CES Honor Code approved by the Board of Trustees: 

  • Maintain an Ecclesiastical Endorsement, including striving to deepen faith and maintain gospel  standards 

  • Be honest 

  • Live a chaste and virtuous life, including abstaining from sexual relations outside marriage  between a man and a woman. Living a chaste and virtuous life also includes abstaining from  same-sex romantic behavior 

  • Abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, vaping, marijuana, and other substance  abuse 

  • Participate regularly in Church services 

  • Respect others, including the avoidance of profane and vulgar language 

  • Obey the law and follow campus policies, including the CES dress and grooming standards ∙ Encourage others in their commitment to comply with the Honor Code and Dress and Grooming  standards 

NOTE: BYU-Pathway Worldwide and Seminaries and Institutes of Religion match local Church dress and  grooming standards as appropriate for local activities. 

CES DRESS AND GROOMING PRINCIPLES AND EXPECTATIONS 

CES Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations are part of the CES Honor Code and part of each  student’s, employee’s, and volunteer’s commitment. 

When considering honor code and dress and grooming decisions, the teachings of the prophets and  apostles, as well as Church instruction, such as For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices can be helpful. 

CES Dress and Grooming Principles

Each student, employee, and volunteer commits to: 

  1. Represent the Savior Jesus Christ, the Church, and the Church Educational System

  2. Preserve an inspiring environment, without distraction or disruption, where covenants are kept  in a spirit of unity so the Holy Ghost can teach truth 

  3. Promote modesty, cleanliness, neatness, and restraint in dress and grooming

  4. Maintain an elevated standard distinctive to educational institutions of the Church of Jesus Christ 

Dress and grooming expectations as in the examples below should align with these principles. However, application of these principles is not limited to the expectations listed. Members of the university community are expected to apply these principles to dress and grooming questions as they arise. 

CES Dress and Grooming Expectations 

  1. Dress for men and women should: 

    1. Be modest in fit and style. Dressing in a way that would cover the temple garment is a  good guideline, whether or not one has been endowed. Accommodation may be made  for athletic participation. 

    2. Be neat and clean. Sloppy, overly casual, ragged, or extreme clothing is not acceptable.

  2. Grooming 

    1. Hair should be clean, neat, modest, and avoid extremes in styles and colors.

    2. Men’s hair should be neatly trimmed. Men should be clean shaven. If worn, mustaches  should be neatly trimmed. 

NOTE: BYU-Pathway Worldwide and Seminaries and Institutes of Religion match local Church dress and  grooming standards as appropriate for local activities. 

STUDENT ECCLESIASTICAL ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONS 

  1. Are you striving to deepen your testimony of God, the Eternal Father; His Son, Jesus Christ; and the Holy Ghost? 

  2. Are you striving to deepen your testimony of the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

  3. Are you striving for moral cleanliness in your thoughts and behavior? 

  4. Do you obey the law of chastity? 

  5. Do you sustain the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? 

  6. Do you support or promote any teachings, practices, or doctrine contrary to those of The Church  of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? 

  7. Do you regularly participate in your church meetings and strive to keep the Sabbath day holy?

  8. Do you strive to be honest in all that you do, including keeping all the covenants and  commitments you have made? 

  9. The Church Educational System is supported and funded by the tithes of the Church of Jesus
Christ. Are you a full-tithe payer? 

  10. Do you obey the Word of Wisdom?

  11. Are you striving to live the teachings of the Church and keep the covenants you have made to  this point in your life? 

  12. Are there serious sins in your life that need to be resolved with priesthood authorities as part of your repentance? 

APPROVER 
System Exchange Team Executive Group (SETEG) 

APPROVAL DATE 
2023.08.28 

POLICY STEWARD 
Wellness Manager 

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR 
Student Success Vice President 

APPLICABILITY 
This policy applies to all BYU-Pathway Worldwide students.