Academic Integrity and Seminole Creed

The Seminole Creed contains principles members of the FSU community strive to uphold. 

Truthfulness

I will be honest and truthful at all times and work for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University.

Through being honest and truthful about the authors of work that they submit, students are fulfilling their promise to uphold truthfulness. 

Respect

I will show respect for others, the University, the community, and myself.

Students can show respect for others by giving others the credit for their work.  Students also show respect for themselves by pursuing original thought. By maintaining academic integrity students are showing respect for their professors and for the integrity of their degree.

Excellence

I will pursue excellence in my learning and living in the University and beyond.

Students can pursue excellence through pursuing original thought and striving to present their work in the accordance with standards the developed by their academic community.

Freedom of Speech and Inquiry

I will support academic freedom, including the right of dissent and freedom of speech.

Through engaging in original thought, students utilize their opportunity freedom of speech and inquiry. 

Diversity

I will learn from and about those who are different and work to make the University inclusive.

Through expressing original thoughts students are contributing to the diverse viewpoints that exist within the FSU community.

Justice

I will treat others in a fair manner and strive to make the University a community of justice.

Students can fulfill their promise to uphold justice by bringing to their professor’s attention incidents of academic dishonesty.  This will ensure that each student’s work is being measured fairly. 

Citizenship

I will act as a responsible citizen in the University and beyond, participating in those activities fostering citizenship.

Through upholding the standard of the Academic Honor Policy students are being responsible citizens of the University. Students can also be responsible citizens of the University by serving as a hearing panel member.

Discovery

I will take time for adventure, discovery, fun, excitement and friendship.

By taking time to explore different ideas, students are on an intellectual adventure.