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RETURN TO HONOR CODE
“Deep learning is the result of a learner, acting in, with, and by faith in Christ . . . . Deep learning leads to understanding—the capacity to know, do, and become—and is ultimately a gift of the Spirit.”
Bruce C. Kusch, President of Ensign College
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Honor is part of your deep learning.
Deep learning for our entire Ensign College community is our primary goal. We have made room enough to spare for everyone to come, excited and engaged, and participate with us. In order to provide the kind of atmosphere where deep learning can happen, we look to everyone to commit to conduct that reflects the ideals and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together, we can learn deeply for ourselves, our families and our communities.

Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University—Hawaii, Brigham Young University—Idaho and Ensign College exist to provide an education in an atmosphere consistent with the ideals and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That atmosphere is created and preserved through commitment to conduct that reflects those ideals and principles. Members of the faculty, administration, staff and student body at BYU, BYU—Hawaii, BYU—Idaho and Ensign College are selected and retained from among those who voluntarily live the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Observance of such is a specific condition of employment and admission. Those individuals who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also expected to maintain the same standards of conduct, except church attendance. All who represent BYU, BYU—Hawaii, BYU—Idaho and Ensign College are to maintain the highest standards of honor, integrity, morality and consideration of others in personal behavior. By accepting appointment on the faculty, continuing in employment or continuing class enrollment, individuals evidence their commitment to observe the Honor Code standards approved by the Board of Trustees “at all times and … in all places” (Mosiah 18:9).

This code of conduct is required of all who attend or work at Ensign College. The overarching goal of the Honor Code is to invite the Spirit into the lives of students in order to create greater discipleship. The Honor Code centers on four foundational purposes: a community of saints, a demonstration of love, a light to the world and a protection against the storm.

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A Community of Saints
Adherence to the Honor Code creates a community of saints where the Spirit may be in greater abundance. That Spirit gives students greater power to learn by study and by faith. It provides an environment that is a respite from worldly distractions and encourages all to support each other in righteous living.

Students make an individual pledge to live the principles of the Honor Code before enrolling at the College—a pledge that is renewed annually. This commitment requires important internal preparation. While at the College, students live in a society that outwardly exemplifies the values of the Honor Code. This community experience provides important group preparation. The combination of individual and group obedience is an essential prerequisite before God can lift the student and the College to higher understanding, greater power and a deeper, abiding joy.
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A Demonstration of Love
Observance of the Honor Code allows students to show love for the Savior. It also provides a proving ground to see if students will be faithful in small things so that they might receive greater blessings. That obedience qualifies students to receive greater insights, opportunities and blessings. Obedience to the Honor Code also prepares students for the greater blessings of the temple.
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A Light to the World
Observance of the Honor Code and the dress and grooming standards furthers the work of the Church by providing an example to the world. Students thereby let their light shine so that others might witness the impact of righteous living in the lives of college-aged students. Ensign College and its students can show others a standard that brings safety and peace.
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A Protection Against the Storm
The Lord preserves the faithful and obedient. Observance of the Honor Code helps students to be in right places doing right things. It provides a place of peace, refuge and safety both for the individual and the community. It also preserves the good name of the College and the Church. The Lord has said that Zion cannot be built except upon the principles of the law of the celestial kingdom. Those principles include obedience, virtue, honesty, integrity and cleanliness of body and soul. The College invites students, faculty and staff to abide by the Honor Code with confidence in God’s promises of joy, enlightenment, increased opportunities, protection and peace.

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Talk to us in the Honor Code Office to get any of your questions answered. Call us at 801-524-1936, or email honorcode@ensign.edu.

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