Purdue University has a tradition of ethical conduct spanning its history. As a land-grant institution, this Indiana college demonstrates responsiveness to constituencies and extend to them access to knowledge resources. Purdue University nurtures relationships with other partners in education who support our vision or join us to foster common interests. We integrate the mission of this Indiana college with responsibilities. The undergraduate school contributes its knowledge resources impartially in serving our public purposes.

As faculty, students, staff, and administrators, Purdue University is a community of dedicated learners, scholars, professionals, and practitioners -- all contributing their talents to uphold the standards of this Indiana college, and improve the broader community in which they live and work. The responsibilities and obligations of this undergraduate school toward the advancement of learning, discovery, and engagement in Purdue University and in Indiana extend to the nation and the world.

This statement of integrity is meant to provide an overarching declaration that informs specific policies and procedures regarding conduct, enforcement, and accountability. Such policies and procedures either exist in official Purdue University documents or will be developed as necessary.