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MIT Learn's Honor Code and Academic Integrity Statement

Academic integrity is the cornerstone of scholarship and the foundation of the MIT community. As a member of the MIT community, you are expected to pursue your studies with purpose, honesty, and responsibility. This means trusting the value of your own intellect, showcasing your true abilities, and properly acknowledging the contributions of others. At MIT, we assume that you are here for a serious purpose and expect high standards of personal conduct.

The Honor Code Pledge

By enrolling in any MIT course or program on MIT Learn, you agree to the following:

  • Original Work: I will complete all tests, exams, and assignments on my own, ensuring that the work I submit is my own original creation.
  • Authorized Collaboration: I will not collaborate with others on any assignment unless such collaboration is explicitly permitted by the instructor. I am responsible for understanding the specific collaboration policy for each course or program, as the accepted level of collaboration varies from course to course.
  • Artificial Intelligence: I will not utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to complete assignments unless the course teaching team has given explicit permission. If I am unsure if a tool is permitted, I will consult the teaching team before use.
  • Account Security: I will maintain only one user account and will not permit anyone else to use my username or password. I will not impersonate any other student or arrange for someone to impersonate me.
  • Fair Competition: I will not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve my results or improve/hurt the results of others. This includes "facilitating academic dishonesty" by assisting others in cheating.
  • Protecting Assessment Integrity: I will not post, share, or distribute answers to problems, exam questions, or any other materials being used to assess learner performance.

Standards of Conduct

To uphold the integrity of MIT's credential and certificates, you must avoid the following prohibited behaviors:

  • Plagiarism: Using someone else's words, ideas, data, or research without giving appropriate credit.
  • Cheating: Taking unfair advantage through the use of unauthorized materials, copying from other students, or falsifying data.
  • Unauthorized Collaboration: Working with others beyond the extent specifically approved by the instructor.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Submitting the same or substantially the same work for multiple courses without prior instructor permission.

Consequences of Violations

MIT takes allegations of academic misconduct seriously. If you are found in violation of this Honor Code or the MIT Academic Integrity policy, you may be subject to one or more of the following actions at the sole discretion of MIT:

  • Receiving a zero or no credit for an assignment or exam.
  • A reduced or failing grade for the entire course.
  • Withholding or revocation of any certificate earned.
  • Unenrollment from the course or program without a refund.
  • Termination of access to the MIT Learn Site.

Commitment to Clarity

If these policies are unclear, ask the instructor. Ignorance of these policies is not an excuse for academic dishonesty.

This statement is reviewed periodically. By accessing MIT learning sites, you signify your agreement to the most current version of these standards.