All communities, especially those established and created at colleges and universities, possess standards of conduct. At Fordham, these standards spring from the Mission of the University, and are integral to the development of each student:

Guided by its Catholic and Jesuit traditions, Fordham fosters the intellectual, moral and religious development of its students and prepares them for leadership in a global society.

The high standards embodied in the Code of Conduct, rules, regulations and processes listed in this section of the Student Handbook have been developed through the cooperative efforts of students, faculty and administrative officers.  Students agree to abide by, and comply with, each of these standards upon enrollment. Although the University enforces these standards through the judicial processes described herein, it is the first and foremost responsibility of Fordham students is to hold themselves and their fellow students to these clear and high standards. In this way, the Mission of the University is truly advanced.