Conduct Commitments
BYU exists to provide 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 by a community of faculty, administration, staff, and students who voluntarily commit to conduct their lives in accordance with the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ and who strive to maintain the highest standards in their personal conduct regarding honor, integrity, morality, and consideration of others.
In the Conduct Commitments section of the admission application, you must do the following to submit your application:
- Agree to abide by the Honor Code and Related Policies.
You can complete your commitment at honorcodecommit.byu.edu. - Have a current Ecclesiastical Endorsement. You can start or check the status of your endorsement at endorse.byu.edu.
Commonly Asked Questions About the Conduct Commitments Section
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Toggle ItemIs an Ecclesiastical Endorsement required if I'm not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Yes. Students who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also expected to maintain the same standards of conduct.
You can start your Ecclesiastical Endorsement at endorse.byu.edu.
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Toggle ItemAm I required to commit to abide by the Honor Code and Related Policies if I'm not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Yes. Students who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are also expected to maintain the same standards of conduct.
You can complete your Honor Code commitment at honorcodecommit.byu.edu.
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Toggle ItemHow do I get my endorsement if I'm a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints typically meet with their bishop or branch president to begin the endorsement process. If you're completing an endorsement for the first time or your previous endorsement has expired, you'll also meet with a member of your stake presidency. You can start your Ecclesiastical Endorsement at endorse.byu.edu.
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Toggle ItemHow do I obtain my endorsement if I'm currently serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
If you're currently serving a mission, you may complete or renew your endorsement with your mission president. You can start your Ecclesiastical Endorsement at endorse.byu.edu.
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Toggle ItemHow do I get my endorsement if I am not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
If you are not a member of the Church, you have the option of completing your first endorsement interview with your own religious leader or with a local bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (to find a local Latter-day Saint leader, enter your address into the meetinghouse locator tool).
For your second endorsement interview, you will be contacted by the university chaplain via the email provided in your application.
You can start your Ecclesiastical Endorsement at endorse.byu.edu.
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Toggle ItemDoes my Ecclesiastical Endorsement need to be fully completed in order to submit my application?
You must have a current Ecclesiastical Endorsement to submit your application. If you already have a valid endorsement, you don't need to complete a new one. If your endorsement has expired, will expire before you submit your application, or you have not completed one before, you will need to complete the endorsement process. If your endorsement expires after you submit your application and you are admitted, a registration hold will be placed on your account. You must renew your endorsement before you can register for classes.