Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Brigham Young University exists 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 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.
The Ecclesiastical Endorsement is a required part of BYU's application process and includes the following:
- Agreeing to abide by the Honor Code
- Agreeing to abide by the Dress and Grooming Standards
- Meeting with two religious leaders to confirm your understanding of the above code and standards and your commitment to live by them while attending BYU
Below are some of our most commonly asked questions regarding the Ecclesiastical Endorsement. If your question is not answered below, please send us a YMessage and we would be happy to help!
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Toggle ItemIs an ecclesiastical endorsement required if I am not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Yes. 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.
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Toggle ItemHow do I obtain my endorsement if I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will need to meet with their bishop or Branch President for their first level endorsement and a member of their stake presidency for their second level endorsement, from the ward/stake in which their records are located.
You can start this process by going to endorse.byu.edu and selecting "STUDENT." You will then select the "APPLICANT" option and follow the instructions given.
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Toggle ItemHow do I obtain my endorsement if I am currently serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Currently-serving missionaries will have one interview with their mission president or they can follow the process above if they have returned home.
You can start this process by going to endorse.byu.edu and selecting "STUDENT." You will then select the "MISSIONARY/OTHER" option and follow the instructions given.
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Toggle ItemHow do I obtain 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 level endorsement with your own religious leader or with a local bishop or mission president 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 level endorsement, you will be contacted by the university chaplain via the email provided in your application.
You can start this process by going to endorse.byu.edu and selecting "STUDENT." You will then select the "APPLICANT" option and follow the instructions given.