KAUST

Office of Student Conduct

The Office of Student Conduct supports KAUST’s educational mission by enforcing the rules and regulations that are conducive to academic inquiry, a productive campus life, and thoughtful study and discourse. The office serves as a resource to the entire University community and adheres to a strong commitment to serve all involved parties, equally, in an unbiased and fair manner.

KAUST

Values

KAUST attracts people from Saudi Arabia and around the world who want to create impact beyond their own achievements. Irrespective of their national origins, the people of KAUST are “people of the world” who uphold our values of achievement, passion, inspiration, citizenship, diversity, integrity, and openness.

Our Seven Values:

ACHIEVEMENT

We are determined to advance science and engineering for the welfare of all mankind.

We pursue our mission with enthusiasm and confidence and seek individuals who share that passion.

We are committed to stimulating inspiration and celebrate those with the ability to inspire others.

We embrace diversity and encourage collaboration among faculty, staff, postdocs, and students from different disciplines, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds.

We provide an open and progressive environment so our people can think clearly, study freely, and examine complex problems through the clear light of reason.

We are a merit-based institution committed to upholding the highest standards of moral, ethical, and professional conduct.

We are committed to being a good neighbor and will strive to make a positive impact on our surroundings.

Standards for student conduct:

Academic Integrity and

Ethical Behavior

It is the expectation that all students, whether or not they are on campus or are currently enrolled as degree candidates, will behave responsibly and ethically. Such is crucial to the fulfillment of KAUST’s vision, mission, and values. Leading in the fields of science and technology is dependent on individuals working together with honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. As such, the below standards represent the expected foundations for student behavior. Following KAUST’s academic and community rules and regulations are obligatory for all members of the community. Adherence to these rules is not open to one’s interpretation based on cultural norms or beliefs.