Yeditepe University expects its students, who are part of the academic community, to exhibit behavior that is of the highest standard in terms of personal, moral, and ethical aspects. A Yeditepe University student does not deviate from truthfulness under any circumstances, adheres to rules, keeps their promises, and treats everyone with respect.
These rules aim to define the ethical principles, responsibilities, and code of conduct expected from all students studying at Yeditepe University. Students who are registered at other institutions of higher education but temporarily studying at Yeditepe University are also subject to these rules.
In cases related to discipline, the Higher Education Institutions Student Discipline Regulation shall be applied.
As an essential aspect of social life, Yeditepe University students are expected to act with the consciousness of the following responsibilities in their interactions with each other, academic staff, administrative employees, and all other University members:
They exhibit respectful language and behavior in their communication with each other.
They do not discriminate based on different aspects (race, native language, religion, gender, nationality, political views, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, physical/social disability, etc.).
They avoid any actions of physical, digital, verbal, written, or visual harassment; they do not support or encourage such actions and do not engage in prejudiced hate speech against specific groups.
They refrain from causing damage to University property and services; they do not use them without authorization from competent individuals.
They do not use closed, locked, or restricted areas/services of the University without permission.
They comply with the legal instructions of University officials regarding health and safety.
They intervene when there is a threat to the health and safety of others or the University community and inform University administration.
They do not support or participate in activities of temporarily or permanently closed student associations; they do not encourage or participate in their events.
They do not misuse scholarships intended for those in need, causing harm to others' rights.
They consider the following aspects in their interactions with faculty members:
They consider the following aspects in their interactions with fellow students:
They refrain from making statements and actions on social media that would undermine the reputation of the University.
Yeditepe University students:
Do not engage in behaviors that violate the principle of academic integrity, such as plagiarism, cheating, and all forms of academic misconduct (misuse of sources and services, intellectual property theft, misuse of computer applications, data, equipment, or computer networks, etc.).
They do not cheat and do not engage in deceptive behavior towards academic staff:
Without the permission of the course instructor, they do not reproduce their own course notes or materials and share them with others.
They do not take books from the library without permission; they use borrowed books carefully.
They do not engage in actions such as forgery, alteration, or fabrication of identity cards, records, reports, grades, diplomas, or any University documents; they do not possess or purchase forged identity cards.
They do not claim medical excuses to avoid exams or classes in a way that abuses trust.
In group assignments, they do not take advantage by not contributing to group work and exploiting the efforts of their peers.
They acknowledge that they will actively play a role in ensuring others also undertake these responsibilities in all ethical behaviors mentioned above.
References:
Gerçek, H., Güven, M.H., Özdamar, Ş.O.,Yanpar Yelken T., and Korkmaz T. (2011). Yükseköğretim Kurumlarında Etik İlkeler, Sorumluluklar ve Davranış Kuralları. Yükseköğretim ve Bilim Dergisi 1(2), 80-88.
https://mim.itu.edu.tr/universite-yasaminda-etik-degerler/
https://apdd.ku.edu.tr/arastirmacilar-icin-akademik-ingilizce-programi/kurallar-ve-etik-davranis-ilkeleri/
Syracuse University- Code of Student Conduct