The University of Mississippi Creed
The University of Mississippi is a community of learning
dedicated to nurturing excellence in intellectual inquiry and
personal character in an open and diverse environment.
As a voluntary member of this community:
• I believe in respect for the dignity of each person.
• I believe in fairness and civility.
• I believe in personal and professional integrity.
• I believe in academic honesty.
• I believe in academic freedom.
• I believe in good stewardship of our resources.
• I pledge to uphold these values and encourage others to follow my example.      

The Office of the Dean of Students of The University of Mississippi is a multifaceted operation serving students, faculty and staff, parents, alumni, and the general public as the primary resource in addressing the issues of advising and directing individual students and groups; providing extra-curricular and co-curricular educational opportunities for students; facilitating policies and programs for the maintenance of campus order and the promotion of health and safety; and serving as a liaison between students, university faculty and personnel, and the public.