Code of Conduct

Students in the MSDS program are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and ethical manner at all times. The following policies outline behavioral expectations and community standards.

1 Professional Conduct and Community Standards

Students are expected to:

• Treat peers, faculty, and staff with respect and civility.
• Engage in constructive discourse and maintain professionalism in both academic and co-curricular settings.
• Demonstrate responsibility and integrity in all academic and research activities.

2 Harassment and Discrimination Policy

The University of Chicago is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. Any behavior that violates this commitment may result in disciplinary action.

Refer to the University Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct for more information.

3 Collaboration and Ethical Research Practices

While collaborative learning is encouraged, all students must:

• Clearly distinguish between collaborative and individual work.
• Follow ethical research standards in the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Properly cite all sources and acknowledge contributions.

4 Student Responsibility and Accountability

Students are accountable for:

• Understanding and following university and program policies.
• Acting as representatives of the Data Science Institute and University of Chicago community.
• Reporting violations of conduct policies to appropriate authorities when necessary.