The Pillars of DePauw: Our Community Covenant

DePauw University has a rich tradition of cultivating exceptional experiences by providing an environment of continual learning. We promise to accept, share, and uphold the following principles as the pillars of our community.

Intellectual Engagement
We value academic excellence and the ongoing pursuit of knowledge gained through challenges and achievements. I take responsibility for my learning and developing a path for seeking wisdom, and I will carry out my academic and lifelong endeavors with honesty.

Unique Opportunities
We value distinctive programs, resources, and facilities that promote ongoing progress and growth. I am respectful of all that my community has afforded me and will use these gifts to advance my commitment to my own self-exploration and development.

Supportive Relationships
We value personal connections and dedicate ourselves to ensuring that our individual actions reflect community integrity. I celebrate diversity and respect and honor the differences among our members.

Community Engagement
We value a spirit of community and civic involvement through dedication to others. I share a passionate commitment to service, leadership, and justice while maintaining balance in my own life.

In affirming these principles, I choose to live my life with dignity, show care and respect for all community members, and ensure that my actions do not harm myself or others. I will take an active role in creating a community culture of responsibility and will carry these principles with me beyond my time at DePauw.