Applications are now live for the Fall 2026 recruitment cycle until September 25th at 11:59 pm. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis and are expected to serve until graduation.

If you have any questions, please contact our External Vice President, Alessandra Hernandez (alessher@umich.edu), and CC our Public Relations Officers, Blake Deason (deasonb@umich.edu) and Heldius Zeqo (hzeqo@umich.edu)

APPLICATION
CONTACT US

  • 1. Learn About Us

    FESTIFALL, WINTERFEST, & RACKHAM

    Come meet us at events such as Festifall, Winterfest, and the Rackham Graduate School Welcome.

    You may also see us during first-year Honor Code presentations in select ENGR100/101 sections.

    If you don’t catch us in person, you can always explore our website for more information and resources.

  • 2. Apply Online

    APPLICATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 25th

    Applicants must meet the following: ● Graduating no earlier than Winter 28’‍ ● Able to attend 75% of meetings ● Enrolled in the CoE (with exceptions, please see below) ● Not a member of another UofM HC

    ✩ Meetings are set for Mondays, 7:00-9:30 pm

    ✩ LSA: Math, Physics, Data Science, and Computer Science students may apply

  • 3. Inital Interview

    15-MINUTE IN-PERSON INTERVIEW

    The focus is for us to get the chance to know you better, see how you think about academic integrity, responsibility, and ethical leadership, and observe your potential behavior with students.

    Please try to be as natural as possible. We will use questions on the written application (see below); however, there is no need for a script or to memorize your responses. We recommend reviewing the Honor Code and other resources on our website in advance to familiarize yourself with our values and processes.

  • 4. Invitation Only

    10-MINUTE ZOOM INTERVIEW.

    Select applications will participate in a second interview with the full Honor Council. Applicants will be notified shortly after if they are accepted.

    This round consists entirely of case scenario questions designed to evaluate how you apply the Honor code to nuanced, real-world situations.

    Applicants who do not advance to the second round will be notified and encouraged to reapply in a future cycle.

Applicants are assessed on the initial interview and application, then potentially invited to a second-round interview.

The initial interview will be conducted with 1-2 interviewers in-person. The initial interview and written application are assessed by all members of the council and focus on your background, values, and perspective. This helps us get to know you as an applicant and understand how you think about topics like academic integrity, responsibility, and ethical decision-making.

The second-round interview is by invitation only and held with the full Honor Council. It is focused exclusively on case scenarios and is meant to assess how you interpret and apply the Honor Code in nuanced, real-world situations.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on questions ahead of time, but we do not expect or want memorized responses. Please do not memorize a script. We’re looking for authentic, thoughtful, and concise answers that reflect how you think in the moment. This helps us ensure we can hear from everyone and move through all planned questions in a timely manner.

Initial Interview Questions

HONOR CODE
RESOURCES

  • Why are you interested in joining the Engineering Honor Council?
    What perspectives, skills, or qualities would you contribute to our team?

  • You will select two of these questions in your application; however, you may be expected to answer all these questions in your initial interview.

    What is your perspective on the current state of ethics within the College of Engineering?
    In your view, how can the Honor Council contribute to strengthening a culture of academic integrity?

    Describe a time when you faced an ethical dilemma.
    How did you approach the situation, and what did you learn from it?

    What does the Honor Code mean to you?
    How does it align with your personal values and your broader understanding of ethics?

  • During the interview, you will be presented with several ethical scenarios that reflect real situations commonly encountered in student cases. While reviewing the Honor Code and exploring our website beforehand may help you feel more prepared, the exact responses will not be listed anywhere.

    We are primarily looking for your ability to think critically, explain your reasoning clearly, and demonstrate sound judgment when faced with complex or ambiguous situations. You will not be penalized for being incorrect; instead, we are interested in how you approach challenging decisions thoughtfully and ethically.