Davidson College Top Questions

Every student at Davidson has a story to tell. I have met the most interesting people since I've been here. They are all dedicated to their education and are eager and motivated. The most unique thing about Davidson College is its honor code. I, unfortunately, encountered fellow classmates in high school who felt the need to cheat on schoolwork. The honor code at Davidson places utmost trust in all of the students, and students abide by the honor code completely and have no inclinations to abuse it.

The Honor Code is one of the most unique aspects of Davidson. Many other schools have an honor code that applies for academics, but the students here carry the honor code with them outside the classroom. Trust is a very large aspect of the Davidson experience.

The sense of community and the Honor Code. Its more than a promise, its an active part of Davidson life.

Friendly, personal, and caring professors

few people, but lots going on because everyone does 10 different things

The emphasis placed on personal honor and integrity, the ease of access and friendlyness of professors, the small size, the academic rigor, the close bonding that occurs between the college and the surrounding community, and the ability to explore for oneself what you want to do with yourself, without having to be committed to a major early, or even at all with the possibility to build your own.

The honor code. It gives students more responsibility and respect. There is a great deal of trust between students as well as faculty and students.

Smaller, better academics, more "prestigious."

A sophomore cheerleader talks about her experience at Davidson.

Freshman male student gives favorite movie, class, and free hour.

Freshman male student gives favorite movie, class, and free hour.

Sophomore male student gives favorite movie, class, and free hour.

Sophomore male student gives his favorite movie, class, and free hour.

Sophomore female student gives her favorite movie, class, and free hour.

Sophomore female student gives her favorite movie, class, and free hour.

Don't do sub-free housing unless you REALLY want to. Too many people I know on sub-free seem to seclude themselves with only their hallmates, and miss out on the larger Davidson picture. Take a risk - the rest of the halls aren't that bad.

Davidson is just a very challenging place to be. It stretches you as a person and as a student. I think it's good to come to Davidson with an open mind, ready to learn new ways of working and thinking about life.

There really isn't a dating culture, because people spend so much time working. So, two things end of happening. 1) People never have a relationship or 2) they have a sketchy non-committal relationship with someone and just hook up all the time.

Davidson is awesome. But not if you're a huge slacker, want a big school, a city school, or a school where there are good snow sports. Also, don't come here if you KNOW you want to do music, theater, or art--our departments aren't bad, they're just not the school's focus. Actually, the art department is pretty sweet--I took a basic sculpture class and we learned how to weld, use a ton of power tools, and we did lost-wax bronze casting. So the art dept.'s pretty legit. Also, despite some stereotypes I've heard, Davidson students definitely know how to party. You just need to know where to go.

People here are fun, quirky, and arguably a bit socially awkward. Everyone has a great time, and although they may complain about all the work they have they certainly make up for it on the weekends, or even just at 2 in the morning when you find yourself laughing hysterically with your best friends after you have just written a ten page paper. And in the end you walk out of the whole experience with one of the best education you can get.