Honor and integrity characterize a school worthy of respect. From its earliest days, MUS has developed these virtues through the Honor System. An integral part of the life of the students, the Honor System aids the school in its mission of developing a boy's character and enriching his spiritual life.
At the beginning of each year this Oath of Honor is recited by all:
We, the students and faculty at Memphis University School, hereby pledge our full support to the Honor System. I pledge to be honest myself, and in order that the spirit and integrity of the Honor System may endure, I pledge that I will make known to the Honor Council any case of dishonesty which I may observe at MUS.
The Honor System establishes mutual trust between students and faculty, assures that no one take unfair advantage of his fellows, affirms that one tells the truth or suffer the consequences if he doesn't, and guarantees respect for another's good name and the good name of the school. The Honor Code expresses the ideal of a gentleman's agreement, a bond of trust and faith in each other.