The Akilah Institute for Women

Akilah Community Pledge

The 5 pillars of the Akilah community are the foundation of a positive and supportive environment that will inspire students to make courageous choices as they learn, grow, and serve.

Personal Conduct & Academic Honesty

I will act with integrity, dignity, and honesty towards others, the Akilah facilities, and myself.

I will complete my course load with academic honesty and never cheat on any assignment or exam.


Respect For Community

I recognize that each student at Akilah has been chosen based on her potential to succeed, and I will show compassion and support towards my fellow classmates.

I will follow Akilah’s policies, as detailed in the Akilah student handbook.

I will respect the Akilah community and do my part to keep the facilities clean and safe.


Innovation & Creativity

I will be bold in thought and action. I recognize that the Akilah classroom is a safe place where I am encouraged to take risks in my thinking.

I will constantly challenge myself to create, innovate, and nurture an environment of continuous improvement in my own work and in the Akilah community.

I will always believe my ability to succeed at things that I have never tried.


Leadership & Service

I will serve as a positive role model in all of my interactions with my local community and on the Akilah campus to both students and visitors.

In my internships and outside activities, I will provide an example of professionalism: promptness, courteousness, cleanliness, and adeptness.

I will always strive to find ways to give back to the local community.


Relentless Commitment to Excel

I recognize that my experience at Akilah will be challenging, but I will always approach these challenges with a good attitude, viewing them as an opportunity to learn and grow.

I will always be engaged in the classroom activities, and complete all on my assignments on time.

I will actively communicate with my teachers and mentors if I am having problems in class or need additional assistance. I will put in extra hours of study if I need to catch up with the rest of the class.

I will fully embrace the many learning opportunities at Akilah in order to further my personal development and  my capabilities as a wise and courageous leader.