Policies

WMIDMUN Code of Conduct

Please be sure to read this code of conduct, as all delegates will be expected to adhere to it for the duration of the conference. Failure to adhere to the Code of Conduct may result in dismissal from the conference.

  1. All WMIDMUN delegates will conduct themselves in a diplomatic way throughout the duration of the conference. This includes during committee and and at the social events. The Secretariat reserves the right to immediately expel delegates for unacceptable behavior including, but not limited to: vulgar language, suggestive remarks, obscene gestures or body language, violent physical outbursts, or derogatory comments both in and out of committee.

  2. Any form of harassment or discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, socioeconomic status, or disability will not be tolerated. Bullying, harassment, and cyber-bullying in any form are prohibited at the conference. Any offenders will be dealt with immediately and strictly.

  3. Delegates will refrain from behaviors that pose a threat to the health or safety of any other delegate or themselves.

  4. Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited. 

  5. Electronic devices of any kind (including but not limited to laptops, cellphones, and tablets) are prohibited during committee sessions. All cell phones should be silent before the start of committee. Electronic devices may be used outside the committee room if necessary. If a delegate has a medical or family emergency and has a reason to receive a call during committee, please inform the committee director before the session begins. The Secretariat will grant exceptions to this policy if informed of any necessary accommodations prior to conference weekend. The dais reserves the right to have committees be paperless and utilize technology.

  6. Delegates are expected to wear Western Business Attire (WBA) in committee. Clothes should be clean and presentable. Male-presenting WBA could include a coat/blazer, button-down shirt, slacks, tie/bowtie, and dress shoes. Female-presenting WBA could include a formal dress, blazer, blouse or button-down shirt, slacks or professional skirt, and formal shoes. The only exceptions to this dress code are our Saturday night social event and Sunday morning committee sessions, when delegates may wear a conference t-shirt and jeans.

  7. All students participating in the conference are bound by the College of William & Mary Honor Code, which reads:

    As a member of the William & Mary community, I pledge, on my Honor, not to lie, cheat, or steal in either my academic or personal life. I understand that such acts violate the Honor Code and undermine the community of trust of which we are all stewards.

  8. Delegates are also bound by the policies of their respective schools and sponsors.

Delegate Release Form

The Delegate Release Form for WMIDMUN XXIII is available at the link here.

Awards Policy

WMIDMUN was created to educate middle school students about topics of global, historical, and theoretical significance. Our organization has always sought to create a climate that emphasizes education rather than competition for our delegates. Our committees are not awards based and no awards are given out at our conference in the hopes that delegates feel at ease in the committee room and feel comfortable trying new things. All delegates will receive a certificate commemorating their time here at WMIDMUN but no ranked or unranked awards will be given out. If you have further questions about the awards policy, please direct them to the Secretary-General, Hannah Ray, at secgen@wmidmun.org.