Abstract Purpose This paper aims to improve understanding of individuals awareness and perceptions of computer usage policies (CUPs) why individuals elect read these policies. Design/methodology/approach MBA students were asked to complete an online survey evaluating their behavioral intention to read CUPs, as well as their performance of this behavior. Factors contributing to the intention to read policies were also examined. Theresulting data were analyzed with Smart PLS. Findings Results suggest that three factors influence individual intention to read CUPs. These factors include attitude, apathy, and social trust. The model explained about percent of individual intention to read CUPs and about 44 percent of the variability in actually reading these policies. Research limitations/implications The sample is limited to MBA students from a single university.