Student Code of Conduct
Students are required to engage in responsible social conduct that reflects credit upon the University community and to model good citizenship in any community. The Code of Conduct shall apply to conduct that occurs on University premises, at University and organization sponsored activities, and to off-campus conduct that adversely affects the University Community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Any student found to have committed or to have attempted to commit the following misconduct is subject to disciplinary action, review and possible sanctions:
Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:
Furnishing false information to any University official, faculty member, or office.
Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, or instrument of identification.
Physical harm, verbal harm, threats, intimidation, harassment, sexual misconduct, coercion, and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
Attempt of actual theft of and/or damage to property of the University or property of a member of the University community or other personal or public property, on or off campus. Theft includes, but is not limited to:
a) Authorized or unauthorized use of another Student‘s ID.
b) Authorized or unauthorized use of another Student‘s proxy key to gain access to campus facilities, such as Residence Halls or computer labs.
c) Forgery to obtain products, services, or monetary gain.
d) Knowingly possessing stolen property.
Hazing, which is a broad term encompassing any action or activity which does not contribute to the positive development of a person, or which inflicts or intends to cause mental or bodily harm or anxieties, or which may demean, degrade, or disgrace any person.
Failure to comply with directions of University officials or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.
Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any University premises or unauthorized entry to or use of University premises.
Intentionally, negligently or recklessly initiating or causing to be initiated any false report, warning or threat of fire, explosion or other emergency.
Soliciting or offering funds or favors to obtain or furnish unauthorized information or material.
Knowingly, freely, or negligently allowing violations of University rules and regulations to take place.
Violation of any federal, state or local law, on or off campus.
Use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of illegal drugs or paraphernalia.
Use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages or public intoxication. Alcoholic beverages may not, in any circumstance, be used by, possessed by, or distributed to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age.
Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals on University premises or use of any such item, even if legally possessed, in a manner that harms, threatens or causes fear to others.
Disruption of any activity occurring on campus or participating in an on-campus or off-campus demonstration, riot or activity that disrupts the normal operations of the University and/or community; leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area.
Conduct that is disorderly or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding or abetting another person to breach the peace on University premises or at functions sponsored by, or participated in by, the University or members of the academic community. Disorderly conduct includes but is not limited to: Any unauthorized use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video recording of any person without his/her prior knowledge, or without his/her effective consent when such a recording is likely to cause injury or distress. This includes but is not limited to taking inappropriate and/or non-consensual pictures of another person in a gym, locker room, restroom, or other locations that compromises their dignity.
Manipulation of the Disciplinary Review System, including but not limited to:
a) Failure to obey the notice from a University official or Conduct Committee to appear for a meeting as part of the Disciplinary Review Process.
b) Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information during the Disciplinary Review Process.
c) Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a Disciplinary Review proceeding.
d) Attempting to discourage an individual‘s proper participation in, or use of, the Disciplinary Review System.
e) Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of the Disciplinary Review System prior to, and/or during the course of, the Disciplinary Review proceeding.
f) Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation to any professional or a member of a Conduct Committee prior to, during, and/or after a Disciplinary Review proceeding.
g) Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the Disciplinary Review System.
h) Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Disciplinary Review System.
For more details on the Code of Conduct including an overview of our disciplinary review process, please view the 2023-24 Student Handbook: https://www.midlandu.edu/student-resources/student-handbook/