Code of Student Conduct

Prohibited Conduct

12. The following misconduct would constitute a violation in which a student or student organization could be found responsible and held accountable through the Student Conduct System.

Students who knowingly act in concert to violate university regulations may be held jointly responsible for such violations.

1. Intentionally or recklessly endangering, threatening or causing physical harm to any person or intentionally or recklessly causing reasonable apprehension of such harm (please also see Anti-Hazing Rules and Regulations under Part 7, Student Organizations in the Additional Campus Policies section of this Student Handbook).
2. Sexual assault or sexual harassment, as defined in university policies on sexual assault and sexual harassment (Also see Part 13, SU Policy on Sexual Assault: “Sexual assault is defined as any incident where an individual is forced into any type of sexual contact against his/her will and without his/her consent” as well as Part 11 of Additional Campus Policies, the Student Grievance Procedure, SU’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures, Definitions: “Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.”).
3. The attempt of a student, group of students or student organization to create an intimidating, hostile or offensive situation or to subject a person to unwanted and unsolicited attention. Please also see Part 11 of Additional Campus Policies, the Student Grievance Procedure, SU’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures, under Part 2 for definitions and types of harassment.
4. In accordance with Susquehanna University’s Statement on Diversity and Inclusiveness, any action that seeks to “marginalize individuals and groups because of such differences as gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, social class, marital and parental status, disability, age, religion, geography, and national origin” is prohibited. (Please also see Part 10 of Additional Campus Policies to reference the university’s Bias Response and Education Team and students’ options to seek guidance and resources under this program.)
5. Possession of a weapon (see the definition for “weapon” under Part 5 of this code)
6. Violations of the Code of Academic Honesty (see Part 48 of this code).
7. Intentionally or recklessly interfering with normal university or university-sponsored activities, including, but not limited to, studying, teaching, research and university administration, and fire, police and emergency services.
8. Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any false report, warning or threat of fire, explosion or other emergency, or tampering with fire equipment.
9. Knowingly violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction imposed in accordance with this code.
10. Violating the university policies on possession or use of illegal drugs (see the Susquehanna University Drug Policy, Part 5 of Additional Campus Policies).
11. Violating the university policies on alcohol (See the Susquehanna University Alcohol Policy, Part 3 of Additional Campus Policies).
12. Intentionally furnishing false information to the university or, during a university investigation, withholding pertinent information.
13. Forgery, unauthorized alteration or unauthorized use of any university document or university or government-issued instrument of identification.
14. Intentionally and substantially interfering with the freedom of expression of others.
15. Theft and/or unauthorized access to or use of personal property, university property or services; knowing possession of stolen property.
16. Intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging university property or the personal property of others.
17. Willfully disrespecting or failing to comply with the reasonable directions of law enforcement or university officials, including Public Safety officers and paraprofessional staff, who are acting in performance of their duties.
18. Contempt: Acting in a manner that can reasonably be expected to disturb the academic pursuits or infringe on the privacy, rights, health, or safety of any individual on university premises or in accordance with the judgment of law enforcement officials. This includes, but is not limited to, displaying lewd, disorderly, or indecent behavior.
19. Intentional violations of other published university regulations or policies filed in the Office of Student Conduct. Such regulations or policies may include but are not limited to the Information Technology Policy, Dining Service regulations, Garret Sports and Fitness Complex rules, Residence Life On-Campus Housing policies, policies in the Study Away Handbook and the Department of Public Safety’s parking policy, as well as those regulations relating to hazing, entry and use of university facilities and regulations governing student organizations. (Please see Additional Campus Policies in the Student Handbook. Note that this handbook is not an exhaustive guide of campus policies.)
20. Assembly for the purpose of creating a riot or engaging in riotous, destructive or disorderly behavior interfering with the normal operation of the university or community.
21. The refusal to vacate a building, sidewalk, driveway or private facility being used by the university for a student or department-sponsored activity when directed to do so by an authorized university official.