Code of Student Conduct
Judicial Services | Current Students

Misconduct Defined

The Roosevelt University Code of Student Conduct makes explicit those activities which are contrary to the general interests of the University community or which threaten to disrupt the teaching and learning in which members of the community are engaged. Students enrolled in the University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the University’s function as an educational institution. Misconduct for which students are subjected to discipline may occur on the University Campus or off campus if the misconduct occurs at a University activity or activity related to the University or the misconduct may impact the University or educational environment and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Academic dishonesty such as cheating, using unauthorized material on examinations, submitting the same paper for different classes without acknowledgement, the fabrication of information or making up sources, improper collaboration, and plagiarism;

2. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of University documents, records or identification, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University;

3. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other University activities, including its public service functions, or of other authorized activities on University premises;

4. Physical abuse, sexual assault, intimidation, verbal abuse, harassment or conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person;

5. Theft of or damage to University property or the property of any other person;

6. Unauthorized entry to or use of University facilities;

7. Violation of University policies or campus regulations, including campus regulations concerning the registration of student organizations; the use of University facilities; or of the time, place, and manner of public expression;

8. Violation of computer and network usage policy;

9. Violation of rules governing residence in University-owned or controlled property;

10. Failure to comply with directions of University officials acting in the performance of their duties;

11. Conduct which adversely affects the student’s suitability as a member of the academic community;

12. Use, possession or distribution of controlled or illegal substance such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin or look-alike drugs and use of alcohol contrary to law or to University regulations;

13. The storage, possession or use of firearms, fireworks, explosives or weapons of any kind, including replicas or facsimiles, anywhere on campus. Students who are deputized law enforcement officers and are legally qualified to carry firearms may do so while on-campus after checking in with security, and if their presence does not constitute a disruption as defined under student code #3.

14. The assistance or encouragement of others to commit violations of the Code of Student Conduct or failure to report violations.