Code of Student Conduct
- Physical harm or threat of physical harm to any person or persons, including but not limited to: assault, sexual abuse, or other forms of personal abuse.
- Harassment, whether physical or verbal, oral or written, including gestures or language, of any individual(s), directed but not limited to: color, ethnic or national
origin, gender, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, race, religion, or sexual orientation, when such harassment is reasonably likely to provoke a breach of the peace or other violent reaction.
- Conduct that threatens the mental health or physical health and safety of any person or persons, including but not limited to, hazing, drug and/or alcohol abuse, attempted abuse, attempted suicide, and other forms of self-destructive behavior.
- Academic dishonesty, including but not limited to plagiarism and cheating.*
- Academic misconduct, including but not limited to misuse of academic resources or facilities; misuse of software, data, equipment, or networks; or any act that hinders the academic process.*
- Intentional disruption or obstruction of lawful activities of the College or its members, including the exercise of the right to assemble and to protest peacefully. This includes, but is not limited to unauthorized use of beepers, cell phones, headphones, or any other technological device when such use disrupts the academic process.
- Theft of or damage to personal or institutional property or services and illegal possession or use of the same.
- Forgery, alteration, fabrication, or misuse of College identification cards, records, diplomas, or other College-related documents and misrepresentation of any other kind to a College office or official.
- Unauthorized entry, use, or occupation of College facilities that are locked, closed, or otherwise restricted as to use.
- Disorderly conduct, which includes but is not limited to: public intoxication; lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior; gambling; and conduct that tends to degrade the College or its members.
- Illegal purchase, use, possession, or distribution of
alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances.
- Failure to comply with the directives of College officials or contract personnel who are performing the duties of their office, especially as they are related to the maintenance of safety or security.
- Possession and/or use of firearms, explosive devices, fireworks, dangerous, and/or illegal weapons or hazardous materials.
- Interference with or misuse of fire alarms, fire prevention and detection equipment, elevators, or other safety and security equipment or programs.
- Violation of any federal, state, or local law when the violation has a negative impact on the well-being of Utica College or its individual members.
- Violation of College policies, rules, or regulations that are published in the student handbook, or other official College publications or agreements.
Culpability is not diminished for acts in violation of this Code that are committed in ignorance of the Code or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or controlled substances.
* Instances of academic dishonesty may be referred to the Academic Standards Committee by the Office of Student Affairs, and instances of academic misconduct may be referred by the Academic Standards Committee to the Office of Student Affairs for possible action through the student disciplinary process. Behavior by a student may result in both academic action and action through the student disciplinary process. As these processes are separate, the decision rendered in one place will not determine the decision rendered in the other. Please refer to the College catalog for a complete description of the definition and procedures followed for cases involving academic dishonesty.
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