Student Code of Conduct
Philosophy of student conduct
The Office of Student Life views the conduct process as a learning experience that helps students to understand their responsibility to both themselves and their living and learning community. We strive to learn from one another in an educational community that holds mutual respect for individuals and community in high regard and self-responsibility for behaviors. Behavior that conflicts with established standards, policies and guidelines may be referred for conduct proceedings.
Every member of the student community must assume responsibility for becoming educated about the various university and housing standards, policies and guidelines. It is against the basic nature of this community for anyone to demean or discriminate against another human being. A caring, educational community does not tolerate physical or psychological threats, harassment, intimidation, or violence directed against a person. Such behavior is subject to the university conduct processes.
Diversity
We are committed to a campus community where diversity is appreciated and valued, and where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage curiosity, open communication, continuous learning, and community service as ways to create a socially just environment. We support the right of everyone to respectfully disagree with ideas and philosophies different from their own. However, we do not permit any form of behavior that places anyone in dangerous, discriminatory, or harassing environments. As a community, we expect all to work towards these same goals.
Article I – Authority
Article 7, Part B, of the Laws of the Regents requires each campus to develop a student code of conduct. The Office of Student Life is authorized to establish and administer this policy. Any questions regarding interpretation of this code or any of its provisions should be directed to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or his/her designee for final determination.
1. The Chief Student Conduct Administrator shall determine the composition of
University Conduct Review Boards and Appellate Boards and determine which Conduct Review Board, Student Conduct Administrator and Appellate Board shall be authorized to hear each matter.
2. The Chief Student Conduct Administrator shall develop policies for the
administration of the student conduct system and procedural rules for the Student Conduct Board Hearings that are not inconsistent with provisions of the Student Code.
3. Decisions made by a Student Conduct Board and/or Student Conduct
Administrator shall be final, pending the normal appeal process.
Article II – Jurisdiction
1. The University of Colorado Denver (“UC Denver”) Student Conduct Code shall apply to conduct that occurs on University premises, University-sponsored programs or activities, Campus Village Apartments, and to off-campus conduct that adversely affects the University community, poses a threat to safety of persons or property, or damages the institution’s reputation or relationship with the greater community. In addition, UC Denver, in collaboration with the Denver and Aurora communities, may respond to student violations of community-based laws and ordinances designed to protect civility and quality of life. The Chief Student Conduct Administrator shall decide whether the Student Conduct Code shall be applied to conduct occurring off campus on a case-by-case basis.
2. Each student shall be responsible for his/her conduct from the time of application for admission through the actual awarding of a degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment. The disciplinary process may proceed even if the student withdraws from school while a disciplinary matter is pending.
3. It is the duty of all students who are potential parties or witnesses to an alleged violation of the code to participate conscientiously. Students have a duty to cooperate and discuss the incident with an investigator and conduct officer over the telephone or in person, adhere to stated deadlines, attend scheduled meetings, and participate in all proceedings. Failure to meet these duties may result in a decision being made without the benefit of the student’s participation or may result in a student being charged with failing to comply with the direction of a university official. It is the responsibility of a charged student to seek modification to any criminal or civil restraining orders to allow for the completion of any conduct process defined in the Student Conduct Code.
4. Proceedings initiated under this policy are separate from civil or criminal proceedings that may relate to the same incident. Investigations or conduct proceedings by the university are not postponed while criminal or civil proceedings are pending unless otherwise determined by the conduct officer.
5. The unexcused failure of a student to appear and/or respond to the conduct process does not prevent the university from proceeding with the conduct process.
For more information on the Student Code of Conduct, please contact the Office of Student Life at 303.556.3399 or via email at studentlife@cudenver.edu.