B. Standards of Conduct
When students choose to accept admission to Marquette University, they accept the rights and responsibilities of membership in the university’s academic and social community. As members of the university community,
students are expected to uphold its values by maintaining a high standard of conduct. Because the university establishes high standards for membership, its standards of conduct are equally high and may exceed federal, state or local requirements. When student behavior
departs from the community expectations, members of the community, including students, are expected to challenge and confront these inappropriate behaviors. When that behavior becomes unacceptable, e.g., when it hurts others, detracts from the sense of community or is irresponsible, it will be addressed by peers or administrators who follow the procedures outlined in the student conduct code below.
The student conduct code as set forth below is applicable to all Marquette students, including, but not limited to, undergraduate, graduate or professional. Within the university, entities (such as academic programs,
intercollegiate athletics, and professional and student organizations) have developed policies that outline standards of conduct governing their constituents and may provide procedures for responding to violations of
those standards. A student may be subject to those policies and procedures as well as subject to those set forth in the university standards of conduct. In the case of graduate or professional students, if there is a conflict between two applicable regulations and procedures, the graduate/professional school regulation/procedure will govern. If there are multiple components to a case, the components of the case may be separated and reviewed independently by the appropriate authority (e.g. Graduate School, Office of Student Development).
The standards of conduct are intended to incorporate other specific university policies by reference. These policies include the Information Technology Services’ policy on acceptable use of Marquette University
computer, network, telephone and other electronic resources. The student conduct procedures will be used to address violations of these policies only if the violation warrants a process or sanction beyond what is available in
these policies. In such cases, appropriate personnel may take initial action(s) regarding a complaint as defined by an individual policy; however, final resolution may occur under the student conduct procedures.
Examples of unacceptable behavior that might lead to
conduct action are:
1. Lack of Respect for Self
a. Violating the university alcohol policy. This includes, but is not limited to, such behaviors as underage students being in the presence of or using alcoholic beverages or any student being intoxicated on or off campus. It should be understood that the effects of alcohol do not relieve individuals of their responsibility to themselves or the community.
b. Violating the university drug policy. This includes but is not limited to such behaviors as being in the presence of or possessing, using, distributing and/or selling narcotics, drug paraphernalia, other drugs or any controlled substance illegally.
c. Engaging in behaviors that put the individual in danger.
2. Lack of Respect for Others
a. Physically or verbally abusing or threatening any person, on or off the campus, including especially such persons as student staff and Public Safety officers.
b. Interfering with safety and health of a member of
the university community, on or off campus.
c. Issuing bomb threats.
d. Misusing or interfering with fire equipment, including
smoke detectors, fire alarms, extinguishers, hoses, etc.,
or failing to follow fire drill or other emergency procedures.
e. Possessing, using or selling firearms, other weapons
(such as pellet, paintball and BB guns), or incendiary
or explosive devices including fireworks on university
property.
f. Participating in stalking, hazing or harassment which
includes actions or situations that do or could result in
mental, emotional, or physical discomfort, embarrassment,
ridicule, or endangerment whether intentionally,
for fun, or by consent.
g. Engaging in harassment based on race, gender or
sexual orientation.
h. Engaging in sexual assault, defined as any form
of sexual contact with another person without the
consent of that person.
i. Vandalizing property or abusing persons on other
campuses or off campus.
j. Engaging in indecent exposure or engaging the services
of another person for this purpose.
k. Violating policies regarding noise in the residence
halls.
l. Actions of one’s guest(s) that violate university policies.
It is the responsibility
of each student to inform his/
her guest(s) of university policies and community
expectations for behavior. Marquette student hosts
may be held responsible for the actions of their guests.
3. Lack of Respect for Property
a. Engaging in the unauthorized entry into, use of or
occupancy of university premises, facilities or properties.
b. Engaging in the theft of, misuse of, damage to, or
destruction of institutional, group or private property,
including library materials, computers or computerized
information on university-owned or operated premises,
at university-sponsored events or off campus.
c. Engaging in arson or the irresponsible use of fire.
4. Lack of Respect for Authority
a. Intentionally interfering with any normal function of
a university-sponsored activity on or off the campus.
(See also the university demonstration policy.)
b. Violating published policies and rules governing residence
halls, student organizations or the university.
c. Engaging in illegal gambling.
d. Failing to comply with the directions of a university
employee acting in the performance of his/her duties
or failing to comply with the terms of a disciplinary
decision.
e. Engaging in acts or deeds that violate existing federal,
state, county, or municipal laws or ordinances.
f. Refusing to show or surrender a university identification
upon request by a university employee acting in the
performance of his/her duties.
5. Dishonesty
a. Engaging in any form of dishonesty, including cheating,
plagiarism, fabrications or assisting others in doing so.
b. Knowingly furnishing false information to the university.
Misrepresenting information about oneself or others
when providing information to a university official acting
in performance of his/her duties.
c. Engaging in forgery, alteration or the unauthorized
use of university records, documents or instruments
of identification.
d. Misusing financial assistance (aid) through fraud
and abuse.
The above examples are illustrative rather than exhaustive. In the event that there arises some ambiguity,inconsistency or need for clarification in this statement, such definition, interpretation or clarification shall be decided by the vice president for student affairs.
Policies and Procedures
- Student Conduct Code
- Conduct Questions and Answers
- Student Organization Handbook
- Policies Related to Greek Life
- Student Handbook
- Office of Student Development Forms & Resources
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