When students violate University regulations, they are subject to disciplinary action by the University, whether or not their conduct violates local, state, or federal laws. By committing an act of misconduct, a student or organization may be subject to disciplinary action by the University. Students who act in concert to violate University regulations, or students who advise or incite others to violate University regulations, are also responsible for such violations.
When students violate local, state, or federal law(s), they may incur penalties as determined by local, state, or federal authorities. Institutional actions shall not be used to duplicate functions of general laws, but when the alleged violation of the law also adversely affects the orderly operation of the University, the University may enforce its own regulations regardless of any federal, state, or local legal proceedings or dispositions.