STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
Section II: Jurisdiction
The campus is not a sanctuary from the general law. University community members violating civil or criminal law may be subject to University conduct procedures for the same conduct when the conduct occurs on campus or when it occurs off campus. The Director of Student Conduct and Resolution, or his/her designee, shall decide whether the Student Code shall be applied to conduct occurring off campus, on a case by case basis, in his/her sole discretion. Notwithstanding any provision herein, the University may suspend, expel, or trespass any student whose presence poses a threat to persons or property.
All students, regardless of the location of their residence, are members of the University community. The University will address all violations that occur on campus. Students, faculty, staff, and individuals not associated with the University may submit complaints regarding alleged violations that may have occurred either on campus or off-campus for review and possible action by the University. Not all off campus behavior is subject to adjudication.
The University shall initiate conduct proceedings for off-campus incidents when:
- Hazing is involved; or
- The violation is committed while participating in a University sanctioned or sponsored activity; or
- The victim of the violation is a member of the University community; or
- The violation constitutes a felony under state or federal law; or
- The violation adversely affects the educational, research or service function of the University. (See also MSUM University Alcohol and other Drug Policy)