Since the rights of all students are protected, and an atmosphere conducive to intellectual development, personal growth, and community association are to be promoted, standards and guidelines on student behavior are necessary. This Code of Student Conduct is intended to outline certain responsibilities and expectations of UMBC students, assist the students to understand their role in the academic community, and to establish procedures that ensure due process in the adjudication of complaints concerning students. It is incumbent upon students to conduct themselves within the framework of reasonable rules and regulations designed to prevent interference with, or obstruction of, the orderly operation of the University. Misconduct which violates the basic standards of behavior necessary for the maintenance of an educational environment or which adversely affects the ability of others to pursue their educational goals may ultimately call into question the student's membership in the University community. The Student Judicial Programs Office promotes the concepts of fairness and due process in judicial settings throughout the University community, while striking a balance between community standards and individual behavior through the educational development of students.
All students are subject to the Code of Student Conduct.
Individuals who are not currently enrolled at the University remain subject to the disciplinary process for conduct that occurred during any period of enrollment, for conduct that occurred during a period between any consecutive semesters, terms, or summer sessions for which they are enrolled, or for conduct that occurred during the time after admission to the University but prior to first enrollment, and for statements, acts or omissions related to application for enrollment. E. UMBC is strongly committed to an academic environment which supports the humanity and dignity of all persons. As such, any behavior which threatens that principle, shall be subject to severe sanctions. In this regard, any physical or sexual assault or other act which threatens the safety or well being of other persons shall be viewed as extremely serious and subject to the most serious sanctions, including suspension or expulsion from the University. Any violation or attempted violation of University rules and regulations which is motivated by the person s, or group s, racial identity, religion or beliefs, disability, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation shall subject a student to a more severe sanction than would ordinarily accompany that violation or attempted violation.