For nearly 12 decades, the rules of conduct for UConn students have been continuously changing. Last week , A Piece of UConn History examined some of that evolution. Keep Off the Grass. Concrete and asphalt walkways have crisscrossed campus, but there's always a dirt path that leads directly where you want to go. 1881 - A daily record of behavior and proficiency is kept for all students.
Expulsion is the punishment for gross immorality or insubordination.
1904 - Faculty are allowed to inspect dormitories during study hours. The first Student Handbook is published, listing 19 rules for freshmen. This freshman segregation will continue for 50 years. 1926 - All freshmen must doff their beanies as a sign of respect when they meet faculty. Included is a rule for female freshmen, forbidding male escorts or calls from males until after Thanksgiving.