If there is a reason to believe that sexual assaults of any kind have occurred, on or off campus, the administration will pursue disciplinary action. Sexual assault can occur when the victim is unconscious, intoxicated, or otherwise incapable of resisting and has not consented to the act. RAPE is forced sexual intercourse against the will of the victim, including physical violence, physical coercion, or the threat of physical harm. Acquaintance rape is as serious as stranger rape and the same criminal laws and penalties apply.
Marital rape is also a crime under Maine law.
Sexual assault will result in law-enforcement notification and maximum sanctions under the conduct code including suspension or dismissal from the University. The maximum term of imprisonment for gross sexual assault is a definite period not to exceed 40 years.