The opinions of students, student organizations, and their speakers are not necessarily endorsed by the university. Students may support causes by means that do not disrupt the regular operation of the university. The right of each student to individual freedom and personal privacy will be recognized and observed by both students and university officials. The university will limit the above rights only to the extent necessary to protect the rights of other community members. Any individual living in a community must respect the rights of others in the community.
Students are responsible for their actions.
They are obligated to respect authority, to be truthful, to respect the rights of others, and to protect private and public property. Students must uphold federal, state, and local laws, as well as university regulations. No student at Virginia Tech shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. There is a time limit on complaints relating to federal anti-discrimination laws. Allegations of discrimination relating to academic decisions, student discipline, or Honor System actions should be raised in the course of the particular proceeding, hearing, or appeal process.