This section is the result of cooperative efforts between the Office of Academic Services and Student Development, the Office of Business Affairs - Human Resources and the Department of Public Safety. Francis Marion University adheres to strict standards of conduct.
Sexual assault is a serious and violent crime.
When it occurs on campus, it is a flagrant violation of the standards of conduct which have been set by the University. Anyone can be the victim of sexual assault. Sexual assault is any actual or attempted non-consensual sexual activity including but not limited to intercourse, attempted intercourse, or sexual touching by a person known or unknown to the victim. Rape is an act of sexual intercourse with a person against one's will and consent, whether their will is overcome by force or fear resulting from the threat of force, or by drugs administered without consent, or when they are unconscious, intoxicated or otherwise physically unable to communicate willingness. Having sexual relations with someone who is unable to give consent by being mentally incapacitated or unconscious is rape.