Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the residence halls or on campus. Illegal drugs, firearms, and dangerous weapons of any type are not allowed on campus. Specifically excluded from this definition is the touching of another person for legitimate medical or safety purposes due to an emergency situation, which precludes consent, but for which consent could be reasonably presumed. This includes any sexual contact without the acknowledged and informed consent of another person. The University will neither shield nor intervene in legal proceedings against any member of the University community who is charged with a sexual offense.
Sexual misconduct is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
In response to the seriousness of sexual misconduct, the university has adopted specific protocols for dealing with incidents and encourages any member of the community who is a victim of sexual misconduct. If University rules have been violated, sanctions may include suspension or expulsion from the University. If a sex offense occurs, the following procedure should be followed. If the offense occurred on university property, it should be reported to the University Police Department. If the offense did not occur on university property, victims have the option to allow the University Police, Student Affairs, or the University Counseling Center to assist them in notifying the proper jurisdictional authorities if the victim wishes to make a formal complaint.