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Student Affairs
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372

Phone: 910.521.6226
Fax: 910.521.6272
Email: studentaffairs @uncp.edu

Location: Lumbee Hall, Room 242
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CODE OF CONDUCT

Any student whose conduct on or off campus becomes unsatisfactory and is determined to have a detrimental impact on the mission of the University will be subject to appropriate judicial action. No student will be permitted to graduate or officially withdraw from the University while disciplinary action is pending against him or her.

According to the By-Laws of the Board of Trustees of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, ratified in March of 1968, the administration of the University is responsible for all phases of student discipline. The administration holds that a student enrolling in the Univer­sity assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the University’s function as an educational institution. Further, the Board of Trustees has directed the administration to take appropriate disciplinary action against students and student organizations who are found to be in violation of the University’s Code of Conduct. A UNCP student shall refrain from the following prohibited behaviors which reflect conduct unbecoming of a student at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke:

1. Violating the Academic Honor Code;
2. Furnishing false information to the University with intent to deceive;
3. Withholding, with knowledge, information from the University;
4. Refusing to comply with any lawful order of a clearly identifiable University official acting in the performance of his/her duties in the enforcement of University policies (residence staff members are considered University officials when acting in an official capacity);
5. Failing to present his/her ID when requested to do so by a University official;
6. Forging, altering, defrauding, or misusing documents, charge cards or money, checks, records, and ID cards of an individual or the University;
7. Violating the UNCP appropriate use policy for computers, networks and federal copyright law;
8. Neglecting to discharge all obligations to the University prior to the close of each semester;
9. Loitering around the residence halls after visitation hours have expired;
10. Disruptive and disorderly conduct;
11. Operating cell phones, pagers, beepers, etc., in classrooms, libraries, and labs;
12. Harassing, abusing, or threatening another by means other than the use or threatened use of physical force;
13. Discriminating against another student by using offensive speech or behavior of a biased or prejudiced nature related to one’s personal characteristics, such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, handicap, age, or sexual orientation;
14. Unauthorized entry or presence in or upon or use of any University premises or property (including but not limited to roofs, storage facilities, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms and out buildings) or student property (i.e., automobiles, lockers, or residences) or unauthorized possession, duplication, loan, or use of keys to any university premises or property;
15. Using abusive, obscene, vulgar, loud, or disruptive language or conduct directed toward and offensive to a member or visitor of the University community;
16. Obstructing justice by hindering or impeding a duly authorized function of any judicial hearing;
17. Obstructing or disrupting teaching, research or other University activities on University premises; the handling of disruptive behavior in the classroom is left to the discretion of the individual faculty member. However, it is suggested that the faculty member make clear to the class in the syllabus or at an early class meeting that any behaviors that disrupt the teaching and/or educational process will not be tolerated. If a student displays such behavior, the faculty member should deal with it early and directly by speaking to the student. If it continues to be a problem the faculty member may ask the student to leave the classroom and should report the student to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Written documentation should be kept for each instance including how it was dealt with. At the faculty member’s request and with appropriate documentation, the Office for Academic Affairs will administratively withdraw the student from class(es) as a result of repeated disruptions to the academic process.
18. Violating policies governing residence life;
19. Rollerskating/blading, skateboarding, scooter riding and the riding of bicycles is prohibited in University buildings. Rollerskating/blading, scooter and bicycle riding as a means of transportation is only permitted on walkways and ramps when the operator does not create a hazard to themselves or others. Performing jumps or other stunts (“hot-dogging”) is strictly prohibited on campus. Rollerskating/blading and skateboarding by visitors is prohibited. Skateboarders and rollerskaters/bladers may not be towed by bicycles or other vehicles.
20. Endangering, injuring, or threatening to injure the person or property of another;
21. Vandalizing, destroying maliciously, damaging or misusing public or private properties, including library materials;
22. Stealing or attempting to steal, aiding or abetting, receiving stolen property, selling stolen property, or embezzling the property of another person or the University (Book Selling – When a student resells a book to an individual or to the bookstore, that student is held responsible if the book which is being resold is stolen property. If, and when, a student buys a book from another student, it is the purchaser’s or seller’s responsibility to be able to identify the student involved. If the student buying the book will not or cannot identify the seller, the student buying the book will be held responsible. The student who sells a book to another student should always have his/her ID number in the book);
23. Being intoxicated in public, displaying, driving under the influence, or illegally possessing or using alcoholic beverages or liquors, or providing alcohol to students under legal age;
24. Illegally manufacturing, selling, using, or possessing narcotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, marijuana, sedatives, tranquilizers, hallucinogens, and/or other known drugs and/or chemicals;
25. Buying, selling, possessing, or using any kind of drug paraphernalia or counterfeit drugs;
26. Participating in hazing or harassment of UNCP students;
27. Possessing or using firearms, fireworks, explosives, or illegal weapons on University property;
28. Sexual harassment of any member of the University community;
29. Misusing, tampering with, or disturbing without proper cause any fire prevention and control equipment;
30. Knowingly acting as an accessory to any of the charges contained herein by:

a. Being present while the offense is committed and advises, instigates, or encourages the act, or

b. Facilitating in the committing of an offense in any way.

Updated: Monday, June 4, 2007

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