The following actions are considered violations of the Student
Code of Conduct and are subject to disciplinary action:
- Alcohol
Use, possession or distribution of
alcoholic beverages, except when authorized by the Department of
Student Life for a particular function, on University-owned, or
controlled property or at University-sponsored functions. The
sale, use, distribution, consumption or procurement of alcoholic
beverages for anyone who is under the age of twenty-one; being in
the presence of alcohol on campus; public disruption due to
intoxication or drunkenness; the use of false identification to
procure alcohol; and the possession on campus of any type of beer
keg or beer ball or similar paraphernalia analogous to the
consumption of alcohol (i.e. beer bongs, keg taps, etc.);
possessing alcohol containers for decoration, ash disposal or
redemption. - Assault
Intentionally inflicting bodily harm upon any person; taking
reckless action that results in harm to any person; or threatening
by any means of transmission the use of force to harm or injure any
person. - Civil/Criminal Law
Any student who violates any state, federal or municipal law may
be subject to disciplinary action for said offenses. - Compliance
Failure to comply with the directions or requests of a University
official acting in the performance of his or her duties. This
includes but is not limited to Residence Life Staff, Food Service
Staff, Public Safety, Facilities Services Staff, Administrators,
Faculty and other University Personnel. - Compliance with Emergency
Regulations
Specific emergency regulations and evacuation procedures for
University buildings must be obeyed at all times to ensure the
safety of all. In the event of a fire alarm, all occupants of
University facilities must evacuate. - Computing
Please refer to
LINK for a complete list of Computing regulations. - Disorderly Conduct
Engaging in behavior that is destructive, lewd, dangerous,
harmful, obstructive or disorderly. Conduct that is
unreasonable in the time, place or manner in which it occurs. - Drugs
Use, possession, distribution or the manufacture of narcotic or
dangerous drugs or of any illegal or controlled substances, except
as expressly permitted by law. Students are prohibited from
the on-campus possession of any type of paraphernalia analogous
with the use, distribution or sale of illegal substances/narcotic
drugs (i.e. scales, bongs, gutted cigars, rolling papers, pipes,
etc.). Please refer to
LINK for additional information. - False Information
Knowingly furnishing false information in any form to a University
official, faculty member, or staff member. - False Reporting of an
Emergency
The intentional false reporting of a bomb, fire, attack, or other
emergency. - Fire Safety
Tampering with or misuse of fire alarms, fire exits, fire-fighting
equipment, smoke/heat detectors and sprinkler systems on University
grounds; causing or creating a fire; the use of all open flame
devices such as, but not limited to: incense, kerosene lamps,
hibachis, and barbeque grilles; the use of natural trees or
wreaths; and the use of any and all fireworks. - Forgery/Fraud
Forgery, alteration or misuse of University documents, records or
identification. - Gambling
Gambling in any form on campus is prohibited. - Harassment
Any behavior (verbal, written or physical) that abuses, assails,
intimidates, demeans, victimizes or has the effect of creating a
hostile environment for any person. - Hazing
Hazing of any kind will not be tolerated. Hazing includes
any action that may produce physical or mental discomfort, personal
degradation, embarrassment, ridicule or endangerment of a student
or group of students. - Keys
Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to University
facilities. - Libraries
Please refer to
LINK for a complete list of Library regulations. - Misconduct
Conduct which adversely affects the student's suitability as a
member of the academic community or which is inconsistent with the
Mission Statement of the University. - Parking and Traffic
Regulations
A campus permit is required by all who use University parking
facilities. Please refer to
LINK for a complete listing of regulations. - Pets
All pets are prohibited on University property, including the
Residence Halls. - Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is any unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature
that occurs without indication of consent of both individuals, or
that occurs under threat of force, coercion or where the individual
is incapable of giving consent because of his or her temporary or
permanent mental or physical incapacity. A person is
incapable of giving consent if he or she is: asleep, unconscious
and/or losing and regaining consciousness, or clearly mentally or
physically incapacitated, for example, by alcohol and/or other
drugs. Sexual assault includes, but is not limited to rape,
forcible sodomy, forcible oral copulation, sexual assault with an
object, sexual battery, forcible fondling (e.g., unwanted touching
or kissing for the purposes of sexual gratification), or threat of
sexual assault. Additional offenses may include cases of
coercion, harassment, or intimidation. Students who are
thought to be in violation may be reported to the New York Police
Department in addition to being processed through campus
disciplinary procedures. Please refer to the Public Safety
site on Sexual Abuse for more details. - Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to any unwelcome
sexual advances, direct or indirect, requests for sexual favors,
and other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature when:
a. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is made or is
threatened to be made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or
condition of instruction, employment or participation in an
University activity
b. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is
used or is threatened to be used as a basis for evaluation in
making employment or academic decisions affecting that
individual
c. Such conduct has the intent, purpose or can reasonably be
expected to have the effect of interfering with an individual's
academic or professional performance or advancement, or creating an
intimidating, hostile or offensive educational, working or living
environment
Please refer to the Public Safety site on Sexual Abuse for more
details. - Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings. Smoking
is prohibited outdoors within 30 feet of building entrances and
open windows. - Solicitation
Soliciting for donations, soliciting for business, advertising or
selling items without receiving written authorization from
authorized university personnel. - Student Organizations
Student organizations that are officially recognized by St. John's
University shall be prohibited from engaging in or authorizing its
members to engage in any actions, which are considered violations
of the Code of Conduct. - Theft or Damage to Property
Theft or damage to property of the University or that of a member
of the University community or campus visitor while on University
property or at University sponsored activities. - University Facilities
Unauthorized entry to or use of University facilities. - University Identification
Misuse or transfer of University identification, the
StormCard. This includes, but is not limited to, transfer of
the StormCard to use the meal plan; to gain entry to campus
buildings; and/or to use any of the purses on the StormCard in
order to procure University services. Identification cards
must be carried at all times on University premises. Lending
a StormCard to anyone or failure to present it when requested by a
University official are considered to be violations. - University Name and Related
Graphics
Students of St. John's University, whether individually or
collectively, shall not use the name of St. John's University or
the names of its units for any activity outside the regular work of
the University without written consent of the proper
authorities. The crest and seal of St. John's University are
exclusive property of St. John's University (NY). The use of
the crest and/or the seal is prohibited except with the expressed
permission of the Secretary of the University. - Weapons and Explosives
Possession, display, use or distribution of any weapon such as a
firearm, knife, blackjack, stun gun, etc., or any item used as a
weapon or of such a nature that it is intended for use as a weapon
or violent purposes, except with expressed University
authorization, on University-owned or controlled property or at
University-sponsored functions. Fire works and any other
explosive materials are prohibited. - Residence Hall Policies and
Procedures
Please refer to the Residence Life Handbook from your campus for a
specific list of policies and procedures. These handbooks are
also available online by clicking the following links:
Queens Residence Life Handbook 2009-2010
Staten Island Residence Life Handbook 2009-2010
Manhattan Residence Life Handbook 2009-2010
Please also see the
Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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