Policies

The Office of Student Conduct strive to address unacceptable and inappropriate behavior in a manner that informs students and guides them toward a greater understanding of the University mission, personal accountability, responsible decision-making, and the personal and professional expectations of our graduates once they leave our community.

• Code of Conduct
  1. General Provision
  2. Student Code of Conduct
• Student Conduct Process
  3. Initiation of Student Conduct Process​
  4. Behavioral Hearings
  5. University and Student Conduct Board Hearings
  6. Appeals of University and Student Conduct Hearings
  7. University Sanctions

The following policies can be found in the Human Resources Policy Manual but also pertain specifically to students:

• Policy 703 - Title IX and N.Y. Education Law Article 129-B Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
• Policy 704 - Policy against Bias, Discrimination, and Harassment

Academic Misconduct

See Academic Honor Pledge for more information.

Alcohol Policy

See Alcohol in the Student Code of Conduct.

Demonstration Policy

See Policy 1008 - Demonstration Policy. St. John's Community members wishing to organize a demonstration on University property must submit the Demonstration Request Form for review by the Dean of Students to ensure compliance with all University policies and expectations regarding behavior and safety no less than three (3) business days prior to a planned demonstration.

Discrimination and Harassment

See Policy 704 - Policy Against Bias, Discrimination, and Harassment.

Drug Policy

See Drugs in the Student Code of Conduct.

Guest Policy

Guests are a privilege at St. John’s. Please refer to the following policy regarding guest visitation procedures.

All St. John’s students must use their StormCards as the primary means of identification. A defective StormCard must be replaced to maintain privileges regarding visitation.

Visitation Procedures

See Visitation and Housing Guests (Guest Policy) for more information.

Hazing Policy

See Hazing in the Student Code of Conduct.

Policy Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

See Policy Against Discrimination and Sexual Harassment and Related Complaint Procedures in the Student Handbook.

Residence Hall Policies

See Residence Life Handbook for more information, available from Residence Life.

Sexual Assault

See Sexual Assault: You Are Not Alone for information for survivors of sexual assault and reporting rights.

Student Handbook

See Student Handbook for more information, available from the Division of Student Affairs.

Sexual Misconduct Policy

See Sexual Misconduct in the Student Code of Conduct.

Student Privacy (FERPA)

See Student Records Access & Confidentiality (FERPA) for complete information.