Proscribed Conduct
Any behavior that violates standards set forth in the Student Handbook, the University Catalog, approved organizational constitutions and by-laws, room/board contracts and other University bulletins, as well as behavior that fails to meet the four University Expectations may violate the Community Standards. Specifically, any student or student organization alleged to have committed or alleged to have attempted to commit any of the following acts is subject to the disciplinary process. This is not an all-inclusive list.
1. Physically abusing or threatening another person, or engaging in any other conduct that
threatens or endangers the health or safety of another person (e.g stalking).
2. Committing a sexual offense (see Sexual Offense Policy).
3. Hazing (see Anti-hazing Policy).
4. Using, possessing, selling, or distributing illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or misusing
prescription medication (see Drug Policy).
5. Violating the alcohol policy (see Alcohol Policy).
6. Using, possessing, selling, or distributing fireworks, firearms, or other dangerous items.
7. Using fire to endanger, to harm another person or to destroy property; misusing or
damaging fire safety equipment; initiating a false report; and/or failing to evacuate a building
during an alarm.
8. Engaging in conduct that is verbally or physically offensive and interferes with others’
ability to receive educational benefits (see e.g. Policy Prohibiting Harassment).
9. Destroying, damaging, or stealing private, public, or University property, or possessing
stolen property.
10. Failing to comply with the directions of University personnel (e.g. Residence Life and
Public Safety staff) who are acting in the performance of their duties. This includes failing
to respond to a request for identification, or providing false identification.
11. Entering and/or using University premises, facilities or property without authorization;
possessing, duplicating, or using keys or access cards without authority.
12. Engaging in lewd, obscene, or indecent behavior, including making lewd, obscene, or
indecent gestures.
13. Using slurs or other derogatory language based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual
orientation, or other discriminatory basis.
14. Violating the Sexual Activity Policy (see Sexual Activity Policy).
15. Violating the University’s computing policies (see Guidelines for the Use of Computing and
Network Resources at Saint Joseph’s University).
16. Making an audio or video recording of any person without that person’s consent or prior
knowledge.
17. Interfering with, attempting to interfere with, or disrupting the conduct of classes or other
University activities.
18. Misrepresenting identity or age; forging or altering records including University
identification card or parking decals.
19. Substantially interfering with the right to freedom of expression.
20. Engaging in illegal gambling activities (see Statement on Illegal Gambling).
21. Failing to comply with sanctions imposed for earlier Community Standards violations or
interfering with the University disciplinary process.
22. Violating Residence Life policies, e.g., quiet hours, guest policy (see Residence Life
Policies).
23. Littering.
24. Smoking in unauthorized locations.
25. Violating any federal, state, or local law or any University policy, rule, or regulation.
NOTE: Violations of the University’s Academic Honesty Policy are addressed according to the process set forth in The Academic Honesty Policy, rather than under the Community Standards.