UWF Student Code of Conduct

The University of West Florida is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning and to the development of ethically responsible individuals. university students and student organizations are expected to uphold appropriate standards of behavior and to respect the rights and privileges of others. All students and student organizations are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, and board of governors and university regulations, and policies.

The university is committed to ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff are treated with dignity and respect. The university affirms its desire to maintain a learning and living environment for all students that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. all members of the university community are responsible for ensuring that their conduct does not discriminate, harass or retaliate against others, and are to cooperate in maintaining a climate where discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are not tolerated.

In keeping with the University of West Florida’s values, any sanctions imposed are for the purposes of restoring the standards of the university community, educating students and student organizations about the seriousness of their action(s), promoting civility and positive growth, while maintaining the safety and integrity of the university community.

The Student Code of Conduct applies to all UWF campuses, UWF international and exchange programs and off-campus conduct. this code applies to individual students as well as student organizations.

A complete version of the  UWF-REG 3.010 Student Code of Conduct is available online.