Policies and Regulations

Student Code of Conduct

University students and student organizations are expected to uphold appropriate standards of behavior and to respect the rights and privileges of others. This Student Code of Conduct applies to individual students as well as student organizations. 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 Student Code of Conduct applies to all UWF campuses, UWF-sponsored programs, including international and exchange programs, and off-campus conduct.

Student Code of Academic Conduct

The University is dedicated to the highest principles and standards of academic integrity. An academic violation by a student can negatively impact a class, program and/or college in ways that are unique to each discipline. Therefore, the University believes that the severity of an academic infraction is best evaluated by the faculty of the institution. The University seeks to offer students an opportunity to respond to allegations of academic misconduct before a decision is rendered. This regulation seeks to provide faculty and students with a fair process for addressing allegations of academic misconduct.

Individual’s Rights:

When participating in the conduct process, individuals have the right to:

• Not make self-incriminating statements. Failure of the charged student to make a statement or answer questions shall not be considered in the determination of responsibility.
• A student advocate, appointed by the Student Government Association to assist with information regarding university policies, the conduct process, and appeal procedures. 
• Be accompanied by an advisor at a hearing. 
• Receive pre-hearing information including a copy of the hearing procedures, records, and a list of potential witnesses. 
• Appeal the decision and or sanctions by submitting an appeal to the Vice President of Student Affairs for student conduct cases and the Provost for Academic Conduct cases. 

Medical Immunity

In cases of medical emergency or crisis, students are expected to render aid for others in the University community by seeking help from appropriate medical personnel and University staff. The policy allows Medical Immunity to a student who has acted responsibly and rendered aid to appropriate University staff members or called for medical assistance. 

Student Organizations

Student Organization - All student clubs and organizations with an established affiliation with the University, including Student Government Association (“SGA”), Departmental Organizations, Registered Student Organizations, Fraternities and Sororities, and Sports Clubs.