Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct

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The Honor Code and the Student Code of Conduct both lay out the fair, respectful and ethical behaviors that allow the Buff community to thrive and encourage each CU Boulder student to succeed. Learn more about both policies, the resolution process and outcomes a studentÌýmay face ifÌýfound responsible of violating either code.

Learn the policies

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Honor Code

The Honor Code allows academic integrity to flourish by recognizing the importance of trust, respect and responsibility. Â鶹ÒùÔº are expected to follow the Honor Code by not participating in academic dishonesty, which can include plagiarism, cheating or helping another student gain an unfair advantage. Â鶹ÒùÔº can avoid Honor Code violations by:

  • Reviewing syllabi and asking faculty any questions.
  • Starting coursework early to avoid feeling rushed.
  • Completing work on theirÌýown.
  • UsingÌýcampus resourcesÌýfor help.

Review the Honor CodeÌý

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Student Code of Conduct

The Student Code of Conduct is the academic policy that supports community standards for behavior and emphasizes student's accountability and growth. The Code of Conduct outlines the actions that are prohibited for all students including, abusive conduct, underage drinking, damage to property, illegal use of drugs, having a fake ID, fire safety and other crimes.ÌýÂ鶹ÒùÔº can follow the Code of Conduct by:

  • Making good choices on and off campus.
  • Following Boulder ordinances around noise, nuisance parties and illegal fireworks.
  • Treating fellow Buffs and neighbors with respect.

Review the Student Code of ConductÌý

The resolution process

The Honor Code and Student Conduct resolution processes, modeled after national best standards, allowÌýus to achieve a balance between accountability and education. This helps students reflect on and repair any harmÌýcaused, and create a personal plan to minimize or eliminate harm in the future.

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Resolution meeting notice

Once a student is referred to SCCR for allegedly violating the Honor Code or Student Code of Conduct, theyÌýwill receive a letter inviting themÌýtoÌýscheduleÌýa resolution meeting. This letter is not a penalty, sentencing or decison letter. However, if the studentÌýchooses to not move forward with the meeting,Ìýthe university will still make a decision about the potential violation.

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Talk with theÌýresolution specialist

Resolution specialists are there to guide students through the resolution process. Â鶹ÒùÔº should feel free to ask them any questions they have about the process. This is also a good time for students to consider if theyÌýwant to sign a , which would allow theirÌýfamily or guardian to view theirÌýconduct records.

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Attend the resolution meeting

The resolution process follows due process, which means the resolution meeting is the student's chance to tell their side of the story. Â鶹ÒùÔº may bring an advisor, such as advocates or attorneys, to any resolution meeting. However, advisors are not permitted to speak for or on behalf of the student during any phase of the process.

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Resolution outcomes

If a studentÌýisÌýfound responsible for violatingÌýthe Honor Code or Student Code of Conduct, they may be assigned resolution outcomes such as educational classes, restorative justice or administrative outcomes that can impact theirÌýstudent status. Learn about the possible resolution outcomesÌýstudentsÌýmay face.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in the conduct process for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations contact Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution atÌýstudentconduct@colorado.eduÌýas soon as possible and preferably within 24 hours of receiving the conduct notice.

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When the resolution process is complete, students can:

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For incidents involving sex misconduct, protected class discrimination or harassment, or related retaliation, records are retained by the Office of Institutional Equity and ComplianceÌý(OIEC).Ìý

We also encourage students who have gone through the resolution process to volunteer with the CU Restorative Justice Program.Ìý

Volunteer with CURJ

View your Conduct Record

Â鶹ÒùÔº can review their conduct record at any time.Ìý.

Student Confidentiality

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), aÌýfederal law that protects the privacy of student education records, restricts university staff from sharing a discussing a student's academic and conduct records without the student's written permission. Therefore,Ìýa student's conduct records will not be shared with anyone unless they have signed aÌý.Ìý

Family/Guardian Notification Policy

Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution may notify a student’s family/guardian when the student is found responsible for an alcohol and/or drug violation and is under the age of 21. An amendment to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits University staff to disclose information regarding a student’s violation of the use or possession of alcohol or drugs, if the student is under the age of 21 at the time of the disclosure.

This notification will include outcomes of the resolution process:

  • Disciplinary status outcome due to the alochol or drug policy violation.
  • Educational program or other education outcome requirements.

A student’s family/guardian may also be notified if there is an imminent risk to the student’s health, safety, or welfare.

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Didn't find what you were looking for? Visit ourÌýHonor CodeÌýFAQs andÌýStudent Code of Conduct FAQs pages.