Student Conduct Policies and Resources

Explore overviews of Central Michigan University's University Policies and Guidelines by jumping to:

• Code of Student Conduct
• Academic Integrity
• Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct
• Hazing Policy
• Unrecognized Organizations
• Weapons Policy

Code of Student Conduct

Central Michigan University's Code of Student Conduct establishes expectations for student behavior, outlines student rights and responsibilities, and describes the processes used to address alleged violations of university policy.

The Code is designed to support a safe, respectful, and educational university community while providing students with fair processes and opportunities to participate in decisions that affect them.

The Office of Student Conduct administers the student conduct process in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct and applicable university policies.

Policy on Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is an essential part of learning at Central Michigan University. Students are expected to complete their academic work honestly and to follow the standards of research, writing, assessment, and professional ethics that apply to their courses and areas of study.

Work submitted by a student must reflect the student's own efforts unless collaboration or other assistance has been authorized by the instructor. Academic misconduct—including cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or falsification, unauthorized collaboration, and other forms of dishonest or unethical academic behavior—is prohibited.

Residence Life Policies

Students living in Central Michigan University housing are expected to know and follow the policies and expectations that apply to the residential community.

These expectations are outlined in the Code of Student Conduct, the Residence Life Handbook, and the Office of Residence Life Housing Contract. Residents are responsible for complying with these policies throughout their time in university housing.

Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy

Central Michigan University is committed to maintaining a campus environment free from sexual and gender-based misconduct.

The Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy explains how the university responds to reports of prohibited conduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation, stalking, and retaliation.

CMU works to prevent and address sexual and gender-based misconduct through education, prevention and awareness programs, training, supportive measures, clear policies, and accountability processes.

The policy applies to CMU students, faculty, and staff regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

University Hazing Policy

Central Michigan University prohibits hazing in any form. Hazing may include activities connected to joining, affiliating with, or maintaining membership in a student organization that cause or create an unreasonable risk of physical or psychological injury.

Hazing can include physical activities, forced or coerced consumption of alcohol or other substances, sleep deprivation, humiliation, intimidation, degrading activities, or other conduct that places a person’s health, safety, or well-being at risk. An activity may constitute hazing even when an individual agrees or appears willing to participate.

CMU’s hazing policy applies to student organizations whether or not they are formally recognized or registered by the University.

Unrecognized Organizations

Some student organizations are not currently recognized by Central Michigan University. An organization may lose or be denied recognition as a result of university action, organizational decisions, or other circumstances affecting its status.

Students are encouraged to understand an organization’s current recognition status before joining, participating in activities, or accepting a leadership role.

Weapons Policy

Central Michigan University prohibits the possession, discharge, or use of weapons on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the University, except as specifically permitted under University policy.

The prohibition generally applies even when an individual is legally authorized to possess or carry a weapon. The University’s Weapons Policy also identifies limited exceptions, including certain law enforcement, authorized educational or University activities, and the lawful possession and use of pepper spray.