Skip to main content
Front of Mitchell Building

Office of Student Conduct

Promoting Integrity, Character, & Ethics.

The University of Maryland is dedicated to supporting student success by maintaining an environment that is united, respectful, secure & safe, inclusive, accountable, and empowered & open to growth. Through this, we aim to uphold the standards and integrity of Maryland by facilitating the learning and character development of future leaders and citizens.

About Us

March 15: Campus Update on Fraternity and Sorority Life (IFC & PHA)


Hand holding a pencil over a notebook, out of focus student in the background.

Academic Misconduct

The Code of Academic Integrity lists the expectations of you as a student and your academic work by understanding the 5 academic integrity violations, Sanctions, and Incident Referrals.

What is Academic Misconduct?
Students out and about on campus for the first day classes of the Fall 2021 semester.

Non-Academic Misconduct

The Code of Student Conduct outlines care-based community standards and student expectations. The Student Conduct 101 reference guide also highlights a few violations.

What is Non-Academic Misconduct?
USJ Logo

University Student Judiciary

The University Student Judiciary (USJ) is a student governance organization whose members educate students on University Codes while holding them accountable. Members typically serve on branches that helps navigate students through the conduct process. 

Right now, nominate someone on campus who has best exemplified the ideals of character, ethics, and integrity in the current academic year. Students, faculty, and staff can submit nominations for any University of Maryland student.

Learn More
Paint Branch, night, lights

Alcohol & Other Drugs

Understand what is prohibited under the Code of Student Conduct and Residence Hall Rules, along with possible sanctioning.

What are Alcohol and Drug Violations?
Female student sitting on the steps between the columns of H.J. Patterson, view looking torwards Edward. St John Learning and Teaching Center.

Hazing

Hazing is a fundamental violation of human dignity. Understand what constitutes as hazing and the University's procedures on hazing.

Hazing Policy and Procedures
View of Annapolis Hall dormitory surrounded by fall foliage, home to the Department of Resident Life.

On-Campus Housing

The choices and actions of each individual have an impact on others, and each member of our community has both rights and responsibilities they assume to maintain and uphold our community’s standards.

Department of Resident Life - Community Living Handbook
Students walking down Willow Walk in the snow.

Sexual Misconduct

The University of Maryland is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence/abuse, sexual exploitation, and sexual intimidation.

Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
Students wearing masks in the classroom in the Brendan Iribe Center, with 4Maryland signage.

Request a Presentation

The Office of Student Conduct provides presentations on the Code of Student Conduct, Code of Academic Integrity, Values-Based Decision Making, and Hazing Prevention.

Available for student organizations, staff meetings, student orientations and more.

Learn More
Michael Antonov Auditorium in the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering.

Resources

View additional Office of Student Conduct resources, campus partners, and most commonly recommended campus resources.

View List
Back to Top