Please assess the current policies under review below. You may provide feedback to any of these policies during the feedback gathering process. Please reach out to the Office of Student Conduct, studentconduct@ou.edu, with any questions regarding this process.
Student Rights & Responsibilities Code (PDF)
Also Known As: Student Code, The Code, Code of Conduct
The Student Code policy acts as the "social contract" of the campus. It isn't just a list of rules to keep students out of trouble; it’s a framework designed to ensure the campus remains a safe, fair, and productive place for everyone to learn. Its purpose is to:
Applies to individual students and student organizations.
Student Rights & Responsibilities Code Procedures (PDF)
Also Known As: Code Procedures
While the Code itself lists the framework, the Procedures explain the "How-To." Think of the Procedures as the rulebook for the process—the step-by-step instructions the university must follow to ensure students are treated fairly if ever involved in a conduct case. The Procedures remove the "mystery" from the system and ensure that sanctions or outcomes aren't random or biased. The Procedures:
Applies to individual students and student organizations.
Student Alcohol Policy & Three Strikes Procedures ↗
Also Known As: Alcohol Policy
The purpose of the Alcohol Policy is harm reduction. It acknowledges that alcohol use exists but aims to prevent the most dangerous outcomes, such as alcohol poisoning, drunk driving, and violence. It also ensures the university stays in compliace with federal laws like the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. The university uses a Three Strikes procedure which is a tiered and predictable escalation system.
Applies to individual students and student organizations.
