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- Complaints Against Students
- The Student Code of Conduct applies to all undergraduate and graduate students from the time they accept admission to Rowan University through the date of their graduation. This includes, but is not limited to: new students at Orientation and the Pre-College Institute, persons not currently enrolled but who are still seeking a degree from Rowan, and any other person enrolled in a credit earning course offered by Rowan University.
- The Student Code of Conduct also applies to any person who has graduated if the University determines that his/her graduation or receipt of credit may involve misconduct while he/she was working toward a degree (in such cases, degree revocation may be a sanction).
- Adjudication of any alleged violation will continue even if a student takes a leave of absence or withdraws. Discipline may be imposed on students for conduct which occurs on University premises, in or out of the classroom setting, while using University technology, at off- campus instructional sites or during off-campus University affiliated events where students are representing the University. A University affiliated event is defined as an off-campus gathering of members of the Rowan University community (and/or their guests) which is sponsored or funded in whole or in part by Rowan University.
- Private off-campus events which are not sponsored or funded by Rowan University will also be subject to the University discipline system if the conduct violates University regulations or local, state, or federal law, or when the University determines that the conduct has a direct impact on the educational mission and interests of the University and/or the safety and welfare of the University community.
- The University reserves the right to hold a student responsible for actions at their residence even if they were not present at the time of the incident. In such a case, the student would be required to produce confirming evidence that s/he was not involved.
- The Student Code of Conduct may also be applied to conduct online and via email or other electronic media. Students/Organizations should be aware that online postings such as blogs, web postings, chats and social networking sites are in the public sphere and are not Online postings that indicate possible misconduct may subject a student and/or organization to allegations of conduct violations except for cases in which a member of the University community is legally exercising their First Amendment rights.
- Complaints Against Student Groups
- Members of recognized and unrecognized student organizations, groups and teams may be charged as an organization and/or individually with violation(s) of the Student Code of Conduct. The organization/group/team will be represented by the president or identifiable spokesperson in any disciplinary hearing. (Greek Organizations charged with a violation of the Code are also subject to the procedures outlined in the Greek Handbook.)
- Complaints Against Non-Students
- Persons who are not students but who violate Federal, State, or local laws, or University regulations while on campus may be subject to arrest, immediately banned and/or may have their campus visitation privileges limited or revoked. University officials may file criminal charges against guests or other visitors who violate laws while on campus. Campus hosts may be held responsible for their guests' behavior. Non-students who are banned from the campus have the right to appeal that determination by writing to the Assistant Vice President for Public Safety & Emergency Management.
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