Introduction

(1) The matriculation of a student at the University of Memphis is a voluntary entrance into the academic community. By such voluntary entrance, the student assumes obligations of performance and behavior reasonably imposed by the University relevant to its lawful missions, processes, and functions. In some instances, these obligations may be higher than those imposed on individuals by civil and criminal law. (2) The University has established the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities (“Student Code”) in order to advance the mission of the University by maintaining a safe and secure learning environment, protecting the rights and privileges of all members of the University community, providing a basis for the orderly conduct of the affairs of the University, promoting a positive relationship between the University and its surrounding community, preserving institutional integrity and property, encouraging students to engage in conduct that brings credit to themselves and the University, and ensuring that each student who matriculates at the University graduates ready to contribute to society as an ethical and responsible individual. (3) Students are responsible for being fully acquainted and for complying with this rule and other processes relating to students. Each student member of the University of Memphis community bears responsibility for their conduct. Students also assume reasonable responsibility for the behavior of others. When student members of the University community fail to or refuse to comply with the rules and requirements established by the University, they may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University. (4) The University of Memphis is committed to respecting students’ constitutional rights. Nothing in this chapter is intended or shall be interpreted to restrict students’ constitutional rights, including, but not limited to, rights of freedom of speech and assembly. (5) Authority and responsibility relating to the Student Code are delegated to the Dean of Students, or designee.