Proscribed Conduct

The Keuka College Student Code of Conduct serves as a vehicle whereby non-academic student discipline matters are resolved in a fair and impartial manner. In addition, this code of conduct seeks to foster and guarantee the pursuit of activities that lead to the development of the student when such activities occur under the auspices of Keuka College.
As this Student Code of Conduct seeks to foster individual and communal responsibility, it is expected that all students will conduct themselves with appropriate regard and respect for the rights of others and the College. The student conduct process at Keuka College is an administrative process, and not a legal process. Determination of responsibility shall be made on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the respondent(s) violated the Student Code of Conduct or College policy.
Any student found responsible for the following standards is subject to the conduct outcomes outlined in “Policy Process & Procedures” section of the Student Code of Conduct.
The Student Code of Conduct is reviewed annually under the direction of the Associate Director of Residence Life & Community Standards.
Section A - Way of the Wolf
- A.1 -- Respect, Appreciation, and Care for diversity in people, culture, beliefs, ideas, practices, and experiences.
- A.2 -- Integrity in pursuit of personal and academic excellence.
- A.3 -- Social Responsibility and Leadership as a local, national, and global citizen.
Section B - Safety and Student Wellness
- B.1 -- Knowingly supplying false information.
- B.2 -- Forgery, alteration, or misuse of Keuka College documents, records, or identification.
- B.3 -- Disruption, interference, tampering with Keuka College activities, events, or functions.
- B.4 -- Unauthorized representation of Keuka College.
- B.5 -- Possession or use of keys to College facilities without proper authorization.
- B.6 -- Entering Keuka College property or facilities contrary to directives or published policy.
- B.7 -- Failure to comply with the directives of Keuka College authorized staff.
- B.8 -- Conduct that is in violation of federal, state, or local law.
- B.9 -- Possession, use, or distribution of weapons.
- B.10 -- Behavior that threatens the security of the College community, buildings, or facilities.
- B.11 -- Causing physical harm.
- B.12 -- Coercing, detaining, threatening physical harm, endangering the health or safety of any member of campus or the external community.
- B.13 -- Threatening, harassing, hazing, bullying, intimidating or seeking to intimidate any member of campus or the external community.
- B.14 -- Disrespect/verbal abuse.
- B.15 -- Lewd or indecent behavior.
- B.16 -- Engaging in behavior which poses a significant interference to campus life.
- B.17 -- Participation in a campus demonstration that disrupts the operations of Keuka College.
- B.18 -- Vandalism, damage to/destruction of property.
- B.19 -- Theft (includes all forms of larceny, burglary, robbery, etc.).
- B.20 -- Violation of motor vehicle/student vehicle/parking & traffic regulation(s).
Section C - Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Policy
- Section C.1 - Alcohol Policy
  - C.1.1 -- Public Intoxication/Drunkenness.
  - C.1.2 -- Alcohol in Public View.
  - C.1.3 -- Selling, offering, delivering or supplying alcoholic beverages to persons under 21.
  - C.1.4 -- Consumption of alcohol under the legal drinking age.
  - C.1.5 -- Possession or acquiring of alcohol under the legal drinking age.
  - C.1.6 -- Being in the presence of alcohol while under the legal drinking age.
  - C.1.7 -- “Of-Age” consumption of alcohol with person(s) under the legal drinking age present.
  - C.1.8 -- Possession of common containers or alcohol paraphernalia.
  - C.1.9 -- Participating in drinking games or contests.
  - C.1.10 -- Beer or alcohol containers and alcohol-themed decorations that are visible from the window(s) of your living space.
- Section C.2 - Tobacco Policy
  - C.2.1 -- Smoking or vaping inside any College building or facility.
  - C.2.1 -- Smoking or vaping within 50 feet of any College building or facility.
  - C.2.2 -- Smoking or vaping inside any College-owned vehicle.
  - C.2.3 -- Tobacco-themed decorations that are visible from the window(s) of your living space.
- Section C.3 - Other Drugs Policy
  - C.3.1 -- Purchase, use, selling, distribution or possession of cannabis, or derivatives of cannabis.
  - C.3.2 -- Purchase, use, selling, distribution or possession of narcotics, hallucinogens, synthetic drugs, illegal drugs.
  - C.3.3 -- Selling, giving, offering, or distributing prescription drugs.
  - C.3.4 -- Manufacturing, selling, giving, offering, or distribution of illegal drugs.
  - C.3.5 -- Possession of illegal drug paraphernalia.
  - C.3.6 -- Being in the presence of illegal drugs.
  - C.3.7 -- Cannabis- or drug-themed decorations that are visible from the window(s) of your living space.
Section D - Information Technology & Communications
- D.1 -- Violation of copyright laws, user/network policy, or College computer facilities.
Section E - Fire Safety Policy
- E.1 -- Starting, attempting to start, or tending a fire without appropriate authorization.
- E.2 -- Falsely reporting a fire or incendiary device.
- E.3 -- Possession, distribution, or use of fireworks, explosives, incendiaries, etc.
- E.4 -- Tampering with fire safety equipment.
- E.5 -- Failing to promptly vacate any building when any fire emergency system is activated.
- E.6 -- Creating a Fire hazard.
Section F - Sexual Misconduct, Discriminatory & Bias Related Offenses
- F.1 -- Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse.
- F.2 -- Non-Consensual Sexual Contact.
- F.3 -- Sexual Exploitation.
- F.4 -- Sexual Harassment.
- F.5 -- Discriminatory and/or Bias Related Harassment.
Section G - Residence Halls & Apartments
- G.1 -- Violation of the Housing Agreement.
- G.2 -- Unauthorized Room Change/Hall/Apartment Transfer.
- G.3 -- Student Visitation/Guest Policy.
- G.4 -- Occupancy Policy.
- G.5 -- Courtesy & Quiet Hours Policy.
- G.6 -- Appliance/Prohibited Item Policy.
- G.7 -- Pet(s) Policy.
- G.8 -- Damage to a public area.
- G.9 -- Removal of College property from public spaces.
- G.10 -- Hall Sports.
- G.11 -- Window/Roof/Ledge/Exterior Access.
- G.12 -- Solicitation of Goods/Services.
- G.13 -- General Uncleanliness.
Section H - Conduct Infractions
- H.1 -- Failure to comply with the sanctions imposed through the conduct process.
- H.2 -- Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information in the conduct process.
- H.3 -- Discouraging or attempting to discourage an individual’s participation in a conduct hearing.
- H.4 -- Harassment, intimidation, or attempting to intimidate a conduct panel member/conduct hearing officer.
- H.5 -- Knowingly assisting in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
- H.6 -- Violation of a No Contact Order.
- H.7 -- Violation of a Campus Ban.
Section I - COVID19 Policy Addendum
- I.1 -- COVID-Positive Intentional Violations
- I.2 -- Failure to Self-Isolate
- I.3 -- Failure to Quarantine
- I.4 -- Prohibited On-Campus Gathering (Host)
- I.5 -- Prohibited On-Campus Gathering (Attendee)
- I.6 -- Prohibited Guest/Visitation in the Residence Halls/Apartments (Host)
- I.7 -- Prohibited Guest/Visitation in the Residence Halls/Apartments (Attendee)
- I.8 -- Prohibited Off-Campus Gathering (Host)
- I.9 -- Prohibited Off-Campus Gathering (Attendee)
- I.10 -- Face Mask and Social Distancing Requirements
- I.11 -- Contact Tracing
- I.12 -- Failure to Comply with Campus Health Protocols
- I.13 -- Student Athletes
- I.14 -- Student Organizations

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