Students at Metropolitan State University deserve the opportunity to pursue an education, and it is the responsibility of the university to provide an environment that promotes learning and protects the safety and well-being of the university community. Therefore, the university establishes this Student Conduct Code. Any action by a student that interferes with the education of any other student or interferes with the operations of the university in carrying out its responsibility to provide an education will be considered a violation of this code.
Student Conduct Code University Policy #1020 (A)
Students are encouraged to review the Student Conduct Code University Policy #1020 and Procedure #112 found under University Policies and Procedures to understand their rights and responsibilities under the code.
The Student Code of Conduct balances indvidual student due process rights with the broader interests of the safety, well-being and academic integrity of the university community. The Office of Student Conduct operates with the philosophy of balancing the need for student accountability with the opportunity for education and making amends.
The Office of Student Conduct takes a progressive approach to student conduct outcomes. Student conduct outcomes are determined on the basis of a number of case-specific factors, including the seriousness and degree of impact of the offense, whether a student has a conduct history, and what the student brings to the process. A student's candor, cooperation and willingness to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for his or her actions can play a critical role in determining the student conduct outcome.
Complaints of alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct may be reported by any member of the university community, including administration, faculty, staff and other students. Reports of alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct can be made to the Dean of Students or to the Office of Student Conduct. The Dean of Students must first authorize any formal conduct code investigations before the Office of Student Conduct may proceed, but either office is available to take reports and for consultation. In some situations, issues may be resolved informally rather than through the formal conduct process. A report may be submitted by completing the student misconduct reporting form or by email, phone or in person.
If you encounter problems with student conduct or conflict , please consider taking the following steps:
Review the Student Conduct flowchart.
Harassment and Protected Class Discrimination
Members of the college community are entitled to freedom from harassment, including violence or assault. Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning environment.
Harassment is prohibited by state and federal laws and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) board policies. Reporting and response to such incidents of harassment is governed by the Non-Discrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity Policy and Procedure.
Even though some students may never set foot on a college campus, they are still responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that is respectful to others.
The university will take the appropriate action to support and protect the safety and well-being of the college community. If you experience harassment, we recommend that you: