Student Conduct & Regulations 15|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey accounts. Official student conduct notices, once emailed, mailed and/or received in-person, will be considered presumptively delivered. Article 3: Jurisdiction The Kutztown University Student Code of Conduct shall apply to conduct that occurs on University premises, at University related activities on or off-campus, to conduct occurring online (including online courses, social media and other forms of digital communication) if the conduct in question would be subject to discipline if committed offline, and to off-campus conduct that represents a substantial University interest which adversely affects the University community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Students shall be responsible for their conduct from the time of confirmation of acceptance for admission through the actual awarding of degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment (and even if their conduct is not discovered until after their degree is awarded). Off-Campus Rights & Responsibilities Reasonable guidelines are essential to facilitate the development of high standards of mutual respect and integrity within each and every student. Sensitivity to our environment as well as community involvement that extends beyond the physical campus boundaries are integral components to the appropriate development of responsible citizenship. Kutztown University is genuinely committed to the student developing civic skills and public service experiences for living in a public world. To that end, Kutztown University will encourage the personal and intellectual development of students as they exercise rights of citizenship both on and off-campus in the local community. Kutztown University will make every effort to foster positive relations among students and permanent residents as well as provide experiential learning opportunities for students to become actively involved in off-campus civic, community, social service organizations and causes. While the University has a primary duty to regulate behavior on its premises, there are circumstances when the offcampus behavior of students affects a substantial University interest and warrants disciplinary action. The University expects students to conduct themselves in accordance with the law. Student misconduct occurring off the premises of the campus that may have violated any local, state, or federal law is subject to review by the University and may result in student conduct charges being filed against a student by the Dean of Students Office. When students are found responsible for off-campus conduct that both meets the definition of affecting a substantial university interest, and violates the Student Code of Conduct, sanctions will be applied. When the University has been made aware of off-campus misconduct, the Student Code of Conduct may be applied by the University simultaneous to any criminal action taken by civil authorities. However, in some instances final action may be deferred at the discretion of the University until all external processes have been completed or until such time when the on-campus procedure may proceed without encumbrance. Student conduct committed off the campus which affects a substantial university interest is student conduct that includes one or more of the following: a. Constitutes a violation of local, state, or federal law. Included are (but not limited to) violations of any local, state, or federal law committed in the immediate or adjacent municipalities where the university is located. b. Indicates that the student may present a clear and present danger or threat to the health or safety of others.
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