Generally, there are two types of student misconduct that the University maintains processes to resolve. A student could be reported as violating one or both types, depending upon the situation.

Academic Misconduct

Students must comply with the rules, regulations, procedures, policies, standards of conduct, and orders of the university and its schools, colleges, and departments. Admission to the University of Washington carries the expectation that students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the academic community. All students assume responsibility to observe standards of conduct that will contribute to the pursuit of academic goals and to the welfare of the academic community. Students should be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.

Behavioral Misconduct

Students must respect the rights, privileges, and property of other members of the academic community and visitors to the campus, and refrain from any conduct that would interfere with University functions or endanger the health, welfare, or safety of other persons. Admission to the University of Washington carries the expectation that students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the academic community. All students assume responsibility to observe standards of conduct that will contribute to the pursuit of academic goals and to the welfare of the academic community. Students should be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.

Off-Campus Conduct

The University shall have the authority to hold students accountable under the Student Conduct Code for certain off-campus behavior (i.e., behavior that does not occur on university premises or in the context of a university-sponsored event or activity) that directly affects an University interest, in accordance with the provisions of the section.