In fall 1995 the University of Florida student body enacted a new honor code and voluntarily committed itself to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. When students enroll at the university, they commit themselves to the standard drafted and enacted by the students.

Preamble: In adopting this honor code, the students of the University of Florida recognize that academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the university community.

Students who enroll at the university commit to holding themselves and their peers to the high standard of honor required by the honor code.

Any individual who becomes aware of a violation of the honor code is bound by honor to take corrective action. A student-run Honor Court and faculty support are crucial to the success of the honor code. The quality of a University of Florida education is dependent upon community acceptance and enforcement of the honor code.

The Honor Code: We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or implied:

"On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment."

Matters of violations of academic honesty are adjudicated by the Student Honor Court, the Health Center Student Conduct Standards Committee, the Student Conduct Committee, the College of Law Honor Committee and faculty.

Cheating: The improper taking or tendering of any information or material which shall be used to determine academic credit. Taking of information includes, but is not limited to, copying graded homework assignments from another student; working together with another individual(s) on a take-home test or homework when not specifically permitted by the teacher; looking or attempting to look at another student's paper during an examination; looking or attempting to look at text or notes during an examination when not permitted.

Tendering of information includes, but is not limited to, giving your work to another student to be used or copied; giving someone answers to exam questions either when the exam is being given or after taking an exam; giving or selling a term paper or other written materials to another student; sharing information on a graded assignment.

Plagiarism: The attempt to represent the work of another as the product of one's own thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, quoting oral or written materials without citation on an exam, term paper, homework, other written materials or oral presentations for an academic requirement; submitting a paper which was purchased from a term paper service as your own work; submitting anyone else's paper as your own work.

Bribery: The offering, giving, receiving or soliciting of any materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantage for yourself or another.

Misrepresentation: Any act or omission with intent to deceive a teacher for academic advantage. Misrepresentation includes using computer programs generated by another and handing it in as your own work unless expressly allowed by the teacher; lying to a teacher to increase your grade; lying or misrepresenting facts when confronted with an allegation of academic dishonesty.

Conspiracy: The planning or acting with one or more persons to commit any form of academic dishonesty to gain academic advantage for yourself or another.

Fabrication: The use of invented or fabricated information, or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive for academic or professional advantage.

Student Conduct Code

Authority: The president is charged with responsibility for establishing and enforcing regulations governing student life. Regulations are designed to enable the university to protect against the conduct of those who, by their actions, impair or infringe on the rights of others or interfere with the orderly operations of the university. Discipline may be imposed for offenses against the Student Conduct Code occurring at any of the following locations or activities:

• University campus;
• University owned or controlled property;
• Property or housing units assigned for responsibility to the university, including, but not limited to, fraternity and sorority property;
• Activities sponsored by the university;
• Activities officially approved by the university which are conducted by university chartered organizations; and
• Activities occurring off campus as provided in VI.

• Have an adviser present;
• Be provided, prior to the proceeding, the nature and source of the evidence which will be used by the university; and
• Be free from compulsory self-incrimination.

• Have an adviser present;
• Question adverse witnesses;
• Present evidence and witnesses relevant to his/her defense;
• Be provided, prior to the proceeding, the nature and source of the evidence which will be used by the university; and
• Be free from compulsory self-incrimination.

The record of student judicial hearings are in the student's educational record and are closed, unless the accused student requests an open hearing a minimum of five working days before the hearing. All student witnesses must agree in writing to this request.

The findings of the hearing officer/committee are based on the preponderance of the evidence.

Suspension of Student Pending Hearing: Violations of the Student Conduct Code, Section V.A.(l)L. and V.A.(l)R., may result in immediate suspension. If in the determination of the Director of Student Judicial Affairs, the student poses a significant danger of imminent and serious physical harm to himself/herself or others at the university, or immediate suspension is necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of the student or others at the university, the Director of Student Judicial Affairs, with approval of the Vice President for Student Affairs, may suspend the student pending a hearing before the appropriate hearing body. The hearing will take place within a reasonable time after notification of the suspension.

Violations of the Code of Conduct:

1. Violations-The following are violations of the Student Conduct Code and may result in sanctions being imposed upon the offenders:

• Furnishing false information to the university.
• Forgery, alteration, misuse or failure to provide required information on university documents, records or identification cards.
• Taking or unauthorized use, possession or destruction of public or private property or services or acts committed with disregard of possible harm to such property.
• Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys or access cards to any university premises or services.
• Unauthorized entry in to or use of university premises.
• Failure to comply with lawful directives of university officials or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties.
• Disrupt the normal operations of the university and infringe on the rights of other members of the university community in violation of the Demonstration Policy of the University, Rule 6C1-2.002, F.A.C.
• Failure to comply with any university rule or regulation, including, but not limited to, the Alcoholic Beverage Rule, 6C1.2019, F.A.C., and the Academic Honesty Guidelines, 6C1.4017, F.A.C.
• Violations of 1995-96 University of Florida Division of Housing rules and regulations.
• Action which interferes with or obstructs the student judicial process, including failure to appear at a hearing, failure to testify at a hearing, violating and/or failure to complete judicial sanctions. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to compel self-incrimination.
• Possession, use or delivery of controlled substances as defined in Chapter 893, Florida Statutes.
• Illegal or unauthorized possession or use of firearms, explosives, ammunition, fireworks, weapons (such as metallic knuckles, slingshot, bows and arrows and switch blade knives) or other deadly weapon or dangerous chemicals on university premises.
• Actions which cause or attempt to cause a fire or explosion, falsely reporting a fire, explosion or explosive device, tampering with fire safety equipment or failure to evacuate university buildings during a fire alarm.
• Hazing, defined as an act which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a person, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for the continued membership in a group or organization.
• Violation of any municipal or county ordinance, law of the State of Florida, or law of the University States.
• Ticket scalping, i.e., selling tickets to any University of Florida function or event, or any event being held or to be held on University of Florida campus, for more than $1 over the original price.
• Conduct which is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; breach of peace; or disrupting or interfering with the lawful administration or functions of the university or procuring another person to participate in such conduct on university premises or at functions sponsored by, sanctioned by or participated in by the university.
• Actions which are committed with disregard of the possible harm to an individual or group or which result in injury to an individual or group, including physical or sexual assault and relationship/domestic violence.
• Acts of verbal or written abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or educational environment, including racial and sexual harassment and stalking.
• Any action without authorization from the university which does or causes to, access, use, modify, destroy, disclose or take data, programs or supporting documentation residing in or relating in any way to a computer, computer system or computer network or causes the denial of computer system services to an authorized user of such a system.

3. The Student Honor Court may recommend expulsion or any lesser sanction for academic dishonesty as defined by the Student Conduct Code and Academic Honesty Guidelines. Conflicts in jurisdiction will be resolved by the Director of Student Judicial Affairs.

4. Residence Hall Conduct Boards, the Coordinator for Residential Judicial Programs and Residential Directors may recommend sanctions as set forth by the Office for Student Services for violation of the Student Conduct Code and Division of Housing rules and regulations.

5. Student Traffic Court may impose authorized penalties for violation of university traffic, parking, and vehicle registration regulations.

6. The Health Center Student Conduct Standards Committee hears cases of alleged academic dishonesty by students of the Health Center colleges. The committee is comprised of faculty and students from the Health Center, appointed by the president. Recommendations of responsibility and sanctions, if appropriate, are made to the Dean for Student Services for final action.

7. The College of Law Honor Committee hears cases of alleged academic dishonesty by students in the College of Law. Recommendations of guilt or innocence and sanctions, if appropriate, are made to the Appellate Board for final action.

8. The Director and Assistant Director for Student Judicial Affairs adjudicates cases of alleged student conduct code violations.

9. Other judicial bodies may be established and vested with jurisdiction by appropriate authority.

Off-Campus Conduct: When a student violates city, state or federal law by an offense committed off campus which is not associated with a university-connected activity, the disciplinary authority of the university will not be used merely to duplicate the penalty awarded for such an act under applicable ordinances and laws. The university will take disciplinary action against a student for such an off-campus offense only when it is required by law to do so or when the nature of the offense is such that in the judgment of the Director of Student Judicial Affairs, the continued presence of the student on campus is likely to interfere with the educational process or the orderly operation of the university; or the continued presence of the student on campus is likely to endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the university community or is intimidating or threatening to another individual within the University Community; or the offense committed by the student is of such a serious nature as to adversely affect the students suitability as a member of the University Community. If the Director of Student Judicial Affairs determines that disciplinary action is warranted, the Director of Student Judicial Affairs shall notify the student in accordance with Rule 6C1-4.16(5). The action of the university with respect to any off-campus conduct shall be made independent of any off-campus authority.

Postponement of Hearing Due to Pending or Possible Criminal or Civil Charges: If the student charged with a violation of the Student Conduct Code, regardless of which primary judicial body may hear the matter, wishes to have the hearing postponed because there is pending or possible civil or criminal litigation which he/she feels might be prejudiced by the findings of the hearing, such postponement may be granted provided the student agrees to accept conduct probation or suspension, depending upon the gravity of the offense. Such probation or suspension will be determined and activated by the Director of Student Judicial Affairs and will remain in force until such time as the student requests a hearing before the appropriate primary judicial body and the hearing is held. The student shall be informed whether he/she would be placed on probation or suspended prior to making a decision to postpone the hearing.

Student Waiver of Right to Hearing: In the event a student charged with a violation of the Student Conduct Code desires to waive the right to a hearing by the appropriate official or hearing body, and the student so indicates in writing, the Director of Student Judicial Affairs, Assistant Director of Student Judicial Affairs, Coordinator of Residential Judicial Programs, or Residence Directors, provided he/she agrees to accept jurisdiction, may make a determination of fact and take appropriate action concerning the alleged violation.

Summary Hearing: In the event a student charged with a violation of the Student Conduct Code, which in the opinion of the Director of Student Judicial Affairs, if proven, would not warrant a penalty in excess of two semesters probation, and the student does not waive his or her right to a hearing before the appropriate official or hearing body, the Director of Student Judicial Affairs may require a hearing to be held before the chairperson of the Committee on Student Conduct or the chairperson's designated representative rather than before the full committee.

Conflict of Jurisdiction: In the event that the offense is within the jurisdiction of more than one primary judicial body, the Director of Student Judicial Affairs shall determine which judicial body shall hear the charge.

Sanctions: A student adjudicated responsible for violations of the Student Conduct Code shall be subject to sanctions commensurate with the offense with consideration given to any aggravating and mitigating circumstances. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following sanctions, unless otherwise expressly provided:

• Reprimand-The student is given formal written notice and official recognition that the behavior has violated institutional regulations.
• Conduct Probation-The student is deemed not in good standing and cannot represent the university on any athletic team other than intramurals, hold an office in any student organization registered with the university, or represent the university in any extracurricular activity or official function. The duration of any probation period or any sanctions imposed for the violation shall be in proportion to the seriousness of the violation.
• Loss of Privileges-Denial of specific university privileges such as attendance at athletic functions, unrestricted library use and residence hall visitation for a designated period of time.
• Suspension-The student is required to leave the university for a given or indefinite period of time, the termination of which shall depend upon specified acts of the student's own volition related to mitigation of the offense committed. The student must comply with all sanctions prior to readmission.
• Expulsion-The student is permanently deprived of his/her opportunity to continue at the university in any status.
• Restitution-The student is required to pay for loss of or damages to university property, provided that such payment shall be limited to the actual cost of repair or replacement of such property.
• Reduced or Failing Grade-The student is given a reduced or failing grade for the class in which the offense occurred for violations of the academic honesty guidelines, but only by the faculty member involved and upon recommendation thereto, except as otherwise provided in 6Cl-4.017(3), F.A.C.
• Community/University Service-A student is required to complete a specified number of hours of service to the campus of general community.
• Education Requirements-A student is required to complete a specified educational sanction related to the violation committed. Such educational requirements include seminar, report, alcohol or drug assessment, or counseling.
• Residence Hall Transfer or Removal-A student is required to transfer residence halls or leave the residence halls for a specified or indefinite period of time.

• The student's rights were violated in the hiring process;
• There is new material evidence that could not have been discovered at the time of the hearing;
• The evidence did not support the decision; and
• The sanction(s) imposed were not appropriate for the violation.