Student Rights
The Pennsylvania State University has a clear standard of conduct to protect the rights of members of the University community. These standards are expressed in the Student Code of Conduct, the Office of Student Conduct Procedures document and the current edition of Policies and Rules (PDF). The Office of Student Conduct is responsible for conducting University judicial proceedings for students when it is alleged that a violation of the Student Code of Conduct has occurred.
The Student Code of Conduct does not replace or relieve any requirement of civil or criminal law. This means that victims may bring complaints to the Office of Student Conduct and also file criminal or civil complaints. Victims are encouraged to report violations of law to proper authorities on or off campus.
The Office of Student Conduct is committed to the safety and well-being of all its community members. We strive to create an environment that is free of acts of violence, harassment, and infringement of rights of privacy and property. The Office of Student Conduct is one of many service offices in the University community that assists students, whether an accused student or victim of an incident. As a staff, we will support students by assisting them in identifying resources which, based on personal needs, will further support them throughout the disciplinary process.