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Any violation that would fall under the Code of Conduct in the Golden Rule Student Handbook at UCF:

  • Academic Misconduct (Unauthorized Assistance; Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means; Commercial Use of Academic Material; Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work; Plagiarism,; Multiple Submissions; Any student who knowingly helps another violate academic behavior standards is also in violation of the standards.)
  • Possession and/or providing False and Misleading Information and/or Falsification of University Records: (Withholding

  • information for furnishing false or misleading information to University officials, law enforcement; Possession, use or attempted use of any form of fraudulent identification (school ID); Forgery; Deliberately and purposefully providing false or misleading verbal or written information about another person.)
  • Disruptive Conduct: (Any act that impairs, interferes with, or obstructs the orderly conduct, processes, and functions of the University or any part thereof or the rights of one or more individuals; Misuse of any University safety equipment, firefighting equipment, or fire alarms; A false report of an explosive or incendiary device, which constitutes a threat or bomb scare; Breach of peace.)
  • Harmful Behavior (Physical harm or threat of physical harm; Verbal, digital or written abuse, threats, intimidation, coercion; Discriminatory Harassment; Bullying; Stalking, Retaliation; Condoning or encouraging acts of harmful behavior as defined above or failing to intervene during act of harmful behavior while it is occurring.)
  • Sexual Misconduct and/or Interpersonal Violence (Nonconsensual Sexual Conduct; Sexual Harassment; Gender-Based Harassment; Obscene or Indecent Behavior; Voyeurism; Solicitation of a Minor; Child Pornography; Relationship Violence; Stalking; Sexual Exploitation; Complicity.)
  • Larceny/Property Damage (Unauthorized use, possession, or theft of property or service; Damage or defacing of University property or the property of another person whether or not it is on University premises.)
  • Hazing (Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health and/or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating under registration with the University. Hazing may result in felony charges; Brutality of a physical nature such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements; forced consumption of any food, liquid, liquor, drug, or other substances; or other forced elements; or other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental or physical health or safety of the individual; Any activity which could subject the individual to mental stress such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced contact which could result in embarrassment, or any other activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual; Forcing or requiring the violation of University policies, federal, state, or local law.
  • Misuse or Unauthorized Use of Facilities and Grounds
  • Misconduct at University Sponsored/Related Activities (Violation of UCF rules of conduct at UCF sponsored or related activities shall also be a violation of the golden rule; Violations of a regulation(s) of a host institution sponsored or related activity shall be a violation of the golden rule.)
  • Controlled Substance and Drug Violations
  • Alcoholic Beverages Violation
  • Possession of Weapons and/or Dangerous Material
  • Instigation or Participation in Group Disturbances during Demonstrations, Parades, or Picketings (Participation in a

  • demonstration(s), parade(s), or picketing which invades the rights of others, which interferes with the educational function of the University, or which jeopardizes public order and safety; Leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities.)
  • Misuse of Computing and Telecommunications Resources (Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read, or change the contents, or

  • for any other purpose; Use of another individual’s identification and/or password; Use of computing facilities and telecommunications resources to send obscene or abusive messages; Use of computing facilities and telecommunications resources in violation of copyright laws.)
  • Gambling
  • University Student Residence Violations
  • University Wordmark Violations
  • Violation of Local, State, and/or Federal Laws