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2024-25 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2024-25 Western Washington University Catalog

Appendix C - Student Conduct Code


WAC (Washington Administrative Code) sections:

The student conduct code is intended to support the mission and values of Western Washington University by promoting integrity, responsibility, and accountability. As a public institution of higher education, the university is committed to maintaining a learning environment that supports student development through fostering community values and promoting holistic wellness for the Western community. As members of this community, students are expected to understand and comply with the student conduct code, as well as other university rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.

The board of trustees of Western Washington University, acting under the authority of RCW 28B.35.120(12) has established the following regulations for student conduct. The responsibility for enforcement of the student conduct code lies with the university president and is delegated to the vice president of enrollment and student services.

516-21-020 Definitions
516-21-030 Jurisdiction
516-21-040 Student responsibility for guests
516-21-050 Academic dishonesty
516-21-055 Amnesty
516-21-060 Conduct that harms or threatens health or safety
516-21-070 Disruptive behavior
516-21-080 Failure to comply
516-21-090 False information
516-21-100 Fire safety and false alarms
516-21-110 Harassment (other than sexual harassment or discriminatory harassment)
516-21-115 Discrimination and discriminatory harassment
516-21-120 Hazing
516-21-130 Alcohol
516-21-140 Drugs and paraphernalia
516-21-150 Interfering with a university complaint process
516-21-160 Misuse of computers, electronic data or communication systems
516-21-170 Obstructing police and safety personnel
516-21-180 Sexual misconduct
516-21-184 Dating violence
516-21-186 Domestic violence
516-21-188 Stalking
516-21-190 Student violation of the law
516-21-195 Notification of criminal arrest
516-21-200 Theft or intentional damage of property
516-21-210 Trespassing
516-21-215 Violation of university policy, rule, or regulation
516-21-220 Weapons and destructive devices
516-21-230 Sanctions
516-21-240 Student conduct system
516-21-245 Interim measures
516-21-250 Student rights in the conduct process
516-21-260 Procedures for immediate interim suspension
516-21-270 Proceedings for violations of the code
516-21-280 Basis for appeal
516-21-290 Appeal procedures
516-21-291 Order of precedence under Title IX
516-21-292 Jurisdiction under Title IX
516-21-293 Prohibited conduct under Title IX
516-21-294 Initiation of discipline under Title IX
516-21-295 Prehearing procedure under Title IX
516-21-296 Rights of parties under Title IX
516-21-297 Evidence under Title IX
516-21-298 Initial conduct order under Title IX
516-21-299 Appeals under Title IX
516-21-300 Deviations from established procedures
516-21-310 Confidentiality of conduct proceedings and records
516-21-320 Relationship of the code to university residences
516-21-330 Interpretation of the code
516-21-340 Revision of the code
516-21-350 Referenced policies and regulations in the code