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Student Code of Conduct Policy

Statement of Expectations

As members of the University community, all NU-Q students, groups of students, and student organizations are expected to exemplify Northwestern’s community principles and values, to engage in socially responsible behavior, and to model exceptional conduct, character, and citizenship on campus and beyond.

Jurisdiction

NU-Q shall have jurisdiction over all cases, other than those arising because of unsatisfactory academic work, that may call for discipline of a student, group of students, or student organization of any school (undergraduate or graduate) of any school arising out of conduct that occurred during the time the student or students at issue were enrolled, including cases concerning the rights or property of the University, Qatar Foundation, or members of the University Community and the rights and property of any person if the acts complained of occurred (1) on University or Qatar Foundation premises; (2) at a University or Qatar Foundation activity, program, function, or sponsored event; (3) in a manner that otherwise relates to and/or reflects negatively on the University or Qatar Foundation.

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PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Please visit the Northwestern Community Standards page to review a comprehensive list of prohibited or restricted behaviors under the Student Code.

SANCTIONS, OUTCOMES, AND INTERVENTIONS

Please visit the Northwestern Community Standards page for more information on sanctions, including how sanctions are imposed, and the type of sanctions considered as part of the university Code of Conduct process.

Student conduct RECORDS CHECK FOR INTERNAL PURPOSES

Northwestern University faculty and staff may choose to request information about a student's conduct record when considering the student for a position of leadership or privilege on campus. University faculty and staff can request this information through the Student Conduct Records Check online form. Please allow one week for requests with less than 100 students. Please allow at least two weeks for requests with over 100 students.

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