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Southern New Hampshire University Student Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS LATEST EDITION Updates, Changes, Deletions to Student Handbook ................................................................................... 8

STUDENT HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION Student Rights and Responsibilities ...........................................................................................................9 Right to Procedural Fairness .............................................................................................................. 10 Right to Privacy ................................................................................................................................... 10 Campus Citizenship Responsibility..................................................................................................... 10 Civility Responsibility........................................................................................................................... 11 Nondiscrimination, Equal Access, and Equal Opportunity Statement ............................................... 11 Disability and Accessibility Services ................................................................................................... 11 Rights of the University............................................................................................................................. 12 Inspections.......................................................................................................................................... 12 Searches, Arrests, and Related Processes......................................................................................... 12 Use of Video Surveillance Cameras on Campus ................................................................................ 13 Use of Summary Suspensions and Interim Measures ....................................................................... 13

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Authority of the University......................................................................................................................... 14 Terms and Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 14 Admission of Responsibility ................................................................................................................ 14 Club or Organization ........................................................................................................................... 14 Complainant ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Faculty Member/Reviewer.................................................................................................................. 15 Hearing Officer .................................................................................................................................... 15 Respondent......................................................................................................................................... 15 Staff .................................................................................................................................................... 15 Standard of Proof................................................................................................................................ 15 Student ............................................................................................................................................... 15 University ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Conduct Standing and Sanctions ............................................................................................................. 16 Warning............................................................................................................................................... 16 Reprimand .......................................................................................................................................... 16 Residence Probation........................................................................................................................... 16 Residence Suspension ....................................................................................................................... 16 University Probation............................................................................................................................ 16 University Suspension......................................................................................................................... 16 University Dismissal............................................................................................................................ 16 Educational Sanctions.............................................................................................................................. 16 Behavioral Agreement/Contract......................................................................................................... 17 Educational Letter............................................................................................................................... 17 Community Service ............................................................................................................................. 17 Educational Sanctioning ..................................................................................................................... 17 Alcohol Restriction .............................................................................................................................. 17 Fines.................................................................................................................................................... 17 Loss of Privileges ................................................................................................................................ 17 Removal from Class............................................................................................................................ 17 Residence Restriction......................................................................................................................... 17 -2-

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Restitution........................................................................................................................................... 17 Access Restriction............................................................................................................................... 17 Individual Student Conduct Standards .................................................................................................... 18 Filing a Report..................................................................................................................................... 18 Reviewing a Report ............................................................................................................................. 18 Preliminary Meeting ............................................................................................................................ 19 Hearing Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 19 Notice ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Attendance.................................................................................................................................... 20 Presentation.................................................................................................................................. 21 Finding and Sanction .................................................................................................................... 21 Notice of Results........................................................................................................................... 21 Conduct Board Hearings..................................................................................................................... 21 Hearing Guidelines ............................................................................................................................. 21 Appeal Process ................................................................................................................................... 22 Violations of Law....................................................................................................................................... 23 Notification of Criminal Arrest............................................................................................................. 23 Withdrawal When Certain Criminal Charges are Pending .................................................................. 23 Interim Conduct Action ............................................................................................................................. 24 Retaliation ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Parental Notification ................................................................................................................................. 24 Conduct Records ...................................................................................................................................... 24

GENERAL BEHAVIOR POLICIES General Behavior Policies......................................................................................................................... 26 Advertising Policy ................................................................................................................................ 26 Assault ................................................................................................................................................ 26 Assault of a University Official ............................................................................................................ 26 Assisting in the Violation of a University Policy................................................................................... 26 Bias Incident ....................................................................................................................................... 26 Bullying................................................................................................................................................ 26 Damage to Property ............................................................................................................................ 27 Disorderly Conduct.............................................................................................................................. 27 Disrupting Community Relations ........................................................................................................ 27 Disruptive Parties................................................................................................................................ 27 Driving Policy....................................................................................................................................... 27 Drones................................................................................................................................................. 28 Endangering Acts or Behavior............................................................................................................. 28 Failure to Comply ................................................................................................................................ 28 Fire Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 28 Flammable Materials and Fireworks .................................................................................................. 28 Fraud, Lying, or Misleading................................................................................................................. 29 Gambling or Betting ............................................................................................................................ 29 Guest Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 29 Harassment or Discrimination............................................................................................................ 29 Hazing ................................................................................................................................................. 30 Implied Consent.................................................................................................................................. 30 Improper Use of Bicycles, Skates, and Skateboards.......................................................................... 30 Inappropriate Use of Technology ........................................................................................................ 30 Indecent Exposure .............................................................................................................................. 30 Misuse of Computer Software ............................................................................................................ 30 Misuse of Electronic Equipment ......................................................................................................... 30 -3-

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Misuse of Keys.................................................................................................................................... 30 Misuse of University Documents ........................................................................................................ 30 Misuse of University ID Cards ............................................................................................................. 31 Mutual Combat ................................................................................................................................... 31 Network Acceptable Use Policy........................................................................................................... 31 Pattern of Misconduct ........................................................................................................................ 31 Possession of Firearms, Explosives, and Other Weapons.................................................................. 31 Sale of Textbooks................................................................................................................................ 31 Smoking Policy.................................................................................................................................... 31 Theft or Misappropriation ................................................................................................................... 32 Threat.................................................................................................................................................. 32 Unauthorized Access or Forced Entry ................................................................................................. 32 Unauthorized Use of SNHU Name and Logo ...................................................................................... 32 Unlawful Demonstrations ................................................................................................................... 32 Use of Personal Computer Software Policy ........................................................................................ 32

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG POLICIES Alcohol and Other Drug Policies ............................................................................................................... 33 Display Items ...................................................................................................................................... 33 Drinking Games or Acts ...................................................................................................................... 33 Excessive Amounts of Alcohol or Common Source ............................................................................ 33 Hosting that Leads to an Alcohol or Other Drug Violation .................................................................. 33 Intoxication/High Risk Consumption ................................................................................................. 33 Manufacture or Distribution of Controlled Substance........................................................................ 33 Possession of Alcohol in a Prohibited Area ........................................................................................ 33 Possession of a Controlled Substance .............................................................................................. 34 Possession of Alcohol in an Open Container...................................................................................... 34 Possession of Alcohol Paraphernalia ................................................................................................. 34 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia ..................................................................................................... 34 Serving Underage Person(s) ............................................................................................................... 34 Transporting Alcohol .......................................................................................................................... 34 Underage Possession and/or Underage Consumption ...................................................................... 34 Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance/Illegal Drug ............................................................. 34 Use of Controlled Substance or Evidence Supporting Use................................................................. 35 Conduct Responses to Alcohol and Other Drug Violations ..................................................................... 35 Educational Responses ...................................................................................................................... 35 Choices.......................................................................................................................................... 35 Marijuana Education..................................................................................................................... 35 BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) .................................... 35 CASICS (Cannabis Screening and Intervention for College Students).......................................... 35 Prime for Life ................................................................................................................................. 36 Off-campus Assessment, Other Drug Education Classes ............................................................. 36 Minimum Recommended Sanctions for Alcohol and Other Drug Violations...................................... 36

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICIES Sexual Misconduct Policies ...................................................................................................................... 37 Acquaintance Rape............................................................................................................................. 37 Dating Violence .................................................................................................................................. 37 Domestic Violence .............................................................................................................................. 37 Gender-based Harassment................................................................................................................. 37 Hostile Environment ..................................................