Disruption, Interference, and Disorderly Conduct

It is prohibited for any individual or student group to intentionally or recklessly engage in conduct that interrupts or interferes with (i) the academic environment or educational experiences of other students and/or instructor’s course objectives; (ii) the authorized or other permissible use of University facilities, including University-sponsored or approved activities and events; or (iii) the rights and privileges of other members of the University community.

Prohibited conduct may include, but is not limited to:

• Preventing any university community member (even for a brief period of time) from hearing a lecture or taking an exam;
• Violations of an instructor’s expectations for classroom conduct;
• Shouting slurs, epithets, or profane language in public spaces, including classrooms;
• Displaying obscene materials in public view;
• Unreasonable or reckless conduct that is inherently or potentially unsafe to other persons or their real or personal property;
• Reckless driving;
• Refusing to leave a private area or closed meeting when unauthorized to attend;
• Interrupting or interfering with the carrying out of the duties of a university or public official, including law enforcement;
• Urinating, defecating and/or vomiting in public view or in any public or private space not intended for such a purpose;
• Behavior on or off-campus, including online, that significantly interferes with the ability of others to live in a safe and reasonably peaceful environment or interferes with normal operation of the University; and,
• Indecent exposure.

This policy does not restrict expression and academic freedom that is otherwise protected, including speech that some may find objectionable. However, the exercise of those rights must be done in a manner that is free from disruption or interference. You can learn more about free speech here.