Section 206.00: DISORDERLY CONDUCT.

No person shall engage in intentional expression or conduct on University owned or controlled property or at University sponsored or supervised function which substantially disrupts or interferes with the rights of others, University discipline or normal University functions, or which causes substantial disorder.

Section 206.01: ASSAULT.

No person shall physically abuse or assault any member of the University community nor shall a person engage in conduct which threatens, intimidates or endangers the health, safety, or welfare of any person, including one's self.

Section 206.02:  INTIMIDATION, PHYSICAL ABUSE, ASSAULT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR STALKING.

No person shall physically abuse or assault, which includes sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking, any member of the University community nor shall a person engage in conduct which threatens, intimidates or endangers the health, safety or welfare of any such person. "Sexual assault" shall mean any form of unwanted sexual behavior or sexual contact obtained without consent and/or obtained through the use of force, threat of force, intimidation or coercion and shall include acts of domestic violence. It shall not be deemed "consent" if the alleged abuser knew or reasonably should have known of the other person's helplessness or inability to consent due to that person's impairment due to alcohol or drugs. "Domestic violence" shall mean the intentional use of tactics and/or physical force in order to obtain and/or maintain power or control over a partner. "Stalking" shall mean the willful course of conduct over time involving repeated or continuing harassment made against the expressed wishes of another person, which causes that person to feel emotional distress including fear, harassment, intimidation or apprehension.

Section 206.03: THEFT.

Theft, possession of stolen property, or damage to property shall constitute a violation of University regulations.

Section 206.04: DAMAGE

Damage to property shall constitute a violation of University regulations.

Section 206.05: UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY.

No person shall gain unauthorized entry to or make unauthorized use of University owned, operated or controlled facilities or housing.

Section 206.06: COMPUTER USAGE.

No person shall gain use of the University's computer system without proper authorization. Electronic mail is considered privileged communication between the parties involved and is subject to all of the same protections afforded to traditional paper mail. Forging electronic mail to make it appear as though it originated from a different person is prohibited. The owner of the account is held responsible for all use of the account. Accounts are not to be shared among multiple users. Sending electronic mail that is abusive, threatens an individual's safety, or used to harass another individual is prohibited. Harassment includes but is not limited to:

• sending or forwarding chain letters;
• deliberately flooding a user's mailbox with automatically generated mail;
• sending mail that is deliberately designed to interfere with proper mail delivery or access.

Any attempt by a user to gain access to another person's mail files, Academic UNIX Account, Academic Network Account or restricted areas on the GVSU computer system shall be considered a violation of the GVSU Student Code, regardless of whether or not it resulted in significant personal embarrassment to the person whose privacy was violated. An account may be suspended by Information Technology throughout the duration of judicial review. Use of GVSU computer equipment must comply with Information Technology Department policies and procedures. Refer to the following Information Technology Policies at http://www.gvsu.edu/it and select IT Policies to find:

• GVSU Electronic Mail Policy
• GVSU Conditions of Use
• GVSU Computing Account Agreement

Section 206.07: OBSCENE.

No person shall engage in obscene conduct or expression on University owned or controlled property or at University sponsored or supervised functions.

Section 206.08: LEWDNESS.

No person shall engage in lewd, indecent or vulgar conduct or expression on University owned or controlled property or at University sponsored or supervised functions which substantially and materially disrupts or interferes with the rights of others, University discipline or normal University functions, or which causes substantial disorder. Forcing person(s) to either witness or participate in such activity constitutes a violation of this regulation. Violators are subject to severe disciplinary action.

Section 206.09: DRUNKENNESS.

Drunkenness or disorderly conduct of any kind on University owned or controlled property or at University sponsored or supervised functions is prohibited.

Section 206.10: VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE.

No person shall jeopardize the system of voluntary compliance underlying University regulation of student conduct by willful refusal to agree to legitimate and reasonable instructions of appropriate University officials to cease specified conduct, which conduct threatens to substantially and materially disrupt or interfere with:

1. The rights of others.
2. University discipline.
3. Normal University functions, or
4. Order in the University community.

Section 206.11: THREATENING.

No person shall threaten the system of order and justice in the University community by flouting its basic requirements, such as willful failure to identity oneself when requested to do so by University officials who identify themselves and state their reason for such request, or bodies when requested to do so with proper notice in connection with disciplinary proceedings, willful violation of the terms of discipline or of withdrawal of privileges imposed as sanctions.

Section 206.12: OBSTRUCTION.

No person shall engage in conduct or expression which threatens to obstruct, impede or disrupt the achievement of the University's educational goals or policies adopted for furthering its function to impart and advance boundaries of knowledge.

Section 206.13: LEGALITY.

Violations of federal, state or local laws by a student whether committed prior to or subsequent to admission to the University shall constitute violations of University regulations if the student's continued presence either would substantially threaten the ability of others to pursue their educational goals or would threaten to  substantially disrupt or interfere with:

1. The rights of others. 
2. University discipline, i.e., behavior in accordance with University rules of conduct.
3. Normal University functions, or. 
4. Order in the University community.

Note: This rule covers special situations of substantial threats to the rights being protected; and where neither this nor any other University rule is violated, this rule does not allow the University to impose sanctions if public prosecution of the student is pending, or after law enforcement officials have disposed of the case.

Section 206:14: SMOKING/NONSMOKING POLICY.

Students, staff, faculty and visitors must comply with the Grand Valley State University Smoking/Nonsmoking Policy. All buildings at all GVSU locations are designated as smoke free. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor spaces; including, but not limited to, educational, housing and dining locations. Smoking is prohibited within twenty-five (25) feet of any GVSU building, GVSU bus stop on University property and the Little Mac Bridge on the Allendale campus. Smokers must cease smoking prior to entering any prohibited smoking area; twenty-five feet from any building, bus stop and bridge. Smoking is prohibited in all University owned, leased or rented vehicles. At all Intercollegiate Athletic facilities and at The Meadows Golf Club smoking is permitted in designated outdoor smoking areas only.

Section 206:15: MISREPRESENTATION.

Presenting oneself as an official representative of the university without authorization to procure goods or services or to receive a benefit is prohibited.