CORNERSTONE - University of North Carolina at Wilmington

1 CORNERSTONE . I am an engaged learner in constant search of knowledge. I foster human dignity through acts of civility and respect. I maintain a distinguished character based on truth, honesty and integrity. I pursue inner-peace by recognizing the significance of spirituality. I demonstrate honorable citizenship through acts of civic engagement. I embrace community by active involvement and service. I lead a lifestyle that advances physical health and emotional well-being. i As members of the UNCW student body, staff, faculty, and administration, we aspire to the following: Seahawk Respect Compact In the pursuit of excellence, UNC Wilmington actively fosters, encourages, and promotes inclusiveness, mutual respect, acceptance, and open-mindedness among students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.

2 ~ We affirm the dignity of all persons. ~ We promote the right of every person to participate in the free exchange of thoughts and opinions within a climate of civility and mutual respect. ~We strive for openness and mutual understanding to learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions. ~We foster an environment of respect for each individual where differences are celebrated by the elimination of prejudice and discrimination through education and interaction with others. Therefore, we expect members of the campus community to honor these principles as fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access to and inclusion in a community that nurtures learning and growth for all. ii 2019-2020. UNCW CODE OF STUDENT LIFE. CONTENTS. Welcome Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Dr.

3 Mike Walker .. iv University Mission Statement ..v Statement of Academic Expectations for Students ..v Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity, Statement on Diversity, Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation .. vi Preface ..2. Section 600 Freedom & Responsibility in University Community ..2. Section 608 Students' Rights & Responsibilities ..2. Section 502 D (3) Relation of the Chancellor to Constituent Institution ..3. Section Minimum Substantive & Procedural Section Right to Attorney or Non-Attorney Advocate ..7. Sections I. Student Academic Honor Code (Policy ) ..11. II. Student Conduct and Appeals ..22. III. Student Records (FERPA) ..42. IV. University Owned Residences ..46. V. Student Organizations ..52. VI. Use of University Facilities ..66. VII. Campus Life Facilities.

4 71. University Policy Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy ..78. Improper Relationships Between Students and Employees ..88. Smoking and Tobacco Product Use Policy ..91. Illegal Student Gender-Based/Sexual Misconduct Policy ..94. Disability Accommodations and Grievance Procedure ..113. Alcohol Policy ..113. Alcohol Marketing ..116. Communicable Disease Policy Statement ..117. Responsible Use of Electronic Resources ..118. Freedom of Grievance Procedure ..119. Hurricane Guidelines ..120. Skateboarding and Rollerblading ..120. Hoverboard Usage ..121. Photo Use Policy ..121. Drone Federal Law Supplement I: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ..121. The UNCW Policy Web site serves as a policy index and repository for official UNCW policies. In addition to the Web site, policies are also found in various handbooks, brochures and other University publications.

5 To the extent of any conflict between the policies found on the Web site and the policies found in handbooks, brochures or other University publications, the policies as listed on the Web site shall be the controlling authority and shall supersede any other versions of same or similar subject matter. The site is not intended to serve as the repository for all internal policies, procedures and guidelines from the respective college and schools of the University . For access to college, school and department level internal policies, procedures and guidelines, please contact the appropriate unit for information. Code Revised August 2019 ( ). iii Dear Students, Welcome to the University of North Carolina Wilmington ! You have made an excellent choice by selecting UNCW as the place to achieve your college education.

6 Here you will experience a top notch faculty intent on conveying their knowledge and expertise to help you learn in a dynamic and highly applied and experiential manner, and a staff who are committed to helping you learn and grow outside the classroom in order to develop a broad range of competencies and leadership skills. Collectively, the UNCW team of educators, administrators and staff want to help you get the most of your college experience in order to propel your success in whatever career you seek. As a partner in the learning process, we will challenge you to make the most of your UNCW journey. This means taking advantage of your beautiful campus and its resources, pushing yourself to your creative limits, and experiencing things that are unfamiliar to you. By all accounts, your college experience should be transformative in nature, such that you leave UNCW not just with a degree, but with the ability to be a leader in your chosen profession.

7 Beyond being just a place to learn, we hope you will approach this environment as an opportunity to stretch your abilities and contribute in ways that make the campus and this region a better place than you found it. As with any opportunity, you will also carry the responsibility of being a citizen in this community where treating yourself and others with the highest dignity and respect is a foundational expectation. UNCW is a special place where community members are open to helping each other, to learning from and with each other, and where honesty and accountability are primary character traits. Be passionate about your convictions, but be compassionate about the convictions of your peers even when they stand in direct contrast to your beliefs. The college environment is society's finest marketplace of free exchange of ideas and thoughts, a value we hope you will share and defend as a member of this community.

8 Finally, there will be rights and responsibilities associated with enjoying the privilege of being a member of the UNCW community. As previously stated, we want you as a student to have an impactful college experience so you can be a successful and contributing citizen; but we want you to do so in an environment that is safe and where all students conduct themselves in a manner befitting UNCW students, and where all community members are afforded the highest levels of dignity and respect. As such, if you break a rule we encourage you to be forthright, honest, and reflective about your decisions. In any case, when you navigate the campus conduct system we don't want you to do so alone. Our commitment is to provide you the highest levels of education and support so you know exactly what the process is, what the outcomes may include, and what your rights are.

9 Whether you choose a personal advisor, or one is assigned to you, or whether you choose to make use of your right to an attorney or non-attorney advocate, so long as you proceed through the process in an informed manner, we believe the experience will benefit you in the long run. This is our commitment to you as a member of the UNCW community. We look forward to your active engagement in the UNCW community, and hope you will rely on the UNCW team to assist you at any point along your journey. With Seahawk Pride, Dr. Mike Walker Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs / Dean of Students iv University of North Carolina Wilmington University Mission Statement The University of North Carolina Wilmington , the state's coastal University , is dedicated to the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service.

10 Our commitment to student engagement, creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression, and responsible citizenship is expressed in our baccalaureate and masters' programs, as well as doctoral programs in areas of expertise that serve state needs. Our culture reflects our values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. Adopted by the UNCW Board of Trustees on September 10, 2015, and approved by the UNC Board of Governors on October 30, 2015. University Statement of Academic Expectations for Students In choosing UNCW, you have become part of our community of scholars. We recognize that the UNCW learning experience is challenging and requires hard work. It also requires a commitment to make time available to do that hard work.