University Policies Relevant to Student Conduct
Good Samaritan Provision: Intent Regarding Medical Emergency
Student welfare is the University’s primary concern. The Good Samaritan Provision
is intended to encourage students to seek swift medical and/or professional assistance
for themselves and others without fear of penalty when health and safety situations
arise that include but are not limited to, alcohol use, drug use, hazing, and/or psychological
distress. Students are urged to not only take care of their own well-being but to
behave in an equally responsible way with their peers.
There may be times when health and safety concerns arise from a student’s drinking
or drug use, hazing, or psychological distress and in these situations, students should
not hesitate to seek help from the Residence Education and Housing Services staff,
Public Safety and Police Services, medical or counseling professionals, and/or off-campus
police out of fear of student conduct action. Under this Good Samaritan Provision,
neither the student in distress nor the student or organization seeking assistance
will ordinarily be subject to student conduct action for the possession, provision,
or consumption of drugs or alcohol.
This provision refers to isolated incidents only, and does not excuse or protect those
who flagrantly or repeatedly violate the Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs by Students and Student Organizations Policy, nor does it preclude student conduct action arising from violations of other University
policies. However, in cases involving additional policy violations, the University
will consider the positive impact of reporting an incident as well as the health and
safety needs of the involved student(s) when determining the appropriate course of
action. This statement of intent applies only to administrative enforcement of the
Code and does not provide immunity/amnesty from arrest or criminal prosecution.
Academic Integrity Policy
Michigan Technological University Senate Policy on Academic Integrity defines the classifications and consequences of academic misconduct.
Acceptable Use of Information Technologies
General University Policy on the Acceptable Use of Information Technologies describes the responsibilities, obligations, and possible consequences of misuse associated with the privileges of using the University's IT resources.
University Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs
Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs by Students and Student Organizations outlines the University's policy statement, requirements, purpose, and scope with regard to alcohol and other controlled substances.
Chalking Policy
How, when, and where the use of chalk is acceptable is described in the Chalking Policy Statement and Requirements.
Hazing Policy
The University Hazing Policy describes these behaviors and strictly prohibits them in any form. Michigan law regarding hazing, as well as examples of hazing are included.
Campus Housing Policies
- Residence Hall Living Guide
- Residence Halls Terms and Conditions
- Apartment Contract Terms and Conditions
Parent Notification Policy
The Parent Notification Policy describes under what circumstances the University might or might not choose to contact a student's parents.
Title IX - Sexual Harassment
Weapons Policy
Rules, requirements, obligations, and possible consequences of failure to abide by the Weapons Policy as described by the Board of Trustees.
Overnight Sleeping in Vehicle
The University Policy, 5.09 Unauthorized Camping on Campus Property defines camping and when exclusions may be made within the scope of the policy.