Campus Regulations
Behavioral standards are developed by institutions of higher education for the purpose of furthering the accomplishment of educational objectives. These standards, commonly referred to as Campus Regulations, may apply to behavior on-campus as well as off-campus. Violations of the regulations set forth by the College may, given certain conditions, result in disciplinary action by both College and civil authorities. Regulations may not, however, be unreasonable or forbid the exercise of a right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.
Attendance at SUNY New Paltz is both voluntary and optional. Such entrance into the academic community automatically obligates each student to live up to the regulations established by the community.
Authority for the enactment of student regulations is vested in the State University of New York Board of Trustees and the New Paltz College Council. The Board delegates powers to the President, who in turn shares with specified officers of the College, the faculty and student body the responsibility to develop recommendations regarding student regulations. Generally, college jurisdiction and discipline will be applied to conduct which occurs on college premises or at college sponsored-events or activities. However, jurisdiction and discipline may also be applied to conduct, even though off-campus, which adversely affects the college community or the interests and mission of SUNY New Paltz.
The legends found after the description of each regulation are given for the purpose of indicating the range of penalties that may be expected as a result of violations of the various regulations as described in Part IV Section F of this document. Aggravated or repeated violations may result in more serious penalties than those indicated in the legends. The penalties are defined in Part IV of this document. Regulations that are developed and approved from time to time shall be considered to be part of this document upon adoption by the College Council. Newly approved regulations shall be posted in appropriate places upon their adoption.
A. Related Documents
The following is a list of regulations that have been published by various
offices of the College and shall be considered supplemental to these Regulations,
violations of which can be adjudicated in accordance with the judicial procedures
outlined in Part IV of this document. All documents can be found in the Library,
the University Police Office, and in specific offices cited below.
1. Academic Integrity: Procedures for resolving academic integrity cases have been developed by the Vice President of Academic affairs in consultation with the Faculty Senate and Vice President for Student Affairs. The procedures are available upon request from the Offices of the academic deans or the Dean of Students.
2. Alcohol on Campus: Policies regarding open containers of alcohol are contained in Part III C, 1.00 of the Campus Regulations. Policies and procedures on the promotion and sale of alcoholic beverages at authorized campus events are available in the Office of Student Activities and Union Services. Information regarding the use/abuse of alcohol, referral sources, and relevant New York State laws is contained in the Institutional Response to the Use of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol pamphlet that is available in the Student Affairs Office.
3. Ashokan Campus: Regulations concerning the use of the Ashokan Campus including the General Policy, Beach Policy, and Conservation Policy are available upon request from the College Auxiliary Services, Inc.
4. College Housing Facilities: Regulations concerning the use of College residence halls and the general conduct of residents and guests are contained in the Housing Handbook which is available upon request from the Office of Residence Life.
5. College Library: Regulations concerning the use of the College Library facilities are contained in the "Library Bulletin Series" and are available upon request from the Library.
6. Commercial Activities: Policies governing commercial activities on-campus are available upon request from the Office of Student Activities and Union Services and the University Police Office.
7. Mission Statement on Cultural Diversity: Copies of mission statement are available upon request from the Office of Student Affairs.
8. Non-Discrimination: Policy statements and procedures for handling complaints of discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status and sexual orientation are available from the Affirmative Action Office.
9. Policy Governing the Formation, Recognition and Function of Social/Service Greek Letter Organizations: Fraternities and Sororities: Copies of policy are available upon request from the Office of the Dean of Students, the Office of Student Activities and Union Services, and the Inter-Greek Council.
10. Policy Statement on HIV Infection Including AIDS: Copies of policy are available upon request from the Office of Student Affairs.
11. Policy Statement on the Use of Illicit Drugs on Campus: Copies of the College's response to the use of illicit drugs and alcohol are available upon request in the Student Affairs Office and online.
12. Privacy Rights of Students and Families: Policies governing the rights of students and their families are published in the Advising Handbook and are available in the Office of Academic Advising.
13. Sexual Assault & Harassment: Copies of this document are available through the Dean of Students, University Police, and the Library. Information regarding policies and procedures related to acts of sexual assault is available in the Student Affairs Office and online.
14. Traffic Code: Regulations regarding the possession and use of motor vehicles on-campus have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York, the Clerk of Ulster County, and Village of New Paltz, and the towns of New Paltz and Olive and are available upon request from the University Police Office.
15. Use of College Facilities/Grounds: Information governing the use of campus facilities and property for social and cultural programming are available upon request from the Office of Student Activities and Union Services.
B. Campus Rules
1.00 General Regulatory Statement
No person shall engage in conduct detrimental to the College community as hereinafter
defined. Conduct shall be deemed detrimental to the College community if
it consists of an act or acts prohibited under municipal, State or federal
law or written policy or regulation of the College and either (a) results
in or threatens injury, damage, or loss to students, faculty, or administrative
personnel of the College, or to buildings, structures or other property under
College control; or (b) hinders the College in the pursuit of its educational
mission and the discharge of its basic responsibilities to maintain an orderly
educational atmosphere and to function without interruption as an institution
of higher learning.
(Penalty: not less than Disciplinary Probation; not more than Expulsion. In addition, violators are subject to arrest, prosecution and incarceration as a result of severe or aggravated misconduct).
2.00 Academic Integrity
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty in their
college work. Cheating, forgery, and plagiarism are serious offenses, and
students found guilty of any form of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary
action.
Cheating is defined as giving or obtaining information by improper means in meeting any academic requirements. The use for academic credit of the same work in more than one course without the knowledge or consent of the instructor(s) is a form of cheating and is a serious violation of academic integrity.
Forgery is defined as the alteration of college forms, documents, or records, or the signing of such forms or documents by someone other than the proper designee.
Plagiarism is the representation, intentional or unintentional, of someone else's words or ideas as one's own. Since words in print are the property of an author or publisher, plagiarizing is a form of larceny punishable by fine. When using another person's words in a paper, students must place them within quotation marks or clearly set them off in the text and give them appropriate footnoting. When students use only the ideas and change the words, they must clearly identify the source of the ideas. Plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, therefore, is a violation of the property of the author plagiarized and of the implied assurance by the students when they hand in work that the work is their own. If students have any questions about what constitutes plagiarism, it is their responsibility to clarify the matter by conferring with the instructor.
Faculty members must report cases of cheating, plagiarism or forgery to their department chair and academic Dean. Faculty members are also responsible for making the initial determination of the academic penalty to be imposed in cases of cheating, plagiarism, or forgery and for informing the department chair, the Dean and the student in writing of the alleged violation and the proposed penalty. The academic penalty may range, for instance, from failure of a specific piece of work in a course to failure of the course itself. Cases requiring disciplinary and/or grade appeal action will be adjudicated in accordance with Procedures for Resolving Academic Integrity Cases, a copy of which is available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Deans' offices.
In those cases where allegations of academic dishonesty have been filed with the Campus Judicial officer, charges pursuant to the complaint will be based on reason to believe that provisions of one or more of the following regulatory statements have been violated:
.01 No person shall, during the course of a quiz or examination (a) offer information of any kind to another person, (b) receive information of any kind from another person or from the quiz or examination responses made by another person, or (c) have in his/her possession any tool, written material, or other device which may be of assistance to him/her in taking the quiz or examination and which has not been authorized by the person proctoring the quiz or examination.
.02 No person shall submit as his/her own to an instructor any work which contains ideas or materials taken from another without proper acknowledgement of the author and the source.
.03 No person shall take, steal, or otherwise procure in an unauthorized manner any piece or pieces of writing which contain the questions or answers to an examination scheduled to be given to any individual or group enrolled in any course of study offered by the college.
.04 No person shall sell, give away, lend or otherwise furnish to any unauthorized individual any piece or pieces of writing which contain the questions or answers to an examination scheduled to be given to any individual or group enrolled in any course of study offered by the college.
.05 The unauthorized possession of any of the aforesaid pieces of writing shall be considered as prima facie evidence of a violation of the provision of the regulation.
(Penalty: not less than Disciplinary Probation; not more than Suspension and the inclusion of an academic penalty by the instructor. Such action does not preclude academic penalties imposed by an instructor. Students and Faculty should refer to the Procedures for Resolving Academic Integrity Cases for additional information.)
3.00 Physical Abuse
.01 No person shall attempt to cause physical injury by subjecting another
to physical contact (i.e. striking, shoving, kicking, slapping).
.02 No person shall recklessly cause physical injury or impairment or bodily harm to any member of the College community, or any person who is on campus for a legitimate purpose.
.03 No person shall recklessly cause physical injury to any member of the College community by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or engage in conduct which creates a risk of serious physical injury or death. (see also: Section 10.00 "Hazing")
.04 No person shall cause injury to a peace officer, police officer, fire fighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician with the intent to prevent them from performing their lawful duties.
(Penalty: not less than Disciplinary Probation; not more than Expulsion).
Penalties for students who have physically assaulted or endangered another person have included arrest. Campus penalties for physical harassment have ranged from suspension to expulsion from College. (see also: Statement of Victim's Rights, Part IV, Section B. 2.) In addition, violators may be subject to criminal charges and prosecution under local and state laws.
4.00 Dangerous Materials
.01 No person shall on College property possess, store, mix, or experiment
with any chemical or explosives including, but not limited to, gunpowder,
propane, and gasoline which may be injurious to any person's life and safety,
except as provided under supervised academic programs.
(Penalty: not less than Disciplinary Probation; not more than Suspension).
Violators have been evicted from campus residency and subjected to fines and/or restitution for damages.
5.00 Disruption of Judicial Hearings
No person shall shout, jeer, make threats, or otherwise act in any manner so
as to interfere with judicial hearings.
(Penalty: not less than Disciplinary Probation; not more than Suspension).
6.00 Failure to Comply with Disciplinary Decisions
No person shall fail to comply with any disciplinary condition imposed upon
him/her by any judicial body or administrators.
(Penalty: progressively more severe penalties).
7.00 False Reporting
.01 No person shall cause information regarding College business to be conveyed
to any College community members or office knowing the information reported
or circulated to be false or baseless.
.02 No person shall knowingly offer false testimony at any disciplinary or investigatory hearing.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Students found guilty of offering false testimony have been placed on disciplinary probation.
8.00 Fireworks
No person shall possess, explode, or cause to explode firecrackers or other
types of fireworks or explosives in any building or on any property owned
or controlled by the College.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Students found possessing or using fireworks have been given sanctions ranging from warning probation to denial of campus residency and visitation privileges.
9.00 Harassment
.01 No person shall engage in a course of conduct or commit acts that alarm
or seriously annoy another person and serve no legitimate purpose. Such acts
include, but are not limited to, obscene language or gesturing, stalking;
creating a condition that endangers, intimidates or threatens the health
and safety of a member of the College community.
.02 No person shall communicate by telephone, mail or any other form, anonymously or otherwise, with intent to cause annoyance or alarm, or for no legitimate purpose.
.03 No person shall use threats, abuse, epithets and other harassing expressions which are directed at an individual and which can be reasonably anticipated to provoke an immediate violent reaction. This may include but is not limited to expressions relative to a person's race ethnicity, national origin, religious or cultural identity, sexual orientation, disability or gender.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Expulsion).
Students engaging in verbal harassment have received campus penalties ranging from warning probation through suspension from College.
10.00 Hazing
No person(s) shall subject any member(s) of the College community to degrading
or humiliating activities and situations, or place persons in situations
that threaten their health, safety, and well-being for purposes of gaining
entry into any organization or group, or through other affiliation processes.
(see also related documents Section A. 9 concerning the Policy Governing
the Formation, Recognition and Functions of Social/Service Greek Letter Organizations).
(Penalty: not less than Disciplinary Probation; not more than Expulsion).
11.00 Narcotics, Illicit Drugs, and Controlled Substances
.01 Possession of Illicit and/or Controlled Substances
No person shall use, possess, manufacture, or have under his/her control any
narcotic, illegal drug, or controlled substance not prescribed by a licensed
physician, including but not limited to, cocaine and its derivatives, heroin,
opiates, barbiturates, amphetamines, organic or synthetic, depressants, stimulants,
and hallucinogens; marijuana and its derivatives, including hash and hash oil,
plants, seeds, resins, etc., or any other substance specifically prohibited
or controlled by Federal or State law.
(Penalties: for possession of marijuana, first offense; not less than Disciplinary Probation and educational and/or clinical intervention, not more than Expulsion. Possession of marijuana, 2nd offense; not less than Expulsion. Possession of all other controlled substances; not less than Expulsion. Persons in possession of a controlled substance may be arrested and charged under the New York State penal code, and be subjected to fines and/or imprisonment).
.02 Sale and/or Distribution of Illicit Drugs and/or Controlled Substances
No person shall sell, offer for sale, or otherwise attempt to distribute any
narcotic or illegal drug or controlled substance, as described above, including
by specific reference, marijuana and its derivatives.
(Penalty: not less than Expulsion, and where possible, the imposition of criminal charges).
12.00 Illegal Weapons
No person shall possess weapons of any kind (even if licensed) including, but
not limited to, nunchaku sticks, firearms, large knives, air guns, etc.,
in the residence halls or anywhere on campus.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Expulsion).
Possession of weapons is a very serious offense and has resulted in denial of campus residency, and in some cases, suspension or expulsion from College.
13.00 Unauthorized Use of College Name, Supplies and Documents/Forgery
.01 Under provisions of the New York State Education Law, authority to use
the name of the State University of New York (SUNY) and SUNY New Paltz is
restricted by the Legislature and Regents to official university or college
business. Therefore, no person shall use the name of the College or university,
their logos or other insignias without proper authorization.
.02 No person shall forge or alter supplies and documents of the College or misrepresent himself/herself to the College or any person or outside agency.
.03 No person shall use, receive, or possess supplies and documents of the College without proper authorization.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation, not more than Suspension).
14.00 Property Damage/Destruction
No person shall take, steal, burn, destroy or damage any property, be it personal
or otherwise, on the College campus or other property under College control
or belonging to another member of the College community. In addition, no
person shall in any manner whatsoever deface any property under the ownership
or control of the College.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Suspension).
Students found in violation of this section have received sanctions ranging from disciplinary probation and denial of campus residency to suspension and have been subject to arrest and prosecution in the criminal court system.
15.00 Sexual Misconduct
.01 No person or group of individuals shall engage in sexual intercourse with
any individual if such behavior is against the will and without the verbal
consent of that person. (Forced sexual intercourse can occur with a stranger
or an acquaintance, and may or may not involve deception, violence, or the
threat of physical harm).
.02 No person or group of individuals shall engage in sexual intercourse with someone who is physically helpless (i.e., drunk and/or under the influence of a substance or substances), unconscious (i.e., "passed out"), or otherwise incapacitated and unable to communicate willingness towards an act, or control their own behavior, or to give verbal consent.
(Penalty: not less than Expulsion)
.03 No person or group of individuals shall engage in sexual behavior towards any individual against their will and without their verbal consent. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to, touching, pinching, patting, or pressing up against someone.
(Penalty: Not less than Disciplinary Probation; not more than Expulsion)
SUNY New Paltz expressly prohibits the sexually aggressive conduct noted above and students found engaging in it will be subject to severe disciplinary action on campus. (See also: Statement of Victim's Rights, Part IV, Section B. 2.) In addition, violators may also be subject to criminal charges and prosecution under local and state laws.
16.00 Sexual Harassment
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity "Guidelines," unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
1. Submission to the conduct is either an explicit or implicit term or condition of employment or academic advancement; or
2. Submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as a basis for an employment or valuative decision affecting the person rejecting or submitting to the conduct; or
3. The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interfering with an affected person's work performance, learning environment, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
Every person is entitled to a work and learning environment free from the devastating effects of sexual harassment. Therefore, SUNY New Paltz opposes sexual harassment of both employees and students. Such harassment of employees or of students that implies a requirement of sexual cooperation as a condition of employment or academic advancement will not be tolerated. It will be considered a form of misconduct and sanctions with disciplinary actions will be enforced against:
1. Individuals engaging in it; and
2. Supervisory and managerial personnel who knowingly allow it to continue.
Any charges of sexual harassment against employees will be pursued in accordance with the disciplinary provisions of the appropriate union contracts. Charges of sexual harassment against students will be subject to judicial proceedings under Campus Rules and Regulations.
Students and employees of SUNY New Paltz who consider themselves victims of sexual discrimination may file a grievance in writing with the Affirmative Action Office within 45 calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act. Persons who choose to file a complaint within the College will not lose the right to file with an external enforcement agency such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the State Division of Human Rights.
(Penalty: not less than Disciplinary Probation; not more than Expulsion).
17.00 Unauthorized Use of Computer Services
The campus computing facilities and network resources are available to registered
students and officially recognized organizations. They are provided for instructional
and research purposes, and must never be used for commercial purposes or
personal gain. Students are responsible for all activity associated with
their computer accounts.
.01 No person shall use computers and network services to harass or threaten other computer users, or to publicly display offensive or obscene messages
.02 No person shall impersonate another user via electronic media
.03 No person shall copy, read, misappropriate, alter or destroy the files or output of another individual with out their permission or other authorization
.04 No person shall make unauthorized duplicates of software or other copyrighted material
.05 No person shall intentionally introduce computer viruses or worm to the College's computing facilities; or use the College's facilities to send spam
.06 No person shall interfere with the operation of the College's computer facilities by deliberately attempting to degrade or disrupt system performance, security, or administrative operations
.07 No person shall conduct any transactions of a fraudulent or illegal nature
.08 No person shall attempt to obtain the passwords of others in order to fraudulently use their account
.09 No person shall share their account or access privileges with another
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Expulsion)
18.00 Theft/Possession of Stolen Property
No person shall take and/or knowingly possess property other than his/her own
with intent to benefit himself/herself or a person other than the owner thereof
or to impede recovery by the owner or College officials acting on behalf
of the owner.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Expulsion).
Most student violators have received sanctions that included suspension from College; may have also been subject to arrest, incarceration and prosecution through the criminal court system.
19.00 Trespassing/Unauthorized Use of Facilities and Services
No person shall enter into and/or utilize any College facility or service without
proper authorization. No person shall enter a facility that they have specifically
been prohibited from entering as per a judicial sanction.
(Persona non grata status).
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(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Violators have been arrested, and have received penalties ranging from warning probation to disciplinary probation including denial of campus residency and visitation privileges.
C. Administrative Regulations (including College Housing Facilities)
Alleged violations of the following policies shall be adjudicated administratively according to the provisions of Part IV, Section B of this document.
1.00 Alcoholic Beverages and Open Containers
No person shall possess, sell, or give away alcoholic beverages without proper
authorization in any building or on any property owned or controlled by the
College. (See policy on "Use of Campus Grounds" and "Alcohol" under Related
Documents). Alcoholic beverages are permitted in student rooms within the
residence halls, provided, however, that no person under the age of 21 may
possess alcoholic beverages with the intent to consume such beverage.
- Persons 21 or older may possess alcoholic beverages in moderate amounts
in their individual residence hall room or suite with the following
limitations:
- No person shall sell, deliver, or give away any alcoholic beverage
to;
- any person under the age of 21
- any person who may be considered intoxicated
- No person shall sell, deliver, or give away any alcoholic beverage
to;
- Any guest (student or non-student) 21 years of age and older, who is visiting a resident under the age of 21 is not permitted to bring alcohol into the halls.
- Open containers may not be possessed by any person outside of the student's room, or elsewhere on campus unless legally authorized in accordance with College policy, local ordinances, and State law. Kegs and beer balls are not permitted in the residence halls. Unauthorized kegs and beer balls will be confiscated.
The College holds persons responsible for their behavior at all times, including while under the influence of alcohol.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Suspension).
Violators have been given sanctions ranging from warning probation to disciplinary probation and denial of campus residency. Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution in Town Court.
2.00 Fire Equipment and Alarms
.01 No person shall disregard a fire alarm signal or refuse to evacuate a building
when a fire alarm is activated.
.02 No person shall ring any bell or operate or trigger any mechanical or electrical apparatus or combination thereof for the purpose of creating a false alarm of fire.
.03 No person shall, without authorization, operate or tamper with any fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, except for use in emergency situations, and for such purposes for which the equipment was intended.
(Penalty: not less than Disciplinary Probation including possible Denial of Campus Residency; not more than Expulsion).
Persons found tampering with fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment have been suspended from College. They have also been arrested, incarcerated and fined by the court.
3.00 Compliance with Official Requests
No person shall fail to comply with a legitimate, reasonable, and lawful request
or direction by members of the faculty and administrative staff, other employees
of the College, or officially recognized volunteers acting in accordance
with their official duties.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Suspension).
Violators have received penalties ranging from Warning Probation to denial of campus residency and visitation privileges.
4.00 Identification/Keys/Access to Facilities and Services
.01 No person shall lend or give to another person a College identification
card, key or key card, College fee sheet, or other official identification
for the purpose of gaining entry into any College building, activity or event
or obtaining a service of any kind from the College.
.02 No person shall use a College identification card, key, or key card, College fee sheet, telephone access code, or other official identification which is not rightfully his/hers for the purpose of gaining unauthorized entry into any College building, activity, or event or obtaining a service of any kind from the College.
.03 No person shall fail to immediately produce his/her College identification card when requested to do so by a College official.
.04 No person shall knowingly bypass the security systems designed to control access to the residence halls (i.e., propping open doors, disabling locks, unlocking windows, etc.).
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Suspension).
.05 No person shall gain or attempt to gain illegal or unauthorized access to telecommunication or computer services/databases by any means, including but not limited to entering random numbers or passwords into a security system designed to limit access to authorized users/subscribers, or by using software applications or hardware to "crack" or bypass such security devices.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation, not more than Expulsion, restitution, and where possible, the imposition of criminal charges).
Violators who have lent or misused keys that resulted in threat to the safety and well-being of the occupants of a building or to College property have been given sanctions ranging from Warning Probation to denial of campus residency and visitation privileges.
5.00 Disorderly/Disruptive Conduct
.01 No person shall engage in criminal mischief (vandalism) or recklessly create
a public inconvenience or disturbance by fighting, making unreasonable noise,
using abusive or obscene language, disturbing a lawful meeting, obstructing
pedestrian or vehicle traffic, or creating a hazardous or physically offensive
situation by an act which serves no legitimate purpose.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Suspension).
.02 Water, food, and shaving cream fights, ball playing, Frisbee throwing, and activities of a similar nature and those which serve no legitimate purpose are prohibited in College buildings, and chalking sidewalks and walkways on campus, except where authorized, because of the potential damage to property and disturbance of others.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Suspension).
Violators have been placed on disciplinary probation and/or restitution for damages.
.03 No person shall make graffiti of any type on any building or any other property owned by any person, firm or governmental agency. Graffiti is the unauthorized etching, painting, covering, drawing upon or otherwise placing of a mark upon public or private property.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Suspension and restitution for damages).
6.00 Fraudulent Receipt/Use of Services
.01 No person shall stay overnight or permit or assist another person in staying
overnight in a residence hall unless he/she is registered by authorized personnel
as a resident or as an overnight guest.
.02 No person shall use laundry facilities (washers and dryers) in residence halls unless he/she has a valid Residence Hall License.
.03 No person shall use or receive College utility, computer or communication services (water, heat, electricity, computer software, telecommunication cables and hook-ups) or any College equipment without proper authorization from a College official.
.04 No person shall tamper with, counterfeit or fraudulently use campus vehicle registration and/or parking hang tags; or obtain or use a permit by giving false information (including violation of the Freshmen Parking Ban Policy), or illegally procure such property.
(Penalty: not less than Financial Restitution and Disciplinary Probation; not more than Suspension).
Violators have been placed on disciplinary probation and assessed appropriate restitution, and/or denied privileges specifically related to violation.
7.00 Noise
.01 No person shall operate any radio, television, stereo equipment, or use
any sound amplification equipment or musical instrument or create sounds
which in any way annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of any member
of the campus community or interfere with the normal functioning of the College.
.02 No person shall in any way create sounds in residence halls which may be disturbing to students who may be sleeping or studying.
.03 No resident of a residence hall shall host persons in his/her room who shall in any way create sounds which may be disturbing to students who are studying or sleeping.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Past violators have been placed on disciplinary probation and in aggravated cases, denied campus residency and visitation privileges.
8.00 Movement of Furniture
No person shall move College equipment or furnishings from room to room or
from rooms, lounges, lobbies, or buildings without official authorization.
Only free standing or unaffixed furniture may be rearranged within residence
hall rooms.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Suspension).
Students found moving or removing State property without authorization have been given sanctions ranging from disciplinary probation to suspension.
9.00 Showers and Bathroom Facilities
.01 No person shall enter shower areas and restroom facilities which are designated
for use by the opposite sex.
.02 No person shall permit his/her guest to enter shower areas and rest room facilities which are designated for use by the opposite sex.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Past violators have been denied campus residency and/or visitation to the residence halls.
10.00 Overnight Guests
Overnight guests of the same sex are permitted in College housing facilities
provided an unassigned bed is available or that a roommate has agreed to
the use of his/her bed by a guest. Guests must register one day in advance,
when possible, with the Director or designee. The host shall be responsible
for his/her guest's conduct. Guest privileges shall not apply to an extended
stay. Under no circumstances will more than three people be permitted to
occupy a residence hall room overnight. Any guest (student or non-student)
21 years and older visiting a resident under 21 is not permitted to bring
alcohol into the residence hall.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Violators have been denied campus residency and/or visitation to the residence halls.
11.00 Animals
No person shall bring into any building owned or controlled by the College,
any animal, with the exception of those animals being used for College authorized
research, and approved guide or hearing dogs which have been registered with
the University Police Department. Additionally, no person shall bring to
the campus grounds an animal that is not restrained by a leash not to exceed
five feet in length. Animals which are leased but unattended shall be considered
at large.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Violators have been placed on disciplinary probation and assessed restitution for damages, if appropriate.
12.00 Littering
No person shall drop, discard, throw, or otherwise dispose of bottles, cans,
papers, food, or refuse of any kind in buildings or on the grounds of College
property except in receptacles provided for that purpose.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Violators have been given Warning Probations and/or assessed restitution for damages.
13.00 Room Changes
Room changes are prohibited unless written authorization has been granted by
the Resident Director.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
Violators have been denied campus residency and/or visitation to the residence halls.
14.00 Electrical Appliances
Because of the hazards of fire and the limits of the amount of electricity
that can be safely used on any given electrical circuit, the Office of Residence
Life requests that good judgment is exercised in using electrical appliances
in College housing facilities. Televisions and stereo equipment are permitted.
Electrical appliances such as sun lamps, clamp-on bed lamps, hot plates,
toaster ovens, open element popcorn poppers, woks, air conditioners, crock
pots, electric frying pans, and appliances in need of electrical repair or
which may be considered hazardous are specifically prohibited. Refrigerators
must be UL approved, cannot exceed five (5) cubic feet in volume, and must
require three (3) or less amps of electrical power. Although generally not
considered fire hazards, microwave ovens are not permitted in student rooms
due to regulations prohibiting cooking in residence hall rooms.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation and restitution for damages).
Violators have received sanctions of disciplinary probation and restitution for damages to State property.
15.00 Antennas
Outside antennas of all kinds in residence halls are prohibited. Persons are
hereby advised that splicing into or connecting with College-owned cables
and antennas is prohibited.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation and restitution for damages).
Violators have received sanctions of disciplinary probation and restitution for damages to State property.
16.00 Candles/Incense
Because of the danger of fire, the use of incense/candles or making of candles
or open flames at any time are prohibited in residence hall rooms.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation and possible restitution for damages and denial of campus residency).
17.00 Screens
Window screens are to remain in place at all times.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation and restitution for repairs or replacement).
Students found responsible for damage to or loss of screens have been assessed restitution for replacement costs.
18.00 Smoking
No person shall smoke in classrooms, elevators, lecture halls, laboratories,
the Library (except in designated lounges), or any other area clearly marked
as a "no smoking" area.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
19.00 Visitation
Residents may have visitors of the opposite sex in their residence hall rooms
only during officially established visitation hours. Persons using the privilege
of visitation may not engage in cohabitation or related activities that contravene
State Law.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Disciplinary Probation).
20.00 Outside Camping and Temporary Structures
.01 No person shall be permitted to sleep or spend the night on any property
owned or controlled by the College without specific, written authorization
from appropriate College officials.
.02 No Person shall erect a tent, lean-to, or other temporary structure with the intent to utilize such for overnight occupancy. Temporary structures may be erected as information centers, public displays, for social, cultural, and recreational activities, etc., which are sponsored by an officially recognized campus organization in compliance with all other applicable policies and regulations. However, they may not be occupied after 6.00 p.m. or before 6.00 a.m., without specific written authorization from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation; not more than Expulsion).
21.00 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
No person shall use, possess, or have under his/her control any drug paraphernalia,
including but not limited to, water pipes, bongs, and hypodermic syringes/needles
not prescribed by a licensed physician. If found, such paraphernalia will
be confiscated.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation, not more than Suspension).
22.00 Skateboarding
No person shall use, operate, or ride any skateboard in any building or on
any property owned or controlled by the College.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation, not more than Disciplinary Probation).
23.00 Rollerblading/Roller skating
Rollerblading and roller skating are prohibited inside any building operated
by SUNY New Paltz, on any outdoor stairways, in front of any entrance to
or exit from buildings on campus, or in campus parking lots while in use.
Areas where rollerblading and roller skating may be practiced with care and
consideration of pedestrians are: campus walkways, except during times when
classes are changing, the pathway around the pond at the South end of the
campus and the paved access to the athletic fields.
(Penalty: not less than Warning Probation, not more than Disciplinary Probation).
D. General Administrative Policies
1.00 Address
All students are required to report at the beginning of each semester the local
address at which they will be living. Changes of address must be promptly
reported to the Records Office. Changes of room and hall addresses for residence
hall students will be recorded by the Office of Residence Life.
2.00 Financial Obligations
All fees, including those for tuition, room and board, and all loans, fines,
maintenance and damage assessments, and other charges, must be paid on time.
If all financial obligations are not met on time, administrative sanctions
may be imposed including the withholding of transcripts, grades, registration,
degree, and diploma.
3.00 Reimbursement for Tuition/Room Rent
a) A student who is dismissed for academic or disciplinary reasons prior to
the end of an academic term shall be liable for all tuition and fees due
for that term.
b) Room rent refunds are generally based upon the percentage of weeks remaining in the semester, as determined by the official check out date. If a student is removed from the Residence Halls by the Director of Residence Life, as a result of a disciplinary action, no refund will be made.
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