Code of Student Conduct

Code of Student Conduct

The University’s Code of Student Conduct (“The Code”) is the University's policy regarding non-academic misconduct of students and student organizations. Academic dishonesty is not covered by this Code but is defined in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities and falls within the authority of the individual academic units of the University. Students have the responsibility to follow all regulations outlined in this policy.

The University of Louisville is a voluntary association of scholars who deserve a positive learning environment. An environment in which all members of the academic community can live, work, and learn together; and are dedicated to the principles of free expression in which diverse views are encouraged and embraced.  Students voluntarily choose to become a member of the University of Louisville community, committing themselves to adhere to the Code. By joining this academic community, students accept the responsibility of upholding its standards.

The standard of proof for incidents of non-academic misconduct is a preponderance of evidence. Preponderance of evidence means that the evidence supports that a given allegation is more likely to be true than not true. Within the Code of Student Conduct, the complainant bears the burden of establishing a violation of the Code by a preponderance of relevant and admissible evidence. The technical rules of evidence applicable to civil and/or criminal cases shall not apply when resolving incidents as outlined by this Code.

The University's Code of Student Conduct is designed and set forth in writing to provide guidance to promote good citizenship and  to give students general notice of how the University will respond to behavior which may be inconsistent with university policies.   The Code should be read broadly and is not designed to define non-academic misconduct in exhaustive terms. The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) or designee is the final authority in defining and interpreting the Code of Student Conduct and conduct procedures. The University reserves the right to amend the Code of Student Conduct at any time.

The Code can be found at the Dean of Students website. Contact the Dean of Students Office in SAC W301 by email or by phone at (502) 852-5787.