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Through this, we aim to uphold the standards and integrity of Maryland by facilitating the learning and character development of future leaders and citizens.</p> <p><a href="/us" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> About Us </a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_button_set"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="btn-set btn-set-centered" id="umd_terp_paragraph--765"> <a href="https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofMaryland=&layout_id=8" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Report Hazing </a> <a href="/refer" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Refer an Incident </a> <a href="https://studentconduct.umd.edu/process" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Our Process </a> <a href="/you/students/student-forms" class="btn btn-primary" target="_self"> Student Forms </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_alerts"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="alerts bg-yellow" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1196"> <div class="alert" role="alert"> <div class="alert-content"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_button_set"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="btn-set btn-set-centered" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1184"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_divider"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div> <hr class="divider spacing-xlarge rule-small" id="umd_terp_paragraph--700"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section page-section-umd_terp_homepage page-section-ut_card_group"> <div class="max-bound"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="card-group-bg card-group-bg-default" id="umd_terp_paragraph--698"> <div class="card-group"> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--993"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-06/thul-A004A03C-860E-468B-A531855AFA9C0F4E.jpg?itok=l4LU1Hbg" alt="Hand holding a pencil over a notebook, out of focus student in the background."> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Academic Misconduct</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>The <a href="https://policies.umd.edu/academic-affairs/university-of-maryland-code-of-academic-integrity"><em>Code of Academic Integrity</em></a> lists the expectations of you as a student and your academic work by understanding the 5 academic integrity violations, Sanctions, and Incident Referrals.</p></div> <a href="/what-academic-misconduct" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> What is Academic Misconduct? </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1005"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-06/thul-9F7E7E49-1297-4AD3-BEA55FA7C0F9F920.jpg?itok=9Ux9OEz3" alt="Students out and about on campus for the first day classes of the Fall 2021 semester."> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Non-Academic Misconduct</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>The <a href="https://policies.umd.edu/student-affairs/university-of-maryland-code-of-student-conduct"><em>Code of Student Conduct</em></a> outlines care-based community standards and student expectations. The <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WYuKg6xpqe0FL64FwDK_GBXFMnSSsj-e/view">Student Conduct 101</a> reference guide also highlights a few violations.</p></div> <a href="/what-non-academic-misconduct" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> What is Non-Academic Misconduct? </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1290"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2024-08/rj-circle-setup.jpg?itok=rCl4Dd2G" alt="chairs arranged in a circle around a square mat"> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Restorative Justice Alternative Resolution Process</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>The <a href="https://policies.umd.edu/student-affairs/university-of-maryland-code-of-student-conduct"><em>Code of Student Conduct</em></a><em> </em>provides an alternative resolution option for individuals to be accountable for their actions and repair the harm that they have caused.</p></div> <a href="/restorative-justice" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> What is the Restorative Justice Alternative Resolution Process? </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1006"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-06/thul-817D1F7C-864E-4D28-81AB4A1A9B39A2DD.jpg?itok=kI7jK2-e" alt="Paint Branch, night, lights"> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Alcohol & Other Drugs</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>Understand what is prohibited under the <a href="https://policies.umd.edu/student-affairs/university-of-maryland-code-of-student-conduct"><em>Code of Student Conduct</em></a> and <a href="https://www.reslife.umd.edu/safety-resources/student-rights-responsibilities"><em>Residence Hall Rules</em></a>, along with possible sanctioning.</p></div> <a href="https://studentconduct.umd.edu/alcohol-other-drugs" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> What are Alcohol and Drug Violations? </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1007"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-06/thul-8B20AFD2-2236-4E21-A0DD989419049666.jpg?itok=97UZPUWl" alt="Female student sitting on the steps between the columns of H.J. 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St John Learning and Teaching Center."> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Hazing</h2> <div class="card-text"><p><span>Hazing is a fundamental violation of human dignity. </span>Understand what constitutes as hazing and the University's procedures on hazing.</p></div> <a href="https://policies.umd.edu/student-affairs/university-of-maryland-policy-and-procedures-on-hazing" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Hazing Policy and Procedures </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1008"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-06/thul-F550E7A2-B1ED-456B-B89D1A24317FEFC5.jpg?itok=bMjCl58E" alt="View of Annapolis Hall dormitory surrounded by fall foliage, home to the Department of Resident Life."> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">On-Campus Housing</h2> <div class="card-text"><p><span>The choices and actions of each individual have an impact on others, and each member of our community has both rights and responsibilities they assume to maintain and uphold our community鈥檚 standards.</span></p></div> <a href="https://www.reslife.umd.edu/safety-resources/community-living-handbook" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Department of Resident Life - Community Living Handbook </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1009"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-06/thul-969B1AFE-838C-44EA-B78222A766DC0352.jpg?itok=wf2TrFgC" alt="Students walking down Willow Walk in the snow."> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Sexual Misconduct</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>The University of Maryland is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence/abuse, sexual exploitation, and sexual intimidation.</p></div> <a href="https://ocrsm.umd.edu/sexual-misconduct" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--697"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-06/2020%20USJ%20Logo%20Banner.jpg?itok=14DeSSMb" alt="USJ Logo"> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">University Student Judiciary</h2> <div class="card-text"><p><span>The University Student Judiciary (USJ) is a student governance organization whose members educate students on University </span><em>Codes</em><span> while holding them accountable. Members typically serve on branches that helps navigate students through the conduct process. </span></p></div> <a href="/USJ" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Learn More </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--695"> <div class="card-img-top card-img"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2023-06/thul-973F368F-F8F3-43F2-A9478455A5E4FC63.jpg?itok=PQoUj7VB" alt="Students wearing masks in the classroom in the Brendan Iribe Center, with 4Maryland signage."> </div> <div class="card-body"> <h2 class="card-title">Request a Presentation</h2> <div class="card-text"><p>The Office of Student Conduct provides presentations on the <em>Code of Student Conduct</em>, <em>Code of Academic Integrity</em>, Values-Based Decision Making, and Hazing Prevention.</p><p>Available for student organizations, staff meetings, student orientations and more.</p></div> <a href="https://studentconduct.umd.edu/oscpresent" 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