The Academy of Art University expects students to display honesty, integrity and professionalism in every aspect of their behavior and work at the University. The Academy expects students to be mindful of their audience as they innovate through their art. Students are expected to respect themselves, other members of the Academy community, and the Institution itself.

Students are expected to refrain from conduct that injures persons or property, impedes in any way the orderly operations of the school, including classroom instruction, or otherwise prevents the work of its faculty, staff or students. Conduct that is unbecoming of an Academy Student in violation of the Code will result in disciplinary action, in the form of a formal hearing process (see Student Appeals and Grievances; Student Complaints/Grievance Procedures).

Sanctions and Penalties
During the disciplinary process, every attempt will be made to foster student learning through a system of appropriate and escalating consequences. Students violating the Code may be subject to the following:

• Warning: Written notice to a student that continued or repeated violations of specified school policies or campus regulations may be cause for further disciplinary action (censure, suspension, dismissal, restitution). A permanent record of the violation will be retained in the student's file.
• Censure: Written reprimand for violations of specified school policies or campus regulations, including notice to the student that repeated violations may be cause for further disciplinary action (suspension, dismissal, restitution).
• Suspension: Termination of student status for a specified period of time, including an academic term or terms with reinstatement subject to specified conditions; further violations of school policies or violation of suspension may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of dismissal.
• Dismissal: Termination of student status at the University.
• Restitution: Reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of either school, University, or private property; may be imposed exclusively or in combination with other disciplinary actions (Such reimbursement may take the form of monetary payment or appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damages. Restitution may be imposed on any student who, either alone or through group or concerted activities, participates in causing the damages or costs.)

Appendix: Academy of Art University Student Code of Conduct

Examples of Inappropriate Conduct
Inappropriate conduct includes but is not limited to the following:

Definitions and Descriptions of Key Terms

• "Threat" means intent to do harm either verbally or physically, actual or implied
• "Violence" means assault, or physical force used against another living being
• "Defacing" means to disfigure or mar
• "Weapon" means firearms, including guns of any kind, firing or non-firing; knives, including switchblades, razors and daggers; brass knuckles; metal pipes or clubs of any kind. In addition, any item used in a threatening manner.
• "Obstruction" means to block, pile debris, close off or cause hazard
• "School Vehicle" means any University bus, van, car, or courier
• "Dangerous Chemicals" include acids, gasoline and any other flammable materials not issued by or sanctioned by the University for classroom instruction and course assignments
• "Drugs" include non-prescription medication, street narcotics, marijuana and inhalants
• "Obscene or lewd behavior" includes public sex acts, prostitution or sexual solicitation, defecation, urination, personal bodily exposure, and nudity unless sanctioned by the University in a classroom setting for model purposes
• "University Property" or "Campus Facility" means any University owned or leased vehicles, buildings, and building contents including plumbing, office equipment, computers, software, electronics, furniture, instructional equipment as well as art work of current students, faculty and alumni
• "Plagiarism" is stealing or theft of ideas, art work, or words from another individual and using them as your own; or the improper or incomplete citation of the works of another
• "Harassment" includes, but is not limited to, written, verbal, psychological or physical abuse; sexual suggestions or acts, or false accusations
• "Hazing" is to initiate or discipline fellow students by forcing ridiculous, humiliating or painful acts
• "Profanity" refers to derogatory gestures or words specifically directed towards students, staff, faculty, guests or visitors

The Code of Academic Conduct

Academic Honesty
The Academy community, in order to fulfill its purposes, must maintain high standards of academic honesty and model clear standards of professional behavior for its students. All members of the Academy community are expected to exhibit honesty in their academic work. The principle of academic honesty is understood to include the writing of papers, reports, quizzes, and examinations, as well as the creation of art and design work. Students are expected to participate fully in their academic studies by contributing their own ideas and understanding to each assignment. All material submitted for credit must be original work created for a specific assignment. Students may not resubmit work created for previous or concurrent courses taken at the Academy or any other institution unless permission is given by the instructor or department.

The Academy addresses violations of this academic honesty policy on an individual basis. Academic honesty violations may be grounds for suspension or dismissal.

Plagiarism

All art and design work, and all written work, must be the original work of the student. Any quotations, paraphrases, or direct appropriation of imagery or ideas from source material must be properly cited according to university, departmental, and/or instructor policy.

Any student who plagiarizes will receive a grade of "F" for that assignment, with no opportunity to do the assignment again. All plagiarism offenses will be reported to the Department Director and to the Education Office. Plagiarism is a violation of the Academy's Academic Honesty Policy and may be grounds for suspension or dismissal from the Academy. This policy constitutes an official warning to each student.

Harassment
It is the policy of the Academy of Art University to promote a learning and working environment free from harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment. Harassment is considered intolerable behavior and complaints will be investigated and acted upon promptly. Students who have any questions regarding this policy, or who wish to complain of harassment, or any Academy personnel who have been informed of harassment involving a student, should contact EVP Sue Rowley at 415.274.2233. Complaints alleging harassment will be maintained as confidential and private. Any member of the university found to have engaged in harassment may be dismissed from the Academy.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED ABOVE.