Student Policies and Regulations Handbook
Student Code of Conduct (Policies and Regulations)
The Student Policies and Regulations Handbook, also referred to as the Student Code of Conduct, outlines the rights and responsibilities of students, faculty, staff, and others while on University property, in support of UC’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. It establishes University-wide standards to help maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment while upholding freedom of expression and institutional integrity.
The Student Policies and Regulations Handbook reference guide
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| Preface | Student Handbook Preface |
| Section 10.00 | Preamble |
| Section 11.00 | Authority |
| Section 12.00 | Applicability |
| Section 13.00 | Developments and Review of University-wide Policies and Campus Implementing Regulations |
| Section 14.00 | Definitions |
| Section 20.00 | Policy on Non-Discrimination |
| Section 30.00 | Policy on Speech and Advocacy |
| Section 40.00 | Policy on Use of University Properties |
| Section 50.00 | Policy on Campus Emergencies |
| Section 60.00 | Policy on Student Governments |
| Section 70.00 | Policies on Registered Campus Organizations |
| Section 80.00 | Policies on Compulsory Campus-Based Student Fees |
| Section 90.00 | Policies on the Campus Assessment of Voluntary Student Contributions to Student Governments and Registered Campus Organizations |
| Section 100.00 | Code of Student Conduct |
| Section 110.00 | Policies on Student Grievance Procedures |
| Section 120.00 | Policies on Student Participation in Governance |
| Section 130.00 | Policies Applying to the Disclosure of Information from Student Records |
| Section 140.00 | Guidelines Applying to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability |
| Section 150.00 | Student-Related Policy Applying to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex |
| Section 160.00 | Policy on Sexual Harassment and Complaint Resolution Procedures |
| Section 170.00 | Policies on University Obligations and Student Rights |
| Appendices | A through W |
Appendices A through W
| Appendix A | University of California Authorized Student Governments |
| Appendix B | University of California: Use of the University’s Name, State of California Education Code, Section 92000 |
| Appendix C | Non-Discrimination Policy, Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters |
| Appendix D | University of California Policy and Supplemental Guidelines on the Marketing of Credit Cards to Students |
| Appendix E | UCOP-Issued SVSH Adjudication Framework, Appendix E |
| Appendix F | UCOP-Issued SVSH Adjudication Framework, Appendix F |
| Appendix G | UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment |
| Appendix H – link coming soon | Student Conduct Investigation and Resolution Framework |
| Appendix I | Academic Misconduct Policy for Undergraduates |
| Appendix J | UCSC Guidelines for Speakers and Public Events: For Students and Campus Organizations |
| Appendix K | Policy for Acceptable Use of UCSC Electronic Information Resources (Acceptable Use Policy) |
| Appendix L | UC Santa Cruz Smoke & Tobacco-Free Policy |
| Appendix M | Public Nudity and Sexually Offensive Conduct Policy |
| Appendix N | UC Anti-Discrimination Policy |
| Appendix O | UCSC Procedures for Ensuring Adequate Protection from Retaliation or Intimidation for Complainant(s), Witness(es), and other Individuals |
| Appendix P | Official University Policy on Academic Integrity for Graduate Students |
| Appendix Q – link coming soon | Resources for Informal Resolution of Complaints or Grievances |
| Appendix R | Regulations Governing Conduct of Non-Affiliates in the Buildings and on the Grounds of the University of California |
| Appendix S | Missing Persons |
| Appendix T | Sex Offender Registry |
| Appendix U | University of California, Santa Cruz Responsible Action Plan (AKA “Amnesty Policy”) |
| Appendix V | Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures |
| Appendix W | UCSC Campus Alcoholic Beverage Policy for UCSC Sponsored Events |
UCSC Campuswide Policies
Find information on additional campuswide policies at UC Santa Cruz, covering student matters, health and safety, finance, facilities, personnel, research, IT, and more. Full details are available through the UCSC Administrative Policy website.
