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university officials (i.e. faculty, staff security personnel and 2.16 Misusing or stealing University documents. 2.36 Violating ADU Gender Segregation or Inclusive networks, WhatsApp, or non-ADU-managed group chats.
other employees of ADU). Learning Environment Policy. Guests must also adhere to university policies, and hosting
2.17 Violating the student notice posting policy. students or organizations are
2.8 Submitting falsified or forged non-academic documents 2.37 Violating ADU Student Housing policy, procedure,
to the University, including but not limited to medical 2.18 Petitioning to change decisions made by Official guidelines, rules and regulations. accountable for the behavior of their guests. Personal
reports, official letters, or documents provided as evidence University personnel. disputes or subjective perceptions, such as feeling looked
in 2.19 Assisting or inciting others to violate the Student Code 2.38 Engaging in unacceptable, disrespectful or harsh at or laughed at, should not be brought
communication during disagreements with a student, staff
investigations or for requesting support. of Conduct. or faculty in public or privately. forward as misconduct cases, as the University can only act
2.9 Disrupting classroom activity and other University 2.20 Littering and inappropriate disposal of refuse. 2.39 Violating any of ADU Policies, procedures or guidelines. on clear, verifiable interactions or policy violations.
functions. 2.21 Demonstrating within or outside of the University. 2.40 Violating any UAE law. Guiding Principles
2.10 Disrupting the operations of the University by an 2.22 Contacting media (includes but not limited to news, All disciplinary actions shall adhere to the following
action or combination of actions that interfere or prevent radio, newspaper or television) without prior approval from 2.41 Students undertaking internships, training, or principles:
others from freely participating in an activity or program University Management. fieldwork placements are considered representatives of
given by the the University and must maintain professional conduct at 5.1 Fairness: Decisions based on facts, evidence and due
2.23 Printing or releasing any information about the all times. Students process. 5.2 Consistency: Similar cases receive comparable
university. University without prior permission from the University are responsible for complying with: responses. 5.3 Education:
2.11 Violating safety regulations such as: officials. 2.41.1 The Student Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Sanctions encourage reflection and personal growth.
2.11.1 Falsely reporting a fire, bomb, or any other 2.24 Failure to provide security guards with personal Conduct Policy and Procedure; 5.4 Proportionality: Severity matches the nature of the
emergency. identification and appropriate documentation when violation. 5.5 Confidentiality: All matters
requested. 2.41.2 All policies, rules, and regulations of the host
2.11.2 Unauthorized possession, use, or alteration or organization/company; and handled discreetly and respectfully. 6. Sanctions: Sanctions
are applied based on the level and nature of the violation
tampering of any University owned emergency or safety 2.25 Insulting or disrespecting a university visitor, student, as defined in the Student Rights,
equipment. faculty, staff member or security personnel. 2.41.3 All applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates.
2.11.3 Failing to evacuate a building or other structure in 2.26 Writing inappropriate emails or messages to ADU Basis of Student Code of Conduct Violations Responsibilities and Code of Conduct Procedure. The
case of fire or emergency; and students, staff or faculty members with aggressive, University employs a range of sanctions, which are
unacceptable or harsh tone. cumulative in nature and may include
2.11.4 Taking any action that creates a risk that potentially The Student Code of Conduct sets the rules, standards, and
compromises the safety of others. 2.27 Raising voice, shouting or loudly talking using disciplinary framework governing student behavior. Any restorative or educational measures. Sanctions include, but
unacceptable tone with students, staff or faculty members. violation of the responsibilities are not limited to: Notification of Violation, Verbal Warning,
2.12 Possessing fireworks, firearms, weapons or other Written Warning, Conduct
explosive devices. 2.28 Physically attacking University faculty, staff, security outlined in the Student Responsibilities section of this
personnel, visitors or fellow students. policy constitutes a violation of this Student Rights, Probation, Suspension, Dismissal/Expulsion, and Monetary
2.13 Threatening, intimidating or causing physical or Responsibilities and Code of Conduct Policy Restitution. The authority to assign sanctions is delegated
mental harm to others. 2.29 Inappropriate physical contact or any intentional as outlined in the Student Rights,
touching of any body part, and indecent exhibition of and will be subject to the procedures and sanctions
2.14 Harassing other students, staff or faculty directly or intimate parts of the body. defined herein and in the accompanying Student Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct Procedures.
in directly, or causing a hostile environment within the Responsibilities and Code of Conduct
University community. 2.30 Gambling on university premises. Procedures. Smoking
2.15 Abusing the Student Code of Conduct system. This 2.31 Recording, storing and distribution of images, videos
includes but is not limited to: or other contents without the person’s consent. Scope and Limitations of University Jurisdiction Smoking is not permitted in any University premises, public
spaces and hallways of residences owned and managed by
2.15.1 Knowingly filing a false statement or accusation 2.32 Promotion of hostile behavior, communication Abu Dhabi University at any time, by any
against another person. of obscene language, intent to damage reputation by Abu Dhabi University upholds the right to take disciplinary
an individual or group through use of websites, social action for conduct occurring on university premises person regardless of their status or business in the
2.15.2 Disrupting or interfering with the orderly business of networking sites, phones and emails where ADU may act (including but not limited to the academic University:
a conduct proceeding. on off-platform conduct when it violates responsibilities
and affects the community. building, sports facilities, common spaces and dormitories), All building entrances will be non-smoking areas;
2.15.3 Failing to attend a conduct meeting. during off-campus University-sponsored activities, or
technology, but not limited to, through official ADU platforms such Smoking will only be permitted in designated areas which
2.15.4 Discouraging an individual’s participation in or are signposted;
access to the student conduct process. 2.33 Impersonation by pretending to be another person for as Microsoft Teams, student email accounts, Blackboard,
any purpose or using another student ID for any purpose. ADU Connect, and other institutionally managed systems. “No Smoking” signs will be posted at all entrances and
2.15.5 Intimidating witnesses or participants of the conduct appropriate locations by the Office of Safety & Security;
process. f. Failing to comply with the sanctions imposed 2.34 Failing to report lost or found items to the concerned Similarly, the University does not
under the Student Code of Conduct; and department. hold responsibility for student behavior or communications This policy applies even in the absence of posted “No
Smoking” signs.
2.15.6 Violating the terms of a conduct sanction. 2.35 Violating ADU Smoking Policy on personal or third-party digital platforms, including but
not limited to social media

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