Policy Statement

The Student Code of Conduct seeks to establish high standards of conduct for the Student community at Nevada State University. The Student Code of Conduct, and its associated processes for the resolution of Student misconduct, is intended to teach Students to live and act responsibly in a community. As Students participate in the campus community and its sponsored activities, they are responsible for their own actions and are subject to local, state, and federal laws as well as all University and Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

The University leadership views the Student Code of Conduct policy as not only a disciplinary policy but also a learning experience for the Student involved, with the expectation that this experience may result in individual Student growth, changes in behavior, and increased understanding of the Student’s responsibilities and privileges within the University community. The Student Code of Conduct, therefore, functions as an aspect of the University’s educational process.

The goals of the Student Code of Conduct policy are to promote a campus environment that supports the overall educational mission of the University; to protect the University community from disruption and harm; to encourage appropriate standards of individual and group behavior; and to foster ethical standards and civic virtues. The Conduct approach is rooted in the goal of keeping them enrolled in classes and retained at Nevada State if possible and giving Students an opportunity to learn from their decisions and behaviors.

To view the full policy, visit https://nsc.edu/college-policies/student-code-of-conduct/.