Student Code of Conduct
To maintain an atmosphere on the Jackson State University campus that is conducive to academic pursuits and fosters the growth and development of all members of the University community, a series of procedures and regulations governing student conduct and behavior has been established.  Included in these procedures and regulations, which collectively are known as the Student Code of Conduct, are statements concerning expectations regarding student conduct, guarantees of student rights, and procedures for adjudicating allegations concerning student misconduct.  The penalties for violation of these regulations are also contained in the Student Code of Conduct.

All students at Jackson State University are expected to read and become familiar with all sections of the Student Code of Conduct.  Each student is individually responsible for adhering to the regulations contained in the Code.

A student who is found to have violated these regulations will be subject to disciplinary action,  ranging from a disciplinary warning to suspension or expulsion.  The severity of the sanction is dependent upon the severity of the offense as determined by the Judicial Coordinator, the Dean of Students, the Vice Provost for Student Life, and/or the Student Life Disciplinary Committee.

Discipline will be levied in all instances except those in which a qualified, licensed, mental health professional has communicated to the University in writing that the actions were caused by severe psychological problems sufficient to warrant the immediate withdrawal of the individual from the University.  In each instance, the individual may not re-enroll at Jackson State University for at least two full academic semesters and then only upon the written recommendation of the mental health professional.

Any and all questions concerning the Student Code of Conduct, its enforcement or interpretation should be directed to the Department of Public Safety, Office of Judicial Affairs, or the Dean of Students.