DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS/CAMPUSES
Jackson State University acknowledges and adheres to the laws of the state of Mississippi.  The University also complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

In compliance with federal and state laws,  at Jackson State University the following will apply:

Drugs

1. The possession of any drug controlled by federal or state laws on or off campus is prohibited.
   

2. In compliance with state and federal law, it is illegal to possess, consume, use, or distribute (or intend to distribute or use) any drug controlled by federal or state laws on the campus of Jackson State University or at event sponsored or supervised by the University.
   

3. The manufacture, intent to manufacture, furnish, intent to furnish drugs controlled by federal or state law is prohibited.
   

4. The sale, intent to sell, purchase, intent to purchase, deliver, intent to deliver drugs controlled by federal or state law is prohibited.
   

5. Possession or use of any drug related paraphernalia is also prohibited.  The University reserves the right to initiate judicial action if drug violations occur on or off-campus.  Students found to be in violation of the drug policy will be subject to disciplinary action which may result in suspension or expulsion.

FAILURE TO COMPLY

1. Failure to respond or properly identify oneself pursuant to a request by properly identified officials of the University while in the performance of their duties.
   

2. Failure to report to the office of a University official for a conference, meeting, or appointment by the official.
   

3. Failure to appear as a witness in a disciplinary case when properly notified.
   

4. Failure to comply with any disciplinary condition imposed on a person by any judicial body or administrator.

Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary action.

FALSE REPRESENTATION OF THE UNIVERSITY
No person or group of persons shall claim, without proper authorization, to speak or act in the name of the University or one of its organizations.  As a member of a community of educated persons, a student is expected to exercise reasonable self-discipline and judgment when speaking or acting as a citizen.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Students are expected to meet their financial obligations with the University in accordance with the designated deadline dates.

FORBIDDEN OBJECTS
The following objects are disallowed in all residence halls and public areas of the University, unless authorized by appropriate officials:

1. Pets;
   

2. Laboratory animals, either dead or alive;
   

3. Open flames (e.g., candles) or any combustible decoration or device
   

4. Alcoholic beverages and/or beverage containers.  (See Alcohol Policy)
   

5. Firearms, fireworks, and weapons of any kind.

FRAUD
It is unacceptable and illegal for any student to partake in:

1. False representation of a matter of fact, whether by words or by conduct.
   

2. False or misleading allegations or by concealment of that which should have been disclosed.
   

3. Deceive another so that he/she shall act upon it to his/her advantage.
   

4. Intentionally alter the truth for the purpose of inducing another in reliance upon it to part with some valuable thing in an effort to surrender a legal right.

Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary action and punishable by law.

GAMBLING
Gambling is not permitted on the premises of Jackson State University or at any activity sponsored by the University whether on- or off-campus.  Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution by civil authorities as well as to University disciplinary action which may result in one of the following penalties:  disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or dismissal.  The unauthorized playing of games for money or other items of value is prohibited.

HARASSMENT

1. No person shall engage in any act of intimidation or harassment, physical force or violence that is directed against any person or group of persons because of their ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, disability or political beliefs.
   

2. No person shall use the telephone or electronic mail to harass another. From the reasons listed above.

Participation in such acts is subject to University disciplinary action and punishable by law.