UNAUTHORIZED LIVING
Students who are  illegally residing in the residence hall will be charged a fee and are subject to denial of housing, probation or dismissal from the university.  They are also subject to arrest as a trespasser.

UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY AND USE --UNIVERSITY FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT

1. No person shall make unauthorized entry into any university building office, resident hall, parking lot, or other facility.  Nor shall any person remain, without authorization, in any building after normal closing hours.
   

2. Unauthorized use of equipment is prohibited.  This includes unauthorized use of computers and computer programs.  Attempts to access restricted records and programs are prohibited.  Such actions are a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
   

3. Unauthorized entry into vehicles is prohibited.
   

4. Unauthorized use of bathrooms, exits, or windows is prohibited.
   

5. Unauthorized use or duplication of keys is prohibited.
   

6. Unauthorized use or possession of any parking permit (hang tag) is prohibited.  A Violation of these  regulations may result in suspension
   

7. No person shall enter or attempt to enter any dance, social, athletic event or any other recognized University organization without credentials for admission (i.e. ticket, identification card, invitation, etc.) or in violation of any reasonable qualifications established for attendance.  At such functions a student must present proper credentials to properly identified university faculty and staff upon their request. 

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

VIOLATION OF LAW
Violation of local, state, or federal  law on the campus is prohibited.  Violations off campus which constitute either an aggravated misdemeanor or felony will be presumed to affect the student’s ability to function as a member of the University community and the student will be subject to disciplinary action by the University.  Additionally, Jackson State University has the right to sanction its students for off-campus violations.  Jackson State University has the right to sanction each student violator regardless of court hearings, upcoming court dates, or outcomes of such hearings.  

WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
Weapons of any type are not permitted in any area under University control or at any activity registered with the University.  Violators will be subject to arrest and subject to prosecution by civil authorities.  University disciplinary action also applies.

Weapons and Firearms  
A weapon is defined as any instrument used with the intent to cause bodily harm.  

1. Possession of handguns or any lethal or potentially destructive weapons including,  but not limited to: guns, bow and arrows, BB guns, air guns, ammunition, hunting slingshots, martial arts weapons, medieval weapons, darts, knives with a blade length of three inches or greater, and other dangerous weapons are prohibited on the campus of Jackson State University and/or University building, including university-owned or operated residences, or controlled property.  (Such items in automobiles are also strictly prohibited.)
   

2. Possession of any lethal or potentially destructive substances including; poisons, corrosive or volatile substance (e.g. acids, etc.) are prohibited on the campus of Jackson State University or in any university building, including university-owned or controlled property or operated residences.
   

3. The use or discharge of any weapon, or threatening another with a weapon is strictly prohibited.
   

4. Shotguns, small caliber rifles suitable for hunting, and other lethal weapons, including ammunition, may not be stored in automobiles, residence halls, or any other building on campus.

Violators are subject to University disciplinary action and will be punished by law.