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UC Davis Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline

The UC Davis Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline provides complete system-wide conduct policies for students as well as campus procedures for resolving alleged violations by students of university policies or campus regulations. It describes jurisdiction, informal and formal adjudication processes, hearing and appeal procedures, and sanctions.

UC Davis Code of Academic Conduct

Based on a long-standing tradition of honesty and integrity at the UC Davis campus, our Code of Academic Conduct is a modified honor code that places shared responsibility for upholding the academic integrity of our campus on students, faculty, and staff.  It replaces a student-run honor code that existed at UC Davis until 1976.

UC and UC Davis Policies on Sexual Harassment and Violence

Sexual harassment and sexual violence (including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and invasion of sexual privacy) are prohibited at the University of California. For information on the policies, reporting, and support services, contact the Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP) at UC Davis. For information on the process and procedures for adjudicating cases of misconduct that violate the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment in which a student is the respondent to a complaint, see the UC Davis Adjudication of Student Cases of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment.

UC Davis Nondiscrimination Policies

In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, and with University policy, the University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or service in the uniformed services (includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. 

As required by the federal law known as "Title IX," the University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its admissions, educational programs, employment, or other activities.  Contact the Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP) at UC Davis for more information.

Off-Campus Jurisdiction

OSSJA is authorized to exercise jurisdiction over student conduct that occurs off-campus in certain limited situations, such as when the alleged misconduct constitutes a threat to health, safety, or security; when it involves academic work or University records, documents, or identifications; or when felonious conduct is involved. For more information, see On- and Off-Campus Jurisdiction.

Housing Policies

Students living in campus residence halls must comply with policies set forth in the Guide to Residence Hall Life.

Edited 3/1/2023 by MLA