Section III: Jurisdiction

The Code of Student Conduct applies to student behavior that occurs:

• On campus;
• Off campus or online, if the University determines in its discretion that the behavior negatively impacts the Texas Wesleyan community or its mission, or otherwise substantially affects the University’s interests. By way of example, the University’s interests may be impacted in a situation that is detrimental to the University’s educational mission, or a situation that significantly interferes with the rights or property of others.

The University may take action for off campus or online conduct when it:

• Is directed at a University student or other member of the University Community;
• Occurs at a University-sponsored or authorized activity, including but not limited to:
  • Athletic or other event;
  • Education activity, such as;
    • Internship
    • Service Learning Experience
    • Field Trip
    • Study Abroad Experience
• Demonstrates a threat to campus safety and security;
• Interferes with the university’s values or educational goals; and/or
• Violates the law.

The Dean of Students Office will decide, case by case, whether the Code applies to off campus conduct.

The Code applies from the moment a student is admitted or approved to return to Texas Wesleyan—whether or not they are currently enrolled—and continues until a degree is awarded. This includes breaks between semesters or during times when a student is away from campus. Texas Wesleyan may still address student behavior even if the student withdraws, transfers, graduates, takes a leave, or if the university learns of the behavior after the student has left.

Students are also responsible for the behavior of their guests, and may be held accountable for violations caused by those guests.

All students are expected to know and follow the policies in this Code. The University may update this Code when needed. Once updates are posted online, they are active.

Code of Student Conduct

Section I: Philosophy Statement

Section II: Definitions

Section III: Jurisdiction

Section IV: Prohibited Behavior

Section V: Outline of the Student Accountability Process

Section VI. Disciplinary Records

Section VII. Implementation