A. Physically harming and/or directly threatening harm of any other person, group, or animal in a manner which would cause a reasonable person to fear for physical safety.
| University Policies | Violence in the University Community PDF (THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN STANDARD PRACTICE GUIDE) |
| Michigan State Law | Physical Assault: intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another through force or violence. (Michigan Legislature) |
B. Engaging in sexual misconduct as defined by the University of Michigan Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy (the Policy). Students who are reported to have experienced or engaged in sexual misconduct are subject to the resolution procedures outlined in the Policy.
| The Policy | Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy |
C. Hazing another person, as defined by the University of Michigan Policy against Hazing.
| University Policy | The University of Michigan Policy Against Hazing |
D. Stalking another person as defined by the University of Michigan Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy (the Policy). Students who are reported to have experienced stalking by students are subject to the resolution procedures outlined in the Policy.
| The Policy | Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy |
E. Perpetrating intimate partner violence (also known as dating or domestic violence) as defined by the University of Michigan Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy (the Policy). Students who are reported to have experienced intimate partner violence by students are subject to the resolution procedures outlined in the Policy.
| The Policy | Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy |
F. Harassing, bullying, or doxxing another person physically, verbally, or through other means and/or engaging in conduct as defined by the University of Michigan interim policy and procedures on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by students. Students who are reported to have experienced or engaged in such misconduct are subject to the resolution procedures outlined in the Interim Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation by Students Policy. Students who are reported to have engaged in conduct under the University of Michigan interim policy and procedures on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by students are subject to the resolution procedures outlined for that policy.
| University Policies | Harassing: conduct directed toward a person that includes repeated or continuing unconsented contact that would cause a reasonable individual to suffer substantial emotional distress and that actually causes the person to suffer substantial emotional distress. Harassing does not include constitutionally protected activity or conduct that serves a legitimate purpose. Bullying: any written, verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communication, directed toward a person that is intended to cause or that a reasonable person would know is likely to cause, and that actually causes, physical harm or substantial emotional distress and thereby adversely affects the ability of another person to participate in or benefit from the University’s educational programs or activities. Bullying does not include constitutionally protected activity or conduct that serves a legitimate purpose. |
G. Tampering with fire or other safety equipment or setting unauthorized fires
| University Policies | False Fire Alarms: (Community Living at Michigan) |
H. Illegally possessing or using alcohol
| University Policies | Alcohol & Other Drugs Policy |
| Michigan State Law | Constitution of Michigan 1963: A person shall not sell or give any alcoholic beverage to any person who has not reached the age of 21 years. A person who has not reached the age of 21 years shall not possess any alcoholic beverage for the purpose of personal consumption. An alcoholic beverage is any beverage containing one-half of one percent or more alcohol by volume. (Michigan Legislature) |
I. Illegally distributing, manufacturing, or selling alcohol
| University Policies | Alcohol & Other Drugs Policy |
| Michigan State Law | Constitution of Michigan 1963: A person shall not sell or give any alcoholic beverage to any person who has not reached the age of 21 years. A person who has not reached the age of 21 years shall not possess any alcoholic beverage for the purpose of personal consumption. An alcoholic beverage is any beverage containing one-half of one percent or more alcohol by volume. Distribute: means to deliver other than by administering or dispensing a controlled substance. |
J. Illegally possessing or using drugs
| University Policies | Alcohol & Other Drugs Policy |
| Michigan State Law | Drug: means a substance recognized as a drug in the official United States pharmacopoeia, official homeopathic pharmacopoeia of the United States, or official national formulary, or any supplement to any of them; a substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in human beings or animals; a substance other than food intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of human beings or animals; or, a substance intended for use as a component of any article specified in this subsection. It does not include a device or its components, parts, or accessories. (Michigan Legislature) |
K. Illegally distributing, manufacturing, or selling drugs.
| University Policies | Alcohol & Other Drugs Policy |
| Michigan State Law | Drug: means a substance recognized as a drug in the official United States pharmacopoeia, official homeopathic pharmacopoeia of the United States, or official national formulary, or any supplement to any of them; a substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in human beings or animals; a substance other than food intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of human beings or animals; or, a substance intended for use as a component of any article specified in this subsection. It does not include a device or its components, parts, or accessories. (Michigan Legislature) Distribute: means to deliver other than by administering or dispensing a controlled substance. |
L. Intentionally and falsely reporting bombs, fires, or other emergencies to a University official
| University Policies | - Tampering with any fire fighting equipment, including, but not limited to, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, exit lights, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems, is prohibited. (Community Living at Michigan) |
M. Stealing, vandalizing, damaging, destroying, or defacing University property or the property of others
| Michigan State Law | Destroying: Willful and malicious destruction of personal property. (Michigan Legislature) |
N. Obstructing or disrupting classes, research projects, or other activities or programs of the University; or obstructing access to university facilities, property, or programs (except for behavior that is protected by the University’s policy on Freedom of Speech and Artistic Expression)
| Campus Community Perspectives | Disruptive Behavior (Community Living at Michigan) |
| University Policies | U-M Policy on Freedom of Speech and Artistic Expression |
O. Making, possessing, or using any falsified University document or record; altering any University document or record, including identification cards and meal cards
| University Policies | University Records: all records, regardless of their form, prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by administrators, faculty acting in administrative capacities, and staff of university units in the performance of an official function. (Standard Practice Guide) |
P. Assuming another person's identity or role through deception or without proper authorization. Communicating or acting under the guise, name, identification, email address, signature, or indicia of another person without proper authorization, or communicating under the rubric of an organization, entity, or unit that you do not have the authority to represent
| University Policies: | Identity Misrepresentation PDF Responsible Use of Information Resources, Information Technology, and Networks at the University of Michigan PDF |
Q. Failing to comply with lawful requests to leave a University controlled premises. 1. From police or security officers; or 2. From University officials acting reasonably within their official capacities, who identify themselves and their role.
R. Conviction, a plea of no contest, acceptance of responsibility, or acceptance of sanctions for a crime of civil infraction (other than a minor traffic offense) in state or federal court if the underlying behavior impacts the University community
S. Misusing, failing to comply with, or jeopardizing Statement procedures, sanction, or mediated agreements, or interfering with participants involved in the resolution process
T. Violating University computer policies
| University Policies | Proper Use of Information Resources, Information Technology, and Networks at the University of Michigan |
U. Possessing, using, or storing firearms, explosives, or weapons on University controlled property or at University events or programs
| University Policies | Weapon Possession PDF Dangerous Weapon PDF: any firearm or any other dangerous weapon as defined in or interpreted under Michigan law or…any knife, sword or machete having a blade longer than four (4) inches, or, in the case of a knife with a mechanism to lock the blade in place when open, longer than three (3) inches. (Board of Regents Ordinance) |
| Michigan State Law | Firearms: a weapon from which a dangerous projectile may be propelled by an explosive, or by gas or air. Firearm does not include a smooth bore rifle or handgun designed and manufactured exclusively for propelling by a spring, or by gas or air, BB's not exceeding .177 caliber. Explosives: any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructible effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb. Dangerous Weapon: a firearm, dagger, dirk, stiletto, knife with a blade over 3 inches in length, pocket knife opened by a mechanical device, iron bar, or brass knuckles. |
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