Conduct which could be construed to be a violation of any federal, state, or local law.

Conduct which disrupts or interferes with the personal or group rights of other members of the Institute community or with any activities of the Institute including, but not limited to, access to facilities and performance of normal duties.

Conduct which violates personal, group, or Institute rights to be secure against unlawful intrusion or seizure including, but not limited to: (a) theft or possession of stolen property; (b) possession or use of unauthorized Institute keys or access devices; (c) unauthorized entry; and (d) refusal to leave or to release any property when ordered to do so by any person having jurisdiction over it.

Damage to property including, but not limited to, vandalism.

Any act that violates the principles of academic integrity, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of data or records, improper citation, and other actions intended to gain unfair academic advantage.

Fraud, including, but not limited to, forgery, misuse, and/or alteration of Institute records, documents, or identification.

Use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances (illegal drugs, as defined by state and federal law) and precursors of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia, except as expressly permitted by state and federal law and Institute regulations.

Being in any place for the purpose of unlawful use, possession, or distribution of a controlled substance.

Disorderly, lewd, harassing, or indecent conduct.

Physical assault, or conduct that threatens, encourages, or causes physical or emotional harm to persons or property.

Hazing, as defined in this document or applicable local, state, or federal law.

Willful failure or refusal to testify as a witness after having been directed to appear at an Institute investigation or disciplinary proceeding, unless the testimony would tend to implicate the student in a violation of Institute regulations, or where the procedures governing the investigation or proceeding expressly grant a right of non-participation; or knowingly providing false testimony or evidence at an Institute disciplinary proceeding. An Institute disciplinary proceeding includes, but is not limited to, formal or informal action by the offices of the Dean of Students, hearings before any Judicial Hearing Board described in this Handbook or in Institute policies such as the Sexual Misconduct Policy, and procedures adopted by the Trustees in connection with the Rules for Maintenance of Public Order.

Conduct which endangers the safety of the Institute community, including, but not limited to, tampering with fire-warning devices, fire protection systems, portable fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment; setting a fire on Institute property; use of cooking equipment in unauthorized areas of the residence halls; reckless operation of a motor vehicle or other electronic transportation device.

Use, possession, or storage of dangerous weapons (whether real or realistic), chemicals, explosive devices, or materials including, but not limited to, firearms, air guns, prohibited knives (such as switch knives, swords, daggers, gravity knives, throwing stars, and knives with blades more than three inches long), ammunition, slingshots, metallic knuckles, bows and arrows, fireworks, and bombs.

Failure to comply with an Institute official in the performance of their duties, including, but not limited to, failure to provide valid identification or knowingly furnishing false information.

Conduct which violates Institute or student government regulations established in a specific area or department by those having jurisdiction over it including, but not limited to: Parking, Public Safety, Student Living, Financial Aid, Health Services, Folsom Library, Computing and Information Services, and the RPI Union.

Engaging in conduct (oral, written, graphic, or physical) that may harm, threaten, harass, demean, intimidate, or create a hostile environment for, any individual, or group of individuals, based upon that individual or group’s identity or category protected under RPI policy on Non-Discrimination/Harassment Prevention/Equal Opportunity.

Any harassment that is persistent, pervasive, or severe such as theft or destruction or personal property, public humiliation, intimidating or threatening behaviors. 

Affiliation with, promotion of, or recruiting for a student organization that has lost Institute recognition on a temporary or permanent basis.