Student Conduct

Our Office:

The mission of High Point University is to deliver educational experiences that enlighten, challenge and prepare students to lead lives of significance in complex global communities. The Office of Student Conduct supports this mission through the enforcement of the Student Guide to Campus Life policies (Code of Conduct, Honor Code, Bias Policies). The Office of Student Conduct supports the well-being of students by providing a fair and unbiased system of accountability and conflict resolution. We encourage the development of a student’s personal learning and growth through educational and reflective sanctions.

Student Conduct, in the Office of Student Life, is responsible for adjudicating the High Point University Code of Conduct as well as the High Point University Honor Code. The Director of Student Conduct is the University’s Chief Conduct Administrator and oversee’s Student Life staff who adjudicate alleged violations of the University Policy.  They are responsible for the management of both the non-academic (Code of Conduct) and academic (Honor Code) conduct systems.

Student Conduct reviews incident reports and conducts investigations to ensure that all members of the High Point University community receive equitable treatment, education and accountability in regards to the High Point University Code of Conduct and Honor Code. Students may be referred to the Student Conduct Court, comprised of student and faculty justices who hear alleged violations of University Policy and determine levels of responsibility and outcomes.

The Student Conduct Court process is entirely student-driven and does not involve legal representation at any level with the exception of Title IX related incidents.

Our Purpose:

• Assist in maintaining the safety and health of the overall HPU campus community;
• Provide an unbiased adjudication process for students charged with violations of University Policy;
• Provide an environment of personal growth and behavioral accountability;
• Encourage students to make healthy and responsible choices in their community both on and off-campus;
• Explain policies, processes, and assist students in preparing for conduct, honor, or biased conversations;
• Work with Campus Partners to offer a variety of conflict resolution options for students;