Jurisdiction
The Student Code of Conduct defines a disciplinary system for the efficient
administration of justice for the student body of Northern Illinois University. It establishes standards of behavior, both scholastic and
behavioral, for the student body of Northern Illinois University. The established
standards of behavior may be applied to student behavior both on and off
campus, campus being defined as any grounds or buildings under university
control, when relevant to the lawful mission, processes, and functions of Northern
Illinois University.
The Northern Illinois
University Judicial System handles all cases of student misconduct, excluding the
following:
- 1-1 Employment Regulations: Obligations regarding student employment are
specified in the Student Employment Handbook distributed by the Student
Financial Aid Office. Disputes regarding employment are resolved through student
employment grievance procedures.
- 1-2 Academic Regulations: Student grievances over grades are resolved through
the grade appeal system established by the University Council. However, academic
misconduct, as a violation of The Student Code of Conduct, may be handled
through the University Judicial System.
- 1-3 Financial Regulations: Disputes over violations of university policies regarding
the payment of bills and loans are resolved through the Accounting Office.
- 1-4 Organized Group Regulations: See policy page 33.
- 1-5 Traffic Regulations: Violations of the university traffic policy as outlined in the
Rules of the Road are handled by the University Police.
- 1-6 Parking Regulations: Violations of the university parking policy as outlined in
the Motor Vehicle and Parking Regulations Handbook are handled by the Parking
Division of the University Police.
- 1-7 Contractual Obligations: Violations of nondisciplinary contractual obligations
between a student and the university are handled by the appropriate university
office.
