About the Code

Student Code of Conduct - Aug. 2007 (PDF)

The Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities is designed to ensure that students shall enjoy intellectual freedom, fair and legal treatment, the freedoms of speech and press, the right of peaceable assembly, the right to petition for redress of grievances, the right to a fair and speedy hearing of charges made against one, and the right to responsible participation in the university community. Rights imply responsibilities; therefore members of the university community must show both initiative and restraint. Students at NKU are treated as adults; in response, they must act maturely. For example, students must take the initiative in expressing opinions when they feel these will benefit the University in some way, but they must restrain themselves from the expression of views or taking of action that will in some way damage or infringe upon the rights of others. All members of the academic community must be committed to reason and responsibility if the University is to function as an agent of enlightenment in society.

It is incumbent upon students to be aware of University regulations. Ignorance of these regulations does not excuse students from adherence to them. Student Government, faculty members, and University officials should endeavor to inform students of University rules, regulations, and policies, whenever the circumstance is applicable.