Student Code of Conduct

Lafayette College embraces a broad educational mission that focuses on the nurturing of the inquiring mind in an environment that integrates intellectual, social, and personal growth. Recognizing that the abuse of alcohol and other drugs is detrimental to this mission, the College strives to educate students concerning the dangers of alcohol and other drug misuse and/or abuse and the importance of making healthy and responsible choices. 

Lafayette College regulates the use of alcohol on its properties to align with state and federal laws. Key Pennsylvania Alcohol Laws:

• Minimum Drinking Age: 21.
• Prohibited Actions for Minors: Purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcohol.
• No Parental Exception: Even parents are prohibited from furnishing alcohol to minors.
• Public Intoxication: It is a crime to be intoxicated in public, posing a danger to yourself, others, or property.
• Open Container Laws: Individuals in motor vehicles cannot have open alcoholic beverage containers or consume controlled substances.
• Sunday Sales: Liquor licensees may have limited Sunday sales, with specific hours depending on the type of license.
• Legal Purchase Restrictions: Some restrictions on the purchase of liquor, wine, and beer to drink at home.
• Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP): The PLCB provides training to licensees to help prevent sales to minors, recognize intoxicated patrons, and understand liability.
• Licensing and Enforcement: The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) regulates alcohol distribution and licenses businesses involved in alcohol sales.

In addition to regulating the use of alcohol on its properties, the College encourages and supports the efforts of students and student organizations to employ harm-reductive practices including active bystanderism and use of the Good Samaritan policy to enjoy alcohol safely. Students are encouraged to sponsor alcohol-free social events that are open to the College community.

Lafayette College reserves the right to regulate the use of alcohol on its properties and at any institution-associated activity, regardless of location. The Division of Student Life is responsible for the clarification, interpretation, and implementation of the Alcohol Policy. 

Legal Age: The attempted or actual purchase, consumption, transportation, or possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21 is prohibited.

Common Sources of Alcohol: Bulk containers, such as kegs or any alcohol dispensing-device requiring a tap, are not permitted anywhere on College-owned or operated property at any time.

Driving While Impaired: Students should not drive while impaired. A person is driving impaired if they drive any vehicle (including but not limited to cars, golf carts, scooters, and/or bicycles) while under the influence of an impairing substance; and/or, after having consumed sufficient amounts of alcohol that they have, at any relevant time after the driving, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or more; and/or if the driver is under 21 years of age, the driver is considered to be driving while impaired if their BAC is 0.01 or above.

False Identification: Using or attempting to use an identification card falsely representing oneself as being 21 years of age or older for the purpose of obtaining alcohol or obtaining entrance to a facility that serves alcohol is prohibited.

Irresponsible Use of Alcohol: Activities or possession of items that promote the rapid or excessive consumption of alcohol (i.e., funneling, drinking games, chugging contests, etc.), serving alcohol to intoxicated persons, public drunkenness, and/or events where there is pressure or an expectation to consume alcohol are prohibited. Serving, possessing, and/or consuming grain alcohol or alcohol that is at or above 120 proof is prohibited.

Open Container: Possession of open containers of alcohol on the grounds outside any College-owned or College-operated property, including residence halls, College-owned or College-operated off-campus residences, athletic fields, or fraternities and sororities (including balconies and backyards), is prohibited by College policy and City of Easton ordinance. Exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Student Life or the Dean of Students.

Providing Alcohol to Minors: Providing alcohol to underage individuals is prohibited, including leaving alcohol unattended in locations where those under 21 may serve themselves. A student or student organization that provides alcohol to another person, regardless of age, may be held accountable for violations related to the provision of alcohol, including furnishing alcohol to underage individuals or facilitating dangerous alcohol consumption. The College may require educational conversations or other conduct interventions regarding those decisions. Responsibility for separate acts of misconduct committed by an intoxicated individual, however, remains with the individual who engaged in the behavior. 

Residence Halls and Private Rooms: Alcohol may not be present in the common areas of residence halls (i.e., lounges, recreation rooms, etc.), without advance permission from the Vice President for Student Life or the Dean of Students. In suite-style housing, alcohol may be possessed and consumed in suite common areas if all occupants are over 21.

Sale of Alcoholic Beverages: The unlicensed sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. This includes the selling of tickets to events where alcoholic beverages are provided, or charging admission or accepting donations for any activity involving alcohol. Students and student organizations may not use College funds to purchase or provide alcohol at social events, either on- or off-campus.

Student organizations that intend to host social events at which alcohol is present must adhere to the guidelines outlined below. The Division of Student Life should be consulted for policy interpretation and clarification. Student organizations that violate the College’s Alcohol Policy should expect to receive sanctions as outlined in this code. 

Some student organizations are accountable to external organizations. The College’s Alcohol Policy does not preclude those student organizations from complying with the risk management guidelines imposed by their external organizations and/or insurance carriers, although all College policies must be adhered to at all times, even if an organization’s external organization has policies that are less restrictive than those of the College. Student organizations should consult the guidelines of their external organizations (if applicable) prior to planning an event with alcohol. If the College becomes aware or suspects that a student organization has violated its own risk management guidelines, the corresponding external organization’s leadership or appropriate representatives may be notified by specific College sponsoring authority (Student Involvement, Religious Life, Academic Departments).

Advertisements: Neither direct nor implied references of any kind to the availability of alcohol at an event may be made in any publicity for the event.

Cleaning Responsibilities: Events held in on-campus, non-residential buildings or outside on-campus require custodial service, which must be arranged in advance and paid for by the student or student organization. In off-campus residences, all debris resulting from a social event must be cleaned up no later than 9 a.m. the following day by the student or student organization that sponsored the event or by the time mandated by the residence, whichever is earlier.

Distribution of Alcohol: Hosts are responsible for ensuring only those over 21 consume alcohol at the event, and ensuring prohibited alcohol (i.e., all hard liquor) is neither present nor consumed at the event. Underage guests may not bring alcohol to the event nor consume alcohol at the event. Members of Fraternity and Sorority Life must adhere to the expectations established with Fraternity and Sorority Life. 

Event Notification: An event notification form must be submitted fourteen (14) business days in advance of social events at which alcohol is to be served. 

Food and Alternative Beverages: Social function hosts must adhere to any catering/dining policies regarding food/alternative beverages when alcohol is provided. They must provide sufficient food and non-alcoholic beverages in proportion to the number of people in attendance throughout the function. These must be readily available and displayed with prominence for the duration of the event. 

Host Responsibility: A student organization sponsoring an event is solely responsible for ensuring that the Alcohol Policy is observed, and will be held responsible for violations of the Policy by individuals in attendance whether or not those attendees are current Lafayette students. Each case will be evaluated, however, based on the efforts of the host and/or organization to ensure compliance. Individual students who violate these rules will be held accountable and, when appropriate, both individuals and organizations will be subject to the conduct process.

Host Training: All hosts listed on the event registration form must have completed the designated training prior to the date of the event and within the current academic year.

Off-Campus Events: Student organizations hosting events at local businesses must complete the event notification form and adhere to all College, state, and local policies. Additionally, if the event is not within walking distance (i.e., one mile or less than 20-minute walk and safe passage), transportation must be provided to and from the event.

Organization Events: Any activity for which the organization pays, directly or indirectly, constitutes an event sponsored by that organization. Also, any event or activity that takes place in an organization’s house or other premises (where applicable) is the responsibility of the organization. Other factors may be considered by the case administrator or panel in determining whether an event is the responsibility of an organization including, but not limited to, attendance at the event, publicity for the event, and reasonable perception of those in attendance at or aware of the event. Organizations that use any private, off-campus facility to host social events may be held accountable by the College for violations of city and Commonwealth laws as well as the applicable policies outlined in the Code.

Program Co-sponsorship: The College ordinarily will not permit student organizations to accept sponsorship for their activities, programs, or events by firms whose primary purpose is the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages. Student organizations must receive approval from the dean of students or vice president of student life before any co-sponsorships are approved.     

Quantity of Alcohol: The quantity of alcohol permitted at a social event shall be limited for the number of persons of legal age expected to be present at the event. A reasonable amount of alcohol is that quantity sufficient to serve each person of legal age one drink (12-oz. beer @4-5% ABV or  6-oz. wine @ 11-12% ABV) per hour of the event. Hard liquor is not permitted at events where attendees are primarily students.

Security and Safety: For events with alcohol, one host is required for every ten guests. Hosts must be approved through the event hosting process via Student Involvement, must remain alcohol-free for the entire event, and are responsible for ensuring guest safety and compliance with College, state, and local policies. All expectations must be met prior to event approval, including organization advisor authorization and an emergency contact number provided at registration. Organizations wishing to host more than 50 guests must secure an appropriate venue approved by the Office of Student Involvement. For on-campus events with alcohol, organizations must staff a minimum of two security personnel—one to check IDs and one to monitor—initially requested through the Police/Security Service Request form on the Public Safety website. If Public Safety cannot provide coverage, a third-party security vendor may be used. The Office of Public Safety may periodically monitor social events with alcohol, and College officials reserve the right of access to all areas of any facility on its properties at any time. Student organizations are strictly prohibited from alerting students to the presence of Public Safety to conceal policy violations.

If an event is hosted in an approved campus space, the organization must provide the names and phone numbers of at least four event monitors as emergency contacts. Furthermore, all bartenders and alcohol must come directly from Dining Services—unless written permission is granted to use an outside source—and all servers must be certified with copies of certificates submitted to Student Involvement. If an event is held off-campus through a third-party vendor, the organization is responsible for obtaining the vendor’s certificate of liability insurance, a list of all event staff names and contact numbers, and submitting a copy of any signed contract or deposit agreement to the Office of Student Involvement. Third-party security firms sourced outside of Public Safety must also fulfill these identical vendor documentation requirements prior to event approval.

In the event that a student or student organization assists a Lafayette College student whom the reporter believes is intoxicated or is experiencing effects of a drug use in contacting Public Safety and/or professional medical assistance, neither the student who is intoxicated or experiencing the effects of drug use nor the individual or student organization who provides assistance for that individual will be subject to College disciplinary action for (1) being intoxicated, (2) using drugs, or (3) having provided that person with alcohol. Students calling for assistance for themselves also will be covered under this policy. 

This policy does not excuse or protect those who flagrantly and/or repeatedly violate the College’s Alcohol or Drugs Policies. It applies to circumstances due to alcohol or drugs, and does not extend to related infractions such as assault or property damage and also does not apply to those who have sold or distributed drugs to another individual. Students or student organizations covered under this policy will not be subject to the formal conduct process, and the incident will not be included as part of the individual’s student file in the Office of Student Conduct. 

Individuals involved will be required to meet with an administrator to discuss the incident and may be required to complete harm-reduction educational sessions and/or a substance use assessment at the discretion of the administrator and as appropriate. The incident may result in notification to parent(s) and/or guardian(s) only in health and safety emergencies in compliance with applicable law. It should be noted that this policy refers only to the application of the Code and does not preclude other College (such as Athletics) or non-College entities from applying their own policies, procedures, and outcomes to the situation. The Good Samaritan Policy does not apply to situations where College administrators, staff, or faculty members observe or report a violation of the Alcohol or Drugs Policies. 

The Dean of Students will review at the conclusion of each academic year the policies and practices regarding alcohol and other drugs, for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and maintaining a healthy and safe campus environment.  The College conducts a biennial review of its alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs as required by the Drug Free Schools and Community Act.

Amplified sound is sound increased in volume through the use of public address systems, loudspeakers, bullhorns, amplifiers, or other equipment that projects sound. Any amplified or projected sound, whether increased by electronic means or not, associated with college-approved events must not interfere with College operations or other members of the local community. It is the responsibility of students to moderate amplified sounds and noise in alignment with College and Residence Life policies and applicable laws.

To minimize the disruption of College operations, amplified sound is permitted only after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and only between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on weekends. During approved hours, all noise must be kept at a reasonable level and the College may require the volume to be changed to a specific lower level, or turn off the amplifiers altogether. Student organizations should notify the Office of Student Involvement and the Office of Public Safety any time there are plans to have amplified sound at an outdoor event. Additionally, amplified sound is subject to applicable laws, such as City of Easton noise ordinances.

Pets, aside from fish, are not permitted in the residence halls or apartments; this includes animals that are only “visiting” for a short time. Fish may only be kept in a bowl or aquarium of 10 gallons or less. The aquarium must be maintained suitably. 

Lafayette College is committed to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities who may require a Service Animal, or an Assistance Animal to have a full and equitable educational experience.

For information regarding service or emotional support animals on Lafayette’s campus, see the Lafayette College Service Animal Policy and the Lafayette College Assistance Animal Policy on the Academic Resource Center/Accessibility Services website. Violation of the Animal Control or the Animals on Campus policies constitutes a violation of the Code of Conduct.

Students must adhere to the Freedom of Association, Inquiry, and Expression section of the Statement of Rights and Responsibilities of Students. Failure to do so is a violation of the Code of Conduct.

Violations of the Policy on Chalking constitute violations of the Code of Conduct. Please refer SECTION 2: Chalking Policy under the General Campus Policies section of the Student Handbook for more information.

College-issued identification (ID) cards must be presented when reasonably requested by any College official including, but not limited to, resident advisers, public safety officers, and any other employee of the College acting in that person’s official capacity. Lending of one’s ID card or punching a hole in it are prohibited. The legal bearer of the card assumes liabilities arising from its use. Loss should be reported immediately to Public Safety. College-issued ID cards become void upon interruption of enrollment.

For more information regarding your College ID card, see the back of the card that was issued to you when you became a student.

Abuse or interference with, or failure to comply with, the conduct process is itself an offense which includes, but is not limited to:

1. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information related to a conduct process
2. Destroying or concealing information during a conduct investigation
3. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the conduct process
4. Influencing, or attempting to influence, another person to commit an abuse of the conduct process
5. Facilitating others in violating the Code of Conduct or local, state, and/or federal laws
6. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed by the conduct process

Violations of the Crowdfunding & Student Fundraising Policy constitute violations of the Code of Conduct. Please refer to SECTION 12: Student Fundraising and Crowdfunding Policies in the General Campus Policies of the Student Handbook for more information.

1. The actual or attempted destruction or vandalism of property belonging to the College, another individual, or other entities is prohibited.
2. The failure to report to a College official any and all unintentional damage to property belonging to the College, another individual, or other entities is prohibited.
3. The temporary or permanent building or installation of a structure that has the potential to cause damage to College grounds including, but not limited to, wading pools, tents, and inflatables is prohibited.

Actions that create or have the potential to create health, and/or safety, hazards, and/or property damage are prohibited. Actions may include, but not limited to:

1. Dangerous pranks;
2. Hanging out of or climbing from, on, or in windows, balconies, roofs, etc.;
3. The use of projectiles on campus. A projectile refers to any object propelled through the air by an explosive, compressed gas, spring action, or mechanical device; and 
4. Use (i.e., launching, landing, or operating) of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), such as drones.  

Students are prohibited from engaging in behavior that substantially disrupts College operations and/or is substantially disruptive to members of the local College community.  Substantially disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to: 

1. The obstruction of teaching, research, administration, and/or other College-authorized activities.
2. Noise produced by activities or actions of individuals or groups that interferes with the educational purpose of the College, disturbs others, or conflicts with other College or community events.
3. Conduct that threatens the health or safety of a person or persons at the College.
4. Conduct that damages or threatens to damage College property or property owned by members of the community.
5. Behavior that negatively impacts the operations or well-being of people within the adjacent communities to Lafayette College, including students living in private off-campus housing. 

Lafayette prohibits the electronic distribution of personally identifying information about a member of the community for the purpose of subjecting that person, or their family or friends, to harassment or placing them in reasonable fear for their safety by or from a third party, or under circumstances in which a reasonable person would reasonably expect such consequences to ensue. Similar actions that are intended or can reasonably be expected to incite or produce unlawful action through the dissemination of personal, private information about another person without their permission are also a violation of this policy.

1. Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances: The manufacture, purchase, possession, use, distribution, or intended distribution of any illegal drug or controlled substance (without a valid prescription) is prohibited. Illegal drugs and controlled substances are those whose manufacture, use, possession, or distribution is prohibited or regulated under federal, Pennsylvania, or local laws.
2. Cannabis and Medical Use: Cannabis is a controlled substance under federal law. Its possession and use, even for medical reasons, is prohibited on property owned or operated by the College or at College-sponsored or affiliated programs and events. Any substance or product that tests positive for marijuana or any of its derivatives (such as THC), regardless of how or where that substance was sold, will be considered cannabis for the purpose of this policy.
3. Prescription Medications: The possession or use of prescription medication in a manner other than described on the prescription label, including being in possession of or using prescription medication without a valid prescription, is prohibited. 
4. Distribution of Prescription Medications: The unauthorized distribution or intended distribution of prescription medication to any other individual is prohibited.
5. Over-the-Counter Medications: The misuse, altered consumption, or unauthorized distribution of over-the-counter medications is prohibited. 
6. Drug Paraphernalia: The possession or use of drug paraphernalia (i.e., pipes, bongs, etc.), including those that are homemade, is prohibited. Drug paraphernalia includes any device that tests positive for drug residue.

Tampering with the elections of any College-recognized organization, including but not limited to Student Government is prohibited.

Violations of the Policy on Electronic Scooter & Motorized Vehicle Safety constitute violations of the Code of Conduct. Please refer to SECTION 4: Electric Scooter and Motorized Vehicle Safety policy in the General Campus Policies section of the Student Handbook. 

Failing to comply with the directives of College officials, including, but not limited to, resident advisers, public safety officers, and any other employee of the College acting in that person’s official capacity; law enforcement officials; emergency medical or fire personnel; and/or authorized agents of the College acting in the performance of their duties is prohibited. This includes directives made through all forms of communication including, but not limited to, the Lafayette email account, campus mail box, text messages, voicemails, and/or home address.

1. Knowingly providing false information to College officials, including, but not limited to, resident advisers, public safety officers, and any other employee of the College acting in that person’s official capacity; law enforcement officials; emergency medical or fire personnel; and/or authorized agents of the College acting in the performance of their duties is prohibited.
2. Knowingly furnishing or possessing false, falsified, or forged materials, including, but not limited to, documents, accounts, records, permits, identification or financial instruments, and/or misrepresenting oneself as another person is prohibited.

Violation of any federal, state, local, or campus fire policies are prohibited, including, but not limited to: 

1. The tampering, theft, misuse, or unauthorized use of any fire safety equipment including, but not limited to, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems;
2. The failure to report immediately to a College official the use (intentional or unintentional, appropriate or inappropriate) of any fire safety equipment;
3. The failure to evacuate a College-controlled building when instructed by an authorized official or upon activation of the building evacuation alarm system;
4. Blocking or otherwise preventing use of fire exit doors, accessibility ramps, residence hall room doors, and building hallways;
5. Improper use of electrical appliances or wiring that creates a fire hazard;
6. The unauthorized use or possession of any open flame (such as a candle) or device that contains a live flame (such as a lamp);
7. Bonfires, open burning, recreational fires, and other portable outdoor fireplaces (as defined by the International Fire Code as adopted by the City of Easton) are not permitted on College property. The exterior use of fire pits and charcoal/barbecue grills is allowed at specified locations with written approval from Public Safety and Facilities Operations. These grills shall be monitored at all times and kept a safe distance from any vehicles, buildings, or other structures. Gas grills are prohibited for student use; and 
8. Any act of arson.

Gambling for money or other things of value on College property or at College or student organization-sponsored events is prohibited. Gambling includes, but is not limited to:

1. Activities that are subject, but fail to follow, the Game of Chance process for student organizations;
2. Lotteries, sports pools, and online betting activities;
3. The possession of any electronic device, mobile application, website, or other technology designed or used to place wagers, or to facilitate, record, organize, or promote gambling activities;
4. Allowing the use of one’s space or belongings for the purpose of illegal gambling; and
5. Any activity that constitutes illegal gambling under applicable federal, state, or local laws, rules or regulations, or any rules or regulations having regulatory authority over the College.

For more information on when and how some of these activities can take place legally for the purpose of raising funds for the promotion of charitable or civic purposes, see the “Fundraising and Games of Chance” policy in the Student Organization Guide.

Guests are individuals hosted on campus by a currently enrolled student or student organization, and/or who are visiting a student’s or student organization’s housing/premises, on- or off-campus. Any violations of College policy or damage to College facilities caused by a guest will be the responsibility of the host, and the host may be held accountable for the actions of the guest. 

For information on overnight guests, see SECTION 8: Residence Life Policies and Contracts in the General Campus Policies section of the Student Handbook for more information.

Any unwelcome expressive, visual, or physical conduct, including bullying, cyberbullying, stalking, cyberstalking, threats, and/or intimidation, which a reasonable person would find likely to intimidate or intentionally hurt, control, or diminish another person, physically and/or mentally. A one-time act of these behaviors may constitute harassment.

This policy of harassment is not applicable to sexual harassment or harassment of individuals or groups of a protected class. For information on harassment which is sexual in nature or which is based on protected class (e.g., race, disability), see the Lafayette College Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination and/or the Title IX Policy. 

Hazing, as defined by the Lafayette College Anti-Hazing Policy, is prohibited by the Code. The definitions of hazing-related offenses are copied here for convenience. Please refer to the full policy for more information, including hazing reporting and prevention. 

• AGGRAVATED HAZING: When a person commits an act of Hazing that results in serious bodily injury or death to the Student and (1) the person acted with reckless indifference to the health and safety of the Student, or (2) caused, coerced, or forced the consumption of alcohol/alcoholic liquid or drugs by the Student.
• ORGANIZATIONAL HAZING: When an Organization intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly promotes or facilitates an act of Hazing or Aggravated Hazing. For the purposes of this Policy only, an Organization is a club, society, association, corporation, corps, order, varsity or junior varsity athletic team, club sports team, fraternity, sorority, band, student government, or other service, social, or similar group in which two (2) or more of the members are Lafayette Students, whether or not the Organization is established or recognized by the College. For purposes of this Policy only, a Student is an individual who attends, has applied to attend, or has been admitted to the College. 
• RETALIATION: Taking or attempting to take materially adverse action by intimidating, threatening, coercing, harassing, or discriminating against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by law or policy, or because the individual has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Policy and procedure. Retaliation is prohibited and may result in the imposition of disciplinary action.

Pledging or affiliating with a student organization without having met the eligibility requirements established by the College is prohibited. Further, an organization is prohibited from accepting a member who does not meet the eligibility requirements established by the College.

All College students must be familiar with the Acceptable Use Policy, available at https://its.lafayette.edu/policies/aup/. Violations of this policy, or other Information Technology (ITS) policy, constitute prohibited conduct under the Code of Conduct.

The deliberate and public exposure of one’s intimate body parts, public urination, public defecation, public sex acts, and conduct similar in nature are prohibited.

Violations of any condition of the Office of Residence Life contracts or housing agreements for on-campus housing, college-owned or operated off-campus housing, and private off-campus housing is prohibited.

Please refer to SECTION 8:Residence Life Policies and Contracts policy in the General Campus Policies of the Student Handbook.

1. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, in any College building including, but not limited to, College-owned residences on and off campus and inside private offices, restrooms, and storage closets is prohibited. 
2. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, within 20 feet of doors to College buildings or from areas that are underneath windows is prohibited.

An organized social event is one that is open to the College community or College students or held in a College-owned or Operated Space accessible to the College community or College students. Organized social events sponsored/hosted by students or student groups must not interfere with the educational purposes of the College, disturb others, or conflict with other College events. Office of Student Involvement recognized student organizations must add their event(s) to OurCampus, at least five (5) business days in advance. The enforcement of regulations pertaining to organized social events sponsored by a student organization is the responsibility of the organization’s officers. 

Lafayette College encourages students to engage online and on social media platforms in a manner consistent with our community standards and in compliance with all applicable College policies, including but not limited to the Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Non-Discrimination. 

While the Student Handbook policies apply to online behavior, the College does not monitor student social media and upholds one’s ability to post content others may find challenging, provoking, or offensive. 

Further, the College recommends students forgo engagement in anonymous posting sites to limit the often negative effects on the community we aspire to create and sustain. When online conduct, including via social media platforms, is reported to or otherwise known to the College, and such conduct violates the Code, as noted, the College may take disciplinary action.

Violations of the Policy on Distribution of Literature and Policy on Solicitation constitute violations of the Code. Please refer to SECTION 3: Policy on Distribution of Literature and SECTION 10: Policy on Solicitation those policies in the General Campus Policies of the Student Handbook.

The attempted or actual taking or unauthorized possession of property or services belonging to another individual, the College, or other entities is prohibited. Services include, but are not limited to, residing in a College residence outside the contracted period, using a parking pass registered in someone else’s name, and accessing television or internet service that you have not paid for. Property includes removing College owned furniture from the residence halls or other campus buildings, without authorization, removing the belongings of another students, faculty, or staff without authorization, and the attempted or actual unauthorized use of a credit card, debit card, student identification card, cell phone, personal identification number, College account or personal check.  

The serious expression of the intent to commit an act of violence against an individual or group is prohibited. Menacing or threatening behavior (such as throwing objects, waving fists, damaging property, stalking, or otherwise acting in an aggressive manner; or, using oral or written statements or behavior specifically intended to frighten, coerce, or cause distress) where such behavior would be interpreted by a reasonable person as being evidence of intent to cause harm to individuals or property or coerce behavior from individuals.

The unauthorized use or misuse of College or organizational names and images is prohibited. For permission to use the College’s trademark or licenses, please contact the Communications Division at 610-330-5120.

1. The actual or attempted unauthorized entry to or use of buildings, offices, or rooms; trespassing; and the propping or unauthorized use of alarmed doors for entry into or exit from a building or room (on College property and/or in non-College-owned or -operated property or buildings), is prohibited.
2. The unauthorized possession or duplication of entry keys, ID cards, checkpoints, etc., is prohibited.
3. The failure to report to an approved College Official (Public Safety, Residence Life Office, or Dean of Students) a lost College entry key, ID card, checkpoint, etc., in a timely manner is prohibited.

Violations of the Policy on Student Participation in Unrecognized Organizations constitute violations of the Code. Please refer to SECTION 7: Policy Prohibiting On-Campus Student Participation in Unrecognized Organizations in the General Campus Policies of the Student Handbook for more information.

The College reserves the right to hold students or student organizations accountable for any behavior that violates any federal, state, or local law or ordinance that is not otherwise specifically addressed in the Code.

The use or attempted use of physical violence intentionally or recklessly directed at another person or group of people is prohibited. In cases involving domestic violence or dating violence, the procedures outlined in the Lafayette College Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Non-Discrimination and/or Title IX Policy will apply.

For more information on the policies and procedures regarding domestic violence and dating violence, see the Lafayette College Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Non-Discrimination and/or Title IX Policy.

1. The unauthorized possession, use, manufacture (attempted or actual), or distribution of explosives (including fireworks and ammunition); guns (including air, BB, paintball, and pellet guns); ammunition; or other weapons or dangerous objects including, but not limited to, arrows, axes, machetes, nunchuks, throwing stars, swords (including decorative swords), or knives (other than an ordinary pocketknife carried in a closed position, with a blade of three inches or less, or cutlery of a reasonable size when used in a kitchen or other food preparation area) is prohibited on College property. 
2. Realistic facsimiles are also prohibited other than for artistic purposes with advance notification to and consent of Public Safety, such as for a theater production. Requests should be directed to Public Safety and should specify what weapons facsimiles are at issue and for what purpose / event, when and where the weapons facsimiles will be used, who will be handling them, and what steps will be taken to prevent misuse, unauthorized use, and unsecured storage.
3. The unauthorized possession, use, or distribution of other hazardous materials including, but not limited to, gunpowder or dangerous chemicals, is also prohibited on College property. Items falling within the category of weapons or hazardous materials may not be present without authorization anywhere on College property including inside a vehicle. These items are also prohibited at any College-sponsored event or function, such as meetings, conferences, parties, or picnics, regardless of whether or not the facility where such events are held has a different policy pertaining to such items, excepting facilities dedicated to related activities in a controlled manner (e.g., an outing to a paintball course).