Conduct

In accordance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, and as a Catholic, Jesuit institution, the Saint Joseph’s University alcohol and drug policies reinforce the University’s commitment to maintaining an environment that is dedicated to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological development of all persons. This Alcohol Policy is guided by the care and concern for the individual person and the welfare of others. The Drug Policy can be found here (Drug Policy).

View Saint Joseph's University Student Alcohol Policy

Saint Joseph’s University (“the University”) does not tolerate hazing in any form.  The University believes that hazing is contrary to the teaching of long-standing religious and moral principles that underscore human dignity and contradicts an environment of friendship, maturity and charity within its collegiate community. Anyone found responsible for violating this Antihazing Policy (“the Policy”) may face disciplinary action from the University, and may also face criminal charges under state law, including The Timothy J. Piazza Antihazing Law, 18 Pa. C.S. § 2801, et seq.

View Saint Joseph's University Anti-Hazing Policy

Bullying behavior creates feelings of defenselessness, fear, and injustice and undermines a person’s dignity. The University strictly prohibits bullying. Bullying is actions of a person (or group of persons) directed towards another person or group of persons in a severe, pervasive, or persistent manner, which are intended to hurt, intimidate, degrade, humiliate, and/or undermine. Bullying can occur through one isolated, but severe, incident, or through engaging in any course of conduct that is likely to seriously annoy or alarm another person (or group of persons) in a severe, pervasive, or persistent manner.. Bullying can take many forms, including, but not limited to, verbal (teasing, directly threatening, name-calling), social (intentionally and maliciously spreading false information, intentionally isolating), and physical (hitting, punching, shoving, or other unwanted contact). Bullying can be in person, verbal or non-verbal through actions, and/or through electronic, social media, or other communications. Bullying creates a risk to the health or safety of the University community. Anyone found to engage in bullying behavior may be subject to disciplinary action.

In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, and as a Catholic, Jesuit institution, the Saint Joseph's University alcohol and drug policies reinforce the University's commitment to maintaining an environment that is dedicated to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological development of all persons. This Drug Policy is guided by the care and concern for the individual person and the welfare of others. View Saint Joseph's University Student Alcohol Policy

View Saint Joseph's University Drug Policy

The use of drones, quadcopters, and other small airborne objects is not permitted on University property, unless approved for co-curricular and/or academic use. Students wishing to operate a drone on University property must submit the Student Drone Use Request Form at least two business days before the proposed use. Students violating this policy may be referred to the Office of Community Standards. A violation of this policy may also be considered a violation of applicable law.

The use, possession, or storage of hoverboards, self-balancing scooters, hands-free segways, and similar devices is not permitted on University property, including, but not limited to, one’s vehicle, office, residence or locker. The use, possession, or storage of such items creates a risk to the health or safety of the University community. Students violating this policy may be referred to the Office of Community Standards.

To ensure that students receive important University information whether residing in University housing or off-campus, all students (full-time and part-time students; all undergraduate, professional, and graduate students) are required to register the following information with the University.

Information must be verified or provided by the end of the add/drop period of each fall and spring semester, and updated by the student should there be any changes throughout the year.

Providing this information to the University ensures that students will receive all information communicated by the University for a variety of issues, including accessing student services, and safety and security in the community. This information will be used only for educational purposes and is regulated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

1. Contact Phone Number (e.g. cell phone): All students are required to provide the University with a telephone number where they can be contacted (e.g. cell phone).
2. Emergency Contact Information: All students are required to provide the University with the name, relationship, and current telephone number of a person whom they designate as their emergency contact person. Emergency contacts will only be contacted by University officials in the event that a student is involved in an emergency situation, most often an unexpected health emergency.
3. Off-Campus Address Information: Students not residing in University housing are required to provide the University with their local off-campus address (off-campus student), or confirm that they are commuting from their permanent home address (commuter student). For some students, providing off-campus address information is also required by the Philadelphia Educational Housing District Law (see https://www.sju.edu/offices/student-life/off-campus/resources).

Failure to provide this information or providing false or incomplete information may be considered a violation of the University’s Community Standards. A disciplinary hold may also be placed on a student’s account at any time for failing to provide complete or accurate information.

In addition to providing the University with the above information, all students are strongly encouraged to register with the University’s Emergency Notification System to receive updated emergency information via text message to their cell phone or designated device.

It is the intent of this policy to promote a healthier environment for all members of the Saint Joseph's University community. Medical evidence shows that tobacco, in all its forms and uses, presents a significant health hazard to the entire University community.

View Saint Joseph's University Interim Smoke-Free Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish Saint Joseph’s University policy regarding sports wagering that
reflects the values of the University and adheres to applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association
(“NCAA”) bylaws and rules, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law, and federal law. 

View Saint Joseph's University's Sports Wagering Policy