INTRODUCTION

Plymouth State University's commitment to developing good citizenship does not end at the boundaries of the Campus. Our students serve as ambassadors of our institution. The University expects students to know and abide by the ordinances and regulations of the Town of Plymouth, University rules, policies and expectations, as well as laws that apply to all citizens. Any alleged violation of University policy may result in judicial follow-up.

The University policies listed in this handbook are not all inclusive. Additional policies may be found on department/office web sites and in department/office publications. 

NOTE: Some individual policies may include a specific breakdown of violations that may seem repetitive. This is done to indicate levels of severity in judicial records.

Violations That Will Likely Result in Suspension and May Result in Immediate Interim Sanctions

(See Interim Sanctions in Judicial System section of the Student Handbook)

• Sale or evidence of intent to sell illegal drugs.
• Possession or evidence of use of illegal drugs, other than marijuana.
• Illegal sale of alcohol. 
• Arson or attempted arson.
• Maliciously causing a false fire alarm.
• The commission and conspiracy to commit hate crime related activities.
• Physical assault or attempted physical assault.  
• Instigating or attempting to instigate a riot.

Violations That Will Likely Lead To Relocation or Removal From University Housing

• Presence of a keg or other large common source of alcohol in University Housing.
• Intentional damage or destruction of University or Residential Life property.
• Use of fireworks within University housing or adjacent property.
• Throwing or dropping potentially dangerous objects from or at University property.
• Disabling of Fire Safety Equipment.

PSU POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS

PLYMOUTH AND HOLDERNESS TOWN ORDINANCES

FEDERAL ,STATE AND LOCAL LAWS

Related Topics:

• Judicial System
• Vice President for Student Affairs
• Judicial Programs Office