Queen’s students are diverse in many ways, but there’s one thing they all have in common: In becoming a member of the Queen’s community, every student agrees to the Student Code of Conduct, and accepts the university’s policies, rules and procedures.

“The Student Code of Conduct is an important document that outlines the university’s expectations of our students during their time at Queen’s, both on and off campus,” says Principal Daniel Woolf. “These include taking responsibility for their own well-being and making responsible decisions about the physical and mental health, safety and wellness of themselves and others.”

The Board of Trustees approved a revised Student Code of Conduct in May, following the university’s comprehensive review of its non-academic misconduct system, which included extensive consultation with the Queen’s community.

“The Student Code of Conduct is an important document that outlines the university’s expectations of our students during their time at Queen’s, both on and off campus.”
– Principal Daniel Woolf

As stated in the code, students are expected to adhere to and promote the university’s core values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and personal responsibility in all aspects of University life, academic and non-academic. These core values are intended to inform and guide conduct as students foster mutual respect for the safety, dignity, property, rights and well-being of others.

The Code also describes the kinds of activities and behaviours that constitute non-academic student misconduct, as well as associated sanctions. The principles of development, deterrence, restitution, and where appropriate, restorative justice, will guide decision-makers within the non-academic misconduct system.

Click here for more information and to read the Student Code of Conduct.