RSOs and their members are expected to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, as well as University policies, including but not limited to:

• The Student Code
  • Part III.B.6 – Hazing
  • Part III.B.7 – Alcohol & Other Drugs
  • Part III.B.20 – Retaliation
• Hazing Policy
• The Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
• Title VI and IX of the Civil Rights Act and Education Amendments
• On-Campus Housing Contracts (If applicable)
• Campus Posting Policy

Further RSOs may be held accountable for the actions of their individual members or their organization’s guest(s) when violations occur in the context of an organizational event or activity. A violation may be considered to have occurred within the context of an organization’s responsibility if:

• The incident or misconduct occurred during an RSO sponsored, endorsed, or planned event;
• The RSO failed to take reasonable steps in their event or organization planning process to mitigate or address foreseeable risk(s);
• The RSOs conduct reflects a pattern of concerning organizational behaviors.

Violation(s) of any University policy, whether by an individual member or by the RSO collectively may result in disciplinary action.