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Part 1: Academic Integrity Code
- Academic Dishonesty
- Reporting Violations of WTAMU Academic Integrity Code
- Initial Finding of Fact and Review of Case
- Hearings Before a College Integrity Committee (CIC)
- Findings of a CIC
- Academic Sanctions
- Registration and Enrollment
- English Proficiency
- Student Drop Procedure
- Withdrawal Procedure
- Attendance
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- Grading System
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- Degree Requirements
- University Honors Program
- Tuition Laws
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- Classroom Behavior
- Computing Services: Rules for Responsible Computing
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Part 2: Student Life Rules
- Students' Rights and Responsibilities
- Reporting Violations of the WTAMU Student Handbook
- Community Standards
- Standard of Evidence
- Amnesty
- Student Conduct Proceedings
- Interim Measures and Sanctions
- Student Conduct Files & Records
- Departure from Campus Following Suspension or Dismissal and Request for Reinstatement
- Parental Notification
- Abuse of the Student Conduct System
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Animals on Campus
- Behavior Intervention Team (BIT)
- Campus Security Report
- Damage or Theft of Property
- Dishonesty
- Expressive Activity
- Failure to Comply & Disorderly Conduct
- Firearms, Ammunition, & Weapons
- Fire Safety
- Food & Beverages
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- Lost, Found, or Abandoned Property
- Minor Supervision and Endangerment
- Misuse of Student Identification Cards
- Misuse of Transportation
- Photography and Recording of Students and Employees
- Sexual Misconduct
- Smoking and Use of Tobacco Product
- Soliciting on Campus
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- Violation of Law
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Part 3: Civil Rights and Title IX
- Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct & Civil Rights Adjudication Process
- All Other Civil Rights Complaints (Non Sex-Based)
- Decisions (Non Sex-Based Cases) Involving Employees as Respondents
- Appeal of Decisions and/or Sanctions of Allegations of Sex Discrimination
- Appeals – Allegations of Discrimination Not Based on Sex
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Part 4: Residential Living
- Residence Hall Rights and Responsibilities
- Residential Living Accountability Process
- Alcohol
- Animals
- Balconies
- Business Operations
- Candles and Incense
- Car Maintenance
- Card Access System
- Chalking
- Check-in and Check-out Procedures
- Cleaning
- Community Living
- Cooperation with University Officials
- Damage or Theft of Property
- Decorations
- Early Arrivals
- Emergency and Safety Equipment
- Exterior Door Locking
- Fire Safety
- Furniture
- Grilling
- Guests
- Hall and Room Changes
- Hall Sports
- Health and Safety Checks
- Identification
- Illegal Substances
- Laundry, Ice, or Vending Machines
- Lost or Found Property
- Lounge Use
- Maintenance and Repair Request
- Minor Supervision and Endangerment
- Noise
- Offensive Odor
- Posting Notices
- Prohibited Items
- Room Entry
- Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products
- Solicitation
- Storage
- Temporary Access Cards
- Trash
- Unauthorized Areas
- Unauthorized Recording
- Vandalism
- Violation of University Rules or Procedures
- Windows and Window Screens
- Part 5: Student Complaints & Appeals
- Part 6: Propose Revisions
- Definitions
Updated August 2026
4.19 | Fire Safety
4.19.A | Students are expected to adhere to the standards described in 2.21 of this Handbook. Failure to exit the building during an active fire alarm, or causing the fire alarm to sound due to negligence or unsafe practices, constitutes a violation of this section. Actions that result in emergency personnel's response may include reimbursement of costs passed onto responsible parties.