Purpose Statement: Towson University 's mission to the community at large is one of
academic excellence and achievement. To that end, its campus community must be one
wherein respect for the individual pursuit of academic excellence and achievement
is given priority. In order to foster this environment, it is incumbent upon students
to conduct themselves within the framework of the reasonable rules and regulations
designed to enhance and protect the academic environment of the university. By specifying
behavioral standards and by establishing fair and efficient processes for adjudicating
conflict, the university seeks to protect the environment in which learning is nurtured
and respect for that goal is continually afforded. Read the Code of Student Accountability.
Under the provisions of the Code of Student Accountability, Towson University (“University’)
may bring charges against a student or group of students whose “off-campus actions
affect the University community or the University’s pursuit of its mission, policies
or procedures.” (Code of Student Accountability, section C. Scope, #1) Offcampus behavior
which is disorderly, disruptive or harmful to others in the community or the neighborhoods
surrounding the University is also subject to discipline. Off-campus actions subject
to discipline under this Policy shall be referred to collectively as “off campus misconduct.” Read the Policy
Towson University (the “University”) requires all students to provide both a current
local address and a permanent address. This information must be updated each semester
and within 15 days of a change of address to assist the University in locating students
in case of emergency and in contacting them when necessary and appropriate to conduct
University business. Read the Policy