Code of Community Standards

Hofstra University is an institution committed to the development of students as individuals and as members of the greater Hofstra community. As an academic and social community, Hofstra strives to promote intellectual growth, stimulate learning environments, promote mutual respect, and encourage freedom of thought and expression. To achieve these goals and their associated benefits, Hofstra community members are held to a standard of conduct created to uphold and promote an inclusive academic community. As such, it is imperative that Hofstra students respect the rights of one another as well as the rules and regulations of the academic community with the expectation that they will continue to foster this respect as future global citizens. The Code of Community Standards is outlined below in Sections II, III, IV, and V. A violation of any policy within the Code of Community Standards is prohibited.