Introduction

Hofstra University is an institution committed to the development of students as individuals and as members of the greater Hofstra community. The Office of Community Standards helps educate students about Hofstra’s core values. By incorporating an educational approach to the conduct process, Community Standards staff strive to educate students while referring to appropriate on-campus resources such as Student Counseling Services. Students are expected to take an active role in encouraging all members of the community to maintain Hofstra’s behavioral standards. Students are also expected to take a shared responsibility in developing behavioral expectations and promoting these expectations within the community, including reporting to the University any violations of the Student Conduct Code that a student might become aware of. The Office of Community Standards works closely with Residence Life, Public Safety, and a number of other departments to uphold community standards and carry out the student conduct process in a manner that respects both the rights of the individual and those of the community at large. Hofstra University may take appropriate disciplinary action if a student violates these standards.