Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing Policy
Campus notifications will be distributed through official university email, university website, BraveAlert and emergency weather telephone line, campus extension 6888.
The full Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing Policy is available online at uncp.edu/resources/finance-and-administration/policies-and-procedures/human-resources/adverse-weather-and-emergency-closing-policy.
Code of Conduct Regulation
Any student whose conduct on or off campus becomes unsatisfactory and is determined to have a detrimental impact on the mission of the university will be subject to appropriate action through the Student Conduct office. No student will be permitted to graduate or officially withdraw from the university while disciplinary action is pending against him or her. All students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that helps enhance an environment of learning in which the rights, dignity, worth, and freedom of each member of the academic community are respected. All students must report, in writing, any federal, state or local criminal charges and/or dispositions of criminal charges to the Office of Student Conduct. For the most updated version of this regulation, please refer to uncp.edu/pr/reg-113001-student-code-conduct-regulation.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
The official Drug and Alcohol Policy can be found online at: uncp.edu/pr/pol-042501-drug-and-alcohol-policy.
Free Speech Event Policy
In order to carry out the university’s responsibility to promote the free expression and exchange of ideas in an atmosphere of mutual respect for the rights of those who wish to speak, those who wish to hear and those who wish to protest against the ideas expressed, UNCP has developed the standards for conduct at events and guidelines for facility use and reservations. To schedule a free speech event, please complete the Free Speech event application online at uncp.edu/campus-life/student-affairs/about/policies-and-regulations/free-speech-event-application. The complete policy is available on the university official policy website at: uncp.edu/freespeech.
Grievance Process for Students Denied Reasonable Accommodations or Subjected to Discrimination Because of a Disability
Students with disabilities are responsible for contacting the Accessibility Resource Center if reasonable accommodations are not implemented in an effective or timely manner. The Accessibility Resource Center staff works with faculty, staff, and students with disabilities to resolve disagreements regarding recommended accommodations. The complaint, grievance hearing, and appeals process will facilitate an internal informal and formal basis for filing a complaint, conducting a grievance hearing, and finally, appealing a denial of accommodations and for grieving instances of inappropriate discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”).
Students with a disability who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of that disability may use this process to file a grievance with the ADA Grievance Officer who is the Director of the Accessibility Resource Center, located in Joseph B. Oxendine Administrative Building, Room 110. If the grievance is against the Accessibility Resource Center, students may file a grievance with the unit’s supervisor, who will serve as the ADA grievance officer, or with the Office of Civil Rights.
The UNCP Student Complaint Process can be found online at uncp.edu/pr/pol-113502-student-grievance-policy.
North Carolina General Statute 18B-302: Alcohol
Any person who is under the lawful age to purchase and who aids or abets another in violation of this law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500 or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both, at the discretion of the court. Any person who is over the lawful age to purchase and who aids or abets a person under the lawful age to purchase shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment for not more than two years, or both, at the discretion of the court. It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain or attempt to obtain alcoholic beverages by using or attempting to use: (1) a fraudulent or altered driver’s license; or (2) fraudulent documents other than a driver’s license; or (3) a driver’s license issued to another person; or (4) an identification document other than a driver’s license issued to another person. Upon receipt of a conviction report, the Division of Motor Vehicles shall revoke the person’s driver’s license as required by G.S. 20-17.3.
North Carolina General Statute 14-35: Hazing
The North Carolina General Statute (14-35) defines hazing as follows: “to subject another student to physical injury as part of an initiation, or as a prerequisite to membership, into any organized school group, including any society, athletic team, fraternity or sorority, or other similar group.” A student convicted of engaging or abetting in the commission of such an offense may be subject to punishment by a fine of $1,000, imprisonment for a maximum period of between 30 and 60 days, or both. The institution may expel a student convicted under this statute regardless of and in addition to any criminal penalty imposed by the court. Organizations whose members are convicted of hazing should be mindful of possible administrative action against the organization by the university; the appropriate question in such situations would be whether the organization can and should be held responsible for the conduct of its members, with the possible consequence that sanctions would be taken against the organization, e.g., withdrawal of university recognition, banning from campus, etc.
Missing Residential Student Policy
This policy establishes the procedures for the University of North Carolina Pembroke community regarding the reporting, investigation and required emergency notification when a student residing in on-campus housing is determined to be missing. A student shall be deemed missing when he or she is reported absent from the university for more than 24 hours without any known reason. For more information go to: uncp.edu/MissingStudent.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) complies with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, prohibiting discrimination in employment and education. The university does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
As a recipient of federal financial assistance, UNCP follows Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, ensuring all educational programs and activities are free from sex/gender discrimination. This includes sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and parenting status. The university also prohibits retaliation against individuals involved in discrimination investigations or complaints.
Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX and UNCP’s Sexual Harassment Policy. Any individual who denies, deprives, or limits access to educational, employment, residential, or social opportunities based on sex is in violation of this policy.
Reports of sex discrimination can be made at any time in person, by mail, phone, video, email, or through the online Sexual Harassment Reporting Form. Questions or concerns about Title IX compliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.
For more details, visit uncp.edu/resources/title-ix-clery-compliance/non-discrimination-policy-statement.
Person of Concern and Behavioral Threat Assessment Policy
UNC Pembroke is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for all members of the University community. UNC Pembroke strives to create an educational environment for students and a work environment for employees that promotes educational and career goals. Mental and physical health concerns and campus violence impede such goals. The purpose of this policy is to set the expectations for creating and maintaining an environment that proactively addresses concerning behaviors and reduces the likelihood of occurrences of threats and violent behaviors occurring on campus. This policy is currently under review. To access the most updated version of this policy, visit uncp.edu/pr/all and find POL 04.25.04.
Photo Use Guideline
By registering, visiting or being employed by UNCP and being present in public settings, you authorize the university’s use and reproduction of any photographs taken while at UNCP.
Refund Policy
View the Refund Policy online: uncp.edu/pr/pol-075502-student-refund-policy.
Safety and Health Policy
It is University policy to provide a safe and healthful environment; free from recognized hazards, which may cause serious injury to students, employees and visitors. This is accomplished by maintaining a comprehensive safety, health and environmental program, which involves all members of the university community. Our goals are to develop a safety consciousness among students, employees and others engaged in work for UNC Pembroke to reduce accidents, minimize potential liabilities and promote environmental stewardship.
UNCP will conduct all of its activities in compliance with applicable environmental health standards, codes, regulations and laws. Each and every person at the university should understand that safety and health is not an additional job responsibility, but that it is an integral part of every task. If any function is not being performed safely, then it must be stopped, and then altered so that it can be performed safely.
UNCP believes its most valuable resource is the people who teach, learn and work at this institution, and will do all that is reasonable to protect them. The primary purpose of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety is to conduct safety inspections; identify and correct unsafe conditions; conduct safety training; provide consultative services to management on safety issues; prepare reports as required by state and federal agencies; investigate accidents to determine cause and take corrective action (risk management); and maintain a safe working and living environment for all students, employees and visitors.
Sexual Misconduct Policy
The complete policy is available on the university’s Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance website at uncp.edu/resources/title-ix-clery-compliance.
Smoking Policy
No smoking is allowed in, or within 100 feet of, any building on the UNC Pembroke campus, including indoor/outdoor athletic facilities. The UNC Pembroke smoking policy also prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes/electronic vapor inhaling devices (e-cigs) and all other tobacco products within university buildings or university owned or leased vehicles. The current smoking policy can be found at uncp.edu/SmokingPolicy.
Student Complaint Policy
For the most updated version of this policy, please refer to: uncp.edu/pr/pol-113502-student-grievance-policy.
Student Involvement in University Policy
The university’s administration strongly encourages student participation in policy-making decisions that affect students and the university. Student representation exists on the following subcommittees and boards in addition to various committees that are appointed by the Student Senate and/or the Student Government Association president:
- Academic Support Services Subcommittee
- Committee on Substance Abuse Preventions (CSAP)
- Board of Trustees
- Conduct Appeal Board (CAB)
- Conduct Hearing Board (CHB)
- Curriculum Subcommittee
- Enrollment Management Subcommittee
- Facilities Master Plan Committee
- Faculty Athletic Committee
- Givens Performing Arts Center Advisory Board
- Graduate Council
- Planning and Budget Review
- Physical Environment Committee
- Student Affairs and Campus Life Committee
- Student Grievance Committee
- Student Publications Board
- Traffic Appeals Board
- Tuition & Student Fee Committee
Tailgating Policy
UNC Pembroke has some of the best tailgating in southeastern NC and our students lead the charge in school spirit. For specific tailgating guidelines, rules, and regulations; refer to the University Tailgating Policy at: uncp.edu/pr/pol-040503-tailgating-policy.
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