Buffalo State reserves the right to adjudicate cases involving students who violate college policy, as well as local, state, or federal statues while on university property, while attending university-sponsored activities, or off campus where a definite, legitimate, and substantial university interest exists. This includes incidents that occur off campus. Buffalo State has original jurisdiction in matters concerning infractions and violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
Disciplinary actions and procedures taken by the college are administrative in nature and a result of the violation of college policy. Issues handled by civil/criminal courts that also may have an impact on the university may be heard by the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office without infringing on Constitutional rights.
Enforcement of the university's rules and regulations does not constitute "Double Jeopardy," even when students are charged with violations of local, state, or federal laws as well as with violation of university policy. Students can still be found responsible for a Code violation if the case was dismissed or an innocent verdict was delivered.
Note: The University Student Conduct System and the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office are not bound by the technical and formal rules of evidence. The University Student Conduct process is non-adversarial.
