Dean of Students Office
Our purpose is to help all students be successful at the University of Northern Colorado. We do that by enhancing and recognizing student learning and personal responsibility through:
- Encouraging the positive growth and development of students
- Helping in the resolution of student issues and concerns
- Serving as an information and referral center for students and the campus community
- Assisting student learning through values-centered accountability by administering the Student Code of Conduct
How can we help?
We’re here to help students in navigating difficult situations and connecting with available resources . Come see us on the second floor of the University Center or send us a message to seek support.
Policies and Procedures
The Student Code of Conduct (Student Code) and Registered Student Organization Code
of Conduct (RSO Code) outlines rights and responsibilities as members of the UNC community
and establishes expectations of behavior to promote a safe and respectful living and
learning environment.
| Student Code of conduct | RSO CODE OF CONDUCT |
Effective August 1, 2024, the UNC Student Code of Conduct was revised in key areas, including:
- Expanded options for informal resolution of alleged Misconduct, including:
- Amnesty Education for students who seek medical assistance for themselves or others in emergency situations that result from alcohol and other drug abuse.
- Mutual Resolution
- Adaptable Resolution
- The adoption of a standalone Code of Conduct for Registered Student Organizations
(RSOs), including:
- More transparency in investigative procedures for RSOs
- Expanded options for informal resolution of alleged RSO Misconduct
Effective January 7, 2022, the UNC Student Code of Conduct ("BEAR Code") was revised in key areas, including:
- Definitions of “Misconduct” (Section 3-2-204), to be more aligned with Colorado statute:
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- Deadly Weapons Violations, Trespass, Controlled Substances Violations, Alcoholic Beverage Violations, and Forgery
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- More detailed information about what constitutes Abuse of BEAR Code Procedures (Section 3-2-204(20))
- More transparent Appeal Procedures (Section 3-2-210), including:
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- Detailed information about the role of Appeal Readers
- Expanded students’ rights regarding outcomes that may be appealed
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Effective August 13, 2021, the UNC Student Code of Conduct (“BEAR Code”) was revised to include information in Section 3-2-201 that:
- The University does not discriminate based on disability in proceedings under the BEAR Code;
- A student with a disability who is subject to BEAR Code proceedings may request through UNC’s Disability Resource Center (“DRC”) an accommodation for their disability and the DRC will engage with the student in the interactive process upon such a request;
- All such requests by student are subject to an individualized process with, and decision by, DRC regarding disability-related accommodations; and
- Whether the request is reasonable and/or would be a fundamental alteration of the BEAR code is a matter to be determined on a case-by-case basis after the request is made.
