9.4. Non-Academic Offences

9.4.1 Definition of Misconduct

No student should engage in conduct which is in violation of any regulations or rules of the University.

9.4.1.1 Misconduct includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Discrimination.
2. Harassment* (see Appendix A for definition), abuse, assault, or attempted assault on another student, member of the University, or a visitor to the University premises.
3. Damage to any property owned or leased bythe University, or to any property belonging to a student, member of staff, or a visitor to the University.
4. Use of or attempted use of fraud, deceit, deception or dishonesty when dealing with the University or anyone of its members.
5. Use of or attempted use of fraud, deceit, deception or dishonesty in connection with holding any office in the University or as a student representative of the University.
6. Jeopardizing or damaging the reputation of the University.
7. Failing to comply with a previously imposed penalty under the University Rules and Regulations.
8. Interference, misuse, or unauthorized removal of University equipment or property.

9.4.1.1. The following are examples of unacceptable conduct:

1. Any conduct which constitutes a criminal offense
2. Physical violence
3. Verbal threats or abuse
4. Supply or possession of illegal substances
5. Willful damage to University property
6. Theft of University property
7. Willful damage to property belonging to University staff, students, orvisitors.
8. Deliberate and unnecessary activation of fire alarms
9. Disregard for Health and Safety Regulations
10. Failure to disclose personal information to University staff upon request when warranted.
11. Violated the university Non-Smoking Policy.

The above list is a sample of common examples of misconduct and is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive itemized compilation.

9.4.2 Criminal Misconduct

9.4.2.1. For alleged misconduct that constitutes a criminal offense under criminal law, the following shall apply:

1. Other than a suspension, no additional action by the University may be taken unless the offense has been both reported to the police and a criminal court has ruled to either dismiss all charges or to render a sentence. Once the court has ruled, the Dean of Student Affairs may decide whether further disciplinary action by the University is warranted.
2. A student who is convicted in a criminal court of law in Saudi Arabia and sentenced to one year or more in prison shall be withdrawn from the University. Only with permission from the Provost/President, upon completion of their sentence, may the student reapply for admittance to the University.
3. A student acquitted in a criminal court in Saudi Arabia for an offense will not face additional charges for said offense from the University.