All UNC Asheville students are governed by federal, state and local laws in addition to university rules and regulations. By authority of The Code provisions governing The University of North Carolina and the chancellor, it is the duty of the University Judicial System to have jurisdiction over matters pertaining to students in situations where: (1) infractions of university rules and regulations are possibly serious enough to lead to probation, suspension or expulsion; (2) infractions of university rules and regulations result in damages to property and there is a dispute as to guilt. Procedures of the university judicial system will afford students an opportunity for due process in these situations. Specific university rules and regulations may be found in the Student Handbook, which is published annually.
All vehicles parked on campus must be registered with the Department of Public Safety and are subject to current Traffic and Parking Regulations, published annually by the Department of Public Safety.
Sexual harassment is illegal, and sexual misconduct violates university policy and may be subject to North Carolina General Statutes. Such behavior is against university policy and will lead to disciplinary action by the university and potentially criminal action. If you have experienced or witnessed what you believe to be sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, or if you have questions, you should contact your advisor, a staff member in Student Health and Counseling Services, the Title IX Office, University Police, or the Affirmative Action officer in Human Resources.
The university will establish no policy or regulation that sanctions either the use of alcoholic beverages or any action which contravenes state or federal law regarding their purchase or consumption. North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws make it unlawful for anyone under 21 years of age to purchase or possess or consume alcohol, or for anyone to aid such a minor in purchasing, possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages.
All members of the university community are responsible for obeying state laws pertaining to the transportation of alcohol and the consumption of alcohol in public places (General Statutes 18-51). The university discourages the drinking of alcoholic beverages, drunkenness and other abuses of alcoholic beverages by any person. Being under the influence of alcohol is considered a serious breach of conduct, and students who violate these standards are subject to appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Handbook.
The University of North Carolina Asheville is an academic community dedicated to the transmission and advancement of knowledge and understanding. The illegal use of and trafficking in drugs can jeopardize the welfare of members of this academic community. The policy is designed to responsibly address possible threats to the integrity of the academic environment.
Policies Relating to Disruptive Conduct
The University of North Carolina has long honored the right of free discussion and expression, peaceful picketing and demonstrations, the right to petition and to assemble peaceably. That these rights are a part of the fabric of this institution is not questioned. They must remain secure. It is equally clear, however, that in a community of learning, willful disruption of the educational process, destruction of property, and interference with the rights of other members of the community cannot be tolerated. Accordingly, it shall be the policy of the university to deal with any such disruption, destruction or interference promptly and effectively, but also fairly and impartially, without regard to race, religion, sex or political beliefs.
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