Washington Administrative Code
2023 Archive

Chapter 478-121 WAC
Last Update: 12/20/21

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
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PART I
AUTHORITY, APPLICATION, AND DEFINITIONS
478-121-010Statement of authority.
478-121-020General application of the student conduct code.
478-121-030Application of student conduct code to research misconduct.
478-121-040Jurisdiction of the university.
478-121-045Severability.
478-121-050Definitions.
PART II
PROHIBITED CONDUCT
478-121-100General application.
478-121-103Abuse of others.
478-121-105Abuse of the student conduct process.
478-121-107Academic misconduct.
478-121-110Acts of dishonesty.
478-121-113Aiding, assisting, and attempting.
478-121-115Alcohol violations.
478-121-117Computer abuses.
478-121-120Creating a public nuisance in neighboring communities.
478-121-123Discriminatory harassment.
478-121-125Disruption or obstruction.
478-121-127Drug violations.
478-121-130Failure to comply.
478-121-133Harassment or bullying.
478-121-135Hazing.
478-121-137Indecent exposure.
478-121-140Intimate partner violence.
478-121-143Possession or use of firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals, or other dangerous weapons.
478-121-145Research misconduct.
478-121-147Retaliation.
478-121-150Sexual assault.
478-121-153Sexual exploitation.
478-121-155Sexual harassment.
478-121-157Stalking.
478-121-160Theft.
478-121-163Unauthorized keys, entry, or use.
478-121-165Unauthorized recording.
478-121-167Vandalism.
478-121-170Violation of disciplinary sanctions.
478-121-173Violation of law.
PART III
CONDUCT PROCEEDINGS, DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS, AND EVIDENCE
478-121-200Form of adjudicative proceeding.
478-121-203Brief adjudicative proceeding.
478-121-205Conversion to full adjudicative proceeding.
478-121-207Full adjudicative proceeding.
478-121-210Disciplinary sanctions.
478-121-213Effective date of sanctions.
478-121-215Authority to initiate conduct proceedings and delegations of authority in conduct proceedings.
478-121-217Appointment of reviewing officers.
478-121-220Selection of review panels.
478-121-223Disqualification and substitution of presiding officers and reviewing officers.
478-121-225Initiating conduct proceedings.
478-121-227Decision not to initiate a conduct proceeding.
478-121-230Conduct hold on student record.
478-121-233Parties.
478-121-235Interim protective measures.
478-121-237Emergency authority of the university.
478-121-240Service of notices, filings, and orders; and time limits.
478-121-243Participation of advisors and attorneys.
478-121-245Consolidation.
478-121-247Burden of proof.
478-121-250Evidence in conduct proceedings.
478-121-253Relevant evidence, hearsay, and character evidence.
478-121-255Prior or subsequent conduct of the respondent.
478-121-257Prior sexual history.
478-121-260Experts.
478-121-263Self-incriminating evidence.
478-121-265Criminal conviction.
PART IV
BRIEF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS
478-121-300Brief adjudicative proceedings—Notice of conduct proceeding and investigative interview.
478-121-305Brief adjudicative proceedings—Fact finding.
478-121-310Brief adjudicative proceedings—Standard of proof.
478-121-315Brief adjudicative proceedings—Initial order.
478-121-320Brief adjudicative proceedings—Requesting administrative review.
478-121-325Brief adjudicative proceedings—Grounds for administrative review.
478-121-330Brief adjudicative proceedings—Notice of administrative review.
478-121-335Brief adjudicative proceedings—Procedures for administrative review.
478-121-340Brief adjudicative proceedings—Order from administrative review.
478-121-345Brief adjudicative proceedings—Process following remand from administrative review or conversion.
PART V
FULL ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND FULL HEARING
478-121-400Notice of full hearing.
478-121-403Prehearing conferences.
478-121-405Discovery.
478-121-407Subpoenas.
478-121-410Protective orders.
478-121-413Pleadings, briefs, and motions.
478-121-415Communications with hearing officer.
478-121-417Standard of proof in full hearings.
478-121-420Continuances.
478-121-423Testimony under oath or affirmation.
478-121-425Remote participation.
478-121-427Initial order from full hearing.
478-121-430Requesting administrative review from a full hearing.
478-121-433Grounds for administrative review from a full hearing.
478-121-435Notice of administrative review from a full hearing.
478-121-437Procedures for administrative review from a full hearing.
478-121-440Communications with reviewing officers.
478-121-443Order from administrative review of a full hearing.
478-121-445Process following remand from administrative review of a full hearing.
478-121-447Reconsideration of final orders.
478-121-450Denial of request for reconsideration.
478-121-453Privacy in full hearings.
PART VI
RECORDKEEPING
478-121-500General recordkeeping.
478-121-510Disciplinary record.
PART VII
COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
478-121-600Scope of Part VII.
478-121-605Department of Education federal regulations prohibited conduct (sexual harassment).
478-121-610Consent for purposes of EDFR prohibited conduct.
478-121-615Additional definitions.
478-121-620Reporting EDFR prohibited conduct.
478-121-625Formal complaint.
478-121-630Dismissal of a formal complaint.
478-121-635Appeal from a dismissal of a formal complaint.
478-121-640Informal resolution.
478-121-645Emergency removal.
478-121-650Investigation.
478-121-655Hearings.
478-121-660Determination regarding responsibility.
478-121-665Appeal from determination regarding responsibility.
478-121-670Service and time—Subpoenas—No discovery.
478-121-675Evidence.
478-121-680Disqualification.
478-121-685General record keeping.