Student Conduct and Community Standards Office

The Student Conduct and Community Standards Office supports the educational goals of the University of Massachusetts Amherst by:

• Educating the university community on the Code of Student Conduct (Code)
• Upholding the Code
• Engaging students in conversations that promote reflection, accountability, and growth
• Identifying and connecting students to campus and community resources

Any individual member of the University community may report an incident when an alleged violation of the Code of Student Conduct has occurred. A report should be submitted as soon after the incident as possible to ensure an accurate recollection, as well as a prompt response. All reported incidents will be reviewed to determine if a violation of the Code of Student Conduct allegedly occurred. If so, the case is assigned to a staff member for resolution.

RA/PM Link: RA/PM Incident Report Login

Reporting Acts of Violence: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, Stalking, Harassment, and Bias-Related Incidents

If you are reporting an incident involving an act of violence including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking, harassment or bias-related incident, you are encouraged to contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 413-545-3464 immediately. For more information about resources and reporting options, click here.

University Hearing Boards are comprised of students, faculty and staff who are trained in the UMass Amherst Code of Student Conduct processes and tasked with hearing student conduct cases. Hearing Board members are contacted throughout the year on an as-needed basis to hear conduct cases. For more information about the University Hearing Board click here.
 

How do I become a Board Member?

• Meet the membership qualifications
• Apply
  • Student Application
  • Faculty/Staff Application
• Interview
• If selected, participate in required training during the Fall 2024 semester (TBD)
   

Qualifications for Membership
 

Students

• Be an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing
• Complete all required training sessions
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to ALL information related to hearings

Faculty and Staff

• Complete all required training sessions
• Availability to serve in one or more of the hearing times
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to ALL information related to hearings

All Board Members must be able to:

• Serve in one or more of the typically scheduled hearing times: Tuesdays – Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Participate in required training