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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with the Core Values
(Excellence, Civility, Integrity, Diversity, and Accountability), purpose, goals, and objectives of Bowie
State University. In particular, all students have the privilege to learn, subject only to their own
initiative and ability, uninhibited by the behavior of others. The University reserves the right to
deny admission to any applicant, to discontinue the enrollment of any student, or to withhold the
degree of any student if, in the opinion of University authorities, a student’s behavior is in continuous
or serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct established by the faculty, students, and
administration and published in the Student Handbook. Academic honesty, as defined in the
Student Handbook, is required of all students.

The Bowie State University Man and Woman

Standards and Expectations
University administrators, faculty, and staff are individually and collectively committed to assisting
each student in his/her personal development and providing the quality education necessary to
achieve his/her goals. The University also takes seriously its obligation to nurture and to assist
each student in developing his/her personal character. However, it is incumbent upon each
student to assume personal responsibility for his/her conduct and behavior. Bowie State
University presumes, therefore, that the student:

Seeks to Develop Self Academically, Physically, and Spiritually
Possesses an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and is responsive to new ideas and different
dimensions of thought. The student does not abuse or violate his/her physical and spiritual well-
being and has a strong sense of positive self-esteem.

Values Life
Accepts, respects, and celebrates racial, gender, and cultural diversity as a natural part of our
social fabric. He/she behaves and interacts with others with dignity and respect, refusing to
violate or abuse the rights of others, and is willing to assist those in need or in distress.

Has Integrity
Has a value system and code of ethics that foster positive personal growth and development. The
student is true to his/her personal convictions and is unwilling to compromise personal values and
standards of behavior.

Is Dependable
Follows through on self-assigned tasks as well as those to which he/she has been assigned and is
timely in carrying out those assignments.

Sets High Personal Standards
Is goal and solution-oriented, refuses to accept mediocrity, and continues to seek excellence in
whatever he/she undertakes.

Has Effective Communication Skills
Strives to develop and master effective verbal and writing skills. He/she clearly understands that
poor communication skills can have a deleterious impact on his/her professional growth and
development.

Is Aware of His/Her History
Recognizes the richness of his/her legacy and understands the need to learn from and apply the

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