Code of Student Life & Related Policy Notification
Review the following information and policies regarding the University of North Dakota.
Code of Student Life
General university policies and notices for students are published in the Code of Student Life and available online.
Paper copies will be printed upon request. For a paper copy, please contact:
Community Standards & Care Network
Memorial Union, Room 240, Stop 9040
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9040
or call 701.777.2664
Notice of Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus.
As a student, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from:
UND Police Department
3851 Campus Road, Stop 9035
Grand Forks, ND, 58202-9035
Email: UND.police@UND.edu
Phone: 701.777.3491
Police Department
The UND Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the University, and its duty is to protect lives and property, maintain order, prevent crimes, receive, and investigate reports of crime, and provide other law enforcement services.
UND Police Department
3851 Campus Road, Stop 9035
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9035
Email: UND.police@UND.edu
Phone: 701.777.3491
Notice of Title IX and VAWA Compliance
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its regulations prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance.
In compliance with Title IX, UND does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including on the basis of pregnancy status, in its education programs or activities. Title IX regulations require that the University adopt and publish grievance procedures that provide for a prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee reports of conduct prohibited by Title IX, including a grievance process that complies with the regulations.
In addition, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA) requires prompt, fair and impartial investigation and resolution of allegations of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence.
UND addresses reports of conduct prohibited by Title IX through its Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy, Discrimination and Harassment Policy, and in the University’s Code of Student Life.
Resources
Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to:
University of North Dakota
Donna Smith, Assistant Vice President
Equal Opportunity & Title IX and Title IX/ADA Coordinator
Twamley Hall, 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 7097
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7097
Phone: 701.777.4171
Email: UND.eo.titleix@UND.edu or donna.smith@UND.edu
UND Campus Equal Opportunity Website
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office for Civil Rights
US Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC, 20202-1100
Phone: 800.421.3481
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The University of North Dakota (UND) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. UND does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, parental status, veteran’s status, political belief or affiliation or any other status protected by law.
Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, UND does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. UND will promptly and equitably investigate reports of discrimination or harassment and take disciplinary action as appropriate.
Retaliation in any form against a person who reports discrimination, participates in the investigation of discrimination, or otherwise exercises any right or privilege secured by Title IX or related UND Policy is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for separate disciplinary action.
The University’s policy for complaints of discrimination or harassment are found in the Discrimination and Harassment Policy, Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy, Sexual Misconduct Policy, and the Code of Student Life.
Resources
Concerns regarding UND’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, and Section 504 may be addressed to:
Donna Smith, Assistant Vice President
Equal Opportunity & Title IX and Title IX/ADA Coordinator
Twamley Hall, 264 Centennial Drive, Stop 7097
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7097
Phone: 701.777.4171
Email: UND.eo.titleix@UND.edu or donna.smith@UND.edu
UND Campus Equal Opportunity Website
A complaint or concern regarding discrimination or harassment may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights or other federal agency.
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
230 South Dearborn Street, 37th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Protections for Pregnant and Parenting Students
UND is committed to providing pregnant and parenting students, employees, and applicants with equal access to University programs and activities. Discrimination on the basis of parental or pregnancy status is addressed in UND’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy. Absences, leaves, pregnancy-based accommodations, and other support specific to pregnant and parenting students are addressed in UND’s Protections for Pregnant and Parenting Students and Employees Policy.
Religious Accommodations
UND offers religious accommodations, which are reasonable changes in the work or academic environment that enable a student or employee to practice or observe a sincerely held religious belief without undue hardship on the University. Examples include time for prayer or the ability to attend religious events or observe a religious holiday.
To request an accommodation, complete the student religious accommodation request form. To learn more, please consult UND’s Religious Accommodations Policy or contact the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office.
Reporting and Responding to Bias-Motivated Incidents
UND seeks to foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus climate. UND promotes an environment where all students, faculty and staff are treated with dignity and respect. Members of the University community are expected to uphold the University’s values and abide by University and State Board of Higher Education policies, the Code of Student Life and applicable local, state and federal laws.
Information regarding how to report a bias-motivated incident and how the University responds to reports is available online.
SafeUND
SafeUND is a web page that serves as a one-stop resource for safety-related information, reporting, and support. Here you can find information about making a report, getting help, and UND’s responses to concerns, all in one place.
Student Disability Resources & Academic Support
UND provides qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all UND programs and activities. Student Disability Resources works in partnership with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate disability accommodations, promote an inclusive campus learning environment, and encourage student independence.
For general information regarding Student Disability Resources, please visit our website, call 701.777.2100 or email us at UND.sdr@UND.edu.
Drug-Free Schools
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Information document articulates University expectations of students to comply with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances related to alcohol and other drugs. The University of North Dakota Drug-Free Schools and Campus Regulations Biennial Review document is found on the UND Student Consumer Information website.
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report also provides information about alcohol and drug policies and programs. Continued or abusive use of alcohol and other drugs has health consequences. The University Counseling Center provides substance use evaluation and counseling. Violations of alcohol or other drug policies will be addressed by the University, including through sanctions as noted in Section III-I of Code of Student Life. The UND Alcohol and Drug policy is available online.
Student Consumer Information
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), includes many disclosure and reporting requirements. A disclosure requirement is information that a postsecondary education institution is required to distribute or make available to another party, such as students or employees.
Students may view UND Disclosures and other Student Consumer Information on the Student Disclosure Information webpage.
Missing Student Protocol and Emergency Contact
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) mandates a protocol applying to on-campus resident students who may be reported as missing for 24 hours or more. The University of North Dakota (UND) will investigate any report of a missing UND student residing on-campus (residence halls, University Place, and University Apartments) and take appropriate action to ensure all notifications and actions comply with legal mandates. Investigation of such reports will be initiated immediately by the University of North Dakota Police Department (UPD) and appropriate local law enforcement agency. Procedures are governed by federal and state laws, local ordinance, and University policy, and are implemented by internal standard operating practices.
The Missing Student Protocol is found within the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with their education records. Information regarding FERPA is available online. The detailed annual notice for educational records is found in Section VI-B of the Code of Student Life.
Directory Information
The University of North Dakota may publicly release directory information regarding UND students. Students have the right to request that directory information not be made public. The form to restrict directory information is available under “Forms > PDF/Print Forms,” is available online. Directory information is defined in Section VI-A of the Code of Student Life.
Disclosure of University of North Dakota Graduation Rates
The University of North Dakota graduation rate information is available online. A paper copy of this report is also available by calling the Office of the Registrar at 701.777.2711.
Policies and Procedures
The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) governs the North Dakota University System (NDUS). SBHE policies and NDUS procedures can be found at the NDUS website including the State Board of Higher Education’s policy on academic freedom.
Overarching University policies are available to read and print from an online policy library. While the Policy Office is accountable for maintaining a policy document’s integrity and guiding policy development, responsibility for its content resides with the policy’s owner/responsible office.
If you have questions or concerns regarding a specific policy, please contact the policy owner listed at the top of the document. All other inquiries may be directed to the Policy Office at 701.777.4392.