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The Main Quad at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The regulations appearing here are those in effect at the most recent publication and are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise noted, the rules stated in this Student Code apply to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Print Versions

The Student Code is also available in two print versions: one containing all three articles and the other containing only Article 1—Student Rights and Responsibilities. Both may be obtained at the Office of the Dean of Students. Copies also are available at the University of Illinois Undergraduate Library.

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View a PDF file of the full Student Code or only Article 1—Student Rights and Responsibilities. Both files may be read using Adobe Reader.

Contents

The revised Student Code is divided into three articles that are subdivided into parts and sections (§).

ARTICLE 1—STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PART 1. STUDENT RIGHTS

§1-101 Preamble
§1-102 In the Classroom
§1-103 Campus Expression
§1-104 Privacy
§1-105 Student Records
§1-106 Student Affairs
§1-107 Religious Beliefs, Observances, and Practices
§1-108 Nondiscrimination Policy
§1-109 Sexual Harassment Policy
§1-110 Policy for the Provision of Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

PART 2. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS

§1-201 Responsibilities of Students

PART 3. STUDENT DISCIPLINE

§1-301 Basis for Discipline—Source and Jurisdiction
§1-302 Rules of Conduct
§1-303 Falsification of Documents
§1-304 Identification Cards
§1-305 Policy on Drugs
§1-306 Alcoholic Beverages—Preamble
§1-307 Alcoholic Beverages—General Rules
§1-308 Alcoholic Beverages—Special Rules Relating to University Property
§1-309 Possession or Storage of Weapons
§1-310 Unauthorized Use, Abuse, or Interference with Fire Protection Equipment, Firefighting Personnel, or Warning Devices
§1-311 Certain Consequences of Disciplinary Action

PART 4. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

§1-401 Academic Integrity—Preamble
§1-402 Infractions of Academic Integrity—Definitions
§1-403 Penalties for Infractions of Academic Integrity
§1-404 Procedures
§1-405 Appeal Hearing Guidelines
§1-406 Following All Reviews and Appeals

PART 5. CLASS ATTENDANCE

§1-501 All Students
§1-502 Student Athletes

ARTICLE 2—GENERAL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

PART 1. MEDICAL POLICIES

§2-101 Health Requirements
§2-102 Mandatory Assessment
§2-103 Student Health Insurance
§2-104 Policy for Individuals With Contagious Diseases
§2-105 Policy and Procedures for Involuntary Withdrawal of Students for Psychiatric Reason

PART 2. HOUSING POLICIES

§2-201 Certified Single Student Housing
§2-202 Living Quarters of Students

PART 3. REGISTERED ORGANIZATIONS AND ORGANIZATION FUND

§2-301 Classification of Organizations
§2-302 Preamble
§2-303 Requirements for Registration
§2-304 Sanctions of Registered Organizations
§2-305 Organization Fund
§2-306 Organization Fund—Purpose
§2-307 Organization Fund—Status
§2-308 Organization Fund—Scope
§2-309 Organization Fund—Administration
§2-310 Purposes for Which Organization Funds May Be Used
§2-311 Procedures for Organization Fund Operations
§2-312 University Credit Policies
§2-313 Withdrawal of Organization Fund Privileges
§2-314 Dormant Accounts
§2-315 Organization Fund—Advisory Board
§2-316 Functions of the Organization Fund Advisory Board
§2-317 Annual Meetings
§2-318 Alcoholic Beverages Policies

PART 4. UNIVERSITY PROPERTY AND FACILITIES—IN GENERAL

§2-401 Pets and Animals on University Property
§2-402 Library Regulations
§2-403 Smoking Policy
§2-404 Chalking Policy
§2-405 Picketing
§2-406 Solicitation and Commercial Activity in University Residence Halls
§2-407 Posting and Distribution of Handout Materials

PART 5. USE OF UNIVERSITY PREMISES AND FACILITIES

§2-501 Preamble
§2-502 Eligibility
§2-503 Reservation Procedures
§2-504 The Priority System—Priorities for Use of Space
§2-505 Operation of the Priority System
§2-506 Requirements and Limitations
§2-507 Events Involving Professional Performers
§2-508 Committee on the Use of Facilities
§2-509 Special Provisions for Use of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
§2-510 Special Provisions for Use of the Assembly Hall
§2-511 Special Provisions for Use of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
§2-512 Provisions for Use of the Allerton Park and Conference Center

PART 6. MOTOR VEHICLES AND BICYCLES

§2-601 Operation of Motor Vehicles
§2-602 Automobiles
§2-603 Use of Motorcycles (Including Motor Scooters and Motor-Drive Bicycles)
§2-604 Parking Citations
§2-605 Operation of Bicycles
§2-606 Use of In-Line Skates, Roller Skates, and Skateboards

PART 7. CHANCELLOR’S EMERGENCY POWERS

§2-701 Basis for Chancellor’s Emergency Powers

ARTICLE 3—ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

PART 1. GRADES AND GRADING SYSTEM

§3-101 Academic Work Report Requirements
§3-102 Grading System—Grades Authorized for All Colleges
§3-103 Computation of Scholastic Averages
§3-104 Other Grade Symbols in Use
§3-105 Credit-No Credit Grading Options
§3-106 Grade Corrections
§3-107 Procedures for Review of Alleged Capricious Grading
§3-108 Procedures for Review of Instructor’s Ability to Communicate in English
§3-109 Academic Progress
§3-110 Probation and Drop Rules—Undergraduate Students

PART 2. EXAMINATIONS

§3-201 Final Examinations
§3-202 Evening, Midterm, and Hourly Examinations
§3-203 Proficiency Examinations
§3-204 Special Examinations

PART 3. REGISTRATION, COURSE CHANGES, AND WITHDRAWAL

§3-301 Number of Hours Required
§3-302 Classification of Undergraduate Students
§3-303 Registration
§3-304 Registration of Nondegree Students
§3-305 Registration of Auditors
§3-306 Payments
§3-307 Late Registration
§3-308 Cancellation of Registration
§3-309 Repeated Undergraduate Courses
§3-310 Guided Individual Study, and Extramural and Online Courses
§3-311 Adding and Dropping Courses
§3-312 Dropping Courses for Academic Deficiency
§3-313 Withdrawal from the University—General Rules
§3-314 Withdrawal from the University for Military or Other National Defense Services

PART 4. UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

§3-401 The Dean’s List
§3-402 Campus Honors Program—Chancellor’s Scholars
§3-403 Edmund J. James Scholars
§3-404 University Honors—Bronze Tablet
§3-405 Undergraduate College Honors

PART 5. REGISTRATION CHARGES

§3-501 Tuition Assessment
§3-502 Tuition Assessment—University Employees
§3-503 Tuition Waivers
§3-504 Tuition—Waiver of Nonresident Portion
§3-505 Fee Assessments
§3-506 Fee Waivers and Exemptions
§3-507 Payment Requirement
§3-508 Refunds of Registration Charges
§3-509 Students in Debt to the University

PART 6. STUDENT RECORDS—GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ACCESS AND RELEASE

§3-601 Authorization and Responsibility for Policy Implementation
§3-602 Definitions
§3-603 Access to Student Records
§3-604 Regulations for Record Custodians
§3-605 Classification, Locations, and Custodians of Student Records
§3-606 Procedures for Student Access and Challenge
§3-607 Chancellor’s Hearing Panel
§3-608 Disposal of Inactive Records
§3-609 Release of Student Information and Academic Records by the Office of Admissions and Records

PART 7. TRANSCRIPTS

§3-701 Availability
§3-702 Information Appearing on All Transcripts
§3-703 Other Symbols Appearing on Transcripts
§3-704 Description and Definition of Information Appearing on Transcripts

PART 8. GRADUATION

§3-801 Credit Requirements for Degrees
§3-802 Minimum Scholarship Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
§3-803 English Requirement for Graduation
§3-804 Credit for Kinesiology (Physical Education)
§3-805 Language Credit
§3-806 Credit for Undergraduate Open Seminar Courses

PART 9. RESIDENCY STATUS REGULATIONS

§3-901 In General
§3-902 Regulations
§3-903 Factors in Determining Residency
§3-904 Procedures