Student Policies and Code of Conduct

All Penn State students are expected to abide by local, state, and federal laws and University policies and rules governing conduct of individuals and student organizations. To assist students in understanding the policies and rules at Penn State DuBois there are a number of resources available on this page.

Policies and Rules

A booklet, Policies and Rules For Students, is published annually electronically and contains the University Code of Conduct, disciplinary procedures, and other policies relating to student activities.  A copy is available to all students.  All students are responsible for the information contained in the Student Planner and the  Student Guide to General University Policies and Rules.

Smoking/Vaping/Tobacco Use Policy

Please refer to University Policy Ad 32 https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ad32

Alcoholic Beverages

Possession or use of alcoholic beverages on University property or at University-sponsored activities is prohibited for all students, including those who are over twenty-one years of age. Students under the influence of alcohol are not permitted on campus.

Use of Athletics Center Facilities and Fitness Center

All students, faculty, staff and retirees using the fitness center or gymnasium are required to present and/or swipe their valid Penn State Photo ID for entrance to the facilities.

GYMNASIUM

Use of the gymnasium is restricted to currently enrolled Penn State DuBois students, faculty, staff and retirees or those involved in Penn State-sponsored activities during approved events. Penn State faculty, staff and retirees are also permitted one family member with them; however, the individual will be responsible for their accompanied family member at all times.  The gymnasium can be used by non-PSU individuals if the event is sponsored by the University or a University recognized club or organization during an approved event which is open to the public or if an outside event has been approved for use by the Director of Business Services.The gymnasium must be staffed by a CPR/First Aid trained employee when the room is being used by anyone for athletic purposes. During the day, students, faculty, staff and retirees may use the gymnasium during the posted open gym hours.  The gym will be locked during times it is not staffed.

During athletic practices the gym may be used by athletes provided the First Aid/CPR trained coach is on site. When practice is over, each coach is responsible for closing the gym and locking the doors and ensuring that all student athletes have exited the gymnasium.

FITNESS CENTER

Penn State DuBois students can only use the fitness center when it is staffed by a CPR/First Aid trained employee during posted hours. Fitness center staff can be identified by their fitness center staff shirt. All users of the center must swipe their Penn State ID card at the desk.

Faculty, staff or retirees may use the fitness center during non-posted hours; however the following rules apply:

·         Penn State DuBois faculty, staff and retirees who choose to use the fitness center during non-posted hours MUST have a faculty, staff or retiree partner with them at all times while using the Fitness Center.  

·         Faculty, staff and retirees using the fitness center during non-posted hours are NOT permitted to allow any student to enter the facility.

·         To gain access use your Penn State ID card and swipe your card at the door

·         Failure to comply with these rules will result in loss of privileges

Student Athletes may use the fitness center during practice times provided the CPR/First Aid trained coach is on site

Community members, family members, or any non PSU individuals are not permitted to use the fitness center at any time.

Student Code of Conduct Policies

 Please refer to the University Code of Conduct https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/support-safety-conduct/student-conduct/code-conduct

If you have any questions in regards to the Student Code of Conduct, please contact Conduct Officer, Rebecca Pennington at rxs163@psu.edu.