For your convenience and ease of reference, we have posted links to a number of Stanford University policies that are germane to Stanford's Fundamental Standard and Honor Code.
The Office of Community Standards strives to maintain the most current and comprehensive information possible. However, the posting/linking here in no way purports to be completely up-to-date or exhaustive. Please see the Stanford Bulletin and the Student Organization Handbook—among other official university documents—for comprehensive, current statements of Stanford policy.
University Expectations for Faculty and Staff
Our office is often asked about university expectations for faculty and staff. The Office of Community Standards only investigates and adjudicates potential violations by Stanford students. The following link, however, may be helpful:
- The University Code of Conduct: a guide to the ethical, professional and legal standards of the university, with guidance on how to uphold these standards.
Use of Computers and Networks
- Computer and Network Usage Policy (PDF): Blanket policy about appropriate use of computers and networks; part of the Administrative Guide.
Sexual Violations
Sexual Assault
- Policy on Sexual Assault (PDF): Stanford’s policy on sexual assault; part of the Administrative Guide.
- Sexual Assault and Relationship Abuse Prevention and Support at Stanford: A comprehensive resource about sexual violence and harassment. Includes information about reporting and other options, as well as education and prevention; provided by the Sexual Violence Advisory Board.
Sexual Harassment
- Policy on Sexual Harassment and Consensual Sexual or Romantic Relationships (PDF): part of the Administrative Guide.
- Sexual Harassment Policy Office: Any member of the Stanford community may contact this office for questions related to sexual harassment.
- Title IX concerns can also be reported to the Title IX Coordinator.
Individual Abuse
- Controlled Substances and Alcohol Policy (PDF): Policies related to controlled substances and alcohol on campus, from the Administrative Guide.
- Possession of Dangerous Weapons: Stanford policy for students regarding weapons on campus.
- Smoke Free Environment: Policy regarding where smoking is prohibited on campus, from the Administrative Guide.
Copyrighted Material and File-Sharing Networks
- Computer and Network Usage Policy: Basic copyright policy related to computers and file-sharing.
- SULAIR Annual Copyright Reminder: information about the current state of copyright law and how it applies to Stanford.
- Rescomp File-sharing and Copyright Site: Detailed information about complying with Stanford policies and various laws regarding file-sharing.
Additional Policies
- Stanford University’s Policy on Arrests and Prosecution (PDF)
- Acts of Intolerance Protocol: Outlines procedures and support options for members of the community when acts of intolerance occur on campus; from the Office for Campus Relations.
- Hazing: Policy about hazing, from the Stanford Bulletin.
- Noise/Amplified Sound Policy: Rules regarding noise and the use of amplified sound, from the Student Organization Handbook.
- Guidelines for the Use of White Memorial Plaza: Information about the use of White Plaza, from Student Activities and Leadership.
- Policy on the Use of the Oval: Part of the policy on university events in the Stanford Administrative Guide.
- Policy on the Use of the Main Quadrangle and Memorial Court: Part of the policy on university events in the Stanford Administrative Guide.
