You have the right to engage in free intellectual enquiry and, within the limits of the material and human resources and approved University protocols, to access the resources necessary to plan and accomplish your educational and career objectives. You have the responsibility to:

• pursue the Learning Objectives established by the University in the context of your own program and goals;
• adhere to the schedule of dates and academic and non-academic regulations;
• select courses based on academic program requirements;
• consult your academic advisor (Program Counsellor, Departmental Advisor, Grad Coordinator) or the relevant Academic Review Committee if extenuating circumstances affect your academic performance;
• abide by the University's Policy on Academic Misconduct.

You retain your ordinary rights as a citizen when you become a member of the University community. You have the responsibility to abide by Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes in addition to the University's own regulations. The University's interest may cause it to initiate a hearing (refer to Judicial Processes) whether or not non-university authorities have taken action.

1. Bodily Harm

   You have the right to an environment that is safe and free from unwanted attention. You have the responsibility not to engage in activities likely to endanger the health or safety of yourself or another person, or to assault or threaten to assault another person, or to knowingly cause another person to fear bodily harm..

2. Harassment

   You have the right to an environment characterized by mutual respect. You have the responsibility to treat all members of the University community with respect and without harassment. Harassment is defined as any attention or conduct (oral, written, graphic or physical) by an individual or group who knows, or ought reasonably to know, that such attention or conduct is unwelcome/unwanted, offensive, or intimidating.

   The use, or permitting the use, of the University computing, telephone, mail, display, and other communications systems to convey nuisance, obscene, or otherwise objectionable messages is prohibited.

   Refer to the University's Policy and Procedure on Sexual and Gender Harassment, available from the Office of Student Affairs, 4th Floor, University Centre, and the Human Rights and Equity Office in Fielding House.

3. Discrimination.

   You have the right to an environment characterized by equal opportunity and equitable access to University goods and services. You have the responsibility to treat all members of the University community without discrimination. Discrimination is defined as any conduct that results in adverse treatment of an individual or group on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, age, marital status, record of offences or receipt of public assistance.

1. Facilities, Telecommunications, Library, Property and Private Property

   You have the right to the use of University facilities. You have the responsibility to:

   1. respect posted hours and limits on entry where such conditions exist;
   2. confine smoking only to areas designed for that purpose;
   3. not destroy, tamper with, monopolize, unlawfully access, remove or possess property not your own, including, but not limited to, Library material, computing facilities, telecommunication systems, and emergency telephones;
   4. abide by the University's policy and guidelines* related to all University computing and networking facilities; and
   5. not remove, possess or tamper with University fire protection equipment.

      * Refer to the University's Acceptable Use Policy and Guidelines on Computing, available electronically on Griff or from CSS.

2. Permits and Identification

   You have the right, upon payment of any required fee, to access certain special services as a University community member. You have a responsibility not to acquire or use meal cards, University identification, computer identification, bus passes or parking permits that are stolen, cancelled, lost, false, altered or expired.

3. Grounds

   You have the right to use of the University grounds. You have the responsibility to observe the following specific limitations:

   1. Authorized Entry- posted hours and limits on entry must be observed and adhered to.
   2. Bicycles -- Bicycles are subject to removal at the owner's expense if they are secured to trees or railings, secured to ramps for the disabled, left in fire routes or stairwells of any University building or otherwise found obstructing by being in any unauthorized area.
   3. Temporary Accommodation -- Sleeping or maintaining residence in vehicles, trailers, tents or similar temporary accommodation on the University campus is prohibited.
   4. Pets - Pets on campus must be under direct control at all times and must not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed in University buildings except as authorized.

You have the right to an environment that, while safeguarding dissent, is free from interference and disruption. You have the responsibility not to intimidate, interfere with, threaten or otherwise obstruct any activity organized by the University, including classes, or to hinder other members of the University community from being able to carry out their legitimate activities, including their ability to speak or associate with others.

1. Drugs and Alcohol. You have the responsibility to abide by the Provincial Liquor Licence Act and Provincial and Federal statutes pertaining to illegal drugs and alcohol. The possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs, the possession of liquor by those under the age of 19 and the consumption or open possession of liquor other than in a residence room or licensed premises are prohibited.
2. Visitors. You have the right, upon compliance with existing sign-in requirements (Student Housing Services and licensed establishments), to have visitors on campus. As their sponsor, you have the responsibility to ensure that your guests abide by these regulations.
3. Firearms and other Weapons- Firearms, any other weapons, firecrackers, gunpowder, flammable solvents or any other forms of explosive or volatile materials are prohibited on campus except in a location specified by the University Police. You have the responsibility to ensure that all firearms and weapons are registered with the Police and stored in the specified location.