Rules and Regulations on Conduct and Discipline of BU Students, as provided in BU Student Handbook (2015)

1. Provided in BU Student Handbook (2015), p. 44-57
RULES AND REGULATIONS ON
STUDENT CONDUCT AND
DISCIPLINE

2. Any student who commits any
misbehavior in the University
shall be subject to disciplinary
action set by the University
1

3. Smoking is prohibited in the
University premises.
2

4. Students are required to attend
academic /school activities that
are conducted within the
University
3

5. Students are free to participate
in co-curricular activities
(a) Participation shall excuse them only
for the time missed in class
(b) Participation shall be the student’s
own personal responsibility
4

6. All posters or written
announcements (by CBOs) shall
bear the stamp of approval of
the CSAC / Dean
5

7. No student may participate in an
outside activity as
representative of the University
without being so authorized.
6

8. A student / organization may
use the name of the University
for any activity only upon prior
approval in writing by the Dean
7

9. Students should wear the
prescribed uniform of the
College on “Uniform” days.
8

10. (a) On “non-uniform days”, students are not
allowed to wear inappropriate attire
(bare back, spaghetti straps, see-
through, hanging blouse, very short
skirts, low-rise jeans, shorts, slippers,
sleeveless shirt (for men)
(b) PE uniform is to be worn only during PE
classes
8

11. Validated ID must be worn at all
times within the school
premises. Lost ID cards must be
reported immediately to CSAC /
Dean (Appendix C, Student Handbook)
9

12. Littering and writing on the
walls, doors, chairs or any
property of the University is
prohibited
10

13. Students should handle funds
or any important papers
entrusted to them by the
University or student
organizations with utmost care
and responsibility
11

14. All funds of student
organizations must be deposited
in a Bank. At the end of the
semester the Bank Book must
be deposited at CSAC Office for
safekeeping.
12

15. ACTS SUBJECT TO
DISCIPLINARY
ACTIONS

16. (any act which causes upon a
student emotional, physical or
psychological stress)
Sanctions:
1. Reprimand
2. Suspension (3 months – 6
months)
3. Suspension (6 months & 1
day- 1 year)
A BULLYING

17. - any weapon which can kill
Sanctions:
1. Suspension (1 week – 6
months)
2. Suspension ( 6 months & 1
day – 1 year)
3. Dismissal
B
CARRYING DEADLY
WEAPONS

18. - Conviction in court of a
crime, rape, falsification of
official documents, robbery
Sanction:
1. Dismissal
C
CONVICTION OF CRIME
INCLUDING MORAL
TURPITUDE

19. - Any act which interrupt or
disturb performances,
functions, gatherings,
peaceful meetings, classes
Sanction:
1. Suspension (1 week- 6
months)
2. Suspension (6 months & 1
day – 1 year)
3. Dismissal
D
CREATING DISORDER /
SERIOUS DISTURBANCE
WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

20. - willful behavior aimed at
destroying properties of BU or
its employees / guests
Sanctions:
1. Suspension (6 mos), &
payment / replacement
2. 6 months & 1 day
suspension & payment /
replacement
3. Dismissal
E
DAMAGING / DESTROYING ANY
PROPERTY OF BU OR ITS
EMPLOYEES AND GUESTS

21. - Discourtesy by words or by
deeds towards a BU official /
personnel or student leaders
Sanctions:
1. Reprimand
2. 1 week – 6 months
suspension
3. Dismissal
F
DISCOURTESY TO
SUPERIORS

22. - Scandalous behavior
committed inside or outside
BU which cause disrepute to
the University (petting,
necking, sexual acts)
Sanctions:
1. 1 week-6 months suspension
2. 6 months & 1 day - 1 year
suspension
3. Dismissal
G
DISGRACEFUL & IMMORAL
CONDUCT

23. - cheating, distorting truth,
showing lack of integrity,
graft & corruption)
Sanctions:
1. Suspension (number of days
depends on gravity of
dishonesty)
2. Dismissal
H DISHONESTY

24. Sanctions:
1. Reprimand
2. Suspension (1 week to
6 months)
3. Dismissal
I
DRINKING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES OR MANIFESTING
DRUNKEN BEHAVIOR

25. -any alteration, deletion,
superimposition of OTR,
library cards, ID,
clearance, diploma, other
BU documents
Sanction:
1. Dismissal
J
FALSIFICATION OF
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS

26. Sanctions:
1. Reprimand
2. Suspension (1 wk-6
months)
3. Dismissal
K GAMBLING

27. - Initiation rite in a
fraternity, sorority,
organization subjecting a
neophyte to any humiliating
situation or physical /
psychological suffering
Sanctions:
1. Suspension (1 wk-6 mos)
2. Suspension (6mos-1 year)
3. Dismissal
L
HAZING

28. - unauthorized spending of
students’ funds wholly or
partially
Sanctions:
1. Suspension (1 wk-6 mos)
2. Suspension (6mos-1 year)
3. Dismissal
M
MALVERSATION / UNLAWFUL
DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOOL
FUNDS

29. - Act affecting performance
of his duties as student or
student officer (intent to
violate the rules)
Sanctions:
1. Suspension (6 months &
1 day-1 year)
2. Dismissal
N MISCONDUCT

30. - Act of taking, reproducing,
or selling photo or video
coverage of a person / group
of persons performing sexual
acts or similar activities
Sanctions:
1. Suspension (6months & 1
day-1 year)
2. Dismissal
O
PHOTO OR VIDEO
VOYEURISM

31. - Act of copying another’s
words/ works and passing it
off as one’s original creation
Sanctions:
1. Reprimand / reduction of
grade
2. Suspension ( 6months – 1
year)
3. Dismissal
P PLAGIARISM

32. - Sanctions:
1. Suspension ( 1 week – 6
months)
2. Suspension ( 6 months &
1 day to 1 year)
3. Dismissal
Q
POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS DRUGS /
CHEMICALS

33. -Unwelcome sexual advance,
demand or request for sexual
favor (verbal / physical)
Sanctions:
1. Suspension (not more
than 30 days)
2. Suspension ( 1 to 2 sems)
3. Dismissal
R
SEXUAL HARASSMENT

34. -intentional act of student
follows a fellow student or
places her / him under
surveillance)
Sanctions:
1. Reprimand
2. Suspension ( 6 months to
1 year)
3. Dismissal
S STALKING

35. -taking with intent to gain of
any BU property, or its
employees, students and
guests, failure to deliver /
return found lost items
Sanctions:
1. Suspension ( 1 week to 6
months)
2. Suspension ( 6 months – 1 year)
3. Dismissal
T THEFT

36. -requesting for support without
prior written permit from the
Dean
Sanctions:
1. Suspension ( 1 week to 6
months)
2. Suspension ( 6 months – 1
year)
3. Dismissal
U
UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITATION OF
CONTRIBUTION / DONATION USING
THE NAME OF BU

37. -disobedience to
University / College rules
and regulations
Sanctions:
1. Reprimand
2. Suspension ( 1 week to 6
months)
3. Dismissal
V
VIOLATION OF SCHOOL
RULES AND REGULATIONS

38. ALL CASES INVOLVING
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS AND
VIOLATIONS OF RULES AND
REGULATIONS SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION
AND DISCIPLINARY
PROCEDURES WHILE THE
GIVING OF SANCTIONS SHALL BE
DECIDED UPON BY THE
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

39. STUDENTS, PLEASE BE GUIDED
ACCORDINGLY.
BE RESPONSIBLE.
A friendly reminder from:
BUPC Office of Student Affairs