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Non-Academic Student Conduct

The Student Services Office is responsible for reviewing all alleged violations of non-academic student conduct. Non-academic offenses are related to behaviors that disrupt the life of the University community. These offenses include, but are not limited to, the following categories. Students may submit non-academic grievances online through Khalifa University's portal for review by the Campus Life Department.

  • Any behavior or appearance deemed by UAE or the University norms to be offensive to the culture.
  • Failure to maintain professional and ethical conduct, including behavior that disrupts university operations, services, or administrative processes.
  • Unauthorized entry and/or presence on university property.
  • Threat, damage, and destruction of university property or the property of other members of the University community.
  • Physical, verbal and/or online abuse, bullying, harassment of any type and dangerous activities.
  • Supporting and/or engaging in any activity that is considered to promote extremist ideologies and radicalization.
  • Attempted theft and/or possession of stolen property.
  • Unprofessional communication, including but not limited to face-to-face interactions, written correspondence, telephone conversations, with any member of the KU community.
  • Unauthorized or fraudulent use of university facilities, equipment or services.
  • Misuse of library and information technology resources.
  • Misuse of social media.
  • Failure to abide by the KU dress code. 
  • Forgery or falsification of documents, including medical records, with intent to deceive.
  • Failure to comply with guidelines governing co-education and interaction, as outlined in the Student Handbook and any applicable University policies.

Behaviors deemed to be unacceptable may lead to a variety of sanctions up to and including student dismissal from the University. The Student Handbook and policies available through KU Connect provide detailed information on regulations and procedures related to student conduct, hearings, and sanctions.