Acadia University is committed to providing an experience where people can thrive, where they can feel fulfilled in their work, play, and interpersonal relationships, and where life can be enjoyed without compromising the health, well-being or safety of oneself or others.
Our community is founded on respect. While we may express disagreement or challenge an individual’s opinions or ideas, we must always respect each other’s personal and property rights. The Non-Academic Judicial Student Code of Conduct addresses misbehaviour and violations of University policy including harassment, violation of alcohol policies, physical violence, and property damage.
Any member or agency of the University community (student, faculty, administrator, Acadia University employee, Acadia Students’ Union employee) may lodge a complaint. Sanctions will always include an educational approach and may include fines and restorative justice approaches.
To file a complaint, receive an explanation of charges you are facing, obtain an Acadia University Non-Academic Judicial Student Code of Conduct Incident Report form, or ask questions about the Non-Academic Judicial Student Code of Conduct process, please contact Olivia Lynch, Coordinator, Student Conduct and Community Support. We also encourage you to read and review the Code (PDF).
Acadia’s Non-Academic Judicial Student Code of Conduct is a document that outlines individual and community expectations regarding student actions and behaviour and the process for handling violations of the Code of Conduct when they arise. The Code of Conduct defines that students are responsible for acting in a manner that respects others and promotes their well-being and safety within the community. The Code is complemented by other policies, including the Sexual Violence Policy, and the Discrimination/Harassment Policy.
The authority for the Acadia University Non-Academic Judicial Student Code of Conduct was approved by the Province of Nova Scotia to the Board of Governors under the University's Act of Incorporation in 1891. These powers are exercised on behalf of the Board of Governors by the Vice-Provost Students, Recruitment and Enrolment Management, and the Executive Director, Student Services.
The Code of Conduct applies to all current registered Acadia students. It applies as a response to student behaviour and conduct that is non-academic in nature that takes place both on and off campus.
The Non-Academic Judicial Student Code of Conduct applies in the following circumstances:
Acadia University investigates and responds to off-campus violations by one or more current Acadia University students where the complainant is a member of the Acadia community and/or the matter has been referred by the Town of Wolfville and/or RCMP.
Olivia LynchCoordinator, Student Conduct and Community SupportResidence Life Office, Room 631Student Union BuildingWolfville, NSB4P 2R6olivia.lynch@acadiau.ca902.585.1825