Student Handbook: Student Code of Conduct
Bridgewater State University
Relevant Excerpt
“Bullying" means the severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal, or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at another individual that has the effect of: causing physical or emotional harm to the other student or damage to the other individual's property; placing the other individual in reasonable fear of personal harm or damage to personal property; creating a hostile environment at school for the other individual; infringing on the rights of other individuals in the University community or activities; materially and substantially altering the education process or the orderly operation of the University.