Code of Student Conduct: Article 5

Relevant Excerpt

1. Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying No student shall engage in conduct, whether physical, verbal, written or in electronic form that is so severe, pervasive or persistent as to substantially disrupt or interfere with the orderly operation of the institution or the rights of a student to participate in or benefit from the educational program. This includes but is not limited to: a. Threats to another’s safety, rights of personal privacy or property. b. Creating a hostile environment that interferes with another’s education or participation in the NJIT campus community. c. Engaging in conduct which a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of insulting or demeaning any person or group or causing alarm.

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3. Act of Bias No student shall commit an act against another person that is motivated by bias or prejudice, and in violation of federal or state laws, and/or university policy. A bias act occurs when a student subjects another to discrimination, harassment, abuse, bullying, stereotyping, marginalization, or any other form of mistreatment because they identify or are associated with a particular group. Bias acts can be verbal, written, physical, or psychological behaviors committed on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, civil union or, domestic partnership status, atypical heredity, cellular blood trait, or veteran status.