Campus Policies

CLU's educational programs are designed and dedicated to achieve academic excellence, honesty and integrity at every level of student life. As members of the CLU community, students are expected to uphold high standards in academic endeavors, as well as in their conduct.

Student Conduct

There are academic sanctions for poor performance, plagiarism and cheating, just as there are judicial sanctions for inappropriate behavior.

CLU maintains a noncustodial relationship with its students. If a student acts in a manner which appears to be inappropriate and in possible violation of stated or implied university policies, the student may be brought before a hearing board and/or the coordinator for judicial affairs for suitable disciplinary action.

Students who violate the standards of CLU by using alcohol or drugs, abusive or derogatory language and immoral or immodest conduct will be subject to disciplinary action. Disciplinary matters are handled individually, with an emphasis on personal growth and development of the student.

A complete copy of the Student Judicial System is contained in the Student Handbook which can be obtained from the Student Affairs Office. The Policy of Academic Honesty and procedures for disciplinary action are detailed in the Student Academic Advising Handbook and in the Student Handbook.

Alcohol/Drug Policy

California Lutheran University strictly forbids the use or possession of alcoholic beverages or illegal narcotics on campus or at all off-campus sites. Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. The University Health and Counseling Services Office provides educational information, counseling and referral services relating to alcohol and drug abuse.

Alcohol Policy

  1. Possession or use of alcoholic beverages on the CLU campus is prohibited. Empty containers are considered a violation of this policy. Alcohol and containers will be confiscated and students will be disciplined in accordance with university policy.

  2. Use or possession of alcohol by students off campus is subject to state and local laws (legal age in California is 21). Undesirable behavior resulting from on- or off-campus drinking is subject to university discipline.

  3. Hosting groups in residence halls where alcohol is present will bring an immediate disciplinary response.

Misuse of Drugs

  1. The possession of unprescribed amphetamines and barbiturates, narcotics, marijuana, LSD or other hallucinogenic agents is a violation of the state and/or federal laws. The unprescribed usage or possession is in violation of the standards of CLU and can result in suspension from school. Paraphernalia will be confiscated and held and is a violation of university policy.

  2. Since most of these violations involve felony offenses, when there is reasonable evidence that the laws are being broken, civil authorities will be contacted and asked to pursue the matter to its conclusion.

Harassment

The University seeks to create and maintain an academic environment in which all members of the community are free of harassment based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender. California Lutheran University espouses values which infuse the academic and residential life of its campus.

Undergirding community life must be the awareness by every member of the rights and human dignity of every other member. Attitudes of condescension, hostility, role stereotyping and social or sexual innuendo weaken the health of the community. Furthermore, harassment compromises the integrity of a liberal arts education. Because it makes the learning and working environment hostile, intimidating and offensive, it destroys opportunities for students to develop a strong positive self-concept and the sense of self-confidence which is essential to living out the ideals of a liberal education.

In addition, persons who harass others compromise their own integrity and credibility. Consequently, no form of harassment will be tolerated on our campuses. Policies and procedures regarding harassment complaints are contained in the faculty and student handbooks.

Loss and Damage

The University does not assume any responsibility for damage to or loss of personal belongings. A lost and found service is maintained by Campus Safety and Security.