Students may not engage in the abuse of another person. Abuse includes, but is not limited to, unwanted physical contact of a non-sexual nature, striking/hitting or attempting to strike/hit another person, restricting the movement or attempting to restrict the movement of another person so that they cannot leave the immediate area, intimidation through threats or other means, and words, symbols, graphics, or other communications that threaten violence. Behavior that causes a reasonable person to fear for one's safety or bodily autonomy also constitutes abuse.
The University may resolve situations where there are mutual combatants and no clear aggressor outside the formal conduct adjudication process.