Vanderbilt students who are granted access to the University’s IT systems, including computer centers or campus-wide internet services, are expected to ensure appropriate use of those systems, including by complying with the Student Computing Policy and Appropriate Use of Technology Assets Policy. Among other things, these policies prohibit sharing Vanderbilt University passwords, violation of copyright laws, including illegal file sharing, the transportation of obscene materials across state lines, and unauthorized access to private information, whether obtained through direct “hacking” or by “social engineering” methods. University computers and data networks, including electronic mail systems, may not be used by students for commercial business purposes not authorized by the University or to harass another by threats, obscenities, or repeated unwanted emails.
Using services or accessing areas behind a Single Sign On of another Vanderbilt community member is prohibited.
Students should identify themselves to the persons they contact through University communications systems and may not use the systems to harass another by threats, obscenities, or repeated contact in which they fail to identify themselves. Harassment over communications systems may be a violation of state law.
Students may not improperly use the University's mailroom for shipping or receiving illicit packages. Students may not collect the mail of another, and should return all mail room equipment for the delivery of larger packages.