Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) has the dual responsibility of educating students and helping them develop into mature citizens who take their place in the larger community. In order to accomplish this mission, the College seeks to develop an environment which fosters respect and integrity among its members. To facilitate this environment and to meet its educational goals, the College has adopted conduct regulations for students and student organizations and has established an administrative process for dealing with alleged violations of those regulations. The Student Code of Conduct represents the expectations of student and organizational behavior at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. When a student becomes a part of the College community, they agree to abide by the Code of Conduct. This code is based on the principles and beliefs that students and/or organizations are responsible adult learners, capable of making informed decisions and are accountable for their behavior and consequences of their decisions. Students and organizations are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the policies and regulations set forth by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Conduct which is of a disorderly nature and in violation of written policy shall subject the student or student organization to disciplinary action. The student is also subject to city, state, and federal law. The College will not intervene, nor will it ask special treatment for a student who has violated the law. Student accused of violations of local, state, or federal laws that adversely affect the College may also be subject to the appropriate Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College disciplinary process. Pending civil or criminal matters shall not prevent Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, at its discretion, from initiating appropriate disciplinary action. Proceedings under this Code may be carried out before, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings, and will not be subject to a challenge on the ground that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced. Generally, College conduct regulations shall apply to conduct which occurs on College premises. Further, the conduct regulations shall apply to conduct which occurs while a student or student organization is attending or participating in any College sponsored activity wherever that activity may take place, or any behavior, on or off College premises, which adversely affects the College community or the pursuit of its objectives. All students and student organizations are subject to the regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct, College Catalog, and Student Handbook. Unfamiliarity with these regulations is not a valid excuse for infractions of the regulations. Provisions of the Student Code of Conduct may be revised, supplemented, or amended as necessary at any time by the appropriate College authorities. The students and administration of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are bound by the regulations set forth in the following as well as any additional rules and regulations resulting from revisions to the Code during any academic year.