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Student Rights and Responsibilities: General Student Regulations- Protection of Individuals

Michigan State University

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Harassment Policies
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April 25, 2025

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III. Protection of Individuals
Physical security and an environment free of harassment are necessary for individuals if they are to successfully pursue their educational endeavors and fulfill responsibilities. Therefore, it is prohibited for any student to:
A. Cause or threaten physical harm to another or put another person at risk or danger of physical harm. ...
D. Continuously or persistently intimidate or frighten another individual so as to coerce that individual into some action or avoidance of action.

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