Student Conduct Code: Prohibited Conduct

University of Washington

  • Speech Code Rating
    Yellow
  • Speech Code Category
    Harassment Policies
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Computer abuses include, but are not limited to: ... Use of university computing facilities or resources to send intimidating, harassing, or threatening messages;

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Harassment or bullying is language or conduct that is unwelcome and sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive such that it could reasonably be expected to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment, or has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a person's academic or work performance, or a person's ability to participate in or benefit from the university's programs, services, opportunities, or activities, when viewed through both an objective and subjective standard. This includes harassment or bullying that occurs through electronic means, such as electronic media, the internet, social networks, blogs, cell phones, or text messages.

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