Community Standards

Kentucky State University is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive campus environment where all students can learn, live, and succeed. Community Standards helps uphold that commitment by establishing clear expectations for student behavior, promoting personal responsibility, and ensuring that concerns about student conduct are addressed fairly and consistently.

The Community Standards process emphasizes accountability, fairness, respect, and conflict resolution. Students are encouraged to understand their rights and responsibilities, make informed decisions, and contribute positively to the University community. When concerns arise, the University follows established procedures designed to protect individual rights and ensure equitable treatment.

The resources below provide information about student conduct expectations, University policies, reporting procedures, and related requirements.

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Student Conduct and University Policies

• 2026–2027 K-Book Student Handbook — A comprehensive guide to student rights, responsibilities, University policies, and campus resources.

• Student Code of Conduct Policy — Establishes behavioral expectations and standards of conduct for students.

• Community Standards and Student Rights Policy — Outlines student rights and the University's approach to administering community standards.

• Deadly Weapons and Dangerous Materials by Students Policy — Establishes restrictions concerning weapons and dangerous materials.

• Medical Cannabis and University Guidance — Explains the relationship between Kentucky's medical cannabis law, federal requirements, and University policies

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Reporting and Accountability

• Incident Reporting Form — Submit information about a potential violation of University conduct standards.

• 2023 HB 290 Student Discipline Report — Review the University's published student discipline report.

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Housing Policies and Resources