initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for
continued membership in a group or an organization.
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Attempted or actual theft of or damage to personal property.
D.
Health, Safety, and the Law
Students are expected to make sound decisions regarding the health and
safety of themselves and others and to comply with laws applicable to all
residents of Northfield. The following conduct is prohibited:
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Alcohol: The use of alcohol except as permitted by law; the
abuse of alcohol by any student whether of legal age or not.
(See the College Alcohol and Drug Policy.)
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Drugs: The use, possession, sale, transfer, distribution,
manufacture or cultivation of any controlled substance, except
prescription drugs used by the person for whom and for the
purpose for which they were prescribed.
•
Dangerous implements or materials: The use or possession of
explosives, firecrackers, firearms, BB guns, explosive
materials, or knives with blades in excess of four inches on
campus property. (The Dean of Students may permit a student
to have a firearm on campus for hunting season, but such
permission is discretionary with the Dean of Students. If
permission is given, the firearm must be kept secured in the
Security Office.)
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Safety and Security: Misusing or tampering with fire alarm
systems, fire extinguishers, or other security equipment, or
compromising any College security system. (See also Fire
Safety in the Housing and Residential Living section.)
E.
Compliance with College Policies
Many programs and facilities have established policies and procedures that
govern student behavior. Students are expected to comply with all written
policies of the College, which include but are not limited to:
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Motor vehicle policy.
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Residential life policies.
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Computing and telecommunications policies.
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Library policies.
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Policies governing the use of recreational facilities and
activities.
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Policies governing student organizations and club sports.
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Dining hall and meal plan policies.
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Smoking policy.
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Student records policy.
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