Student Policies and Information

Title 5 (PDF) is a document outlining rules and regulations which apply to all universities in the state of California. Title 5 outlines 19 rules which a student may be disciplined, including dishonesty, hazing, disruptive behavior, and other student conduct issues. 

Student Conduct Procedures(Revised 06.5.25) is the most current document outlining the regulations surrounding the student conduct procedures. These are policies which govern how Student Rights and Responsibilities (as well as other departments on campus) will handle alleged violations. 

Student Conduct Procedures(Revised 10.6.23) is a document outlining the regulations surrounding the student conduct procedures. These are the policies which govern how Student Rights and Responsibilities (as well as other departments on campus) will handle alleged violations. 

For a quick guide on navigating the Student Conduct process, see our "Important Guides Page" on the left navigation, or click here (PDF). 

Executive Memorandum 25-001: Grade Appeal Policy (PDF) describes the procedures surrounding a student's right to appeal a final course grade.   For a quick guide about the process surrounding grade appeals, see the "Quick Guides" bar on the right, or click here. (PDF) 

Executive Memorandum 20-013: Student Complaint Policy describes the procedures surrounding a complaint a student brings forward about a member of the faculty, staff, or administration which does NOT involve discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or a grade appeal.*  For a quick guide about the process surrounding student complaints, see our "Important Guides Page" on the left navigation, or click here (PDF). 

*For complaints arising from an incident involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, please see our Title IX office for further support. 

Executive Order 1108 (Systemize Smoke and Tobacco-Free Environment) places restrictions on the use of tobacco, nicotine, and related products on California State University Campuses. 

Executive Memorandum 25-006 (Alcohol Service at Special Events) (PDF) places restrictions and regulations on the possession, consumption, service, and sale of alcohol on Chico State campus property and at Chico State campus events.

Executive Order 0999: Illegal Electronic File Sharing and Protection of Electronic Copyrighted Material(opens in new window) restricts California State University hardware and software from being used to commit copyright violations. 

Executive Memorandum 24-029 (PDF) outlines Chico State students' rights and responsibilities as they pertain to computing and communications technology. 

Executive Memorandum 25-014: Policy on Student Academic Integrity and Establishment of the Student Academic Integrity Council (PDF) defines Academic Integrity and its counterparts, cheating and plagiarism. It outlines the responsibilities that students and faculty have to maintain academic integrity and avoid cheating and plagiarism. 

For more information about academic integrity violations, including how to avoid or report violations, please see our forms and reports page. 

For more information about Academic Integrity Violations

Ethical and Responsible Use of AI for Student

The CSU is committed to preparing students to use AI tools effectively and ethically while earning their degrees and in their careers beyond graduation. The following are some examples of AI use as a CSU student in your courses, but provided you have engaged with your instructor about how the tools should be used in the course. 

FERPA is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

Executive Memorandum 22-026: Student Privacy Rights and Student Records Administration Policies and Procedures Document (PDF) is a Chico State document which details a student's right to the privacy of their education records, as well as procedures surrounding the maintenance and release of those records. 

Freedom of Expression the California State University (CSU) is committed to free expression as an essential component of its educational mission. To support and achieve that mission, the CSU must maintain an environment where its work can be conducted without disruption, in accordance with the highest standards of institutional integrity, and with recognition of the rights, privileges and responsibilities of university community members and members of the public.

Interim Systemize Time, Place and Manner Policy seeks to facilitate freedom of expression while protecting the right of students and employees to learn and work in a safe environment. The policy provides system-wide standards to determine the time, place, and manner of activities on university property, and sets forth consequences for violations. 

California State University, Chico Addendum to CSU Systemwide Time, Place, and Manner Policy. (PDF)

Executive Memorandum 20-006: Time, Place, and Manner of Expression Policy (opens in new window)outlines regulations surrounding commercial and noncommercial transactions and solicitation, freedom of expression activities, amplified sound, and postings on campus property. 

Executive Memorandum 25-010: Policy on Student Organizations (PDF) outlines the University's support for student organizations, while also pointing to important compliance requirements. 

For a quick guide to Time, Place, and Manner of Expression, see our "Important Guides Page " on the left navigation, or click here (PDF). 

Student Activities serves as CSU’s updated, systemize framework for addressing discrimination under federal and state law, including Title IX compliance.

Executive Memorandum 25-010: Policy on Student Organizations (PDF) outlines the University's support for student organizations, while also pointing to important compliance requirements.