Know Your Rights

Amnesty Policy

If you report, experience, or witness harassment, sexual misconduct, hazing, or a medical emergency while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may be granted amnesty from any related drug or alcohol policy conduct charges.

The Amnesty Policy empowers students to fully and transparently engage in university investigations or adjudicative processes.

Student Code of Conduct

Lays out prohibited conduct, adjudicative procedures, as well as the 12 rights afforded to students that are engaging with the Student Code of Conduct office.

Survivor Bill of Rights

The Survivor Bill of Rights is a comprehensive index of rights, resources, and principles that the American University Student Government deems the University must recognize and afford to all survivors of sexual violence in order to create a safer campus.

Freedom of Expression and Expressive Conduct Policy

Lays out the restrictions on types of expression and protections for expression. Describes the policies related to expression in classrooms, for speakers, and for protests.