Policies and Standards

In expressing those ideas which seem to them justified by the facts, Rutgers faculty and teaching staff are expected to maintain standards of sound scholarship and competent teaching.

Rutgers protects the privacy and integrity of university information while enabling the free exchange of ideas.

The University Code of Student Conduct sets specific expectations for Rutgers University student behavior.

The right of free expression does not include the right to engage in conduct that disrupts the university’s operations or endangers the safety of others.  

The use of Rutgers resources for political activities is prohibited. The university maintains a position of non-partisanship. 

It is the obligation of the university to make efficient and effective use of all available resources for the furtherance of the university's mission of teaching, research and public service.

All Rutgers community members must obey the law, comply with university policies, engage in civil discussions, and treat each other with dignity and respect.

Rutgers is committed to responding to all forms of prohibited discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Rutgers University prohibits workplace violence or threats of violence.

Rutgers University is committed to Academic Freedom and upholding the first amendment.

While freely expressing ideas, faculty are expected to maintain standards of sound scholarship and competent teaching.

Rutgers is committed to fostering an environment that is safe and secure and free from sexual discrimination and harassment, and other forms of violence.