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Part 1: Academic Integrity Code
- Academic Dishonesty
- Reporting Violations of WTAMU Academic Integrity Code
- Initial Finding of Fact and Review of Case
- Hearings Before a College Integrity Committee (CIC)
- Findings of a CIC
- Student Registration
- Transfer Credit
- English Proficiency
- Student Drop Procedure
- Withdrawal Procedure
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- Distinguished Students
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- University Honors Program
- Tuition Laws
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- Classroom Behavior
- Computing Services: Rules for Responsible Computing
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Part 2: Student Life Rules
- Students' Rights and Responsibilities
- Reporting Violations of the WTAMU Student Handbook
- Leave Policy
- Community Standards
- Standard of Evidence
- Amnesty
- Student Conduct Proceedings
- Interim Measures and Sanctions
- Student Conduct Files & Records
- Departure from Campus Following Suspension/Expulsion
- Parental Notification
- Abuse of the Student Conduct System
- Alcohol Beverages
- Animals on Campus
- Behavior Intervention Team (BIT)
- Campus Security Report
- Damage to Property
- Dishonesty
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- Failure to Comply & Disorderly Conduct
- Firearms, Ammunition, & Weapons
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- Misuse of Transportation
- Photography and Recording of Students and Employees
- Sexual Misconduct
- Soliciting on Campus
- Student Organizations
- Unauthorized Areas
- Violation of Federal, State, Local Law and/or University Procedures
- Violation of Published University Rules or TAMU System Regulations
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Part 3: Civil Rights and Title IX
- Title IX, Sex-Based Misconduct & Civil Rights Adjudication Process
- All Other Civil Rights Complaints (Non Sex-Based)
- Decisions (Non Sex-Based Cases) Involving Employees as Respondents
- Appeal of Decisions and/or Sanctions of Allegations of Sex Discrimination
- Appeals – Allegations of Discrimination Not Based on Sex
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Part 4: Residential Living
- Residence Hall Rights and Responsibilities
- Alcohol Containers
- Animals
- Balconies
- Business Operations
- Candles and Incense
- Car Washing
- Chalking
- Child Supervision and Endangerment
- Community Living
- Cooperation with University Officials
- Damages or Theft of Property
- Decorations
- Early Arrivals
- Emergency and Safety Equipment
- Exterior Door Locking
- Furniture
- Guests
- Hall Sports
- Identification
- Laundry, Ice, or Vending Machines
- Lost or Found Property
- Lounge Use
- Noise
- Offensive Odor
- Posting Notices
- Prohibited Items
- Room Entry
- Solicitation
- Storage
- Unauthorized Areas
- Vandalism
- Windows/Window Screens
- Child Supervision and Endangerment
- Identification
- Part 5: Student Grievance & Procedures
- Part 6: Propose Revisions
- Definitions
4.6 | Candles and Incense
4.6.A | Candles, candle warmers, incense, oil lamps, and other devices which use an open flame (including potpourri pots) are prohibited in Residence Halls. Items will be confiscated and residents will be subject to disciplinary action.
4.6.B | "Scentsy" or similar type products are permitted if it is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or FM Global (FM) approved. Anything that burns, or smolders, is not permitted on campus. This includes candles and incense. This rule includes decorative candles with burned, or unburned wicks. Residents found with these objects will face disciplinary action, and these objects will be confiscated by staff. Confiscated items will be disposed of at the end of each semester if they go unclaimed.