101 Student Rights and Responsibilities

Date Adopted: 1/7/2009
Date Revised:
Date Last Reviewed: 01/16/2024
References: UMW Policy 101.1
Issuing Office: Chancellor
Approved By: Office of the Chancellor

1. Policy

   The University of Montana Western recognizes that its students retain the rights provided by the United States and Montana Constitutions, Federal and State statutes, and other applicable University policy, while attending UMW. The provisions of UMW Policy 101.1 Student Conduct Code are intended to be consistent with these rights, and to limit or restrict only conduct that goes beyond the responsible exercise of these rights recognized by law.

2. Purpose

   The purpose of this policy is to outline the rights and responsibilities of students at the University of Montana Western.

3. Procedures

   The Student Conduct Code is published in the UMW Student Handbook.

4. Authority and References

   UMW Policy 101.1

5. Responsibility

   Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Registrar, Dean of Students, Dean of Outreach, Director of Financial Aid