Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct

Including the code of conduct for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) as well as procedures for reporting information for alleged violations by student organizations and for the imposition of disciplinary sanctions should a student organization be found responsible for the alleged actions.


The Policy on the Conduct and Discipline establishes the standards and procedures for RSOs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

About Student Organizations

The University recognizes that participation in student organizations constitutes an integral aspect of the living-learning environment. Student organization membership affords opportunities to develop skills in areas such as leadership, fiscal management, event planning, ethical decision-making, delegation, and team building. We expect that students will adhere to high standards of behavior in the execution of their organizational responsibilities.

The policy outlines a code of conduct for RSOs as well as procedures for reporting information for alleged violations by student organizations and for the imposition of disciplinary sanctions should a student organization be found responsible for the alleged actions.

Discover a Student Organization

Students at the Student Organization Fair

Organizational Structure

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (OSCCS) is the principal unit for implementing this policy. Revisions are subject to approval by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

RSO Conduct Discipline Process

Report an incident

Violations of conduct policy

Report an alleged violation of the Policy on Registered Student Organizations to OSCCS.

Report an alleged violation

Hazing

Any activity that a person is expected to join or participate in that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers regardless of willingness to participate.

Report hazing

After-hearing request forms

Outcome Appeal

Request an appeal of your hearing outcome to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

Request an Appeal

RSO Appeal Process

Sanction Review Request

Request a review of your RSO’s Disciplinary Probation status.

Request a Sanction Review

Probation Review Process

Contact

Questions can be emailed conduct@studentaffairs.wisc.edu