Academic misconduct is any act that does or could improperly distort student grades or other student academic records. Such acts include but need not be limited to the following:

1. Possessing, using, or exchanging improperly acquired written or verbal information in the preparation of any essay, laboratory report, examination, or other assignment included in an academic course;

2. Substitution for, or unauthorized collaboration with, a student in the commission of academic requirements;

3. Submission of material that is wholly or substantially identical to that created or published by another person or persons, without adequate credit notations indicating the authorship (plagiarism);

4. False claims of performance for work that has been submitted by the claimant;

5. Alteration or insertion of any academic grade or rating so as to obtain unearned academic credit;

6. Deliberate falsification of a written or verbal statement of fact to a member of the faculty so as to obtain unearned academic credit;

7. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any Institute document relating to the academic status of the student.

Nonacademic misconduct includes the following specifically prohibited acts whenever, unless otherwise stated, such acts occur on Institute-owned or controlled property or Institute-related premises:

1. Alcohol abuse, including

   1. conspicuous or flagrant possession of alcoholic beverage;

   2. intoxication made manifest by boisterousness, rowdiness, obscene or indecent conduct or appearance, or vulgar, profane, lewd, or unbecoming language;

   3. disorderly conduct associated with the use of alcoholic beverages.

2. Pushing, unjustifiably striking or physically assaulting, or otherwise intentionally threatening or endangering the person of any member of the faculty, administration, staff, or student body, or any visitor to the campus.

3. Disorderly conduct, including

   1. breach of the peace or obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedure, or other Institute activities, including its public service functions or other authorized activities;

   2. refusal to vacate a building, street, sidewalk, driveway, or other facility when directed to do so by any properly identified Institute faculty, administration, or staff personnel while these persons are acting in the performance of their duties;

   3. lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression;

   4. failure to comply with instructions or directions of any properly identified faculty, administration, or staff personnel while these persons are acting in the performance of their duties.

4. Drug abuse, including the use or possession (without valid medical or dental prescriptions), manufacture, furnishing, sale, or any distribution of any narcotic or dangerous drug controlled by law; this provision is not intended to regulate alcoholic beverages, which are covered in item 1.

5. Unauthorized use of college facilities including

   1. unauthorized entry into any Institute building, office, or other facility or remaining in any building after normal closing hours;

   2. unauthorized use of any Institute telephone facility or of any other Institute facilities;

   3. possessing, using, making, or causing to be made any key for any Institute facility without proper authorization;

   4. unauthorized use of another student or faculty member’s password to gain access to the computer or computer output. This includes but is not limited to any knowing and willing use of fraudulent means to process computer programs and access computer files.

6. Furnishing false information to any Institute official or offering false statement in any Institute disciplinary hearing.

7. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any Institute document, record, or identification.

8. Any hazing action that tends to cause or allow physical or mental suffering in connection with rites or ceremonies of induction, initiation,or orientation into Institute life or into the life of any Institute group or organization.

9. Safety violations, including

   1. intentional false reporting of a fire or that any explosive device has been placed on Institute property;

   2. tampering with fire-fighting equipment, safety devices, or other emergency or safety equipment;

   3. setting an unauthorized fire;

   4. possession of unauthorized fireworks, firearms, ammunition, or dangerous weapons or materials;

   5. unauthorized sale, possession, furnishing, or use of any incendiary device or bomb;

   6. use of smoking tobacco, in any form, in facilities or areas posted with "No Smoking" signs or where smoking has been prohibited by any faculty member or other official.

10. Theft and/or unauthorized possession of Institute property or property of a member of the Institute community or campus visitor.

11. Malicious or unauthorized damage or destruction to Institute property or property belonging to any member of the Institute community or campus visitor.

12. Violation of rules governing residence in Institute-owned or controlled property such as dormitories, family housing, fraternities, sororities, and organization housing.

13. Playing of games of skill or chance for money or other items of value.

14. Failure to remit, return, or submit financial obligations, property, or records of the Institute within the time prescribed by the Institute.

15. Knowingly acting in concert with any other person to perform an unlawful act or to violate an Institute regulation or policy.

16. Violations of the Georgia Tech Motor Vehicle Regulations.

17. Violation of the Regents’ Statement on Disruptive Behavior, the full text of which is given in section XIX.

18. Repeated violations of the published Rules and Regulations of the Institute, which cumulatively indicate an unwillingness or inability to conform to the Institute standards for student life.

19. Violation of the conduct code, wherever it may occur; violation of the laws of any city, county, state, or the United States, where the violation creates a clear and present danger of material interference with the normal or orderly processes of the Institute or its requirements of appropriate discipline.