The goal of the Office of Community Standards and Student Ethics (OCSSE) is to support the University of Arkansas mission by promoting a safe and orderly community through the education of students, the enforcement of behavioral standards, peer mentoring, and leadership development. Our mission is to aid in the development of student ethics that embrace the norms and values that are outlined in the University of Arkansas Code of Student Life.

Code of Conduct
The Code of Student Life defines conduct that is incompatible with the values of the University community. When a complaint or report of misconduct is received, the disciplinary process is initiated.

How does the Student Judicial System work?
The student judicial process provides students with a fair method of disciplinary case adjudication. Because this is an educational institution, the disciplinary process reflects the values and norms of an educational system. This system does not mirror the criminal court system. The focus is one of redirecting student behavior into more appropriate modes of expression.