Disruption of University activities includes but is not limited to exam-writing, tutoring, teaching, studying, research, administration, and meetings.

Unauthorized entry and/or use refers to any University building, facility, room, or office. Facilities include but are not limited to the central office, learning centers, University House, and parking lots.

Misappropriation of, misuse of, or damage to University property includes

misappropriation of or possession of misappropriated University property

intentional or negligent damage of University property

removal of books or other library and audio-visual material without proper authorization

mutilation or defacing of books or other library materials

intentionally misplacing resources or in any other way intentionally depriving other members of the University of the property or of having access to the resources.

Physical abuse and dangerous activity include

actual physical abuse or threat of physical abuse to another person

damage to another person's property

knowingly, and without just cause, cause another person to fear physical abuse or fear damage to his/her property

creating a condition that unnecessarily endangers or threatens the health, safety, or well-being of other persons, or could cause damage to property

Written and/or verbal harassment includes the use of threatening, obscene, profane, or racist language, or language that is otherwise abusive in the circumstances, by a student, directed to another student, an instructor, officer, or other employee of the University, or any other person.

Sexual harassment includes

written and/or verbal abuse or threats

unwelcome remarks, jokes, innuendoes, or taunting

displaying pornographic or other offensive or derogatory pictures

practical jokes that cause awkwardness or embarrassment

unwelcome invitations or requests, whether direct, explicit, or intimidating

leering or other gestures

unnecessary physical contact such as touching, patting, pinching, punching

physical assault

It is an offence to refuse to provide identification upon request by an officer, employee, or agent of the University acting on behalf of the University in the course of his/her duties where the said person has reason to believe an individual is committing, has committed, or is about to commit an offence.

Smoking is prohibited at Athabasca University and its Learning Centres. Smoking is permitted outside these facilities.

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