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Learner Conduct and Expectations Policies

Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, SMD
Revised September 16, 2024

The purpose of this document is to compile the multiple conduct- and expectations-related policies for SMD graduate students and postdocs throughout the University.

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Policies Applicable to Students and Postdocs

Conduct and Expectations Policies for Students and Postdocs
Policy Title	Students	Postdocs	Description
UR Code of Conduct	Yes	Yes	Pertains to compliance with laws, policies, contractual commitments, and ethical codes by all members of the University. View University Code of Conduct policy
Research Integrity	Yes	Yes	Pertains to institutional policies and procedures, federal regulations, and best practices within the research community. Learn about Research Integrity policies
Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment/Service Practices	Yes	Yes	Pertains to discrimination or harassment based on a protected class. View Discrimination and Harassment policy
Sexual Misconduct and Title IX	Yes	Yes	Pertains to sex discrimination at educational institutions that receive federal funding. Visit Sexual Misconduct and Title IX resources
Department/Center-Specific Expectations	Yes	Yes	Departments, divisions, and centers may have expectations specific to their areas. Please check with your department administrator for details.
Research Group or Lab-Specific Expectations	Yes	Yes	Research groups and labs may have expectations specific to their group. Please check with your research leader for details.
Responsibilities of the Advisor and the Postdoctoral Appointees	No	Yes	Pertains to the responsibilities of SMD postdoc advisors and postdoctoral appointees. View Postdoctoral Appointment Policy

Policies Applicable to Students Only

Additional Policies for Graduate Students
Policy Title	Students	Postdocs	Description
Standards of Student Conduct	Yes	No	Pertains to University of Rochester students conducting themselves in a way that respects the cooperative standards of the community and aligns with the University’s educational mission, including obeying federal, state, and local laws and University policies. Read Standards of Student Conduct (PDF)
Academic Misconduct	Yes	No	Pertains to situations where a University of Rochester graduate student is acting in their role as a student, teaching assistant, or expert in their discipline. See the Regulations and University Policies Concerning Graduate Studies, Jurisdiction and Responsibility for Academic and Nonacademic Misconduct. View Graduate Academic Regulations
Roles and Responsibilities of Supervisors/Advisors and Graduate Students	Yes	No	Pertains to the roles and responsibilities of SMD graduate supervisors/advisors and graduate students. View Roles and Responsibilities document
Graduate Program Expectations	Yes	No	Graduate programs may have program-specific expectations. Please check with your graduate program director or coordinator for details.