# WAC 132K-135-040: WAC 132K-135-040. Statement of jurisdiction

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132K-135-040
- **Heading:** WAC 132K-135-040. Statement of jurisdiction
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132K / Chapter 132K-135 / Section 132K-135-040

## Text

(1) The student conduct code shall apply to student conduct that occurs:
(a) On college premises;
(b) At or in connection with college-sponsored activities; or
(c) Off-campus where indicated in the rule or that in the judgment of the college adversely affects the college community, visitors, or the pursuit of the college's objectives.
(2) Jurisdiction extends to, but is not limited to, locations in which students are engaged in official college activities including, but not limited to, foreign or domestic travel, activities funded by the associated students, athletic events, training internships, cooperative and distance education, online education, practicums, supervised work experiences, or any other college-sanctioned social or club activities.
(3) Students are responsible for their conduct from the time of notification of acceptance at the college through the actual receipt of a degree or certificate, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment.
(4) These standards shall apply to a student's conduct even if the student withdraws from college while a disciplinary matter is pending.
(5) The student conduct officer has sole discretion on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the student conduct code will be applied to conduct that occurs off-campus.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132K-135-020 WAC 132K-135-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_020.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-030 WAC 132K-135-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_030.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-040 WAC 132K-135-040. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_040.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-050 WAC 132K-135-050. Students abroad](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_050.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-060 WAC 132K-135-060. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_060.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-070 WAC 132K-135-070. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_070.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-090 WAC 132K-135-090. Disciplinary sanctions — Conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_090.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-100 WAC 132K-135-100. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_100.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-110 WAC 132K-135-110. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_110.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-120 WAC 132K-135-120. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_120.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-130 WAC 132K-135-130. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Review of an initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_130.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-140 WAC 132K-135-140. Student conduct committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_140.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-150 WAC 132K-135-150. Appeal — Student conduct committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_150.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-160 WAC 132K-135-160. Student conduct committee hearings — Presentations of evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_160.md)

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