# WAC 132M-126-020: WAC 132M-126-020. Statement of jurisdiction

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132M-126-020
- **Heading:** WAC 132M-126-020. Statement of jurisdiction
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132M / Chapter 132M-126 / Section 132M-126-020

## Text

(1) The student conduct code shall apply to conduct by students or student groups that occurs:
(a) On college premises;
(b) At or in connection with college programs or activities; or
(c) Off-campus premises, if in the judgment of the college, the conduct has an adverse impact on the college community, the pursuit of its objectives, or the ability of a student or staff to participate in the college's programs and activities.
(2) Jurisdiction extends to locations in which students are engaged in college programs or activities including, but not limited to, college-sponsored housing, foreign or domestic travel, activities funded by the students, student government, student clubs or organizations, 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 notification of admission to the college through the actual receipt of a certificate or degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after classes end, during the academic year, and 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 college has sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis, to determine whether the student conduct code will be applied to conduct by students or student groups that occurs off campus.
(6) In addition to initiating disciplinary proceedings for violations of the student code, the college may refer any violations of federal, state, or local laws to civil and criminal authorities for disposition. The college reserves the right to pursue student disciplinary proceedings regardless of whether the underlying conduct is subject to civil or criminal prosecution.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132M-126-005 WAC 132M-126-005. Preamble](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_005.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-010 WAC 132M-126-010. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_010.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-015 WAC 132M-126-015. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_015.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-020 WAC 132M-126-020. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_020.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-025 WAC 132M-126-025. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_025.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-030 WAC 132M-126-030. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_030.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-035 WAC 132M-126-035. Corrective action, disciplinary sanctions, and terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_035.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-036 WAC 132M-126-036. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_036.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-037 WAC 132M-126-037. Amnesty policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_037.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-040 WAC 132M-126-040. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_040.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-045 WAC 132M-126-045. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_045.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-055 WAC 132M-126-055. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_055.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-060 WAC 132M-126-060. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Review of an initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_060.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-065 WAC 132M-126-065. Brief adjudicative proceedings — College record](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_065.md)

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