The University of California Office of the President announced today (Thursday, May 9, 2024) guiding principles for use by UC campuses in determining disciplinary actions:
• UC campuses support and protect nonviolent and lawful protests. We do all we can within the law to facilitate freedom of expression and a vibrant exchange of ideas, while also maintaining a safe environment and access to university facilities for all members of our community.
• All members of the UC community remain subject to all applicable laws and relevant codes of conduct, even while engaging in protest activities.
• Any member of the university community who is arrested for unlawful behavior or cited for a violation of university policy must go through the applicable review process, such as student code of conduct or employee disciplinary process.
• UC community members found to violate university policy or campus codes of conduct will be held accountable in a manner appropriate to the situation and consistent with campus processes.
• People not affiliated with the university who are involved in criminal activity on UC campuses will be prosecuted by the appropriate agencies in the relevant jurisdictions.