Office of Community Standards

Our mission

Essential to the mission of the University and grounded in its philosophy based on restorative justice principles, the mission of Community Standards is to serve as a resource and educate students on the rights and responsibilities of community membership.

We support students in building capacity to understand and resolve their own conflicts, while ensuring fair and meaningful resolution processes for addressing allegations of prohibited conduct. Through a continuum of high-impact interventions and education, we cultivate pathways for enhanced reflection, accountability, and ethical development.

Report incidents & concerns

Any member of the university community can report suspected Code of Conduct violations involving UNH students to Community Standards. Individuals not affiliated with UNH may reports violations to law enforcement or submit an email to community.standards@unh.edu for non-emergent issues.

Know your rights and responsibilities

As a member of the UNH community, you have both rights and responsibilities under the Student Code of Conduct. Explore the resources below to learn how our processes work, how free expression is protected on campus, and how your education records are safeguarded.

Standards of conduct

Learn about the Student Code of Conduct, how it's reviewed and updated, and where to find answers to commonly asked questions about the conduct process.

Free speech & expression

Understand your First Amendment rights on campus, what protected speech includes, and how to plan an event or demonstration in accordance with University policy.

Education records & release of information

Learn how FERPA protects your disciplinary and academic records, who can request access, and the process for authorizing release of your information.

Contact us

Community Standards is located on the ground floor of Hitchcock Hall.

5 Quad Way
Durham, New Hampshire 03824

Phone: (603) 862-3377
Fax: (603) 862-4787
community.standards @unh.edu

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Send us a message

Accessibility: The main entrance to our office is located at the top of a flight of eight stairs; a ground-level entrance is located at the Residential Life Office. Enter through their entrance and speak with their staff, who will direct you to our office. There are wheelchair accessible parking spots outside of the office on Quad Way (Q Lot). If you need accommodations during hearings or with paperwork, please contact our office. We work closely with Student Accessibility Services to make accommodations. We will make every effort to fill reasonable accommodation requests. However, not all accommodation requests can be granted.