Code of Conduct

Everyone is expected to maintain an environment in the Thornton Center that is conducive to academic endeavors and tutorial support. All University standards for student conduct, as outlined in Hilltopics, will be enforced. Violations will be prosecuted through the Dean of Students by the Office of Student Judicial Services. Additional disciplinary measures will be administered through the Men's Athletic Director, the Women's Athletic Director, and the Head Coaches. The Thornton Center has the following expectations for all patrons:

• To show respect for and civility towards Thornton Center Staff and fellow student.
• To keep talking and laughing to a minimum.
• To complete all tasks efficiently and exit the building when finished.
• To leave all food, drink and tobacco products outside the building.
• To speak in a civil manner at all times.
• To walk quietly at all times and respect the private space of others.
• To remain alert and ready to learn at all times.
• To read newspapers and magazines in the Center only when there is a demonstrable academic need.
• To turn off all cell phones and paging devices upon entry into the Thornton Center.
• To keep all mp3 players/headsets out of the building or inside backpacks
• To use Thornton Center computers for academic purposes and to limit e-mail activities to 20 minutes or less. Thornton Center users will refrain from movies, games, chat rooms as well as sites such as Facebook.com and MySpace.com.
• To use personal laptops only in designated areas with the screens facing the nearest interior window.
• To be prepared, whether studying privately, working with a tutor, or working in the computer lab. Books and notebooks are essential tools of the trade.
• To dress in a manner appropriate for a serious academic setting. Students adhere to the same dress code in place for the Varsity Inn.

Sign-in and Sign-out procedures

In order to ensure that only those authorized to use the Thornton Center gain access to the building and to provide your coaches, academic counselors, and tutors with the required information on study hall attendance and tutorial assistance, the following procedures are to be followed by all student-athletes:

• Students must present their university ID at the reception desk and use the photo ID card swipe.
• Students also sign in and out of each of the designated areas:
  • Study Hall 1 (first floor)
  • Study Hall 2 (second floor)
  • Computer Lab
  • Writing Center
  • Math Center
• When you leave the Thornton Center, check out at the main reception desk.
• If you do not properly sign-in and sign-out, you will not receive credit for time spent in the Thornton Center.