Community Expectations

Commencement season is a time of celebration and joy that should be memorable and safe for all, free from disruption. All students who intend to be on-campus for any of the affinity or commencement celebrations are expected to follow LMU Community Standards including the Freedom of Expression Policy, Student Code of Conduct, and Time, Place, Manner for Social Action, with specific sections outlined below.

Freedom of Expression

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"Individuals, Registered Student Organizations or groups who organize any activity, demonstration or protest are responsible for conveying to all participants the consequences for failing to comply with the University’s expectations. All Students and their Guests are expected to comply with the Student Conduct Code and abide by all safety regulations and University policies. As such, individuals, organizations or groups who organize activities, demonstrations or protests are accountable for their conduct as well as the conduct of their Guests and may be subject to disciplinary action as the responsible party for violations of University policy caused by their Guests."

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"While individuals, Registered Student Organizations and groups at Loyola Marymount University have the freedom to examine and discuss issues of interest to them and to express their opinions publicly and privately in the proper time, place and manner, the University has an obligation to, and will, maintain an environment where all are free to learn while protecting University and private property and processes from individual or collective actions that are, destructive, disruptive or interfere with activities of members of the community and its Guests."

Student Conduct Code

Section III, Prohibited Conduct, Letter H

"Unpermitted interference with the lawful exercise of freedom of expression or movement of others on University Premises or at University-approved Activities including, but not limited to, blocking entrances, exits or passageways from or to any University building or roadway, interfering with daily University business, instruction or scheduled event (including virtual engagements) through congregating, assembling or any other means, creating a volume of noise that prevents normal University activity or events."

Time, Place, Manner for Social Action

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LMU reserves the right to designate defined and specific areas on campus where demonstrations can take place before, during, and after these events to ensure the safety and security of the campus community.

Activities, demonstrations, and protests that are undertaken in violation of this policy, the law, or that become unreasonably disruptive or create physical safety concerns will be suspended and discontinued by university officials and Campus Safety. The university may also obtain the assistance of law enforcement to maintain order and/or suspend unlawful or unauthorized activities, demonstrations, or protests and disperse those participating therein.