UW pushes Code of Conduct changes date after backlash

After backlash from students and faculty, UW administration will now be giving a proper chance for opinions to be heard regarding proposed Code of Conduct changes By Blake Latta In November 2025, UW President Robert J. Jones announced a review of the UW Student Conduct Code. This was to “take a close look at how we continue to ensure transparency, fairness and accountability when it comes to student conduct in the modern university environment.” The proposed changes to the Student Conduct Code would broaden who could be punished in connections to protests as well. The proposed amendments were to Chapter 478-121 WAC, Student Conduct Code for the University of Washington (WSR 26-15-104) and to Chapter 478-124 WAC, General Conduct Code for the University of Washington (WSR 26-15-105). In addition to this widening of scope, there are proposed changes to who can sit on the appeals board. Currently, only faculty and students can serve as appeal officers.

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