This section contains the relevant University Policies and Procedures for recognized student organizations. All recognized student organizations are required to follow all University Policies and Procedures outlined by the University and the Student Handbook, including but not limited to:  

Recognized student organizations must abide by the Alcohol and Drug policies as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Recognized student organizations must adhere to the JMU Policy 1121: Public Expression on Campus when exercising their right to assemble.  JMU seeks to preserve students’ privileges to take active roles in exercising their rights of expression, affiliation and peaceful assembly. At the same time, the University also recognizes its responsibility to ensure the rights and freedom of those who want to pursue their educational interest without interference.  

James Madison University is an institution of higher education devoted to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the people of the Commonwealth and the nation.  The University is committed to developing students through academic and co-curricular activities.  Hazing is an unproductive and hazardous custom that is incongruous with this responsibility and has no place in college life, either on or off-campus.  No individual student or recognized student organization may engage in or plan any activity or situation that may be defined as hazing.  In addition, no individual nor recognized organization by physical or mental stress or by subtle or covert technique impair, make captive, or destroy an individual’s freedom of thought and choice.  As members of the JMU community, we have a legal and moral obligation to promote an atmosphere that is free of hazing ‑ the Student Life department contributes to this directive through a variety of policies, procedures, and programs. Additional information can be found at https://www.jmu.edu/osl/about-hazing.shtml  

All members, officers, advisers and affiliates of recognized student organizations are required to follow the Standards of Conduct & Policies, as outlined in the Student Handbook. The most up-to-date policy definitions, including the Hazing policy, can be found here: https://www.jmu.edu/osarp/handbook/osarp/standardsandpolicies.shtml 

Any JMU student, family member, community member, faculty, or staff member can report alleged misconduct involving a recognized student organization to the Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices (OSARP). If the alleged misconduct is being reported by a non-JMU individual, OSARP may be able to proceed if the alleged misconduct follows the guidelines listed in the “Jurisdiction - Recognized Student Organizations and Student Groups” section of the Student Handbook. Alleged misconduct for a recognized student organization or student group is typically evaluated using the Standards of Conduct & Policies in the Student Handbook and may be addressed through the Organizational Accountability Process in the Student Handbook. 
 
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or has an immediate health/safety concern, call the JMU Police at 540-568-6911 
 
In case of an emergency involving members of or associated with a student organization after regular business hours, please call 911 or JMU Police at 540-568-6911.  Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations should also call the FSL on-duty phone immediately at 540-421-1177. 

Any member of the University community may submit a report, giving details of the alleged harm or incident to the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices. Reports can be submitted through the following website: https://www.jmu.edu/osarp/reportingosarp/index.shtml#organizational  

The Organizational Accountability Process in the Student Handbook outlines the process used by OSARP to receive, investigate, and review reports of alleged misconduct for a recognized student organization. The Organizational Accountability Process provides additional information, including but not limited to: 

• The Responsibilities and Rights of the Responding Organization, 
• The Resolution Options to address alleged misconduct (including the Organizational Accountability Investigation Process) 
• The preponderance of the evidence standard for decision-making and the criteria for evaluating organizational connections to alleged misconduct 
• The possible outcomes that can be assigned if a recognized student organization is found responsible for violating university policy 
• The instances in which individual accountability processes will be initiated using information gathered during the Organizational Accountability Process. NOTE: Individual students and organizations can both be accountable and/or responsible for the allegations that arise out of the Organizational Accountability Process.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at beinvolved@jmu.edu.