As a community of Christians with a special commitment to love one another, MHGS expects behavior demonstrating the highest standard of respect for people and property. The institution is committed to fostering respectful interpersonal relationships within a diverse community. 

Basic standards for respectful conduct by MHGS students are similar to those of other institutions of higher education in societies with the legal foundation of respect for people and property. The following are examples of unacceptable conduct that would be the cause for disciplinary action and may be reported to civil authorities for legal or other action, as appropriate. These examples do not identify all unacceptable conduct, but indicate the types of conduct clearly inconsistent with the expectations of Mars Hill Graduate School:

• Dishonesty: Any misrepresentations or deceptive statements an individual makes about one's self or others is unacceptable.  
• Injurious or offensive action: Physical assault, infliction of psychological injury or the spreading of malicious rumors is unacceptable.
• Prejudicial treatment: Statements or actions that are injurious based on difference is unacceptable. 
• Disruption: Acts by individuals or groups substantially interfering with the rights of others or interfering with the normal activities of the MHGS (in classrooms, libraries, offices, other on- or off-campus meeting or assembly areas, or in student residences) is unacceptable.
• Stealing or destruction of property: Theft of or damage to the property of another person or of the MHGS is unacceptable.
• Sexual harassment: Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is unacceptable.
• Persistent profane or obscene language is unacceptable.
• Violation of criminal laws, including possession of weapons, explosives or any illegal substances, is unacceptable wherever MHGS students are.
• At MHGS events held at venues where alcohol is served, conduct displayed that violates our Code of Conduct is unacceptable and subject to discipline.