Revisions approved by the Student Affairs Committee on December 21, 2007 Approved by the University Affairs Meeting on January 8, 2008

Approved by the University Affairs Meeting on November 3, 2009

Revisions approved by the Student Affairs Committee on June 1, 2018

Approved by the University Development Committee on October 16, 2018 Approved by the University Affairs Meeting on November 13, 2018

Article 1

The “National Tsing Hua University Student Reward and Punishment Measures”, hereinafter referred to as “the Measures”, are established in accordance with Article 32 of the University Law in order to ensure the effective learning of students and establish a code of conduct for students. Unless other regulations apply, the reward and punishment of students shall be handled in accordance with the Measures.

Article 2

Student rewards are as follows: commendation, minor merit, and major merit. Student punishments are as follows: reprimand, minor demerit, major demerit, regular surveillance, and expulsion. Students who are in violation of the Measures and have been punished with a major demerit or higher may have their punishment removed in accordance with the “National Tsing Hua University Punishment Cancellation Implementation Guidelines.” The “National Tsing Hua University Punishment Cancellation Implementation Guidelines” shall be established separately by the Student Reward and Punishment Committee.

Article 3

In a student’s individual reward and punishment record, three commendations are equivalent to one minor merit; three minor merits are equivalent to one major merit; three reprimands are equivalent to one minor demerit; and three minor demerits are equivalent to one major demerit. Merits and demerits do not cancel each other out, but students may apply to the Student Reward and Punishment Committee for exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

Article 4

Students may be given a commendation or minor merit in the following situations:

1. Enthusiastic promotion of public welfare and helping others, or outstanding performance of public service, supported by specific facts.
2. Representation of National Tsing Hua University in regional competitions, upholding team spirit and enthusiastically participating, achieving a top-three result.
3. Representation of National Tsing Hua University in national competitions, upholding team spirit and enthusiastically participating, achieving a runner-up result (second place to sixth place).
4. Organization or participation in community activities and receive an outstanding or grade A rating.
5. Dedicated service as a student leader, supported by specific facts.
6. Representation of the University in off-campus activities or service work with outstanding performance, enhancing the reputation of the University and serving as a model for other students.
7. Other outstanding deeds equivalent to those listed above.

Article 5

Students may be given a major merit in the following situations: 1. Representation of National Tsing Hua University in national competitions, upholding team spirit and enthusiastically participating, achieving first place. 2. Participation in international competitions with outstanding performance. 3. Outstanding performance as student leader, contributing to the establishment of an exceptional school spirit. 4. Make a significant contribution to the University or society. 5. Acting courageously, facing risks to overcome obstacles, and self-sacrificing, serving as a model for other students. 6. Other outstanding deeds equivalent to those listed above.

Article 6

Students who perform special outstanding deeds may also receive awards or medals in addition to the rewards listed in Article 4 and Article 5.

Article 7

Students may be given a reprimand or minor demerit in the following situations:

1. Insulting or maliciously attacking faculty, staff, or other students, in less serious cases.
2. Unruly behavior during formal gatherings without stopping this behavior after being asked to do so.
3. Disrupting public order in public places without stopping this behavior after being asked to do so.
4. Affecting public safety due to negligence or default, in less serious cases.
5. Misappropriating or destroying public property, in less serious cases.
6. Deliberately tearing or covering University notices or legal posters, or obstructing the posting of such notices or posters.
7. Bullying, in less serious cases.
8. Sexual harassment or sexual bullying, in less serious cases, following confirmation through investigation by the National Tsing Hua University Gender Equity Education Committee.
9. Lending documents for use by others, in less serious cases.
10. Failure to fulfill duties to manage public property, causing damage, loss, or missing property; or false claims, misappropriation, or unclear accounting of public funds, in less serious cases.
11. Assault or fighting, in less serious cases.
12. Failure to follow examination rules, in less serious cases.
13. Disrupting normal teaching at the University or disturbing the peace of the University, in less serious cases.
14. Driving a car or motorcycle into the campus in violation of regulations, failure to follow the prescribed route, or entering the dormitory area, without stopping this behavior after being asked to do so.
15. Gambling, in less serious cases.
16. Entering the offices or bedrooms of others without good reason, or looking through or opening the private property of others (including computer data), in less serious cases.
17. Invitation of persons of the opposite sex to stay in a dormitory by students living in the dormitories, or not living in dormitories.
18. Entering a dormitory for the opposite sex without registering in accordance with regulations.
19. Bringing a person of the opposite sex into the dormitory without registering them in accordance with regulations.
20. Violations of regulations for access to the computer network, in less serious cases.
21. Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others, in less serious cases.
22. Other situations equivalent to those listed above.

Article 8

Students may be given a major demerit or regular surveillance in the following situations:

1. Insulting or maliciously attacking faculty, staff, or other students, in more serious cases.
2. Misappropriating or destroying public property, in more serious cases.
3. Bullying, in more serious cases.
4. Sexual harassment or sexual bullying, in more serious cases, following confirmation through investigation by the National Tsing Hua University Gender Equity Education Committee.
5. Fraudulent use, falsification, alteration, or forgery of other people’s documents, or lending documents for use by others, in more serious cases.
6. Obstructing faculty, staff, or students in the performance of official duties.
7. Theft, embezzlement, or corruption, in less serious cases.
8. Playing mahjong or gambling in the dormitory, in more serious cases.
9. Storing dangerous goods on campus or illegally holding prohibited items.
10. Failure to fulfill duties to manage public property, causing damage, loss, or missing property; or false claims, misappropriation, or unclear accounting of public funds, in more serious cases.
11. Assault or fighting, in more serious cases.
12. Failure to follow examination rules, or involvement in examination cheating, in more serious cases.
13. Unauthorized alteration of information such as grades or student status, in less serious cases.
14. Disrupting normal teaching at the University, or disturbing the peace of the University, in more serious cases.
15. Entering the offices or bedrooms of others without good reason or looking through or opening the private property of others (including computer data), in more serious cases.
16. Entering a dormitory for the opposite sex without registering in accordance with regulations and refusing to leave when asked, or compelled to do so, and displaying an arrogant attitude.
17. Illegally consuming, using, or possessing drugs, amphetamines, or other narcotics.
18. Illegal activities confirmed by the courts or the University, in less serious cases.
19. Violations of regulations for access to computer network, in more serious cases.
20. Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others, in more serious cases.
21. Cheating on entrance examinations outside the campus.
22. Other situations equivalent to those listed above.

Article 9

Students may be expelled or have their student status revoked in the following situations:

1. Committing further offenses during the regular surveillance period.
2. Accumulating three major demerits during their studies.
3. Obtaining a conduct grade for the semester lower than 60.
4. Theft, embezzlement, or corruption, in serious cases that damage the University’s reputation.
5. Causing serious injury to others, or jeopardize safety, on campus due to violent behavior.
6. Asking others to take examinations on behalf of the student, or the student taking examinations on behalf of others.
7. Falsifying the content of a theses.
8. Unauthorized altering of information such as grades or student status, in more serious cases.
9. Illegal activities confirmed by the courts or the University, in more serious cases.
10. Cheating in entrance examinations outside the campus, in more serious cases.
11. Sexual harassment or sexual bullying, in more serious cases, or sexual assault following confirmation through investigation by the National Tsing Hua University Gender Equity Education Committee.
12. Other situations equivalent to those listed above.

Article 10

If students repeat the same offense after receiving a points deduction, the points deduction for the next offense may be increased.

Article 11

If students violate the University rules but report themselves to the Student Affairs Division before the University discovers the violation subject to punishment according to these Measures, the points deduction may be reduced.

Article 12

If, during the process of the handing their punishment at the University, students deliberately provide false evidence or information, when the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee determines the violation of University rules, the punishment may be increased.

Article 13

Aside from the standards set out in these Measures, punishment for students’ behavior may be augmented or reduced in accordance with the students’ normal conduct, motivation and purpose, attitude and means, and the effect of the behavior.

Article 14

Procedures for Handling Rewards and Punishments

1. If the student has performed a meritorious deed or acted in violation of the Measures, the relevant persons should inform the Student Affairs Division in writing. In case of violation, the Student Affairs Division shall investigate and confirm the facts together with the student’s academic tutor and department or graduate school heads. After the Student Reward and Punishment Committee or the Dean of Student Affairs has determined the facts of the offense, the student may be required to undergo counselling, leave campus service, or take relevant education courses.
2. Commendations, minor merits, reprimands, and minor demerit are approved by the Dean of Student Affairs. Higher levels must be approved by the University President. The assignment of major demerit or higher must be reviewed by the Student Reward and Punishment Committee and approved by the University President. The student and other relevant individuals should be invited to attend the meeting to explain the situation; however, in cases involving violations of gender equality, in order to maintain the dignity of students and avoid repeated questioning, the investigating unit may explain the situation.
3. When a student is rewarded with a major merit or punished with a major demerit, the University should notify the student’s parents or guardian in writing.
4. Reward and punishment cases shall be closed upon completion of normal procedures; however, if new evidence or information is found that could not be obtained during the investigation of the case, the case may be reopened.
5. If a student is punished, after the University has approved the announcement or notification, the notice of punishment must be provided in writing, including specifying the main text of the judgement, facts, reasons, appeals process, time limits, and receiving units. If any party has an objection, they may appeal to the Student Appeals and Arbitration Committee according to the relevant procedures within the time limit.

Article 15

Students’ rewards and punishments are added to or deducted from the conduct grade at the end of each semester in accordance with regulations.

Article 16

These Measures are approved by the Student Affairs Committee and implemented following approval at the University Affairs Meeting. The Measures are filed for reference at the Ministry of Education. Amendments are to be dealt with in the same manner.