The following University Computing Policies are from the Vincennes University Student Standards of Behavior and the VU Board of Trustees. All policies are subject to change in accordance with changes in University policy.

Illegal Usage - Computing resources may not be used for illegal purposes. Examples include:

• Unauthorized copying or use of copyrighted material.
• Destruction of or damage to hardware, software, or data belonging to VU or other users.
• Disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications.
• Harassment of others.
• The accidental or intentional introduction of a destructive program, such as a "virus," can have serious consequences. Users should be aware of the threat of viruses on networks and in public labs and use adequate protection against spreading them to their own machines. Both freeware and commercial anti-virus programs are available from various sources. Any attempt to compromise the University computer security systems will not be tolerated.

Computing resources shall be used in accordance with the high ethical standards of the University community. Examples of unethical use which also may involve illegality include:

• Violations of computer system security.
• Unauthorized use of computer accounts, files, and data which do not belong to the user.
• Unauthorized use of access codes assigned to others.
• Intentional use of computer telecommunication facilities in ways that impede the computing activities of others.
• Academic dishonesty (plagiarism, cheating).
• Violation of software license agreements.
• Violation of network usage.
• Violation of another user's privacy.

Vincennes University Policy on the Use of Computers and Data Communications . This policy is the approved policy of  the VU Board of Trustees.

See Shake Library's Conduct Code for additional computing policies.