Governing Documents | UNC Student Supreme Court

Documents Governing All Students

Student Constitution Thumbnail Link. — Student Constitution

The Student Constitution is the “supreme student law.” It trumps all other ‘student laws.’ (Student Const. art. IX, §1). Amendments may be proposed either in the legislative branch or by a student petition (Id. art. VIII, §§1,2). The Constitution applies to undergraduate and graduate/professional student constituencies (Id. art. I). The Constitution mandates – for example – that all subordinate organizations comply with its Non-Discrimination Policy (Id. at 6). It also requires that Student Government maintains many independent agencies, elections requirements, and student-judicial power allocation (Id. arts. IV, V, VI).

Joint Code Thumbnail and Link — The Joint Code of Student Government

The Joint Code of Student Government (commonly referred to as the ‘Joint Code’) is the statutory text that governs both Undergraduate and Graduate/Professional Students. The Joint Code governs all ‘joint-governance’ matters, i.e., issues affecting both student constituencies. The Joint Code may be amended by the Joint Governance Council (J.G.C.) which includes representatives of both constituencies.

Thumbnail and Link to Instrument of Student Judicial Government — The Instrument of Student Judicial Governance

The Instrument of Student Judicial Governance (commonly referred to as ‘The Instrument’) is the origin of judicial authority at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (See Student Const. art. IV, §2). The Instrument is commonly known for setting out the procedures followed by the Honor Court and University Hearing Boards in administering disciplinary proceedings.

Student Supreme Court Bylaws Cover Thumbnail — Bylaws of the Student Supreme Court

The Bylaws of the Student Supreme Court govern “aspects of the composition, policies, and procedures of the Student Supreme Court not enumerated in [the] Constitution.” The most recent version may be found above.

Documents Governing Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Student Code Thumbnail and Link — Undergraduate Student Code

The Undergraduate Code of Student Government (commonly referred to as the ‘Undergraduate Code’ or simply ‘the Code’ by undergraduate students) is the statutory text that governs undergraduate students at the University. The Undergraduate Senate may be amended by the Undergraduate Senate.

Documents Governing Graduate and Professional Students

Graduate and Professional Code Thumbnail and Link — Graduate and Professional Code

The Graduate and Professional Code of Student Government is the statutory text that governs graduate and professional students at the University. The Graduate and Professional Student Senate may be amended by the Graduate and Professional Student Government Senate.