Acute 12

The Acute 12 is a set of 12 rules for which violation will most likely lead to Separation from the School. In 2024, the Acute 12 were as follows:

1. The use, possession, and/or distribution of illegal or unauthorized prescription drugs, or otherwise illegal substances, while under the school’s jurisdiction is prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
2. The use, possession, and/or distribution of alcohol on campus and while under the school’s jurisdiction are prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
3. The creation of an open flame (match, candle, etc.) in the residence hall is prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
4. Title IX violations on the campus or while under the school’s jurisdiction is prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
5. Intentional dishonesty as a part of a judicial proceeding is prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
6. Fighting or initiating physical violence against any member of the GSSM community is prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
7. Use or possession of a weapon (firearm, knife that does not fall within specific guidelines or related materials) is prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
8. Harassment, intimidation, bullying, and/or hate speech directed against a member of the school community are prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school. Regardless of race, color, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, geographic location, religion, or other distinguishing expressions or characteristics, GSSM shows respect for all community members.
9. A consistent failure to cooperate with school rules and regulations over an extended period of time demonstrating a failure to accept the fundamental standards of community will likely lead to separation from the school.
10. Public conduct inconsistent with school values bringing public discredit to the school is prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
11. Unauthorized use of facilities or the property of others, which includes destruction of property is prohibited and will likely lead to separation from the school.
12. Failure to meet academic standards and/or engaging in academic dishonesty will likely lead to separation from the school.