Syracuse University has jurisdiction over all alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct by any student or student organization that may be brought to its attention. Jurisdiction of the University Judicial System extends to alleged misconduct that takes place on University owned or controlled property or on property close to the University, including the Greek chapter houses; alleged misconduct that takes place at any University sponsored event; and alleged misconduct that has a significant impact on the educational mission and well-being of the University community that takes place at any location off-campus.

University judicial proceedings are administrative in nature and independent of any criminal and/or civil proceedings that may be concurrently in process. University judicial proceedings are intended to enforce the Code of Student Conduct at Syracuse University, although the conduct in question may be simultaneously in violation of federal, state or local laws. The University may notify local or federal authorities when a serious violation of a criminal nature has occurred, but such notification will not modify the University's authority to adjudicate the alleged misconduct through its own judicial system.