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Disruptive Student

A student whose conduct is clearly and imminently reckless, disorderly, dangerous, or threatening, including self-harmful behavior.

  • TO GET HELP: 

If you are concerned for your or others’ safety due to a student’s disruptive and/or threatening behavior, call 911 or the UCI Police Department at 949-824-5223.

Report incident to
The Office of Student Conduct
UCI Police Department

For Consultation or Emergency Counseling
Office of Campus Social Work
UCI Consultation Team

If a student is causing a disruption but does not pose a threat

  • Ensure your safety in the environment.
  • Use a calm, non-confrontational approach to defuse/de-escalate the situation.
  • Set limits by explaining how the behavior is inappropriate.
  • If behavior continues, ask the student to stop and warn him or her that official action may be taken.
  • If the disruptive behavior persists, notify the student that disciplinary action may be taken. Ask the student to leave. Inform him or her that refusal to leave may be a separate violation subject to discipline.
  • Immediately report the incident to the appropriate resource.

If you believe there is a safety risk, contact UCI Police Department.

For illness or injury:
Non-urgent: Student Health Center
949-824-5301
Medical Emergency: 911