F. Search of Student Motor Vehicles on Campus
Parking on campus is a privilege. By registering a vehicle with the University and obtaining a parking pass, a student gives consent and permission for Franciscan University of Steubenville to “inspect” his or her vehicle on campus upon the reasonable suspicion that he or she is in violation of University rules/policies and/or state and federal laws.
Accordingly, in an effort to maintain order and discipline and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the campus community, the University reserves the right to search any student motor vehicle registered with the University when such vehicle is present on campus and there is reasonable suspicion that illegal drugs, weapons, explosives, stolen property, or other illegal contraband may be present in the motor vehicle in violation of University rules/policies and/or state and federal laws.
The search of a student motor vehicle will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness. A search of the vehicle may include search of the trunk and glove compartment and may involve a K-9 trained to detect narcotics and other contraband. Such searches may be conducted without prior notice and without a search warrant, when supported by reasonable suspicion.
If a student fails to comply with a request from a University official to give access to his or her vehicle for the purpose of conducting a search (i.e., open a locked motor vehicle under the student’s control or open its compartments), that student may be subject to discipline under the Student Code of Conduct. The University may pursue disciplinary action against the student, up to and including immediate suspension or expulsion from the University. Additionally, a student who refuses to comply with a University search may lose his or her University parking privileges.