The University Student Judiciary (USJ) is one of Maryland's premier student governance organizations whose members help the campus community by holding students accountable to university policies by adjudicating on boards, presenting cases on behalf of the campus community during hearings, and educating the campus to prevent misconduct. The policies include the Code of Academic Integrity, the Code of Student Conduct, and Residence Hall Rules of the Department of Resident Life. Each members of USJ is responsible for promoting character, ethics, and integrity within the campus community. There are five branches to the USJ: the Appellate Board, the Central Board, Community Advocates, the Resident Board, and the Student Honor Council.