Disciplinary Sanctions

Sanctions may be imposed upon any student or organization found responsible for a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

1. The student or organization may be levied a sanction or combination of
2. Record of the student’s disciplinary status and the results of disciplinary proceedings are a part of the student’s confidential records for a period of at least five years past the late date of a student’s enrollment.
3. As part of the notification of disciplinary action undertaken, the student will be notified in writing of the sanctions imposed, their duration, stipulations, and deadlines for completion.
4. Pending final action on a disciplinary charge or appeal, the student’s status should not be altered nor should his/her right to be present on the campus or his/her privilege to attend classes be suspended except for the following:
   1. When the university has imposed interim suspension action;
   2. When a “disciplinary hold” is placed on the student’s academic and/or financial records pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings or to enforce a disciplinary sanction;
   3. Interim measures taken during a Title IX investigation when it determines that they are necessary and appropriate to the safety of the community and to protect the integrity of the complaint/investigation process; or
   4. To assist with maintaining order on campus in incidents involving serious cases of class /facility disruptions or threat of violence whereby student(s) involved may be restricted from certain areas or other interim measures imposed to minimize the opportunity for verbal/physical conflict or retaliation.
5. Once a student or organization has been assigned a disciplinary sanction and the appeals process is complete, no more severe major sanctions may be assessed against the student or organization by any higher university authority for the infraction in question except in instances where the student or organization does not comply with the initial sanctions that have been

The sanctions identified below are not inclusive and may be levied in any combination:

1. Appropriate Grade Penalties in cases of academic misconduct may include the issuance of a grade of “F” in a course, grade reduction, removal from an academic program, or additional work For serious academic misconduct cases such as, but not limited to, those involving repeated offenses, conspiracy with other students or the theft and/or sale of examination questions, suspension or expulsion from the university is a common sanction.
2. Warning: A notice in writing to the student/organization that the student /organization is violating or has violated institutional regulations and that the continuation of such conduct or actions could result in further disciplinary
3. Probation a written reprimand for violation of specified Probation is for a designated period of type and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if found to violate any institutional regulations or failure to comply with the sanctions imposed by the hearing body.
4. Loss of Privileges: Denial of specified privileges for a designated
5. Fines: Previously established and published fines may be
6. Restitution: Compensation for loss, damage, misappropriation, or This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.
7. Educational Sanctions: A provision to complete work assignments, essays, specific educational requirements (i.e., counseling, attending an alcohol workshop, online educational workshop, ), service to the university or designated community agency, or other related discretionary assignments.
8. No Contact Order: Directive to cease all contact with another party/parties. This includes contact initiated through any means: telephone, correspondence, personal visits, email, social media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter), etc.) as well as contact initiated by any third parties on your behalf or at your request. This also includes making electronic outreaches to or statements about the other parties through blogs or other social media, ‘tagging’ them in comments, or through online message boards or other internet This restriction applies to both on and off-campus. The directive is to avoid contact until this order is lifted.
9. Residence Hall Suspension: Separation of the student from university housing for a definite period after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified. A student has 36 hours upon notification to vacate the premises (except in the case of an interim suspension where the student may be asked to immediately vacate the premises). The student will forfeit the housing deposit and is liable for the prorated rent amount for the period the student resided in the halls as stipulated in the housing agreement. The student may not enter or visit university housing during this period.
10. Residence Hall Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the residence halls. A student has 36 hours upon notification to vacate the premises (except in the case of an interim suspension where the student may be asked to immediately vacate the premises). The student will forfeit the housing deposit and is liable for the prorated rent amount for the period the student resided in the halls as stipulated in the housing The student may not enter or visit university housing during this period.
11. University Suspension: Separation of the student from the University for a definite period, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified. The student is not entitled to a refund of tuition and/or fees for the term in which the student is suspended.
12. University Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the The student is not entitled to a refund of tuition and/or fees for the term in which the student is expelled.
13. Revocation of Admission and/or Degree: Admission to or a degree awarded from the University may be revoked for academic misconduct, misrepresentation, or other violation of University standards in obtaining the degree.
14. Withholding Degree: The University may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process outlined in this Student Code of Conduct, including the completion of all sanctions imposed, if any.