Sanctions & Corrective Actions
Individual-level Actions
Progressive Sanctioning
The University has adopted a progressive sanctioning process for student conduct code violations. The outcomes below apply to violations of all applicable policies. However, outcomes are always assigned on a case-by-case basis and may vary from the guidance in this chart when reasonable. Conduct administrators and hearing boards will always use their discretion in assigning the most appropriate outcomes for the circumstances and frequently assign outcomes other than those listed.
| Alcohol Violation | 1st violation | 2nd violation | 3rd violation | 4th violation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Possession/Consumption | Formal Warning, Educational Intervention, Reflection Paper, and other Corrective Measures | University Probation, Educational Intervention, Reflection Paper and Corrective Measures | Deferred Housing Removal/Deferred Suspension, Substance Use Assessment, Student-Centered Developmental Project, Parental/Family Notification | Housing Removal, University Suspension, (Suspension), Reenrollment Clearance (Suspension) |
| Major Severe-intoxication/DUI Distribution Drug sale/transport/distribution | University Probation, Educational Intervention, Reflection, Follow-up Meeting, and other Corrective Measures | Deferred Suspension, Substance Use Assessment, Student- Centered Developmental Project, Parental/Family Notification | University Suspension or Expulsion, Expectations upon leave (Suspension), Reenrollment Clearance (Suspension) |
Formal Warning
Student is officially notified in writing that his or her actions constitute a violation of University policies.
Probation
Student is notified that his or her status with the University for a specified period of time is such that further violations of any applicable University policies will result in his or her being considered for a “higher level” sanction including suspension or expulsion from the University. If at the end of the specified time period no further violations have occurred, the student is removed from active probationary status.
Deferred Suspension
In some cases, a sanction of suspension may be deferred for a specified period. This means that, if the student is found responsible for any violation during that period, he or she will be subject to suspension in addition to the disciplinary action appropriate to the new violation.
Suspension
Student is notified that he or she is separated from the University for a specified period of time. Students who are suspended must leave campus within the time prescribed by the University and will be administratively withdrawn from registered courses accordingly to divisional policies. Permission must be granted by the University before a student will be permitted to re-enroll. If the decision to suspend a student is made, imposition of the suspension may be delayed until the following semester at the discretion of the University, if the decision occurs very late in the semester.
Expulsion
Expulsion means the permanent removal of the student from the University. Expulsion includes a forfeiture of all rights and degrees not actually conferred at the time of the expulsion, notification of the expulsion to the student’s division, permanent notation of the expulsion on the student’s University records and academic transcript, withdrawal from all courses according to divisional policies, and the forfeiture of tuition and fees. Any student expelled from the University is prohibited from University property and events and future reapplication to the University.
Organization-Specific Sanctions
Denial of Privileges
Student group/organization is notified that, for a specified period of time, certain privileges or associations within or related to the University are withdrawn. This sanction may include without limitation the withdrawal of the use of services or privileges as a student group/organization or the loss of the privilege to participate in a University activity or event.
Social Probation
Social probation includes, but is not limited to, prohibiting any social events on- or off-campus, alumni events, as well as prohibiting participation in social components of University events. Violations of the Social Probation will result in further disciplinary charges through the Office of the Dean of Student Life for Failure to Comply.
Dissolution
The termination of a student group/organization’s recognition by the University and separation of the group/organization from the University permanently. This generally includes without limitation a restriction on the group/organization conducting any activity or event on or at University property or events, including without limitation in any way that promotes the goals, purposes, identity, programs, membership, or activities of the group/organization.
Parent or Family Notification
Consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents or legal guardians may be notified that their student was found responsible for disciplinary violation(s) of applicable law or policies governing the use or possession of alcohol or controlled substance(s) with respect to any such use or possession if the student is under the age of 21 at the time of disclosure to the parents, and/or whenever the university, in its discretion, determines such notification is necessary for the purpose of the health or safety interests, and/or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. It is strongly recommended that students inform their parents or guardians of all incidents of conduct violations.
