Sanctions
Sanctions for misconduct will be imposed by the Dean of Students, or their designee. Sanctions may include any of the following, singly or in combination:
- Interim Suspension
A student may be immediately suspended from any and all classes, clinics, and other University activities, and barred from entering University property. This action may be taken if the Dean of Students determines that misconduct has occurred or that the student's continued presence on the campus presents unreasonable risk of danger to the student, to others, or to the community. This sanction may be imposed prior to the completion of the disciplinary process, and a student so sanctioned must leave the campus immediately and may not return without permission from the Dean of Students, pending the completion of the process. Any conduct investigation which involves Interim Suspension will be referred for formal review by the Behavioral Standards Committee.
- Warning
An official sanction, given verbally and/or in writing notifying the student of their misconduct and warning that subsequent infractions may result in additional sanctions.
- Disciplinary Probation
An official sanction that places the student in a status such that any subsequent misconduct during the period of probation will result in additional discipline, including, but not limited to, Disciplinary Suspension or Disciplinary Dismissal. The Dean of Students determines the period of probation.
- Disciplinary Class Suspension
An official sanction that prohibits the student from attending a particular class and receiving credit for a specific period of time up to and including the remainder of the trimester. Notification of suspension will be sent to appropriate University offices including the Registrar and Financial Aid. Notation of suspension may appear on the student's transcript.
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Removal from class or clinic
Removal from a class or clinic if it is determined that a student’s continued presence interferes with the orderly continuation of a class or a clinic setting.
- Disciplinary Suspension
An official sanction that prohibits the student from attending the University for a specific period of time. Upon expiration of the suspension, the student must present a written request to the Dean of Students for readmission at least two weeks before the first day of classes of the term the student wishes to reenter.
The Behavioral Standards Committee and the Dean of Students will review the suspension and determine if the student is to be allowed to reenter at that time. Students reentering following Disciplinary Suspension are placed on Disciplinary Probation for a period determined by the Behavioral Standards Committee and the Dean of Students. Notification of suspension will be sent to appropriate University offices including the Registrar and Financial Aid. Notation of suspension may appear on the student's transcript.
- Disciplinary Dismissal
An official sanction permanently prohibiting the student from attending the University. This sanction applies to academic programs of the University, including continuing education. Notification will appear on the student's transcript and appropriate offices and individuals will be notified.
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Restricted Access
An official sanction temporarily or permanently restricting access to a University space (owned, leased, rented, utilized, or otherwise controlled) or activity.
- Alternative and Educational Sanctions
The Dean of Students may impose, or the Behavioral Standards Committee may recommend, other sanctions with conditions such as financial restitution, payment of a fine, or performance of a service project, reflection activity, or training session. Service projects may include, but are not limited to, University work projects, a designated number of hours working in various campus administrative offices, or performing community service off campus. Parking or other vehicle violations may result in restriction of parking privileges or towing of an automobile at the owner's expense.