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Outcomes

Below is a list of outcomes that may be imposed individually or in combination upon students for violation of the Honor and Student Conduct Codes. Recognizing the authority of judicial boards and administrators to impose outcomes that are appropriate for the circumstances of an individual case, this list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Outcomes become increasingly severe for repeated or accumulating infractions.

Should a student withdraw, suspend enrollment, or otherwise depart from the University without completing assigned outcomes, a hold may be placed on the absent student’s transcript/diploma pending satisfactory fulfillment of all outcome requirements.

Seniors and graduate students nearing degree completion found responsible for violating University policy, including violations committed during the last weeks of classes, exams, or the period between course completion and the awarding of a diploma, may be prohibited from participating in Commencement activities/ceremonies and/or from obtaining a diploma/ transcript pending completion of all outcomes.

  1. Warning: Notice that continuation or repetition of conduct found wrongful may be cause for more serious disciplinary action.
  2. Community Service Hours: Completion of a specified number of hours of community service work within a defined period of time.
  3. Task Completion: Fulfillment of a project assigned for educational benefit.
  4. Fine: Payment of a specified sum of money.
  5. Restitution: Reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property. Restitution may take the form of appropriate service or other compensation.
  6. Restriction: Limitation of a student’s activity and/or use of University facilities. Examples include but are not limited to:
    • Exclusion from participation in privileges or co-curricular University activities (e.g., event attendance, organization membership, varsity athletics, receipt of award);
    • Prohibition from having any contact with a specified person;
    • Revocation of access to residential facilities or other campus locations; and/or
    • Restriction of use of University services and resources.

      Seniors and graduate students nearing degree completion found responsible for violating University policy, including violations occurring during the last week of classes, finals, or senior days, may be prohibited from participating in Commencement activities/ceremonies and/or from obtaining a diploma/transcript pending completion of all outcomes.

  7. Disciplinary Probation: Infraction(s) committed during the specified period of disciplinary probation are likely to result in suspension. Disciplinary probation may be general, encompassing adherence to all University policies, or it may be limited to particular types of conduct (e.g., alcohol and/or drug use). Exclusion from participation in privileges or co-curricular University activities may also be included in disciplinary probation.
  8. Suspension: Exclusion from the University community, including classes and other privileges or activities as set forth in the notice, for a specified period of time. Readmission is not automatic after the expiration of the suspension period, and conditions of readmission may be established. Suspension from the University may be assigned in response to any A-level violation of either the Honor Code or the Student Conduct Code.. Suspension supersedes student-initiated withdrawal from the University and leave of absence.
  9. Expulsion: Termination of student status permanently or for an indefinite period. Expulsion supersedes student-initiated withdrawal from the University and leave of absence.
  10. Group Outcomes: Outcomes may be issued to groups of individual students, including but not limited to residential living groups and student organizations, that are involved in or permit violations to occur in their residence area or elsewhere. Examples of outcomes that may be imposed upon groups include restriction or suspension of visitation or other social privileges, restoration, and restitution. Additionally, campus privileges may be revoked, charters rescinded, and/or disciplinary outcomes imposed on individual group members. If an alleged violation is related to a party or other gathering, students involved and residents of the gathering location may be placed on party probation by the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Last updated 8/5/2022.