UndergraduateStudent Codeof Conduct
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document distributed to members of the class, this minimum
sanction will be followed. In the absence of a publishedminimum
sanction, the student will receive a zero for the work involved. A
sanction of F for the coursemay be entered at the discretion of the
hearing/sanctioningauthority.
(b) For a first offense, an additional sanction of “Disciplinary Probation”
will be imposed through theOfficeof CommunityStandards. At the
discretion of the hearing/sanctioning authority, a higher sanction,
including suspensionor expulsionmaybe imposed.
(c) If a student is found responsible of academic misconduct as a
repeat offense, the recommendedminimum sanctionwill be:
i. Aminimum of a “F” in the course, and
ii. Suspension from the University for a minimum of one (1) full
(fall or spring) academic semester.
Note:
Modifications of the minimum sanctions can be made for
mitigating circumstances at the discretion of the
hearing/sanctioningauthority.
(d) If a student is found to be not in violation of academicmisconduct,
the hearing authority will refer the paper, assignment, or test to the
appropriate department head who will facilitate a resolution
concerning a fair grade for thework in question.
(e)
When disciplinary action is initiated for Academic Misconduct in a
course, a student may not withdraw from the course pending
the resolutionof theacademicmisconductmatter.
The resolution outcome of the misconduct matter will dictate
whether the student iseligible to initiateawithdrawal:
•
CourseGradeSanctionNOT Issued—Student iseligible
to initiatea coursewithdraw
NOTE: Should the timing of the adjudication process overlap
with the withdrawal period deadline, upon resolution of the
misconduct matter, the student may within five (5) business
days request awithdraw to be applied retroactively to the date
of initial disciplinary action. The withdraw designation (W or
WF) will be determined based on the standingwithdraw period
deadline. Refunds for tuition and fee will be made in
accordancewithUniversityRefundPolicy.
•
CourseGradeSanction Issued—Student isnot eligible to
initiateawithdrawal for course inquestionandassigned
coursegrand stands.
DueProcessandStudent Rights
When a student is charged with violating the rules and regulations of the
University, disposition of the case will be according to the Constitutional
requirementsof dueprocess. These rights includeentitlement to:
1. Awritten copy of the charge(s).
