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Student Guide to University Policies

Community Standards & Conflict Resolution

Student Guide to University Policies

 

The Student Guide to University Policies explains expectations for behavior for all students, the process used to determine if policies have been violated, and consequences if these expectations are not met. The Student Guide is divided into 11 sections. View the guide online, or download a pdf of the complete guide below.

Current version, effective August 1, 2024

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Definitions
  3. Jurisdiction
  4. Rights
    1. Charged students
    2. Victims
  5. Code of Conduct
  6. Initiation of the Student Conduct Process
  7. Resolution of a Pending Conduct Case
    1. Undergraduate Students
      1. Case Intake Meeting
      2. Case Resolution Conference
      3. Appeal
        1. Of sanctions
        2. Of decision
        3. By victim
        4. Of length of suspension
    2. Graduate Students
      1. Initial Intake Meeting
      2. Administrative Action Hearing
      3. Board Hearing
      4. Appeal
        1. By charged student
        2. By victim
    3. Student Organizations
  8. Sanctions
    1. Types of Sanctions
      1. Educational
      2. University Status
      3. Organizational
      4. Administrative
    2. Sanctions for Academic Honesty Policy Violations
  9. Administrative Actions
  10. Retention and Release of Records
    1. Retention of Records
    2. Release of Records
      1. Limited Release of Records
  11. Related Policies

Appendices

Community Standards & Conflict Resolution is part of the Division of Student Life, which advances equity and inclusion, deepens student learning and drives holistic development through education, experiences and communities.

Community Standards & Conflict Resolution

Student Guide to University Policies

Student Life

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