Your Rights as a Student:
- Written notice, listing specific policies allegedly violated.
- Written notice of the time and date of a meeting and/or hearing.
- Be presumed not responsible until an informal meeting or hearing, with the university bearing the burden of proof.
- Have an advisor present to provide support, but not to represent you in any fashion. See the advisor training for more information on the role advisors play during the student conduct process.
- Request a formal fact finding hearing (instead of an informal disposition meeting).
- A fair hearing.
- Remain silent without the inference of responsibility.
- Present documents and witnesses, and question witnesses presented by the university during a formal hearing process.
- A written decision with a summary of facts presented.
- Information about the appeals process (for formal hearings only).
- A copy of The Student Handbook, including section 600.00 Administration of Student Conduct.
Your Responsibilities as a Student:
- Appear on time for your meeting or hearing. If you are late or absent, a review of the case may be conducted in your absence, and you will lose your opportunity to provide input into the outcome of the matter.
- Be honest, complete and forthright. False, dishonest or misleading statements may lead to further conduct action.
- Act in a civil manner throughout the entire conduct process.
- Students may express anger or frustration in an appropriate manner, but they do not have the right to act in an abusive or uncivil manner toward student conduct officers.
- Complete any assigned sanctions in a thorough and timely manner, according to the dates and timelines provided.
- Submit all materials and/or witness list at least two days prior to any formal hearing.
