SEAS Student Handbook 2020-2021

Disciplinary Procedures
Many policy violations that occur in the residence halls or within fraternity and sorority
housing are handled by Residential Life. Some serious offenses are referred directly to
Student Conduct and Community Standards. Violations in University Apartment
Housing are handled by building managers and housing officials. Some incidents are
referred directly to the School’s housing liaison in the Office of Graduate Student Affairs.
In matters involving rallies, picketing, and other mass demonstrations, the Rules of
University Conduct outlines procedures.
Student Conduct and Community Standards is responsible for all disciplinary affairs
concerning undergraduate students that are not reserved to some other body. The
Office of Graduate Student Affairs is responsible for all disciplinary affairs concerning
graduate students that are not reserved to some other body.
Students found responsible for reportable violations of conduct, including academic
integrity violations, may face reports of such offenses on future recommendations for
law, medical, or graduate school. Students found responsible for any violations of
conduct may be disqualified from receiving Latin Honors or other awards. They may
also be disqualified from participating in internships or other leadership roles. The
parents or guardians of undergraduate students may also be notified.
Dean’s Discipline Process for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
It is expected that all students act in an honest way and respect the rights of others at
all times. Dean's Discipline is the process utilized to investigate and respond to
allegations of behavioral or academic misconduct. The Dean's Discipline process is not
meant to be an adversarial or legal process, but instead aims to educate students
about the impact their behavior may have on their own lives as well as on the greater
community and, as a result, is not meant to be an adversarial or legal process.
The process is initiated when an allegation is reported that a student may have violated
University policies. Students may be subject to Dean's Discipline for any activity that
occurs on or off campus that impinges on the rights of other students and community
members. This also includes violations of local, state, or federal laws.
Student Conduct and Community Standards is responsible for administering the Dean's
Discipline disciplinary process for all disciplinary affairs concerning students that are not
reserved to some other body.
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the Standards and Discipline
handbook and the comprehensive list of policies and expectations available on the
Students Conduct and Community Standards website.
For more information about the discipline process for graduate students, please
contact the Office of Graduate Student Affairs.
For more information about the discipline process for undergraduate students, please
review the Academic Integrity website.
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