Individual Sanctions

Student Affairs
Student Expectations and Responsibilities
Community Standards
Individual Sanctions

Any combination of the following sanctions—or others—may be applied through the Community Standards process. Multiple or repeated violations will result in increased sanctions. The sanctions listed are guidelines, not an exhaustive list.

Expulsion

The most severe sanction for violation of the University Code of Conduct.

Results in immediate dismissal and permanent separation from the University.
Parents or legal guardians are notified.
Expelled students cannot visit the University or attend campus functions without written permission from the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Expulsions are automatically reviewed by the President of the University.
Tuition, fees, and residence hall room and board are not refunded.

Violations warranting expulsion include, but are not limited to:

Behavior resulting in death (hazing, alcohol, violence, arson, etc.)
Possession or use of weapons that may cause significant harm
Dealing or distributing large quantities of narcotics or illegal substances
Catastrophic property destruction

Suspension

The second most severe sanction.

Results in immediate dismissal for at least the remainder of the semester and/or a specified period thereafter.
Parents or legal guardians are notified.
Additional violations or failure to comply during suspension may result in expulsion.
Students cannot visit the University or attend campus functions without written permission.
Tuition, fees, and residence hall room and board are not refunded.

Violations warranting suspension include, but are not limited to:

Dealing or distributing narcotics, marijuana, or other controlled substances
Possession of substances with intent to distribute
Repeated substance violations
Driving under the influence impacting self or others
Physical assault, hazing, harassment (serious/repeated)
Theft with significant monetary or property loss
Possession or use of weapons, fireworks, ammunition, or explosives
Significant destruction of property or tampering with fire alarms
Materially threatening or endangering safety
Violations while on probation

Probation

Duration: 4 weeks up to 1 year
May include educational requirements, additional sanctions, or loss of privileges
Students are notified unless of legal age and submit a written request not to notify parents

Violations warranting probation include, but are not limited to:

High-risk alcohol violations or multiple alcohol incidents
Driving under the influence impacting self
Sharing or repeated possession/use of marijuana
Disorderly, lewd, or indecent conduct
Harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion
Failure to comply with University officials
Falsification or misrepresentation of documents
Unauthorized property damage or entry
Repeat or significant violation of Housing and Residence Life policies
Misuse of fire alarms or smoke detectors
Public indecency or nudity impacting others
Violations after previously receiving a Review or Formal Warning

Review

Duration: 4–6 weeks of reflection, observation, and review
May include educational requirements or additional sanctions
If further violations occur, student may be moved to a higher sanction level

Violations warranting review include, but are not limited to:

Alcohol violations with increased consumption/BAC, hard alcohol, or drinking games
Multiple lower-level alcohol violations
First-time low-level possession of marijuana (
Presence in a room where controlled substances are used
Unauthorized use of University facilities or living units
Public nudity not impacting others
Repeated violation of Housing and Residence Life policies
Violation of University ordinances or regulations