Appeals

Students have the opportunity for a self-initiated appeal of a disciplinary action. Appeals may be addressed in writing to the appropriate University official within 48 hours of receipt by the student of the written notice of disciplinary action. If the University official instituting the discipline is a member of the residence life staff, then the appeal should be directed to the chief judicial officer. If the official instituting the discipline is the chief judicial officer, then the appeal should be directed to the dean of student life. If the dean of student life instituted the discipline, then the appeal should be directed to the vice president for academic affairs. Except in the case of dismissal, a student may appeal a decision once. Grounds for appeal are limited to four categories: (1) new information is material and was unobtainable at the time of the original review; (2) the sanctions imposed are not appropriate to the violation(s); (3) procedural irregularities or errors occurred; and (4) the student had the lack of a fair review.

The University attempts to provide ample information about community structures, expectations, and practices to all members, especially to those who are new each year. If you would like more information about behavioral standards or the disciplinary process, contact the chief judicial officer or the office of the dean of student life.