When a student is referred, the Office of Student Life sends a letter requesting that the student schedule an appointment with the Assistant Dean of Students/Judicial Coordinator or a designee.

The judicial conference is an informal discussion in which the student will be asked to respond to the written allegations against him/her. The Student Life staff member will review the disciplinary procedures so that the student understands basic procedures and student rights. This meeting also provides the student with the opportunity to respond to allegations made against him/her. The staff member will review the allegations against the student, will review the information discovered in the investigation, will ask questions and will invite comments from the student.

The staff member will determine if a violation of the Code of Conduct took place and if the student is responsible for the alleged violations.

Most cases are resolved at the time of the Judicial Conference, however, a letter will be sent to the student providing a formal response regarding the referral. Only sanctions of eviction, suspension or expulsion can be appealed. All other sanctions are final.

Referred students are entitled to all rights of privacy and confidentiality specified in the University policies.

Students have the right to:

• Review his/her case file upon submission of a written request to the Office of Student Life.
• Receive assistance by parents/guardians/advisors or attorneys
• Have relevant witnesses speak on his/her behalf
• Appeal the final decision of the hearing officer if the decision results in an eviction, suspension or expulsion from the University.

We respect student’s rights and the process is designed to protect those rights.