Refer to Article I of the CWRU Student Code of Conduct for a listing of all definitions
Student - The term student includes, but is not limited to, all persons taking courses at the University, either full-time or part-time, pursuing non-degree, undergraduate, graduate or professional studies. Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the student code of conduct, who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the University or who have applied and/or have been notified of their acceptance for admission are considered students.
Student organization - The term student organization means any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for University recognition or that would otherwise be considered a student organization. This could include but is not limited to recognized student organizations, Greek life chapters, athletic teams and performance groups.
Hearing panel - The term hearing panel means person or persons authorized by the Vice President of Student Affairs to determine whether a student or student organization has violated the student code of conduct and to impose sanctions when violation of the student code of conduct has occurred.
Hearing officer - The term hearing officer means a University official authorized by the Vice President of Student Affairs to determine whether a student or student organization has violated the student code of conduct and to impose sanctions when violation of the student code of conduct has occurred.
Appeal panel - The term appeal panel means persons authorized by the Vice President of Student Affairs to consider an appeal by a respondent of a decision made by a hearing panel.
Appeal officer - The term appellate officer means a University official authorized by the Vice President of Student Affairs to consider an appeal by a respondent of a decision made by a hearing officer.
Respondent - The term respondent means any student or student organization accused of violating the student code of conduct.
Investigator - The term investigator means any University official gathering information for a hearing officer or hearing panel to determine whether a violation of the code of conduct occurred.
Last Updated: July 21, 2026