Conduct Sanctions

Refer to Article IV,G,1 of the CWRU Student Code of Conduct for a listing of all sanctions.

The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct:

Warning - A written notice to the respondent communicating that a violation of the code of conduct has occurred and that a conduct record is on file within the University.

Deferred Disciplinary Probation - A written notice to the respondent that a violation of the code of conduct has occurred, that a conduct record is on file within the University and that any additional violations of the code of conduct will likely lead to Disciplinary Probation. Deferred Disciplinary Probation is for a set period of time.

Disciplinary Probation - A written reprimand to the respondent communicating that a serious violation of the code of conduct has occurred and/or multiple violations of the code of conduct have occurred; that a conduct record is on file within the University and that any additional violations of the code of conduct will likely lead to some level of separation from the University. Disciplinary Probation is for a set period of time and shall not exceed 18 months for a single incident that is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Disciplinary Probation may lead to a loss of privileges including, but not limited to, being ineligible to represent the University in intercollegiate activities, hold an elected or appointed office or committee chairmanship in any campus organization, student abroad and/or pledge a fraternity or sorority for the duration of the probationary period.

University Housing Separation - Separation of the student from University housing for a defined period of time, after which the student is eligible to petition to return to housing. Conditions for readmission to housing may be specified.

University Housing Expulsion - Permanent separation of the student from University housing. A ban from visiting, entering or being in the vicinity of any University housing is included as part of this sanction unless otherwise specified.

University Separation - Separation of the student from the University for a defined period of time, after which the student is eligible to petition to return to the University. Separation from the University shall not exceed 24 months for a single incident that is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. A separated student may not enroll in classes or be a part of any university related activities. A ban from the University campus and from participation in University related activities and events is included as part of this sanction unless otherwise specified. Upon completion of separation period and approval of petition by the university, readmission to the university may occur.

University Expulsion - Permanent separation of the student from the University. A ban from the University campus and from participation in University related activities and events is included as part of this sanction unless otherwise specified.

Persona Non Grata - A ban from entry to specified areas of University premises, including the entire campus if directed, for a specified or permanent period of time.

No Contact Directive - Directive banning contact with another University community member while one or both are members of the University community.

Loss of Privileges - Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time or permanently.

Restitution - Compensation for loss, damage or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.

Educational Sanctions - Assignments, essays, service to the university or outside community or other related discretionary or educational assignments.

Revocation of admission and/or degree - Admission to or a degree awarded from the university may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of university standards in obtaining the degree, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.

Withholding Degree - The University may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in the code of conduct, including the completion of all sanctions imposed.

Mental Health Evaluation - The University may require the student to complete a specified mental health evaluation. Being allowed to return to the university or return to other specified activities may be contingent on successful completion of such an evaluation.