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 shall lead to the loss of certain privileges for the duration of the probationary period. 

University Separation - Separation of the respondent from the University for a defined period of time, after which the respondent 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.

University Expulsion - Permanent separation of the respondent 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.