Frequently Asked Questions by Parents

My student has received a letter from the Office of Student Conduct. What does this mean?

It means that your student has been referred to the Office of Student Conduct for an alleged violation of University policy. Your student is required to meet with the Student Conduct Coordinator or Assistant Dean to discuss the conduct process, the information that was presented in the referral, and to get information from your student about what happened. A referral does not mean that your student will be found responsible. The violations are alleged and are pending until the full conduct process is completed.

Will a decision be made about my student during this meeting?

It depends on your student's individual circumstances. Many students choose to have their case heard administratively by a staff member during the first meeting. Some students choose to schedule a follow-up meeting or have their case heard by a disciplinary panel. Students who are facing suspension or expulsion from the institution are given the option of having the Assistant Dean or a designee hear the case, having the University Disciplinary Committee hear the case, or requesting a hearing through the UAPA process. The Assistant Dean or designee will decide how a case will be adjudicated if suspension or expulsion are not options.

Can I call the office and get the details about my student's case?

Your student's disciplinary file is considered an educational record. Educational records are protected documents per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. We are prevented from releasing these records to anyone, including parents, without the written consent of the student. We simply cannot provide details of your student’s situation without this written consent. We CAN discuss the process with you and answer general questions not related to the specific case. Your student can stop by our office in KUC 208 to provide written consent. You can advise them to ask for a “FERPA release form.”