- University disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with conduct that potentially violates both the criminal law and this Student Code without regard to the pendency of civil or criminal litigation in court or criminal arrest and prosecution. Proceedings under this Student Code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off campus at the discretion of the Dean of Student Affairs. Determinations made or sanctions imposed under this Student Code shall not be subject to change because criminal charges arising out of the same facts giving rise to violation of University rules were dismissed, reduced, or resolved in favor of or against the criminal law defendant.
- Any admission of guilt, or against the student's interest made by a student at off-campus proceedings shall be conclusive for University purposes.
- A verdict of guilty, a plea of guilty, a plea of no contest (nolo contendere) or similar plea in a court of law by a charged student will operate as a conclusive finding that the student is “responsible” for the purpose of FAU disciplinary proceedings.
- The University may amend its charge(s) based on information obtained through an outside proceeding where that information is relevant to activity adversely affecting the University community.
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