Disciplinary Sanctions

1. Disciplinary Sanctioning is intended:
   1. To make sure the student sanctioned has learned from the experience.
   2. To educate the student so he or she does not commit the violation again.
   3. To offer the student the opportunity to make good on a mistake.
   4. To ensure the University expectations regarding appropriate behavior are clear.
   5. To educate the student concerning how his or her behavior impacts others in the community.
   6. To protect the University community from people who may harm others in the community or who may substantially interfere with the educational mission of the University or other institutions.
2. Disciplinary Sanctions. In light of the facts and circumstances of each case, a Student Affairs hold on Registration (if not already in place) and the following sanctions or combination of sanctions shall be imposed upon any individual student or student organization found "Responsible" to violations of the Code.
   1. Educational Activities - required attendance at educational programs, meetings with appropriate officials, written research assignments, planning and implementing educational programs, or other educational activities at the student's or student organizations's own expense.
   2. Counseling Assessment and Recommended Treatment - referral for assessment and treatment to the University Counseling Center or another agency at the student’s expense.
   3. Community/University Service - required completion of a specified number of hours of service to the campus or general community.
   4. Termination or Change in University Housing Assignment. Students remain financially responsible for obligations under the housing contract.
   5. Fines not to exceed $250.00 per case.
   6. Restitution - Payment made for damage or loss caused by the responsible student.
   7. Restriction or Revocation of Privileges. Temporary or permanent loss of privileges, including, but not limited to the use of a particular University facility, resources, equipment or visitation privileges.
   8. Disciplinary Warning - A disciplinary sanction in writing notifying a student that the student’s behavior did not meet University standards. All disciplinary warnings will be taken into consideration if further violations occur.
   9. Disciplinary Probation - A disciplinary sanction in writing notifying a student that his or her behavior is in serious violation of University standards and that restrictions are being placed on his or her activities. Some sanctions that may be placed on a student during a probationary period include, but are not limited to, restriction of the privilege to: participate in student activities or in student organizations; represent the University on athletic teams, student organizations or in other leadership positions; gain access to University Housing buildings or other areas of campus; use of University resources and/or equipment; or contact with specified person(s). If the student is found “responsible” for another violation of the code of conduct during the period of Disciplinary Probation, the university will consider increasing the level of the subsequent sanction.
   10. Suspension - Mandatory separation from the University. During the period of suspension the student is barred from all FAU campuses unless specific permission is granted by the Dean of Student Affairs. Once the entire period of suspension has been served, the student may seek readmission by submitting a written request to the Dean of Student Affairs.
   11. Revocation of Admission and/or Degree – Admission to or a degree awarded from FAU may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation or other violation of FAU standards in obtaining the degree or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.
   12. Withholding Degree – FAU may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until completion of the process set forth in this Student Conduct Code, including completion of all sanctions imposed, if any.
   13. Expulsion - Permanent dismissal from the University with no right for future readmission under any circumstances. A student who has been expelled is barred from all FAU campuses.
   14. Deactivation of the Student Organization’s status at the University.
   15. Administrative Withdrawal from individual courses or all courses registered for at the university. Students remain financially responsible for tuition and fees.
   16. Other Appropriate Action. A disciplinary action not specifically set out above, but deemed proper by the Dean of Student Affairs.
   17. Alcohol Abuse Sanction Guidelines: Depending on the amount of alcohol involved and those involving severe intoxication and/or police or emergency medical response, dependent students, found responsible for offenses regarding the use, possession, sale or distribution of alcohol, may be sanctioned as follows at the discretion of University officials. These violations are per academic year.
       1. First Violation
          1. Completion of an educational program
          2. Parental Notification ** (Parental Notification may  be implemented depending on the severity of nature of the first violation.)
          3. Completion of 5-15 hours of campus or community service
       2. Second Violation
          1. Completion of evaluation and treatment from Counseling Center
          2. Deferred Removal from University Housing for a period of one year
          3. Parental Notification
          4. Disciplinary Probation for at least one semester
          5. Completion of 15-30 hours of campus or community service
       3. Third Violation
          1. Termination of Housing Contract - Student is suspended from campus housing and may be suspended from University. Students are still financially responsible for obligations under housing contract.
          2. Parental Notification
          3. Disciplinary Probation for 1 year
          4. Completion of up to 50 hours of campus or community service
   18. Drug Abuse Sanction Guidelines: Depending on the amount of illegal substance involved, the student may be suspended or expelled from the University, as well as prosecuted. At the minimum, a student may be sanctioned as follows:
       1. First Violation
          1. Removal from University Housing
          2. Disciplinary Probation for one year
          3. Mandatory completion of evaluation and treatment from Counseling Center
          4. Parental Notification
          5. Completion of 25 hours of campus or community service
       2. Second Violation
          1. Completion of 50 hours of campus or community service
          2. Deferred Disciplinary Suspension for one year
       3. Persons found to be involved in the sale of illegal drugs will be subject to permanent dismissal from the University.