Student Rights & Responsibilities

A student against whom disciplinary action may be taken shall have the following rights. 

1. The right to be notified in writing of the charges against him/her in sufficient detail to prepare for a hearing.
2. The right to a hearing no less than three academic days after the University provides the student with a notice of charges.
3. The right to a fair and impartial hearing on the charges by a duly constituted panel of the Student Conduct Board.
4. The right to review, not less than three academic days prior to the hearing, the information which will be used by the University.
5. The right to present information and witnesses relevant to his or her defense at the hearing.
6. The right to be assisted by an advisor they choose at their own expense. The advisor is not permitted to speak during or to participate in any part of the disciplinary process.
7. The right to question adverse witnesses, unless the student has waived a hearing.
8. The right to not be forced to present testimony which would be self-incriminating. However, the University is not required to postpone disciplinary proceedings pending the outcomes of any outside criminal or civil case.
9. The right to request an appeal of the sanction imposed as long as appropriate appeal procedures are followed.
10. The right to have his or her status remain unchanged pending final disciplinary action except in cases involving health, safety, or welfare of the University community.
11. The right to have character witnesses testify at the Student Conduct Board hearing. The maximum number of character witnesses may be limited by the Student Conduct Board depending on the number of witnesses and the time available.