If a student in college is found responsible for an academic integrity violation or code of conduct violation, they will be given a sanction.
What is a sanction?
A sanction is a punishment. The hearing panel a student faces will decide what sanction is appropriate for the infraction they believe the student committed.
What types of sanctions can a student face if found responsible for an academic or honor code violation?
There are several types of sanctions. Here are the top four most common disciplinary sanctions college students face.
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Written Warning
This is a minor sanction. Typically, the school will give the student notice that they were found responsible for a violation, but the sanction is a warning. The student is being told not to engage in similar behavior again. This sanction can also be accompanied by other sanctions like writing a letter or apology to a professor or completing an assignment on plagiarism or ethics.
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Probation
This sanction is more serious than a warning but still allows the student to remain a student and enroll in classes. A probation sanction is a formal monitoring of the student to ensure that another violation does not occur. If the student violates the academic or honor code again, even if it was a different violation, they may face immediate more severe consequences. If a student is on disciplinary probation and is found responsible for another violation, they may face suspension or expulsion from their university. Probation can be time limited, but a college can impose probation for the remainder of their time at the school.
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Suspension
If a student is suspended from school, they cannot attend classes or be on campus for any reason. A suspension will be imposed for a period which could be a semester or years. Some schools impose lengthy and unfair suspensions that are in essence, expulsions from the university. The school may also set forth requirements that a student must meet before they can apply for re-enrollment after a suspension. Transcripts may also be noted that the student has been suspended.
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Expulsion
An expulsion is a permanent removal of the student from the university. They are not allowed on campus or to re-apply for admission. This places students in a tough position as acceptance into another university after expulsion can be difficult. Schools often mark a student’s transcripts to show that they have be expelled.
Can you help me fight an academic or code of conduct violation in college?
Yes. I help students all over the country defend against academic integrity and code of conduct violations. Using my nearly twenty years as an attorney combined with a specialized knowledge of the university disciplinary process, I fight for students to achieve winning outcomes.
Can you help me write an appeal of a disciplinary sanction in college?
Yes. I write disciplinary sanction appeals for students using my appellate attorney experience. Appealing a sanction in college can be tricky because the university sets for specific categories that students can argue. Having an attorney experienced in writing student appeals may help the student gain a winning edge.
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