Receiving a notice from Student Conduct can bring questions about what the notice means, what you need to do, and how long the process may take.
We strive to be as transparent as possible about what you can expect when meeting with the Student Conduct team. This page walks you through the process from your initial notice through your hearing, outcome, and, if applicable, appeal.
If you have questions beyond this overview, please email [email protected] with your questions.
We also have created a list of community resources outside of our office that can provide support as you prepare for your meeting.
How long does the process usually take?
Every case is different. Timing may depend on the complexity of the matter, availability of participants (hearing officers, advisors, student, etc.), additional information that must be reviewed, academic breaks, and other circumstances. On average, behavioral conduct matters are heard within 23 calendar days while academic integrity matters are heard within 30 calendar days. Please note that these timelines are provided to give students a general sense of timing and are not guaranteed deadlines
Some cases are resolved sooner, and others require additional time. Your Hearing Officer or CSSI staff can provide information about the status of your individual case, although they may not always be able to provide an exact completion date.
Notice and Scheduling
Your notice will be sent to your University email. Read the entire notice carefully. It will identify the potential policy violation(s), provide information about your hearing, and explain the next steps available to you. CSSI schedules hearings with consideration of your academic schedule and will provide information about reviewing relevant case materials before your hearing.
During the Dean’s Discipline process, the Hearing Officers reserve the right to add or modify the policy violation charges based on information gathered throughout the investigation to more appropriately reflect the nature of the incident. You will be notified in writing of any such modifications.
Your participation in the Dean’s Discipline process is mandatory. Requests to reschedule hearings are typically only granted when there is an academic conflict or medical emergency. If a student has a medical emergency that requires the hearing to be rescheduled, CSSI may request that the student document this emergency with an appropriate medical or University office for verification. If a student fails to participate in the Dean’s Discipline process after the second scheduled hearing, a decision may be rendered in their absence.
What is a conduct review meeting / hearing?
First and foremost, we view ourselves as educators. If you are scheduled to meet with us to discuss potential policy violations, below are the goals for our conversation:
Steps for success for your upcoming hearing!
We recognize that getting a notice letter from our office regarding a hearing can bring up a lot of questions. We have outlined a number of steps below to further explain our process and set you up for a successful conversation. Please take the time to review each step on the right as you prepare for your hearing.