Any dean may immediately suspend a student for an egregious violation of the honor code, the code of conduct, professionalism, allegations involving serious criminal behavior or when the continued presence of the student raises serious concerns for the health, safety and wellbeing for himself/herself or others and/or there is reason to believe that the continued presence of the student or cause serious disruption to the educational process and/or orderly administration of the University/University activities. In such case, the Dean shall provide written notice of the suspension to the student. Such suspension must be promptly reported by the dean to the Office of Judicial Affairs and other relevant departments. The Office of the Dean of Students, together with the Office of Judicial Affairs and any other relevant offices will review the circumstances and take appropriate action pursuant to the disciplinary process.
Disciplinary cases are ordinarily considered by the Judiciary Board as quickly as is reasonably possible, given the Board’s schedule and the need to investigate matters carefully. A disciplinary matter concerning a student on leave of absence (LOA) or suspension will also be handled as quickly as possible, and no student on a leave of absence or suspension will be allowed to register until the pending disciplinary matter has been resolved. In the event a court action is pending or in progress, the Judicial Board may, but is not required, to delay or suspend its hearing process, pending progression or resolution of such case.
Students must comply with all University and disciplinary rules from matriculation until the conferring of the degree so long as they are enrolled, regardless of any intermittent status (such as LOA, suspension, etc.). A degree will not be granted to a student who is not in good standing or against whom a disciplinary charge is pending.