As an educational institution, a primary goal of the campus disciplinary process is to help students learn from their mistakes. Usually, no permanent records are retained, and nothing goes on a student's transcripts regarding the disciplinary action. Only if the sanction involves Suspension or Dismissal is it noted on transcripts. Disciplinary records are confidential and generally cannot be released to others without the student's consent. In all but a very few cases, a student discipline record will not prevent one from applying and being admitted medical, law, dental, or other professional or graduate schools.
Every student is responsible for knowing what the rules are.
This is why it is important to ask questions if one is unsure of the standards that apply. Ignorance is not an excuse. If you find yourself worrying about whether something is OK or not, don't ignore your instincts - ask for clarification. While the matter is pending, no grade will be assigned to the work in question. The student's final course grade is submitted at the conclusion of the disciplinary process.