The injured party, an observer, or a university official may refer a situation of alleged student wrongdoing to Student Life. The dean of Student Life or the dean's designee reviews the referral to determine whether it states a sufficient basis to believe that a violation of the Student Code of Conduct has occurred. Additional fact-finding, including interviews with the referring party or witnesses, may be necessary prior to making an initial determination that a Student Code of Conduct violation may have occurred. A student is notified of the specific Student Code of Conduct section if the dean or dean's designee finds a sufficient basis to believe that a violation of that section has occurred.
Notification usually occurs through first-class mail.
However, ASU Department of Public Safety employee or a Student Life designee may personally deliver a notice if exigent circumstances exist. Failure to respond to the first notice in a timely manner normally results in the issuance of a second notice. An alleged student offender is required to meet with the dean or dean's designee to informally review the allegations. When the matter is resolved and a sanction is appropriate, the dean or dean's designee documents the imposition of the sanction in writing. The written decision is mailed or personally delivered to the student.