The list of sanctions is found in the UCLA Student Conduct Code , available in print in 1206 Murphy Hall. If a student is able to provide a plausible explanation for the circumstances that led to the allegation, and if there is evidence to support that claim, the matter will likely be dropped. However, if the student denies the allegation, and in the Dean's judgment, there is evidence indicating that the student is responsible, the Dean may send the matter to a hearing. Hearings are conducted by the Student Conduct Committee or a Hearing Officer. The hearing is formal, students are able to present witnesses and documents to support their case.
Witnesses are subject to cross-examination.
Yes, appeals are addressed to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. The procedures for appeal and the timeline of an appeal are spelled out in the UCLA Student Conduct Code . If suspended, notation of that Suspension will appear on the transcript while the student is suspended. A Dismissal appears on the transcript indefinitely. Records are confidential and are typically kept for four years in the Dean's Office.