Sanctions may be imposed singly or in combination, as appropriate to the circumstances of each situation. A student's conduct history will be considered in determining a sanction, as will the nature of the violation. Repeated violations of standards or expectations may result in a cumulative effect for sanctioning. Thus, continued violations of policy may result in more severe sanctions and may eventually result in the removal of the student from the University. A student's failure to fulfill the terms of an imposed sanction may result in the imposition of more severe sanctions.
Students have the opportunity for a self-initiated appeal of a disciplinary action.
Appeals may be addressed in writing, to the appropriate University official within 48 hours of receipt by the student of the written notice of disciplinary action. If the university official instituting the discipline is a member of the Residence Life staff, then the appeal should be directed to the Chief Judicial Officer. If the official instituting the discipline is the Chief Judicial Officer, then the appeal should be directed to the Dean of Student Life. If the Dean of Student Life instituted the discipline, then the appeal should be directed to the Provost. Except in the case of dismissal, a student may appeal a decision once.