Conviction or not, the college or university may accuse a student of violating the school’s code of conduct. The penalties associated with disciplinary infractions can sometimes inflict more significant damage to a student’s reputation and future than the fine or short jail sentence assigned to lower-level crimes: loss of on-campus housing; revocation of scholarships; removal from sports teams or other clubs; suspension; expulsion. School disciplinary hearings differ from legal trials but consulting with counsel in the area familiar with these cases and the local colleges will prepare students to respond to the allegations.