Except in unusual circumstances as determined in its sole discretion, Syracuse University will seek to notify parents or guardians of judicial issues involving their dependent students as follows:
a. In an emergency
b. In all serious cases, including all drug-related matters
c. In all cases of a repeated (more than one) referral of a student for adjudication of misconduct

Except in unusual circumstances as determined in its sole discretion, and consistent with federal law, Syracuse University will seek to notify parents or guardians of judicial issues involving non-dependent students as follows:
a. In an emergency
b. After final adjudication and finding of responsibility in all drug-related offenses
c. After final adjudication and finding of responsibility in repeated (more than one) alcohol offenses

Please Note: Syracuse University considers all of its undergraduate students dependent on their parents/guardians unless proper documenation is provided to prove otherwise.

Parental Notification as Described in Judicial Handbook