The primary goal of the University Judicial System is education. Respective boards and case managers may design sanctions that are specific to an individual case when it is determined that educational or remedial value may result and the interests of the University community are maintained.
Examples:
1. Reflective Writing Assignments
2. Research Papers
3. Community Service
4. Community Involvement Assignment
5. Anger Management Workshop
6. Decision Making Workshop
7. Conflict Resolution Program
8. Monetary Restitution
Along with educational assignments, respective boards and case managers may suspend particular campus privileges dependent on the nature of the incident.
Examples:
1. Loss of on-campus and residence hall network use
2. Prohibited from participating in the study abroad program
3. Suspension from living on campus
4. Suspension from participating in certain activities such as intramurals or athletic events
5. Barred from entering a particular building on campus
(For more detailed information, please review the current Judicial System Handbook)
University Judicial System sanctions are official actions of the University. Failure to comply with sanctions that are imposed by the University Judicial System, or with specific conditions related to the safety and security of any persons or property while a case is pending, will result in immediate, indefinite suspension or expulsion from the University without benefit of further process.
The following sanctions, or any combination thereof, may be applied to any individual student, group of students, or student organization, for violations of the Code of Student Conduct and related University policies:
WARNING
In instances of less serious deviations from the University norms of conduct, the student(s) may be formally warned of the possible consequences of continuing such behavior. No other specific action is taken unless further misconduct occurs.
SOCIAL PROBATION
This status is applied as a result of a breach of specific social regulations. Its primary effect is to suspend a privilege related to the nature of the offense and/or restrict access to specific campus facilities or programs.
RESIDENTIAL PROBATION
This status indicates that a student is no longer in good standing within the University's residential living program. Further violations may result in the immediate loss of eligibility to live in or visit the University's residence and/or dining facilities or in more serious sanctions, as circumstances warrant.
DISCIPLINARY REPRIMAND
This action is a formal admonition on behalf of the University community and is intended to clearly document in a student’s or student organization's disciplinary file that his/her/its behavior has been deemed unacceptable.
RESIDENTIAL RELOCATION/SUSPENSION/EXPULSION
These statuses indicate that a student is not eligible to live in or visit some or all of the University's residence and/or dining facilities. A residential relocation involves the reassignment of a student’s living unit within University housing and usually prohibits the student from returning to the residential area associated with the former living assignment. A residential suspension or expulsion involves the student’s removal from housing altogether. These statuses may extend for a specific period of time, until the completion of specific conditions, or permanently. These statuses may be limited to a specific facility or applied to all facilities.
DISCIPLINARY PROBATION
This action constitutes a change in status between good standing and suspension or expulsion from the University. The student or student organization is permitted to remain enrolled at or retain recognition by the University under stated conditions, depending upon the nature of the violation and upon the potential learning value that may derive from specific restrictive measures. Further violations may result in immediate suspension, indefinite suspension, or expulsion from the University.
INTERIM SUSPENSION
This action by the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, or his or her designee, is a temporary suspension of certain rights or privileges while a judicial case is pending. An interim suspension may be broad and inclusive or may be restricted to a specific location and/or function and is based on the determination that the safety and well-being of the University community or specific persons are at risk.
SUSPENSION
This action results in the involuntary withdrawal of the student from the University, or loss of "recognition" for a student organization, for a specific amount of time or until specific conditions have been met. A suspended student or student organization is prohibited from any presence or activity on University owned, operated or controlled property and from participation in any class or program offered by Syracuse University.
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION
This action results in a student’s involuntary withdrawal from the University, or in loss of University recognition and related privileges for a student organization, for an indefinite period of time. A student or student organization placed on a status of indefinite suspension is permitted, after a prescribed period of separation, to submit a petition demonstrating his/her/its good citizenship in the time away from the University and potential for making positive contributions in the future.
Individual student petitions are required to include: a personal essay evidencing the learning the student has gained from the incident that led to the indefinite suspension; the manner in which the student has been occupied since his/her departure from the University; and, the specific commitments the student will make to contributing positively to the University community if offered the opportunity for readmission; documented evidence of the student’s completion of substantial service to the community; documented evidence of gainful employment and/or completion of academic course work at an accredited institution of higher education; and, documented evidence of completion of any special assignments identified for the student by the Office of Judicial Affairs at the time of or subsequent to the student’s departure. This petition is reviewed by the Director of Judicial Affairs and the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students who will determine whether and under what conditions a student may be permitted to return to the University in a future semester.
Student organization petitions will include elements specific to the type of student organization, as determined by the Director of Judicial Affairs.
EXPULSION
This action results in the permanent separation of the student, or student organization, from the University, its programs and facilities. It is the most severe disciplinary action that the University Judicial System can impose.
