Withdrawal Before an Accountability Proceeding
If a student who has been reported for an alleged violation of University policy withdraws or takes leave from the University before accountability proceedings have been concluded, a hold will be placed on the student’s account so that the student cannot re-enroll until the matter is resolved. Notice of the hold may be sent to the student stating that they are alleged to have violated University policy, that an investigation has been or will be conducted, and that the student is not considered in good standing until the matter is resolved via an accountability proceeding when the alleged violation, if true, would likely result in probation, suspension, or expulsion.
The student may respond to the notice in one of three ways: (1) participate in the accountability proceedings, (2) waive the right to give testimony personally, thereby acknowledging that proceedings may go forward in their absence, or (3) waive the right to appear and send a written, signed statement to be presented on their behalf during the proceedings. Notation that the student is not in good standing will remain part of the student’s disciplinary history until the matter is resolved.
If notice is not sent to the student, Student Accountability will notify the Office of the University Registrar that such proceedings are pending. If the student attempts to re-enroll before the matter is resolved, the Registrar will notify Student Accountability. The matter must be resolved before the student may re-enroll. Should the University receive a request regarding the student’s disciplinary history, Student Accountability will provide notice the student is not in good standing pending the resolution of an accountability proceeding.
Withdrawal without pending conduct
Students may leave the University involuntarily for academic failure, failure to meet financial obligations to the University, or circumstances outside the University's control. Withdrawal from the University under these circumstances does not constitute disciplinary sanction; therefore, re-enrollment after such withdrawal is handled through normal administrative processes. Students who voluntarily—or involuntarily—withdraw from the University for physical, mental, or emotional health reasons must be cleared by the appropriate University offices before being permitted to re-enroll. Departure from the University under these circumstances does not constitute disciplinary sanction.
Disciplinary sanctions, including probationary periods and separations from the University, may run concurrently with approved leaves of absence.