Student rights in the conduct process

A student accused of violating the Code, known as the respondent, has certain rights in the conduct process, including the right to:

  1. Receive written notice to attend meetings;  
  2. Provide evidence;  
  3. Be accompanied by an advisor of their choice;  
  4. Remain silent or decline to respond to any question(s);  
  5. Review information;  
  6. Receive written notification of the findings, decision and basis for each; 
  7. Request an appeal;  
  8. Request a review; and  
  9. Waive any of these rights.  

More information on these rights can be found in section 516-21-250 (Student rights in the conduct process) of the Student Conduct Code. 

An individual who has filed a complaint alleging violence or sexual violence, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking or any other type of sexual misconduct or gender-based discrimination, known as the complainant, has the same rights (listed above) in the conduct process.   

Incidents Involving Sexual Violence

For incidents involving sexual violence, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking or any other type of sexual misconduct or gender-based discrimination, complainants shall have the following additional rights:  

  1. Notice of support resources, both on campus and in the surrounding community; 
  2. Have past behavior unrelated to the alleged behavior excluded;  
  3. To be free from questioning about their sexual history involving anyone other than the respondent;  
  4. Submit an oral or written impact statement (if applicable); 
  5. To request an administrative no contact order against;  
  6. Alternative accommodations to avoid being in the physical presence of the respondent during the conduct process; and  
  7. Be free of any form of retaliation.  

More information on these rights can be found in section 516-21-250 (Student rights in the conduct process) of the Student Conduct Code. 

Complainants should report any retaliation that occurs for further action. See POL-U1600.02 Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation.