Violation of Law

If a student is convicted or pleads Nolo Contendere to an on-campus or off-campus violation of federal, state, or local law but has not been charged with any other violation of the Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary action may nevertheless be taken, and sanctions imposed if the violation of federal, state, or local law is detrimental to Athens Technical College's vital interests and stated mission and purpose.

Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with a violation of a law that violates the Student Code of Conduct if both violations result from the same factual situation, without regard to criminal arrest and/or prosecution. Proceedings under this Student Code of Conduct may be conducted prior to, simultaneously with, or following criminal proceedings.

When a student is charged by federal, state, or local authorities with a violation of law, Athens Technical College will not request or agree to special consideration for that individual because of their status as a student. The college will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in enforcing criminal law on campus and the conditions imposed by criminal courts for rehabilitating student violators. Individual students, acting in their capacities, remain free to interact with governmental representatives as they deem appropriate.