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Other Types of Sanctions

If a student is found responsible for misconduct on or off campus, the following sanctions may be imposed individually or in combination. The sanction(s) imposed will commensurate with the offending conduct, and may take into account the student's educational record and any previous conduct record.

  • Verbal Warning - A verbal reprimand which expresses University dissatisfaction with the student's conduct and which clarifies expected behavior in the future. Such a warning is noted in the student's conduct file.

  • Disciplinary/Written Warning - A written reprimand which expresses University dissatisfaction with the student's conduct and which clarifies expected behavior in the future.

  • Disciplinary Probation - Written notification that any further violations within the probationary period shall result in more severe disciplinary action. The probationary period will be for a specific period of time and/or until the completion of any specified requirements or conditions that are part of the probation.

  • Disciplinary Suspension in Abeyance - The student remains enrolled. However, any violation of conduct regulations during the period of suspension in abeyance will, after determination of guilt, result in a minimum sanction of automatic suspension.

  • Disciplinary Suspension - A decision that removes the student from the University for a specific period of time, usually no more than two years. The suspension might be immediate or begin after the end of the semester. In either case, the student is eligible for consideration for readmission at the end of the specified period. Students that are suspended will not be eligible for a refund. This includes tuition and cost of on-campus housing. Typically, this sanction also includes the student being restricted from the campus for the period of suspension.

  • Disciplinary Expulsion/Dismissal - A decision that removes the student permanently from the University. This sanction also includes that student being restricted from the campus for a minimum of one year. 

  • Alcohol Education Course - This course is a science-based course that provides detailed information about alcohol and its effects on the body and mind. A fee will be charged the cover the cost of this online program.

  • Marijuana Education Course - This course is a science-based course that provides detailed information about marijuana and its effects on the body and mind. A fee will be charged the cover the cost of this online program.

  • Fredonia CARES - This program is a campus initiative designed to address alcohol and other drug concerns on our campus and in our campus community. This program responds to the individual needs of students who have been involved in an alcohol or drug related incident. A fee will be charged to cover the cost of the program.

  • Other Sanctions - Other sanctions may include a variety of restrictions and/or educational related activities. These include, but are not limited to:

  • removal from on-campus housing

  • restriction from specific buildings or Residence Halls

  • changing student room or Residence Hall assignment

  • restriction from campus

  • placing holds on records

  • service charges or restitution

  • required counseling assessment

  • required substance abuse evaluation

  • required community service

  • writing a paper

  • written apology

  • other educational and creative programs or assignments

 

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