Student Conduct
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Educational Outcomes

Respondents who are found to have violated the Code will receive outcomes appropriate to the current violation(s) and in consideration of any prior conduct history and/or Compelling Factors identified in 7.03. The number of outcomes issued may vary depending on the situation in question. Outcomes are intended to educate Respondents on the effects of their behavior and invoke change in future decision-making. Outcomes may be issued individually, or a combination of outcomes may be assigned. A Conduct Resolution Administrator or Board may implement any of the outcomes listed in this Article, pursuant to the guidelines set forth in this Code or when a finding of responsibility for a violation of policy by the Office of Access and Equity has been determined. Unless otherwise noted, all outcomes become effective upon the conclusion of any appeal process, or if no appeal request is submitted, on the deadline for submitting an appeal request.

  • Status Outcomes – are those issued that impact a Respondents Disciplinary status and include the following:
      1. Letter of Concern – notification that the University is concerned about the Respondent's behavior.
      2. Disciplinary Warning – official disciplinary action conveying to the Respondent that their behavior was unacceptable, and that any future violation of this Code may result in more severe disciplinary action, including Disciplinary Probation, Suspension, or Expulsion.
      3. Disciplinary Probation – period in which the Respondents behavior is under University review, conveying that the behavior was unacceptable, and that any future violation of this Code may result in more severe disciplinary action, including Suspension or Expulsion.
        • If the Disciplinary Probation is for an indefinite period, the Respondent may petition the Director in writing for reinstatement to good standing, but not earlier than two (2) calendar years from the effective date of the Disciplinary Probation.
        • Disciplinary Probation shall be imposed for a period no less than the remainder of the current semester up to the remainder of the Respondent’s academic career.
      4. Disciplinary Suspension – separation from the University for a period no less than the remainder of the current semester.
        • A Suspension may be deferred until the end of the current semester when Compelling Factors as defined in Section 7.03 are present.
        • During the period of Suspension, the Respondent shall be banned from all University premises and University-sponsored activities, and is subject to arrest for trespassing if found on any University premises or at a University-sponsored activity.
        • A notation of Suspension shall be recorded on the Respondent’s official University transcript maintained by the Registrar’s Office. A notation will also be added to the University of North Carolina Suspension/Expulsion database.
        • A date at which time the Respondent may request to be cleared by the Office of Student Conduct and returned to Good Disciplinary Standing can be established contingent upon fulfillment of all requirements set forth by a Conduct Resolution Administrator or Board.
        • The notation of Suspension shall be removed from the Respondent’s transcript after they have been returned to Good Disciplinary Standing. In the case of Suspension for an indefinite period of time, the notation of Suspension shall be removed upon approval of the Director.
      5. Expulsion – permanent separation from the University.
        • Pending the decision of the Vice Chancellor regardint the recommendation from the Formal Resolution, a Respondent shall be banned from all University premises and University-sponsored activities and is subject to arrest for trespassing if found on any University premises or at a University-sponsored activity.
        • Expulsion precludes enrollment and matriculation at any University of North Carolina constituent institution.
        • The former student shall be banned from all University premises and University-sponsored activities, and is subject to arrest for trespassing if found on any University premises or at a University-sponsored activity.
        • A notation of Expulsion shall be recorded on the former student’s official University transcript maintained by the Registrar’s Office. A notation will also be added to the University of North Carolina Suspension/Expulsion database.
        • The former student may petition the Chancellor, through the Office of Student Conduct, to rescind the Expulsion no earlier than two (2) years after the effective date of the Expulsion. The Chancellor’s conclusion shall be based on the former student’s petition and relevant documentation supporting or opposing the rescindment. If the Expulsion is rescinded, the Expulsion notation shall be removed from the former student’s transcript, and they are no longer precluded from enrollment and matriculation at any University of North Carolina constituent institution on the basis of the Expulsion.
  • Educational Outcomes – may be given in addition to Sections 7.01b.-7.01e. of this Code include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • restitution for loss, damage, or actual expenses incurred as a result of the Respondent’s behavior;
    • participation in educational programming, which may include online programs, counseling, evaluation and compliance with any recommendations, reflection pieces, or other actvities;
    • program service fee for on-campus alcohol and other drug education;
    • change in current University Housing assignment;
    • loss of University Housing privileges;
    • random drug testing at the Respondents expense;
    • restriction from representing the University in any official function or leadership position (e.g., varsity athletics, student leadership position, cheerleader, senator or officer in Student Government Association, elected office in any Recognized Student Organization);
    • ban for a definite or indefinite period of time from all or a portion of any University premises or University-sponsored activity;
    • restriction of contact with, or proximity to, other specified members of the University community; and
    • any other outcome determined appropriate by a Conduct Resolution Administrator or Board.