Sanctions

Student Conduct Sanctions

• Disciplinary Reprimand

  Official notice that a student's conduct was in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and that further violations may result in more serious disciplinary action.

• Educational Activities

  The required participation in a specified activity, service project, community service, educational program, event, assignment, or other educational and/or restorative assignment.  

• University Restrictions

  Restricted attendance, access, or participation with specific co-curricular events, programs, or student organizations/groups; change of residence hall assignment; no-contact restrictions with specific individuals for a defined period of time; and/or restricted access or visitation privileges to specific campus facilities or networks.

• Restitution

  Payment for replacement or repair for damages to University property.   

• Disciplinary Probation

  Official notification of a specified period of review and monitoring not to exceed one year. Further violations of the Student Code of Conduct may result in more severe disciplinary action, including an examination of continued status as a student. Students on Disciplinary Probation are not in good disciplinary standing.

• Deferred Housing Suspension

  The student is informed that although the violation of university regulations may warrant removal and suspension of residence hall privileges, a suspension is being deferred, and the student is required to adhere to specific requirements and conditions imposed by the designated hearing authority. Failure to abide by the imposed conditions may result in the rescission of the deferment and loss of university housing privileges. The student is also advised that any subsequent violations may result in an immediate residence hall suspension.

• Housing Suspension

  Removal from university housing for a specified period of time, or on a permanent basis. During the period of housing suspension, the student is not permitted entry or visitation to any university-owned or operated residence hall or apartment for the specified period of time.  

• Deferred Suspension

  Deferred Suspension is imposed only in serious cases or in response to progressive discipline, stipulating that a student, in lieu of university suspension, is being allowed to remain at the university provided that the student adheres to certain conditions. A student on Deferred Suspension is denied the privilege to represent the university in any organized capacity, including intercollegiate varsity, non-varsity, or club events, or to hold office in any student organization. Any subsequent violations will likely result in the immediate suspension or dismissal of the student from the university. Students on Deferred Suspension are not in good disciplinary standing.

• Suspension

  Official notification of a disciplinary removal from the university. A Suspension recommendation is approved by the Dean of Students for the exclusion of a student from the university for a specific period of time not to exceed four (4) years. During the period of suspension, the student: is ineligible to enroll or participate in any academic courses or university programs and activities; must adhere to all other terms and conditions of their official sanctions; must not be involved in further student conduct violations during their period of suspension and is required to meet with the Dean of Students or designee and complete the Post Suspension Reentry Form prior to reenrolling at Kutztown University. In addition, the university may restrict or place limitations on a suspended student’s access to campus facilities during this period of time as specified as part of their official sanction. Suspended students are not in good disciplinary standing.

  Unless a student officially withdraws from the university, the student’s relationship with the university is maintained therefore any alleged disciplinary infraction that occurs while a student is serving a suspension will be adjudicated in accordance with university policy. Violating conditions of suspension subjects the student to additional sanctions, including, but not limited to, an extension of suspension and/or dismissal from the university.

• Dismissal

  Official notification of a permanent disciplinary removal from the university. A Dismissal recommendation is approved by the Dean of Students for the permanent separation of the student from the university. Under this status, the relationship between the student and the university is terminated, and the individual is no longer considered a student. A dismissed student is excluded from university property for a minimum period of four (4) years. Students on Dismissal are not in good disciplinary standing.