Understanding Conduct Statuses

A formal warning on behalf of the University intended to clearly document in a student’s or student organization’s disciplinary file that their behavior is unacceptable. The length of this status will be determined by the Conduct Officer or University Conduct Board/Administrative Hearing Officer.

What this means: A Conduct Warning does not prevent you from joining clubs or organizations, participating in University events, or pursuing other opportunities at Syracuse University. It is not a barrier to your involvement in campus life. Instead, it serves as a reminder that the University expects all students to act responsibly, and that future misconduct may lead to more serious disciplinary action.

This status is noted on your conduct record with Community Standards, but it is not listed on your academic transcript.

An escalated warning that allows a student or student organization to remain enrolled or recognized by the University, respectively, but under specific conditions. It is a signal that future violations could result in suspension or expulsion. While on conduct probation, students are not considered in good standing and are not permitted to hold or run for leadership positions including, but not limited to, resident assistants (RAs), peer leaders or mentors, orientation leaders, Student Government Association leaders, or hold leadership positions in recognized clubs and organizations, including professional and social fraternities and sororities.

For student organizations on conduct probation, any additional violations of the Code could result in suspension or loss of University recognition. For all students, any further violations while on conduct probation may lead to immediate suspension or expulsion from the University.

The length of this status will be determined by the Conduct Officer or University Conduct Board/Administrative Hearing Officer.

What this means: You can still live on campus and go to classes, but you are not considered in good standing. If you have another violation while in probation, you may be suspended or expelled from the University. Student groups who violate probation may lose their recognition.

Unless otherwise stated, while on probation you are still allowed to go to campus events and be involved in clubs/teams/organizations, however, you are not allowed to hold a leadership role on campus during your probationary period.

This status is noted on your conduct record with Community Standards, but it is not listed on your academic transcript.

In response to a breach of specific expectations by a student organization, its primary effect is to suspend a privilege related to the nature of the offense and/or restrict access to specific campus facilities or programs.

What this means: Social probation can take many forms, ranging from partial restrictions, such as limits on the type or size of social events the organization can host, to a complete restriction on registering or hosting any social events. The specific conditions depend on the nature of the violation and are set by the Conduct Officer or University Conduct Board.

This action by the Dean of Students, or a designee, is a temporary suspension of certain rights or privileges while a conduct case is pending. An interim suspension may be broad and inclusive or may be restricted to a specific location and/or function and is based on the determination that the safety and well-being of the University community or specific persons are at risk.

A sanction in which suspension from the University has been formally imposed but is not immediately enforced. The student is permitted to remain enrolled; however, the suspension will be activated if the student/student organization is found responsible for any additional violation of the Conduct Code of similar or greater severity, fails to complete any assigned conditions by the stated deadlines, or otherwise violates any of the terms of the original sanction.

Students on this status are not considered in good standing and are not permitted to hold or run for leadership positions including, but not limited to, resident assistants (RAs), peer leaders or mentors, orientation leaders, Student Government Association leaders, or hold leadership positions in recognized clubs and organizations, including professional and social fraternities and sororities.

What this means: You’re allowed to remain enrolled, but a suspension has already been decided, but will only go into effect if you commit another similar or serious violation, miss a deadline for something you were required to do, or break any other condition of this sanction. Because you’re not in good standing during this time, you can’t run for or hold leadership roles.

This status is noted on your conduct record with Community Standards, but only goes on your academic transcript if the suspension goes into effect.

A student’s immediate involuntary withdrawal from the University, or for a student organization, the loss of University recognition and related privileges, for a stated period of time as determined by the Conduct Officer or University Conduct Board/Administrative Hearing Officer. A suspended student or student organization is prohibited from any presence or activity on University-owned, operated, or controlled property, including, but not limited to, University-owned property leased to a non-University affiliated party, and from participation in any class or program offered by Syracuse

If a student is issued a sanction of suspension after completing all degree requirements, but prior to degree conferral, their degree will not be conferred until the period of suspension is completed.

The University may require proof of completion or impose specific terms/conditions before a student is eligible to return from a suspension status.

What this means: Suspension means you’re immediately and involuntarily removed from the University for a set period of time, but after that time, you are able to return to Syracuse to complete your education.

Suspensions are noted on an academic transcript.

The permanent separation of the student or student organization from the University, its programs and facilities. It is the most severe disciplinary action the University Student Conduct System can impose. Students expelled prior to degree conferral will not have their degree conferred.

An expelled student or student organization is prohibited from any presence or activity on University-owned, operated, or controlled property, including but not limited to, University-owned property leased to a non-University affiliated party, and from participation in any class, program, or event offered by Syracuse University.

Expulsions are noted on an academic transcript.

A formal warning on behalf of the residential living program intended to clearly document in a student’s disciplinary file that the student’s behavior is unacceptable. The length of this status will be determined by the Conduct Officer or hearing body/official.

A student is no longer in good standing within the University’s residential living Further violations may result in the loss of eligibility to live in or visit the University’s residence and/or residential dining facilities.

This stipulation indicates that a student has been temporarily removed from University housing for a specified period of time or until a specified action occurs. A residential suspension involves the student’s removal from housing altogether. This status may be limited to a specific facility or applied to all facilities.

A student is no longer eligible to live in or visit some or all the University’s residential and/or dining facilities. A residential relocation involves the reassignment of a student’s living unit within University housing and usually prohibits the student from returning to the residential area associated with the former living assignment. A residential suspension or expulsion involves the student’s removal from University housing altogether. These restrictions may extend for a specific period, until the completion of specific conditions, or permanently. These restrictions may be limited to a specific residential facility or applied to all facilities.

This stipulation indicates that a student is not permitted to enter into a specific residential building(s) and/or residential area of campus for a specific period of time, up to and including permanent restrictions.

This stipulation indicates that a student has had their privilege of hosting guests and/or visiting others in housing restricted for a specified period of time, up to and including permanent restriction.

• Lighting candles or incense in campus housing;
• Physical altercation;
• Possession of a weapon, hazardous material, or unlawful material;
• Possession or use of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia;
• Bias-motivated acts;
• Violation of a No Contact Order;
• Retaliation;
• Sexual harassment;
• Stalking;
• Multiple violations of the Code of Student Conduct;
• Any violations of the Code of Student Conduct when currently on a status of Conduct Warning.

• Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of unlawful drugs;
• Improper use, attempted use, or threat of use of a weapon;
• Interference with, tampering with, or improper activation of safety and security equipment;
• Lighting any unauthorized fire on University property;
• Manufacture, sale, purchase, or distribution of illegal drugs or controlled substances
• Physical harm causing significant physical injury to another person;
• Hazing;
• Affiliating with unrecognized organizations;
• Bias-motivated acts;
• Violation of a No Contact Order;
• Retaliation;
• Sexual assault;
• Sexual harassment;
• Sexual intercourse without consent;
• Multiple alcohol and/or drug violations;
• Multiple violations of the Student Conduct Code;
• Any violations of the Student Conduct Code when currently on a status of Conduct Probation or Suspension in Abeyance.