The Syracuse University Conduct System is an educational process designed to assist students in their decision-making. This is done through a variety of means. Below is a general overview of the process, for full details regarding the conduct process, please refer to the Student Conduct System Handbook.
Resolution by Agreement Process
Resolution by Agreement occurs between a student and a conduct officer from either Community Standards or Residential Living.
Formal Process
As a result of an unsuccessful Resolution by Agreement, a case will be forwarded to the Formal Resolution process, where it is heard by the University Conduct Board.
Appeal Process
Should either party not accept the outcome from the University Conduct Board, they may appeal that decision to the University Appeals Board. The outcome from the University Appeals Board is final.
Request for Reconsideration
Once a Resolution by Agreement is reached, the decision is final and will only be revisited based on one or more of the following:
- New information not reasonably available at the time of the resolution, the absence of which can be shown to have had a detrimental impact on the outcome of the resolution;
- Procedural error that can be shown to have had a detrimental impact on the outcome of the resolution;
- Grossly inappropriate sanction having no reasonable relationship to the charges.
A student(s)/organization(s) may request that a resolution by agreement be reconsidered within five business days. After five days the resolution by agreement is considered final. Requests for reconsideration submitted within five days shall be reviewed by the Director of Community Standards (or designee). The Director (or designee) may modify or uphold the original decision of the conduct officer, or refer the matter for a formal hearing as appropriate.