Students found to be responsible for non-violent conduct violations who are suspended or expelled will have the following notation listed on their transcript: “Administrative Withdrawal – University Initiated.” Students found responsible for violence-related conduct (as defined by the Clery Act) who are suspended or expelled will have their University transcripts issued with the following notations:
- In cases of suspension – “Suspended after a finding of responsibility for a Student Conduct Code violation.”
- In cases of expulsion – “Expelled after a finding of responsibility for Student Conduct Code violation.”
- If a student alleged to have been involved in an incident that could carry a sanction or suspension or expulsion, withdraws from the University with an investigation or conduct case pending, the following notation will be listed on their University transcript: “Withdrew with Conduct Charges Pending.”
Suspended students may appeal the notation on their transcript to the Director of Community Standards and they must meet all criteria outlined in Part 13.4. Notations for violations related to the University’s Sexual Assault, Stalking, Gender-Related Harassment, Dating or Domestic Violence, and/or Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault Prevention policies and those for expulsion will not be removed.
Students who choose to appeal a suspension notation on their transcript may do so via the following process:
- Appeals submitted prior to one year after the completion of the suspension will not be considered.
- In order to appeal a suspension notation on a University transcript, all readmission or other sanction requirements must be completed at the time of the request.
- If a student has been determined to be responsible for any additional conduct-related incidents which took place after the start of the suspension, appeals will not be considered.
- Submissions for a request for removal of a suspension notation should be submitted in writing to Community Standards at 804 University Ave., Suite 106, Syracuse, NY 13244 or via email at studentconduct@syr.edu. Submissions should contain the following:
- A brief description of the incident and the sanction imposed.
- Reflections on the student’s actions, how they have impacted the student as well as others.
- An account of the student’s decision-making and behavior since the incident.
- An explanation as to why the student believes that the transcript notation indicating suspension should be removed from their transcript.
- Any supporting material (letters of recommendation, verification of community service and/or employment).
- All requests will be responded to in writing. If the request is granted, the suspension notation will be removed. An “Administrative Withdrawal – University Initiated” date will remain on a transcript to reflect a student’s time away from the University. If the request is denied, the student may appeal to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students whose decision shall be final.