Sanctioning guidelines have been adopted to respond to violations of the Student Conduct Code. Syracuse University is deeply concerned about the extent to which some students engage in underage consumption of alcohol, unlawful use of drugs, and\/or consumption of alcohol or other drugs to a degree that renders them in need of emergency medical intervention or other extraordinary assistance. In addition, Syracuse University seeks to deter students from engaging in conduct that poses a risk to the safety and well-being of the individual student and\/or the University community. Sanctioning guidelines are intended to alert students and other members of the University community to the seriousness of alcohol- and drug-related behaviors, violence, and safety violations; provide meaningful consequences for violations of University expectations and community standards; and ensure that students are provided opportunities to access education, counseling, and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In all cases the appropriate sanction(s) will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering all the relevant circumstances. The presence of substantial mitigating, aggravating, or other appropriate circumstances may result in the reduction or augmentation of sanctioning guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bias Sanction Enhancement Clause<\/strong><\/span>: Conduct motivated by bias against a targeted individual\u2019s or group\u2019s protected characteristics can negatively impact students\u2019 ability to succeed to their fullest in our community and may also threaten health and safety. Evidence sufficient to show it is more likely than not that a student\u2019s misconduct was motivated by bias regarding an individual or group\u2019s actual or perceived creed, ethnicity, citizenship, reproductive health decisions, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, and\/or gender expression may result in more substantial sanction(s)<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Following Sanctioning Guidelines are in effect for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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