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What does it mean to be charged with violating the Student Code of Conduct?
A Stetson student, faculty or staff member, or a member of the community has submitted a complaint claiming that your behavior, as described in your charge letter, is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
What is a charge letter?
A charge letter is a document sent via e-mail which outlines to the student the alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
What should I do if I receive a charge letter?
You should contact the Office of Student Judicial Affairs at 822-7205 to schedule your administrative judicial hearing.
What happens if I ignore the charge letter that I have received?
An appointment will be set by the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and sent to you via e-mail. If you fail to attend the hearing, you may be found responsible for the alleged violation in your absence.
What if I cannot meet at the scheduled time of my judicial hearing?
It is your responsibility to meet at the specified time. If you cannot meet at the scheduled then you will need to contact the Office of Student Judicial Affairs to reschedule your hearing.
What will happen at my judicial hearing?
You will be informed of the charges and the judicial process. You will have the opportunity to tell your version of the allegations, ask questions, provide information, and respond to the charge(s).
What should I wear to my judicial hearing?
It is suggested that you wear something nice but casual.
Can I bring someone with me to the judicial hearing?
You are entitled to have an adviser. An adviser can be any person that you wish. It is helpful to choose someone who knows you, is reliable and whom you trust.
Can my adviser be a family member?
An adviser can be a friend, family member, faculty or staff member, or an RA. An adviser cannot be an attorney.
If I am charged under the Student Code of Conduct, could I face charges from the court system?
The judicial process does not inform external agencies of your involvement in the judicial process. However, if a law enforcement agency has information to suggest that your behavior might have broken local, state or federal law; the agency may proceed with its own investigation and charges.
What types of sanctions can be imposed in my case?
A sanction is determined on a case by case basis. The sanction reflects the needs of the individual student and the impact of the student's behavior on the community. Sanctions can range from an administrative warning to expulsion.
Will I be expelled from the University?
Suspension (separation from the University for a specified period of time) and expulsion (permanent separation from the University) are reserved for the most serious violations of the Student Code of Conduct. When behavior is harmful to a member of the University, severely interrupts the educational process, or repeats past violations, suspension or expulsion may be a necessary sanction.
What will happen if I don't complete my sanctions?
Without an appeal you will be responsible for completing the sanctions that have been imposed. Failure to do so will result in additional charges and more severe sanctions.
What happens if I withdraw from the university before my judicial hearing?
If you withdraw from Stetson before a judicial hearing then the issue will be resolved before you will be allowed to re-enroll.
Will this charge go on my academic record?
A judicial charge will not. However, in cases of academic dishonesty, a notation may be made on your academic record. If you are sanctioned with expulsion or suspension, a notation will appear on your academic transcript. The expulsion notation is permanent; the notation for the suspension is removed when the suspension ends.
The change will become part of your judicial record which is maintained by the Office of Student Judicial Affairs for seven years. It is important to remember that judicial records are a part of the students' educational record and can be a factor in background checks and in some graduate school admissions procedures.
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