Conduct
Sanctions
Students and student organizations found responsible for conduct violations will be assigned sanctions. Sanctions will be commensurate with the responsible conduct violations considering any mitigating circumstances, including but not limited to the charged student or student organization’s prior conduct record. Assigned sanctions may include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol and/or Substance Use Education Sanctions - Online educational modules, assessments, and/or meeting with a staff member. The charged student or student organization is responsible for any associated fee(s).
Assignments/Seminar/Workshops: Requirement to attend, present, and/or participate in an in- person or online, workshop, module, and/or seminar. Written research assignments, behavioral reflection papers, or other educational activities may also be a requirement. These sanctions are intended to provide a student with opportunities that achieve specific learning objectives such as engaging in meaningful reflection on their behavior and the impact on others. The charged student or student organization is responsible for any associated fee.
Conduct Probation: A specified period of time when the charged student or student organization is considered not in good conduct standing with the University. Conduct probation may result in restrictions of privileges and/or activities which may include, but are not limited to, being prohibited from participating in study abroad, serving in specific student leadership roles (e.g. resident assistant, student government). Conduct probation is a period of reflection on behavior and an opportunity to demonstrate satisfactory citizenship. Further conduct violations while on conduct probation may impact the severity of future sanctions.
Deferred Suspension: A specified period of time in which suspension is temporarily withheld pending completion of other sanctions by a specified deadline and the demonstration of satisfactory citizenship. A student or student organization on deferred suspension is considered not in good conduct standing with the University. If the charged student or student organization fails to comply with assigned sanctions, the student or student organization will no longer be on deferred suspension and will be immediately suspended with no further appeal.
Expulsion: Permanent separation from the University. The student or student organization is considered not in good conduct standing permanently with the University. The charged student and student organization will not have the ability to return as a student or student organization at any point in time. Expulsion may include a restrictive or no trespass order for all University premises. A transcript overlay will be placed on the charged student’s academic transcript and an administrative hold will be permanently placed on the student’s account. A record of expulsion will be maintained in the student’s permanent conduct file in Student Conduct and Ethical Development. A student assigned this sanction may forfeit tuition, housing rent and fees, and other University fees. A student will be withdrawn from classes and forfeit academic credit accordingly. Students living in University Housing must contact Housing and Residential Education to determine the financial impact of the cancelled contract.
Housing Restriction: A specified period of time in which a student is restricted from living in and/or visiting all USF residential facilities (which may include dining halls), including the Greek Village. If applicable, a student may be financially liable for any costs associated with the restriction from living in on-campus housing as outlined in the Cancellation section of the University Student Housing Agreement or Greek Housing Agreement.
No Contact Order: Official directive requesting a student refrain from making contact with another individual(s). Contact may include communication by telephone, in writing, electronically, by third party, or in person both on and off campus.
Restrictions: Specific loss of privileges that may limit participation in student activities and University events or access and use of University premises (e.g. athletic teams, leadership positions, certain buildings and/or locations).
Restitution: Requirement to reimburse the University and/or an individual for the damage, destruction, or vandalism of University buildings or property, private property, and/or personal property. Restitution will be limited to the actual cost of repair or replacement.
Suspension: Separation from the University for a specified period of time. The student or student organization is considered not in good conduct standing during the period of suspension with the University. The student or student organization will not have the ability to return as a student or student organization until the end of the suspension. Suspension may include a restrictive or no trespass order for all University premises. A transcript overlay will be placed on the student’s academic transcript, and an administrative hold will be placed on the student’s account during the period of suspension. A record of suspension will be maintained in the student’s permanent conduct file in Student Conduct and Ethical Development.
A student affected by this sanction may forfeit tuition, housing rent and fees, and other University fees. A student will be withdrawn from classes and forfeit academic credit accordingly. Students living in University Housing must contact Housing and Residential Education to determine the financial impact of the cancelled contract.
Written Reprimand: An official notice of conduct that is not in accordance with the University’sstandards of behavior. Further conduct violations may impact the severity of future sanctions.