Following is a list of possible sanctions. Sanctions not on this list may be given for violation of the Code of Conduct.

  • Warning/Reprimand: Documented warning that the behavior is in violation of policy with notification that further violations will result in more serious sanctions.
  • Educational/Creative Project(s): These sanctions are directly related to the incident or behavior and are designed to help educate the student about the consequences of his/her actions. These might include video or book review, planning a program and/or assisting university staff.
  • Community Service: Student participation in an activity designed to assist the university or surrounding community, i.e., volunteer activities at local churches, hospitals, agencies, campus projects or facilities.
  • Restitution/Fines: Repayment of damages resulting from the student’s actions, i.e., damage to university property, damages to individual’s property, imposed fines, etc.
  • Visitation Privilege Loss: A student may have his/her visitation privileges to the residence halls suspended or revoked indefinitely.
  • Probation(s): Supervision of the student’s conduct for a designated period of time during which a subsequent infraction of any university regulation or any standard will result in more serious conduct action. Terms of probation are to be decided by the conduct body and can include but are not limited to: a) inability to represent the university in an official capacity such as student leadership positions, athletics, etc. and b) inability to participate in university activities or designated events.
  • No-Trespass Order: The student will not be allowed to enter university buildings or other university property as defined in the sanction.
  • Relocation of Housing: The student’s room assignment may be changed to an alternate room or building.
  • Removal From Residence: Separation of the student from the residence hall.
  • Suspension: Separation of the student from the university. The student may possibly re-enroll in the future upon successful completion of conditions determined by the university.
  • Termination of Scholarship: Removal/termination of any scholarship provided by Dominican University.
  • Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the university. The student will not be allowed to re-enroll in the university.