IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Student Rights
When you appear for your judicial conference before a representative of the Dean of Students, you will be afforded the following procedural rights:
- Included in the judicial notification letter may be a list of persons who may serve as witnesses.
- You may read all written reports regarding the circumstances and allegations of the case.
- You may give your reaction to the reports and offer any additional information which might help in the resolution of the case.
- You are not required to answer any questions which may be asked during the judicial conference; the choice to remain silent will not be taken as an admission of responsibility.
- You may hear any testimony related to the case which may adversely affect you; you may also submit questions related to this testimony.
- You may present witnesses on your behalf either to substantiate circumstances related to the incident or to verify your character.
- You may have one and only one advisor or other counsel present; this may be a friend, parent, or attorney, but not a member of the Dean of Students staff. The advisor/counsel is limited to advising the student and may not participate in presenting the case, questioning the witnesses, or making statements during the conference.
- You will receive written notification of the decision of the judicial conference following approval of the decision by the Dean of Students.
- You may either accept the decision and sanction of the Dean of Students or you may request a formal hearing before a Hearing Commission; the request must be in writing no later than ten (10) calendar days after the date printed on the decision letter. For additional information regarding disciplinary procedures, please read the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct Procedures.
Responding to a Charge Letter
A Charge Letter means that you are alleged to have violated the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct and that you are scheduled to meet with the Dean of Students (DOS) or designee. The letter lists the date, time and place of the meeting, policy violations and how to contact the DOS or designee.
It is extremely important for a student to respond to a charge letter because the DOS needs to hear both sides of the allegation. This is the student's opportunity to admit or deny the allegations stated in the charge letter.
Failure to attend a meeting requested by the DOS or designee may result in a negative service indicator placed on the student's account. A negative service indicator prevents a student from registering for future classes, dropping or adding classes, or getting transcripts.
You may call the Office of Dean of Students or Office of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct with questions at (317) 274-4431.
Disciplinary Outcomes
Summary of Possible Sanctions as they appear in Decision Letters
One or a combination of the following sanctions may be imposed upon a student for violation of university policy:
Reprimand and Warning — a student may be given a reprimand accompanied by a written warning that the student may receive additional sanctions if the student engages in the same misconduct again or commits any other violation of the Code.
Disciplinary Probation — a student may be placed on disciplinary probation for a specified period of time under conditions specified in writing with a warning that any further acts of misconduct may result in additional disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion from the University.
Restitution — a student may be required to make restitution for damage to university or private property. Restitution may be in the form of monetary payment or community service. If the student fails to pay the cost, the student may be subjected to additional sanctions, including suspension or expulsion.
Participation is a specific program — a student may be required to participate in a specific program, such as a counseling program or an alcohol education program. If the student fails to participate in the program as directed, the student may be subjected to additional sanctions, including suspension or expulsion.
Suspension — a student may be prohibited from participating in all aspects of University life for a specified period of time. When a student is suspended from the University, the suspension applies to all Indiana University campuses.
Expulsion — a student may be dismissed from the University permanently. When a student is expelled from the University, the expulsion applies to all Indiana University campuses, Furthermore, the student may not petition for readmission to the University.
Disciplinary Process
Personal Misconduct Procedures
Alleged violation occurs
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Written report to Dean of Students
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Notification letter to student
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Informal Judicial Conference
- Meet with judicial officer or judicial board
- Student reviews report
- Judicial officer explains judicial conference process
- Fact-finding phase
- Judicial officer decides if student is responsible or not responsible
- Sanctioning phase (if responsible)
- Judicial officer explains University confidentiality policy, record keeping, the appeals process, and Parent/Guardian Notification Policy
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Appeal
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Hearing Commission
- Student requests hearing commission within seven calendar days after judicial conference decision letter is sent
- Three member board (2 faculty/administrators, 1 student)
- Student must be present; may be represented by adviser
- Fact-finding phase
- Hearing commission decides if student is responsible or not responsible
- Sanctioning phase (if responsible)
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Final Appeal
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Review Board
- Student submits written appeal within seven calendar days after hearing commission decision letter is sent
- Three member board (1 student, 1 faculty, 1 administrator)
- Board will consider only the record of the case; no additional evidence will be accepted
- Decision
Academic Misconduct Procedures
This chart below represents the general process in responding to academic misconduct as it relates to a course.
Alleged violation occurs
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Informal Conference initiated by Faculty
- Faculty advises student of alleged misconduct
- Student given opportunity to respond
- Decision: Responsible / Not Responsible
- Academic Sanction decided by Faculty
- Faculty submits written report to Office of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, Dean of School in which student is enrolled, Dean of School where course is offered, and Dean of Faculties office
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Student Appeals Faculty Decision
- Student submits written appeal to the Dean of the School in which the course is offered 7 days after faculty member's decision; Dean may authorize head of department or similar academic officer to decide appeal
- Dean or designee discusses matter with student and faculty
- No resolution:
- Formal conference with student and Dean Designee
- Decision: dismiss - sustain/sustain with lesser sanction
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Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct Action
- Decides whether or not to consider additional sanction
- Written notification to student within 10 days
- If charged, student has informed judicial conference
- Dean of Students or designee consults with Dean of the student's school and, if appropriate, Dean of School where course is offered
- Dean of Students imposes sanction of disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion
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Student appeals Dean's decision
- Student submits written appeal to Dean of Faculties 5 days after Dean of School's decision
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Student appeals Hearing Committee Action
- Student submits written appeal to Office of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct 5 days after sanction
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Student Appeals to the Dean of the Faculties
- Dean of the Faculties may meet with involved parties, if appropriate
- No resolution:
- Dean of the faculties must submit appeal to Review Board.
