Sanctions and Penalties

The student may be required to perform a specific number of hours of community service, complete a reflection or research paper, attend a class, workshop, program, or lecture, or be involved with the community in a way that brings about a new understanding of the community and how his/her behavior may have impacted others. This is not an exhaustive list but should serve as a reference for the types of educational sanctions that may be levied.

A written statement that the behavior was inappropriate and subsequent infractions should not occur or more serious conduct action will be taken.

The resident, through the conduct process, is assigned to a different residence hall on campus.

The student's residence hall agreement is terminated through the conduct process and the student is prohibited from residing in any University residence hall on either a permanent or temporary basis. Specific exclusion from the residence halls may also be imposed. Termination may occur in cases where a student appears to be involved in violations of the Student Conduct Code and the behavior or pattern of behavior has a significant negative impact on his/her living community.

Probation lasts for a specific period of time, and is implemented by semesters. Any violation of the Student Conduct Code or the conditions of probation committed during the probationary period will subject the student to further action, with a likely result of suspension or expulsion.

The student is suspended from the university, but due to mitigating circumstances the suspension is deferred, allowing the student to continue with daily university activities and providing a student with one final opportunity to prove they can operate responsibly within the community. If the student, through the conduct process, is found to have violated the Student Conduct Code during the period of the suspension in abeyance, the student will be immediately suspended from the University for the duration of the abeyance, as well as given additional sanctions, including an extension of the suspension, or expulsion.

The student is required to leave the university for a specific period of time. An indication of suspension appears on the student's transcript. After the period of suspension has expired, the transcript notation will be removed upon request. The student is required to apply for readmission to the university after his/her suspension period. Suspension from the university includes an automatic exclusion from campus property during the period of suspension. A suspension decision results in the student being suspended from all campuses of the University of Colorado system.

The student is required to permanently leave the University. A notation of expulsion keeps the incident on file in the Office of the Dean of Students permanently. Expulsion from the University includes an automatic exclusion from the campus property. An expulsion decision results in the student being expelled from all campuses in the University of Colorado system.

The student is denied access to all or a portion of campus.

The student is restricted from using or is denied specific university services, including participation in university activities.

The issuance of a student's diploma is delayed for a specific period of time.

The judicial officer or hearing board may recommend to the Regents of the University of Colorado revocation of an earned degree.

Additional sanctions include, but are not limited to, requiring the student to compensate a victim for theft or damage.

.A dialogue takes place between the Residence Life and Housing staff and you about the incident and the behavior expected from you. 

This written warning states that the behavior is inappropriate and that subsequent infractions should not occur or more serious action could be taken. 

A stringent action can be issued in response to serious or frequent violations of Village policies. Probationary status is issued for a specific period of time with specific restrictions placed on you. Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be notified of this action. Subsequent violations may result in termination of your Housing Agreement. 

 

A condition or requisite is specified in response to an infraction of the rules. 

You pay for damages or expenses incurred because of your behavior. 

 

A financial sanction to serve as a monetary incentive to uphold the Village policies. 

You are assigned to a specific duty for a specified period of time. The community service assignment corresponds to the nature and seriousness of the incident. Failure to complete this portion of a sanction within the stipulated time will result in a monetary fine of $25.00 per community service hour placed on your student account. 

You are reassigned to a different room within one of the Villages.

The Office of Residence Life and Housing reserves the right to exclude (prohibit entry to a specific area or House) or prohibit contact with specific persons to those persons whose behavior is determined to be detrimental to the well-being of the Village community or a specific individual or is incompatible with its function as part of an educational institution. Exclusions will normally be for a specified period of time, after when they are eligible for review. Failure to comply with the terms of exclusion may result in disciplinary action and/or arrest. 

You will be prohibited from residing in any University-operated residential building on either a permanent or temporary basis. Parents of students under age 21 will be notified of this action. If you are removed from housing for disciplinary action you will still be financially liable for your room and board. 

This may result in University probation, suspension, expulsion or exclusion.