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The Student Conduct Procedures apply to the non-academic student conduct of all UC San Diego undergraduate, graduate, professional school, and Extended Studies Students, and Student Organizations.

 

 

POLICY SUMMARY

 

The University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students (PACAOS) are a collection of University-wide policies relating to student life. PACAOS Section 100.00 describes the University’s policy on student conduct and discipline. PACAOS Appendix H describes the procedures for student conduct investigation and resolution, except as provided in PACAOS 100.00. The UC San Diego Student Conduct Procedures serves as UC San Diego’s implementing regulations for PACAOS Section 100.00 and Appendix H and describes UC San Diego’s procedures and requirements for addressing non-academic student conduct incidents.

 

These Procedures should be read in conjunction with PACAOS 100.00 and Appendix H. Where PACAOS or Appendix H establishes a requirement, this document does not restate that requirement.

 

 

DEFINITIONS

 

For the purpose of these Procedures, the definitions in PACAOS and those listed in the section below apply:

 

A.    Administrative Resolution meeting (ARM) means a meeting between an individual Respondent and a Student Conduct Officer to resolve alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct without a Student Conduct Review.

 

B.    Alternative Resolution means a voluntary, consent-based resolution process offered by SAGE as an alternative to Administrative Resolution or Student Conduct Review.  Alternative Resolution options may include, but are not limited to, the Medical Amnesty Program, mediated dialogue, restorative justice, and educational agreements.  See 160-10 Section IV B of these Procedures for eligibility requirements and processes.

 

C.    Business Days means weekdays, and excludes weekends, University holidays, and days when the Chancellor has determined that the campus will be closed for business.

 

D.    Chair means the UC San Diego staff or faculty member responsible for facilitating the procedures of a Student Conduct Review.

 

E.     Community Standards Board means the group of Students, faculty, and staff authorized to determine violations of the Standards of Conduct through a Student Conduct Review.

 

F.     Dean means the UC San Diego staff or faculty member or their designee responsible for overseeing student conduct matters of an undergraduate college, residential area, Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, the School of Medicine, the Skaggs School of Pharmacy, or UC San Diego Extended Studies.

 

G.    Interim Suspension Hearing Officer means a University Official authorized on a case-by-case basis by the Director – SAGE or their designee to determine whether to continue an Interim Suspension.

 

H.    Multi-Area Incident means an incident where all Respondents are not residents and/or registrants of the same residential area, undergraduate college, or graduate/professional school.

 

I.       Policy and Procedure Manual means the set of operating policies and procedures applying to academic, administrative, research, and service units at UC San Diego (See https://omcp.ucsd.edu/policy-records/ppm.html).

 

J.     Principal Member means a currently registered UC San Diego undergraduate or graduate Student who is an officer in a Registered Student Organization.

 

K.    Review Advisor refers to the UC San Diego staff or faculty member who assists the Chair of the Community Standards Board or Review Officer with Student Conduct Review procedures. The Director – SAGE or their designee typically serves in this role.

 

L.     Review Coordinator means the SAGE professional staff member responsible for coordinating a Student Conduct Review.

 

M.    Review Officer means a University Official authorized on a case-by-case basis by SAGE to determine violations of the Standards of Conduct through a Student Conduct Review.

 

N.    SAGE means the Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education. The Office of Student Conduct became SAGE in September 2023.

 

O.    Student Conduct Officer means a University Official authorized on a continuing or temporary basis by the Dean or their designee or Director – SAGE or their designee to conduct Administrative Resolutions with a Respondent alleged to have violated the Standards of Conduct and to assign or recommend sanction(s). Student Conduct Officers typically include Deans of Student Affairs, Assistant Deans of Student Affairs, Directors of Residence Life, Assistant Directors of Residence Life, and SAGE professional staff members.

 

P.     Student Conduct Review means the formal hearing process at UC San Diego, conducted with one or more Respondents and the Community Standards Board or Review Officer to resolve alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct when the Administrative Resolution includes suspension or dismissal and the Respondent contests the determination of responsibility. See PACAOS 100.00, Appendix H, Section IV. D. for formal hearing requirements.

 

Q.    Student Conduct Standards Group means the group of Students, faculty, and staff entrusted with considering revisions and changes to these Procedures.

 

R.    Student Organization means a group of undergraduate and/or graduate Students who are recognized as a college student organization by the Dean or Provost of their respective college, who have successfully registered as a student organization with the Center for Student Involvement, or who comprise Intercollegiate Athletic or club sports teams.

 

S.     University Representative means a UC San Diego staff member authorized by SAGE to present information and question witnesses on behalf of the University at Student Conduct Reviews.

 

T.     University-Supported Activity means any activity on, or off-campus which is initiated, funded, authorized, or supervised by the University.

 

 

POLICY STATEMENT

 

A.    JURISDICTION

 

Jurisdiction over Student and Student Organization non-academic conduct is governed by PACAOS 100.00.  At UC San Diego, the following additional provisions apply:

 

1.     Off-Campus Jurisdiction. The University will not regularly apply these Procedures to non-academic student conduct that occurs off-campus except in connection with an official University-Supported Activity. However, the University has the discretion to exercise jurisdiction over off-campus conduct that would violate the Standards of Conduct or other University Policies if it had occurred on-campus, including but not limited to:

 

a.     Physical assault, threats of violence, or other conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person;

 

b.     University of California Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy violations, including sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and invasions of sexual privacy;

 

c.     Harassment;

 

d.     Illegal possession or use of weapons, explosives, or destructive devices;

 

e.     Illegal manufacture, sale, or distribution of controlled substances; and,

 

f.       Hate crimes as defined by California law.

2.     Hazing. These Procedures apply to alleged hazing incidents regardless of location.

3.     Authority to Extend Jurisdiction at UC San Diego:

 

a.     For matters not involving alleged violations of the University of California Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy or the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy, requests to exercise off-campus jurisdiction will be submitted by the Director – SAGE or their designee to the Vice Chancellor – Student Affairs and Campus Life or their designee, who has authority to extend jurisdiction under these Procedures. This decision is final and not subject to appeal.

 

b.     For matters involving alleged violations of the University of California Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, authority to extend off-campus jurisdiction is vested in the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination’s Title IX Officer in accordance with that Policy. See PACAOS Appendix E and Appendix F for applicable procedures.

 

c.     For matters involving alleged violations of the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy, authority to extend off-campus jurisdiction is vested in the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination’s Local Implementation Officer in accordance with that Policy.  See PACAOS Appendix G for applicable procedures.

 

d.     In cases where alleged conduct may implicate both these Procedures and the University of California Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy or the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy, SAGE will consult with the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination to determine appropriate jurisdiction and resolution pathways.

4.     Factors for Extending Jurisdiction. In determining whether to exercise jurisdiction over off-campus conduct pursuant to Section 3a, the Vice Chancellor – Student Affairs and Campus Life or their designee will consider the totality of the circumstances, including:

a.     The seriousness of the alleged conduct;

 

b.     The impact of the conduct on any member of the University community or the campus as a whole;

 

c.     Whether the alleged victim is a member of the University community;

 

d.     The ability of the University to gather information, including statements from witnesses;

 

e.     Whether the off-campus conduct is part of a continuing course of conduct that occurred either on- or off-campus;

 

f.       Whether the alleged conduct occurs within the context of an education program or activity; and,

 

g.     Whether the alleged conduct adversely affects the UC San Diego Community and/or the pursuit of the University's objectives.

5.     Information Sharing. The UC San Diego Police Department may share information with SAGE regarding on- or off-campus student conduct that may violate the Standards of Conduct.

 

B.    INTERPRETATION OF REGULATIONS, APPLICABILITY, & ADVISOR ASSISTANCE

 

These Procedures serve as a general notice of our community standards. They are not written specifically or practiced in the same way as federal, state, or local law. As such, they should be viewed as a framework to educate through an accountability process. Conduct prohibited by the Standards of Conduct may or may not violate federal, state, or local law. The University may address such conduct independently of and/or concurrently with legal proceedings.

 

1.     These Procedures supersede all previous versions of the UC San Diego Student Conduct Procedures. PACAOS Section 100.00, Appendix H and these Procedures, serve as the official reference for non-academic student conduct matters at UC San Diego. All matters of non-academic student conduct at UC San Diego may be handled in accordance with these Procedures, unless superseded by a specific procedure of a professional school or program under the purview of the University. In such instances, professional schools or programs may hold students accountable based on school or program-specific policies.

 

2.     The Academic Integrity Policy governs all instances of academic misconduct. However, these Procedures apply to non-academic student conduct (e.g., falsifying documents, furnishing false information) discovered as part of an academic misconduct incident.

 

3.     These Procedures take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to student conduct cases noticed on or after that date.  Cases noticed before January 1, 2026, will follow the Procedures in place at the time of notice. 

 

4.     If any portion of these Procedures is invalidated or deemed to be unenforceable, the remainder of these Procedures will remain in effect.

 

5.     Students are permitted to be assisted by an Advisor if they receive a notification of alleged misconduct pursuant to this policy:

a.     The initial allegation letter that is received by the Student shall include a clause informing the Student of their right to select an Advisor of their choice or to request that the University provide an Advisor to the Student.

 

b.     The University may use any of the following to fulfill its obligation to provide an Advisor to the Student: (A) A confidential respondent services coordinator, (B) An agreement with a student-based peer support program, or (C) An agreement with an alumni-based support program.

 

c.     The Advisor selected by the Student or provided by the University shall be provided training by the institution on the institution’s adjudication procedures for the alleged violation. The training may be provided in an online format, and is not required to, but may, have an in-person or interactive element.

 

d.     If a student requests an assigned Advisor, the process will not begin until one is identified.  However, the process will not be delayed due to a particular Advisor’s unavailability.

 

e.     Students electing to be accompanied by an Advisor must notify the Student Conduct Officer and provide a copy of a signed "Consent to Release Student Records" form that allows the student conduct case and records information to be shared with the Advisor at least one Business Day prior to the meeting.

 

 

C.    STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

 

Violations of the Standards of Conduct described in PACAOS Section 102.00 and/or in Section C of these Procedures below, including attempts to engage in or aid in such conduct, violate the University’s Standards of Conduct and may be subject to these Procedures. These standards will not be used to restrict the lawful exercise of constitutionally protected rights of freedom of speech or assembly.

 

1.     Disorderly or lewd conduct, as described by PACAOS Section 102.14, includes, but is not limited to, public urination, indecent exposure, loud and unreasonable noise serving no legitimate purpose, or unauthorized gambling.

 

2.     Unlawful assembly, as described in PACAOS Section 102.15 and/or California Penal Code Section 407 (“Whenever two or more persons assemble together to do an unlawful act, or a lawful act in a violent, boisterous, or tumultuous manner, such assembly is an unlawful assembly.”).

 

3.     Failure to identify oneself, as described in PACAOS 102.16, includes failing to promptly provide your University Identification Number or your name to a University Official or other public official acting in the performance of their duties while on University Property or at University-Supported Activities.

 

4.     Obstructing a University Official or other public official, as described in PACAOS 102.16, includes obstructing, delaying, interfering with, or hindering University Officials charged with, responsible for, or engaged in activities promoting health or safety on University Property, including but not limited to, police officers, fire fighters, health inspectors, fire marshals, and Supporting-Advocacy-and-Free-Expression (SAFE) team members.

 

5.     PACAOS Section 102.17 includes the misuse of any prescribed medication, over the counter drugs and/or other controlled substances, as prohibited by federal law, state law, or University Policy. Controlled substances include any drugs regulated by the local, state, or federal government (this includes medicinal marijuana).

 

6.     The following are additional Standards of Conduct as specified by these Procedures:

 

a.     Physical, verbal, written, face-to-face, telephonic, electronic or other means of contact that a Student knows or should know is unwanted, is communicated directly to one or more specific Students, faculty, or staff, constitutes severe and/or pervasive, and objectively offensive conduct; and does not constitute speech protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution (e.g., speech in a public forum on a matter of public concern).

 

b.     Instituting a complaint in bad faith and/or attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the student conduct process.

 

c.     Wearing a mask, personal disguise, and/or otherwise concealing identity with the intent of intimidating any person or group, or for the purposes of evading or hindering discovery, recognition, or identification in the commission of violations of University Policy and/or local, state, or federal laws. Concealing identity includes refusing to temporarily remove a mask or other face covering upon an identification request from a University Official or other public official acting in the performance of their duties. Wearing masks or face coverings is permissible for all persons who are complying with University policies and applicable laws.

 

d.     Distributing personal identifying information (including, but not limited to, a digital image of another person and the person’s home address) or an electronic message of a harassing nature about another person with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for their safety or the safety of the other person’s immediate family and for the purpose of imminently causing that other person unwanted physical contact, injury, or harassment by a third party.  For purposes of this standard, consistent with California Penal Code Section 653.2(c), “harassment” means a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that a reasonable person would consider as seriously alarming, seriously annoying, seriously tormenting, or seriously terrorizing and that serves no legitimate purpose, and “of a harassing nature” means of a nature that a reasonable person would consider as seriously alarming, seriously annoying, seriously tormenting, or seriously terrorizing of the person and that serves no legitimate purpose.

e.     Picketing or organizing picketing that is focused on and takes place in front of any University Property that is a residence or dwelling of an individual, if such conduct would be prohibited by Chapter 5 Article 2 Division 20, Sections 52.2001-2003 of the San Diego Municipal Code if it were to occur in the City of San Diego.

f.       Violating other University Policies.

 

g.     Violations of federal, state, or local law not covered by the standards described above.

 

h.     Violating applicable health and safety requirements issued by the University and/or federal, state, or local governments in response to public health emergencies.

 

D.    REPORTS OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS

 

Reports of alleged violations are governed by PACAOS Appendix H, Sections III.A and III.B. At UC San Diego, the following additional provisions apply:

 

1.     All reports of alleged Standards of Conduct violations by Students or Student Organizations will be submitted and/or referred to SAGE for review. SAGE will then determine whether there is reasonable cause to process the report and the appropriate resolution option.

 

2.     Any person may report alleged Standards of Conduct violations by a Student or Student Organization to SAGE. Persons submitting reports are expected to provide information related to the alleged violations. They may be asked to participate as a witness in the Administrative Resolution and/or Student Conduct Review processes as outlined in these Procedures.

 

3.     The initial assessment process is governed by PACAOS Appendix H, Section III.A.  Except as noted in Section D (8-10) below, SAGE shall conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the report falls within the scope of these Procedures and whether the allegations, if true, may constitute a policy violation. SAGE will complete this preliminary assessment as soon as practicable after receiving a report alleging student misconduct, and typically within 30 business days of receiving all necessary information. To make this determination, SAGE may investigate or, if appropriate, refer the report to another appropriate office for investigation.

 

4.     In determining whether there is reasonable cause to believe a Student Organization may have violated the Standards of Conduct, SAGE will consider, among other things:

 

a.     The degree of knowledge and/or involvement of the Student Organization’s Principal Members, officers, and/or members;

 

b.     The use of the Student Organization’s resources (e.g., money, space, other resources); and,

 

c.     The proportion of the Student Organization’s members involved.

 

5.     If there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of the Standards of Conduct may have occurred after reviewing the report and/or investigating, the report will be forwarded to the Dean or their designee for resolution as described in Section E below, unless circumstances require otherwise. If there is no reasonable cause to believe that a violation of the Standards of Conduct may have occurred, SAGE will not forward the report to the Dean or their designee for Administrative Resolution. However, SAGE may refer the matter to the Dean or their designee or another department for appropriate follow-up outside the formal student conduct process. SAGE may also notify relevant parties that no further action through the student conduct process will be taken.

 

6.     A Student Organization and its Principal Members may be collectively or individually charged and/or held responsible when actions by its Principal Members, leaders, officers, or members violate the Standards of Conduct in conjunction with activities or events, held on- or off-campus, sanctioned explicitly or implicitly by the organization’s Principal Members, leaders, officers, or members. Student Organization responsibility is independent of individual member accountability. See PACAOS Appendix H, Section II for additional provisions regarding Student Organization conduct.

 

7.     All reports involving alleged violations of sexual violence and sexual harassment (e.g., sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking of a sexual or romantic nature), harassment related to a protected class referenced by University Policy, and/or discrimination related to a protected class referenced by University Policy will be referred to the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD).

 

8.     Review and resolution of sexual violence and sexual harassment allegations will be handled in accordance with the University of California Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy and the procedures outlined in either PACAOS Appendix E: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Investigation and Adjudication Framework (“Appendix E”) or PACAOS Appendix F: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Investigation and Adjudication Framework (“Appendix F”). Appendix E or Appendix F will also be used to adjudicate other violations of the Standards of Conduct alleged to have occurred in connection with sexual violence and sexual harassment allegations.

 

9.     Review and resolution of harassment and discrimination or other conduct prohibited by the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy will be handled in accordance with the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy. Violations of the University Standards of Conduct alleged to have occurred in connection with Anti-Discrimination allegations may be resolved concurrently through both procedures, after consultation with SAGE and OPHD.

 

10.  In pending student conduct actions that may result in a Respondent’s suspension or dismissal, a temporary hold on transcripts will typically be placed by SAGE. In addition, the Executive Vice Chancellor may direct that the transcript and/or degree of a Respondent is not awarded until the process has been completed if the Respondent becomes eligible to graduate during the student conduct process.

 

11.  When a hold is placed on a Respondent’s student account and conduct record, SAGE will notify the Respondent via email that a hold has been placed on their account, the reason for the hold, and how to request removal of the hold.

 

12.  Administrative Resolution Meetings, Student Conduct Reviews, and other related meetings described in these Procedures may be conducted in-person or remotely (e.g., video conferencing, phone, etc.) at the discretion of the Student Conduct Officer or SAGE.

 

13.  Unless specifically stated otherwise in these Procedures, all meetings and hearings throughout the student conduct investigation and resolution process are closed to the public. Only the University is authorized to record audio and/or video throughout the student conduct resolution process.

 

14.  The standard of proof, student participation rights, disability-related accommodations, language interpretation, and extension of timelines are governed by PACAOS Appendix H, Sections III G through III K. If a Respondent fails to respond or does not participate by the deadlines provided by SAGE as outlined in these Procedures, SAGE may proceed in the student’s absence and determine appropriate outcomes without their input.

 

E.     INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION

 

The investigation and resolution process is governed by PACAOS Appendix H,     Sections III, and IV. The following UC San Diego-specific provisions apply:

 

1.     Designated Student Conduct Officers: The respective Deans or their designees and the Director – SAGE or their designee have appointed staff members to serve as Student Conduct Officers to facilitate Administrative Resolution meetings with Students to resolve alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct.

 

2.     Notice to Respondent. In addition to the notice requirements in PACAOS Appendix H, Section III.B, UC San Diego's notice shall include:

 

a.     Notice that the Respondent has five Business Days from the date of the notice to contact the Student Conduct Officer to schedule an Administrative Resolution meeting (ARM);

b.     Electronic or hard copy versions of case materials to be reviewed at the meeting (e.g., incident report, police report);

c.     Information about how to submit relevant witnesses for consideration;

d.     Information about how to request assistance from campus resources; and,

e.     Information about requesting accommodations from the Office for Students with Disabilities and notifying the Student Conduct Officer of any pre-approved accommodations.

3.     Disqualification of Student Conduct Officer. A Respondent or Complainant may request in writing to SAGE that a Student Conduct Officer be disqualified at least two Business Days before the scheduled Administrative Resolution meeting and must explain why they believe the Student Conduct Officer is unable to make an impartial decision. The Director – SAGE or their designee will disqualify or exclude any Student Conduct Officer who is not able, in their judgment, to make an impartial decision in the case. If the request is granted, the Director – SAGE or their designee will select another Student Conduct Officer to facilitate the Administrative Resolution.

 

4.     Rescheduling. If a Respondent cannot attend a scheduled Administrative Resolution meeting, they must contact the Student Conduct Officer to request a new date and/or time at least one Business Day before the meeting. It is at the discretion of the Student Conduct Officer whether the meeting will be rescheduled, and a Respondent may request only one change to the date and/or time of the meeting.

 

5.     Dean Consultation for Undergraduate Students. If an undergraduate Respondent is found responsible for violating the Standards of Conduct in an Administrative Resolution Meeting and is subject to suspension or dismissal, the Student Conduct Officer will consult with the Council of Deans of Student Affairs (generally within five Business Days of making their finding) on the sanction(s). Thereafter, the Student Conduct Officer will notify the Respondent in writing with a brief summary of the Administrative Resolution and assigned sanctions (generally within 10 Business Days of the determination of sanctions).  When the outcome of the Administrative Resolution includes suspension or dismissal, and the student has contested the determination of responsibility, the case will proceed to formal hearing as laid out in PACAOS Appendix H, Section IV, D.

 

6.     Graduate, Professional, Extended Studies Students, or Student Organizations. If a graduate, medical, pharmacy, or Extended Studies Student, or Student Organization, is found responsible for violating the Standards of Conduct in an Administrative Resolution meeting and is subject to suspension or dismissal, the Student Conduct Officer will notify the Respondent in writing with a brief summary of the meeting and assigned sanctions (generally within 10 Business Days of making their finding).

 

7.     Alternative Resolution Timeline. At UC San Diego, the Director – SAGE or their designee will complete the Alternative Resolution process as laid out in PACAOS Appendix H, Section IV, B within 30 to 60 Business Days, unless there is good cause to extend the process.

 

F.     STUDENT CONDUCT REVIEWS

 

Formal hearings are governed by PACAOS Appendix H, Section IV.D. At UC San Diego, the following additional provisions apply:

 

1.     Assignment. All cases referred to a Student Conduct Review will be assigned to the Community Standards Board.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, and as described below, a Student Conduct Review may instead be assigned to a Review Officer if requested in writing by the Student.

 

2.     Review Officer.  A Respondent may elect to have the Student Conduct Review conducted by a Review Officer rather than the Community Standards Board.  That request must be made in writing to the Director-SAGE or their designee prior to scheduling the Student Conduct Review.  The Director- SAGE will select a Review Officer and notify the Respondent before the Student Conduct Review.   

3.     Community Standards Board Composition. The Community Standards Board will be comprised of:

a.     No fewer than eight undergraduate Students, where a majority of the undergraduate colleges are represented, appointed by the Vice Chancellor – Student Affairs and Campus Life or their designee, in consultation with the College Deans of Student Affairs or their designees and respective College Councils.

b.     No fewer than one graduate and/or professional school Student appointed by the Vice Chancellor – Student Affairs and Campus Life or their designee:

                                           i.         Graduate Students will be appointed in consultation with the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) and the Dean of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs or their designee.

 

                                          ii.         Medical Students will be appointed in consultation with the Student Government of the School of Medicine and the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs, School of Medicine or their designee.

 

                                         iii.         Pharmacy Students will be appointed in consultation with the Skaggs School of Pharmacy Associated Students and the Dean of the Skaggs School of Pharmacy or their designee.

c.     No fewer than six staff and/or faculty members:

 

                                           i.         Staff members will be appointed by the Vice Chancellor – Student Affairs and Campus Life or their designee.

 

                                          ii.         Faculty members will be appointed by the Academic Senate.

d.     Community Standards Board members will be appointed to a minimum term of one year and may be re-appointed for additional terms.
Timing. Student Conduct Reviews may be held during any academic term, including Summer Sessions.

4.     Temporary Appointees. The Director – SAGE or their designee may make temporary appointees from the groups listed in Section F.2 above, if there are not enough regular appointees available to comprise the Community Standards Board for a Student Conduct Review. All temporary appointees will participate in training session(s) conducted by SAGE before serving on a Review.

5.     Panel Selection. Based on availability, three members, including a Chair, will be selected and scheduled by the Review Coordinator for a Student Conduct Review conducted by the Community Standards Board. A Student Conduct Review facilitated by the Community Standards Board may not be held with fewer than three members, including the Chair.

a.     The Community Standards Board will be composed of at least one Student and at least one faculty and/or staff member.

b.     The Chair of the Community Standards Board will be selected by the Review Coordinator based on the availability of members and will normally be a staff member.

c.     A Review Officer will be selected by the Review Coordinator for a Student Conduct Review not facilitated by the Community Standards Board.

d.     A University Representative will be selected by the Review Coordinator for the Student Conduct Review. The University Representative will present information supporting the alleged violations and ask questions of the Respondent and of any witnesses that appear at the Student Conduct Review.

e.     The Director – SAGE or their designee will serve as the Review Advisor and attend the Student Conduct Review and subsequent deliberations. However, the Review Advisor will not vote in determining whether the Respondent is responsible for violating the Standards of Conduct.

6.     Pre-Review Meeting. The Respondent (and Complainant, if applicable) must meet with the Review Coordinator separately for a pre-Review meeting prior to scheduling the Student Conduct Review.

a.     The purpose is for the Review Coordinator to explain the Student Conduct Review process, key deadlines, potential participants, including other relevant Respondents, and answer any relevant questions.

b.     If the Respondent does not schedule their pre-Review meeting after notice, the Review Coordinator will provide them with two Business Days to reschedule. It is at the discretion of the Review Coordinator whether to reschedule the pre-Review meeting if requested, and a Respondent may generally request only one change to the date and/or time of the meeting.

 

c.     If the Respondent does not attend the scheduled pre-Review meeting, they will be presumed to no longer request a review of their alleged violations. The Student Conduct Officer's decision on responsibility will become final, and sanctions will be imposed in accordance with the finding of responsibility.

7.     Multiple Respondents. Multiple Respondents will be scheduled to participate in the same Student Conduct Review, unless otherwise requested by a Respondent or at discretion of the Director – SAGE or their designee, when the alleged violations result from the same underlying incident.

a.     A Respondent scheduled to participate in a Student Conduct Review with other Respondents may request in writing to the Review Coordinator that their Review be handled separately. This request must be submitted no later than five Business Days after the Pre-Review Meeting.

b.     In determining whether to grant a Respondent's request, the Director – SAGE or their designee will consider whether separating a Respondent's Student Conduct Review from others' is appropriate, including the basis for the request and the practicality of conducting multiple separate Student Conduct Reviews. If the Director – SAGE or their designee grants the request, the Review Coordinator will notify the Respondent and Review Advisor prior to scheduling the Student Conduct Review.

8.     Notice of Student Conduct Review. In addition to the notice requirements in PACAOS Appendix H, Section IV.D.1, the Review Coordinator will provide the Respondent the following information in writing:

 

a.     The name(s) of the Community Standards Board members or Review Officer, the Review Advisor, and the University Representative;

b.     Electronic or hard copy versions of case materials to be reviewed at the Student Conduct Review (e.g., incident report, police incident summary);

c.     Information about how to request the presence of witnesses during the Student Conduct Review;

d.     Information about how to request assistance from campus resources; and,

e.     Information about requesting accommodations from the Office for Students with Disabilities and notifying the Review Coordinator of any pre-approved accommodations.

9.     Rescheduling. A Respondent who cannot attend the scheduled Student Conduct Review must request a new date and/or time for the Student Conduct Review in writing to the Review Coordinator at least three Business Days before the Student Conduct Review. The request must include an explanation of the reasons for the rescheduling request. It is at the discretion of the Director – SAGE or their designee to reschedule the Student Conduct Review. A Respondent may only request one change to the date and/or time of the Student Conduct Review.

10.  Supplemental Reviews. The Director – SAGE or their designee, in their discretion, may grant a supplemental Student Conduct Review to enable the participation of relevant parties to provide their information to the Community Standards Board or Review Officer, the University Representative, and all Respondents. Supplemental Student Conduct Reviews involving witnesses may be held prior to or after the initial Student Conduct Review.

11.  Non-Business Day Reviews. A Student Conduct Review may be conducted on a non-Business Day at the discretion of the Director – SAGE or their designee, with the agreement of all involved participants.

12.  Recording. The Review Coordinator will facilitate a recording of the Student Conduct Review. Recordings of any kind (audio and/or video) are not permitted by anyone except the Review Coordinator or Review Advisor. The recording will become part of the Respondent's student conduct record. Community Standards Board deliberations will not be recorded.

13.  Witnesses. Members of the University Community are encouraged to appear at a Student Conduct Review as witnesses if they have knowledge or information regarding the incident in question and if they have been requested to appear. Individuals who are not Members of the University Community will generally be permitted to appear at a Student Conduct Review as a witness if they have direct knowledge or information regarding the incident in question. Character witnesses are generally not allowed to appear without the permission of the Director – SAGE or their designee upon a showing of good cause.

14.  Written Statements from Unavailable Witnesses. Witnesses who are unavailable to attend a Student Conduct Review may, at the discretion of the Chair or Review Officer, be permitted to submit a written statement. Written statements must be submitted by the witness to the Review Coordinator at least three Business Days before the Review and include an explanation of the witness's unavailability. Before a written statement of an unavailable witness may be presented at a Student Conduct Review, the Chair or Review Officer, in consultation with the Review Advisor and/or Review Coordinator, will first determine whether the written statement appears to be authentic.

15.  Document and Witness Submission. All documents and names of witnesses to be presented at the Student Conduct Review by the University Representative and the Respondent must be submitted to the Review Coordinator at least three Business Days before the Student Conduct Review. The Review Coordinator will provide copies of submitted documents and witness lists to the University Representative, Respondent, and Community Standards Board or Review Officer at least two Business Days before the Student Conduct Review. Any documents or names of witnesses submitted and/or discovered less than three Business Days before the Student Conduct Review (including at the Student Conduct Review itself) may only be considered at the discretion of the Chair or Review Officer in consultation with the Review Advisor and/or Review Coordinator.

16.  Disqualification of Board Members. A Respondent or Complainant may request, in writing, that a Community Standards Board member, Review Advisor, or Review Officer be disqualified from participating in a Student Conduct Review. The request must be made to the Review Coordinator at least three Business Days before the scheduled Student Conduct Review, and explain why the Board member, Review Advisor, or Review Officer is unable to make an impartial decision. In addition to determining such requests, the Director – SAGE or their designee will disqualify any Board member, Review Advisor, or Review Officer who, in their judgment, is unable to make an impartial decision. If the Director – SAGE or their designee grants a disqualification request, they will select another eligible individual to replace them. The Review Coordinator will notify the Respondent, University Representative, and Complainant before the Student Conduct Review.

17.  Self-Disqualification. Any member of the Community Standards Board, the University Representative, the Review Advisor, or a Review Officer who believes that they are unable to conduct a fair and impartial Student Conduct Review and/or has identified a conflict of interest will disqualify themselves from participating in the Student Conduct Review. Such a decision should be communicated in writing to the Review Coordinator at least five Business Days before the Student Conduct Review. The Director – SAGE or their designee will select another eligible individual to replace the disqualified person. The Review Coordinator will notify the Respondent, University Representative, and Complainant before the Student Conduct Review.

18.  Conduct of Review. The Chair or Review Officer is responsible for facilitating the Student Conduct Review and, in consultation with the Review Advisor, will make decisions regarding witnesses, information, and procedures.

 

a.     The Chair or Review Officer may exclude any person who disrupts the Student Conduct Review.

 

b.     The Chair or Review Officer may institute reasonable time or other restrictions on the delivery of participant and witness information to complete the Student Conduct Review in a reasonable amount of time.

19.  Review Procedure. The Chair or Review Officer will begin the Student Conduct Review by explaining the process to participants. Next, the University Representative will present information and/or witnesses supporting the alleged violations. The Respondent will also present information and witnesses responding to the alleged violations. The Community Standards Board or Review Officer, Respondent, and University Representative may ask questions of any witnesses (including Respondent) who provide statements at the Student Conduct Review. The Community Standards Board or Review Officer will also review the applicable report(s) and other information. The University Representative and Respondent may give closing statements. Lastly, the Chair or Review Officer will conclude the Student Conduct Review by explaining the next steps in the process.

20.  Deliberation. After conducting a Student Conduct Review, the Community Standards Board or Review Officer will deliberate privately. The Community Standards Board will determine the Respondent's responsibility by majority vote. The Chair will not vote unless there is a tie. If the Respondent is found not responsible for all alleged violations, the matter will be dismissed and the student conduct process completed.

21.  Student Conduct Review Report. After the conclusion of deliberations, the Chair or Review Officer will submit a Student Conduct Review Report to the Review Coordinator generally within five Business Days of the Review, summarizing the information presented at the Student Conduct Review and the Community Standards Board's or Review Officer's findings for the alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct.

22.  Sanctioning Following Review. The Review Coordinator will forward the Student Conduct Review Report to the original Student Conduct Officer (generally within five Business Days of the conclusion of the Student Conduct Review).

a.     If the Respondent is found responsible for violating the Standards of Conduct, and except as set forth below, the original Student Conduct Officer will assign sanctions. In assigning sanctions, the Student Conduct Officer should consider the findings in the Student Conduct Review Report, the sanctioning framework in PACAOS Appendix H, Section V, and the Respondent's student conduct record.

b.     If the Student Conduct Officer does not assign suspension or dismissal as a sanction, the Review Coordinator will provide the Respondent in writing with the Student Conduct Review Report and assigned sanctions (generally within five Business Days of receiving the report).

c.     If the Student Conduct Officer determines that a suspension or dismissal is warranted as a sanction for an undergraduate Student, they will consult with the Council of Deans of Student Affairs on the final determination of the sanctions. Thereafter, the Review Coordinator will provide the Respondent in writing with the Student Conduct Review Report and assigned sanctions (generally within 15 Business Days of the Review).

d.     If the Student Conduct Officer determines that a suspension or dismissal is warranted as a sanction for a graduate or Extended Studies Student, or Student Organization, the Review Coordinator will provide the Respondent in writing with the Student Conduct Review Report and assigned sanctions (generally within 10 Business Days of receiving the report).

23.  Medical and Pharmacy Students. If a medical or pharmacy Student is found responsible for violating the Standards of Conduct, the Review Coordinator will forward the Student Conduct Review Report in writing to the Respondent and the relevant Standards Committee (School of Medicine) or Academic Oversight Committee (Skaggs School of Pharmacy) (generally within 10 Business Days of the conclusion of the Student Conduct Review).

a.     The relevant committee will meet with the Respondent to discuss sanctions. In assigning sanctions, the relevant committee should consider the findings in the Student Conduct Review Report, relevant sanctioning guidelines (if any), and the Respondent's student conduct record.

b.     The relevant committee will notify the Respondent in writing of the assigned sanctions upon conclusion of its proceedings. The relevant committee will notify the Review Coordinator of the sanctions assigned to the Respondent.

24.  Not Responsible Finding. If the Community Standards Board or Review Officer finds the Respondent not responsible for all alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct, the Review Coordinator will forward the Student Conduct Review Report to the Student Conduct Officer for review (generally within five Business Days of the conclusion of the Student Conduct Review). The Review Coordinator will then provide the Respondent with the Student Conduct Review Report and notify them in writing that all alleged violations of the Standards of Conduct have been dismissed (generally within five Business Days after providing the report to the Student Conduct Officer).

 

G.    SANCTIONS AND UNIVERSITY ACTIONS

 

The types of student conduct sanctions and actions are set forth in PACAOS 100.00, Section 105.00. The sanctioning principles, factors considered, and range of sanctions for each type of violation are set forth in PACAOS Appendix H, Section V and Table A.  Student Organization sanctions are set forth in PACAOS Appendix H, Section II and Table A.  At UC San Diego, the following additional provisions apply:

1.     Substance Use Education Programs. Referral to alcohol, cannabis, or other substance use education programs administered through Student Health Services – Health Promotion Services or other designated campus offices.

2.     Online Educational Modules. Completion of online self-assessment or educational modules on topics such as alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, or other subjects as designated by the Student Conduct Officer.

3.     Workshops. Participation in workshops facilitated by SAGE or other designated campus offices designed to promote reflection, decision-making skills, and accountability.

4.     Community Service. Completion of community service hours as determined by the Student Conduct Officer.

5.     Reflection Papers. Written assignments designed to promote reflection on the behavior and its impact.

6.     Meetings with University Officials. Required meetings with designated University staff to discuss the incident and promote accountability.

7.     Administrative Conditions. Student Conduct Officers or the Council of Deans of Student Affairs may impose administrative conditions including:

a.     No-contact orders;

b.     Written apologies to affected parties; and,

c.     Holds on University records until conditions are satisfied.

 

H.    INTERIM ACTIONS

 

Interim Actions are governed by PACAOS 100.00, Section 107.00. At UC San Diego, the following additional provisions apply:

 

1.     Authority. The Director – SAGE or their designee is authorized to impose Interim Actions on behalf of the Chancellor.

2.     Hearing Notice. In addition to the notice requirements in PACAOS 100.00, Section 107.00, UC San Diego's written notice shall include:

 

a.     The name of the Interim Action Hearing Officer;

 

b.     Information about how to request the participation of witnesses;

 

c.     Information about how to request assistance from campus resources; and,

 

d.     Information about requesting accommodations from the Office for Students with Disabilities and notifying the Interim Action Hearing Officer of any pre-approved accommodations.

3.     Scheduling Priority. Administrative Resolutions and Student Conduct Reviews involving Students or Student Organizations on Interim Action will have scheduling priority.

4.     Failure to Appear. If the Respondent does not appear at the hearing at the scheduled date, time, and location after proper notice by the Director – SAGE or their designee, the Hearing Officer may conduct the hearing without the Respondent's participation and determine whether to continue the Interim Action.

5.     Notice of Decision. The Hearing Officer will notify the Respondent in writing whether the Interim Action will continue, including a summary of the hearing (generally within five Business Days).

6.     Other Directives. The Director – SAGE or their designee, in consultation with the relevant Dean or their designee or the Executive Director of the Center for Student Involvement or their designee, may direct a Student or Student Organization to act or refrain from engaging in a specified manner pending student conduct proceedings. These directions may include directing Students or Student Organizations not to intentionally contact others specifically named for a specified period. These directions will not terminate the Student's or Student Organization's status and will not be construed as a finding or acceptance of responsibility. However, failure to comply with these directions may be a violation of the Standards of Conduct.

7.     Protective Actions. The Director – SAGE or their designee, in consultation with the relevant Dean or their designee or the Executive Director of the Center for Student Involvement or their designee, may take further protective action that they deem appropriate concerning the interaction of the parties throughout the process, including housing assistance and/or academic support.

 

I.       APPEALS

 

Appeals are governed by PACAOS Appendix H, Sections IV.C, and IV.D.4. At UC San Diego, the following additional provisions apply:

 

1.     Appeal Submission. Appeals must be submitted to SAGE via the Appeal Form, and include all supporting reasons, information, arguments, and documents. The Respondent will be given access to the Administrative Resolution meeting or Student Conduct Review record (e.g., written decision and/or recording) upon requesting it from SAGE before submitting an appeal.

2.     Designated Appeal Bodies. Appeal requests will be directed to the appropriate Appeal Body as follows:

 

a.     An undergraduate Student appeal will be reviewed by the Council of Provosts.

b.     A graduate Student appeal will be reviewed by the Dean of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs.

c.     A medical or pharmacy Student appeal will be reviewed by the respective Dean of their school.

d.     An Extended Studies Student appeal will be reviewed by the Dean of UC San Diego Extended Studies.

e.     A Student Organization appeal will be reviewed by the Assistant Vice Chancellor – Student Life.

3.     Response to the Appeal. If a Respondent timely appeals consistent with Appendix H timelines and process type, the Appeal Body may direct SAGE to provide a copy to the Complainant and/or relevant University Official and request a written response. If a written response is submitted, a copy of this response will be provided by SAGE to the Respondent, who may respond in writing.

4.     Appeal Review. The Appeal Body will consider the record of the Administrative Resolution meeting or Student Conduct Review, the Respondent's request, including any supporting documentation, and any written statement or response by the Complainant, Respondent, or relevant University Official when making their decision.

5.     Appeal Outcomes. Possible appeal outcomes include that the findings and/or sanctions are upheld, modified, or overturned, in whole or in part. The Appeal Body may also refer the incident back to an Administrative Resolution or Student Conduct Review with a new Student Conduct Officer, Community Standards Board, or Review Officer for re-review to ensure proper handling. They will not be provided with the previous decision and/or assigned sanction(s) and will be reminded of applicable procedures as appropriate.

6.     Notice of Appeal Decision. Respondents will be notified in writing of the Appeal Body's decision, including a brief explanation of the decision, by SAGE within the timeline set forth in PACAOS Appendix H, Section IV.C.4.

 

J.     STUDENT CONDUCT RECORDS

 

Student conduct records are governed by PACAOS 100.00, Section 106.00 and applicable law, including FERPA. At UC San Diego, the following additional provisions apply:

 

1.     Record Creation. The referral of a report of alleged violations to SAGE may result in the development of a conduct record for the Respondent.

2.     Record Custodian. SAGE serves as the custodian of student conduct records at UC San Diego.

3.     Retention – Responsible Finding. The conduct record of a Respondent found responsible for violations of the Standards of Conduct will normally be retained by SAGE for seven years from the end of the academic year in which the incident was resolved or as otherwise required by law (whichever is longer), regardless of whether the Student graduated or the Student Organization is no longer registered.

4.     Retention – Dismissal. The conduct record of an incident resulting in a Student or Student Organization's dismissal or disaffiliation and accompanying transcript notations, where applicable, will normally be retained for 50 years from the end of the academic year in which the incident was resolved.

5.     Retention – Not Responsible Finding. The conduct records of a Respondent found not responsible for violations of the Standards of Conduct will normally be retained for seven years from the end of the academic year in which the incident was resolved or as otherwise required by law (whichever is longer). However, such records will not be considered while determining sanctions in a subsequent case.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Regents of the University of California and the University of California Office of the President delegate the authority to administer the student conduct process to the Chancellor of each University of California campus. As the Chancellor’s campus representative, the Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs and Campus Life administers and oversees student conduct policies, except where specifically delegated otherwise.

 

Questions concerning the application and/or interpretation of these Procedures may be directed to the Director - SAGE.

 

SAGE is responsible for facilitating campus-wide notification to students, staff, and faculty about the most current version of these Procedures in the campus Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM).

 

Except when revisions are required by the University of California Office of the President, and/or applicable law or policy, Students, student governments, faculty, and staff should generally be consulted about the development and revision of these Procedures through the UC San Diego Student Conduct Standards Group.

 

Students, staff, and faculty take active roles in the student conduct process as described below.

 

1.     The duties and responsibilities of the Director - SAGE generally include:

 

a.     Serves as UC San Diego’s Senior Student Conduct Officer, facilitates Administrative Resolutions, imposes interim actions, and oversees the Student Conduct Review process.

 

span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>b.     Oversees training and advising of all Student Conduct Officers, the Community Standards Board, Review Officers, Review Advisors, and any others who are routinely involved in the student conduct process.

 

c.     Serves as an information resource for University Community Members regarding student conduct processes and procedures.

 

d.     Oversees the maintenance, storage, and disposition of non-academic conduct records.

 

e.     Submits regular statistical reports to the campus community, including, but not limited to, the number of cases reported and resulting in sanctions, and the range of sanctions assigned.

 

f.       Conducts and facilitates a periodic review of these Procedures with the Student Conduct Standards Group.

 

2.     The duties and responsibilities of the Deans of Student Affairs, the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs, and Professional Schools (or their designees) generally include:

 

a.     Resolves reports of alleged violations referred by SAGE for action in accordance with these Procedures.

 

b.     Consults with the Director - SAGE or their designee on the imposition of interim actions.

 

c.     Serves as a Student Conduct Officer and facilitates investigations and resolutions.

 

d.     Reviews the sanctioning framework to promote consistency and fairness when required by these Procedures (e.g., Council of Deans of Student Affairs).

 

e.     Regularly participates in training sessions facilitated by SAGE.

 

3.     The duties and responsibilities of Student Conduct Officers generally include:

 

a.     Facilitates investigations and resolutions as set forth in these Procedures.

 

b.     Coordinates procedural logistics, including scheduling the date, time, and place of any meeting, and provides the Respondent with information (e.g., incident reports, video footage) to be discussed during the meeting.

 

c.     Determines whether the Respondent is responsible for Standards of Conduct violations and assigns fair and appropriate sanctions using the sanctioning framework.

 

d.     Regularly participates in training sessions facilitated by SAGE.

 

4.     The duties and responsibilities of the Community Standards Board and Review Officers generally include:

 

a.     Facilitates Student Conduct Reviews as set forth in these Procedures.

 

b.     Determines whether the Respondent has violated the Standards of Conduct based on the Preponderance of the Evidence.

 

c.     Regularly participates in training sessions facilitated by SAGE.

 

5.     The duties and responsibilities of Review Advisors generally include:

 

a.     Serves as an ex officio member of the Community Standards Board.

 

b.     Advises the Community Standards Board or Review Officer regarding Student Conduct Review procedures and questions of policy.

 

c.     Reviews the Student Conduct Review Report submitted by the Chair or Review Officer.

 

d.     Regularly participates in training sessions facilitated by SAGE.

 

6.     The duties and responsibilities of Review Coordinators generally include:

 

a.     Manages the administrative and procedural aspects of Student Conduct Reviews.

 

b.     Conducts pre-Review meetings with Respondents to explain the Student Conduct Review process, key deadlines, potential participants, and answer relevant questions.

 

c.     Provides the Respondent with the Student Conduct Review Report and assigned sanctions (if any) from the Student Conduct Officer.

 

d.     Regularly participates in training sessions facilitated by SAGE.

 

7.     The duties and responsibilities of University Representative generally include:

 

a.     Presents relevant information (e.g., incident reports and other relevant documents) and witnesses supporting Respondent’s responsibility by a Preponderance of the Evidence at Student Conduct Reviews on behalf of the University.

 

b.     Asks questions of the Respondent, Complainant, and witnesses at Student Conduct Reviews.

 

c.     Regularly participates in training sessions facilitated by SAGE.

 

8.     The duties and responsibilities of Advisors generally include:

 

a.     Provides support, guidance, and advice to Students during Administrative Resolutions and Student Conduct Reviews. The Procedures are part of the University’s overall educational process and not expected to require the assistance of attorneys. However, Students may engage attorneys for legal advice and/or assistance as an Advisor.

 

b.     Participates in training by SAGE on these Procedures on a minimum annual basis.

 

 

PROCEDURES

 

See Policy Statement section above.

 

All deadlines and time requirements in these Procedures may be extended for good cause by the Director - SAGE or their designee, even in the absence of an explicit request. Deadline extension requests must be made in writing to the Director – SAGE or their designee, who will review the request and the totality of the circumstances and determine whether to grant it. If granted, the Director - SAGE or their designee will specify the new deadline or date.

 

Suspensions will normally take effect in the academic quarter immediately following their finalization, unless the incident involves harm to self or others, threats of violence, or other circumstances warranting an immediate suspension.

 

FORMS

 

Appeal/Sanction Reduction Request Form:

https://sage.ucsd.edu/sanctions/appeal-reduction.html

 

Incident Report Form:

https://ucsd-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid055726?rep_type=1001

 

 

RELATED INFORMATION

 

See also University of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students sections:

100.00  Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline:  https://policy.ucop.edu/advanced-search.php?action=welcome&op=browse&subject=15

 

Appendix H:  Student Conduct Investigation and Resolution Framework

https://policy.ucop.edu/advanced-search.php?action=welcome&op=browse&subject=15

 

Anti-Discrimination Policy:  https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

 

UC San Diego Academic Integrity Policy:  https://senate.ucsd.edu/Operating-Procedures/Senate-Manual/Appendices/2

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)

 

Please see https://sage.ucsd.edu/procedures/faq.html for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the student conduct process.

 

 

REVISION HISTORY

 

12/23/2025: Interim revisions were made to the policy and reflect the recently republished PACAOS 100 Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline and Appendix H Student Conduct Investigation and Resolution Framework. Specifically, changes to the process for addressing violations of the University Standards of Conduct.

 

06/03/2025: Policy revised and reissued.

 

09/19/2024: Interim revisions were made to the policy. The interim policy reflects time sensitive updates to the current Student Conduct Policy that clarifies Standards of Conduct relating to failure to comply, obstruction, and concealment of identity. The revisions also update provisions for Administrative Resolution meetings, pre-Review meetings, and Student Conduct Reviews.

 

10/06/2023: Incorporated interim revisions from 2020 and 2021 along with additional revisions made in 2023 policy review process. Updated Community Standards Board membership and requirements, clarified role of Interim Suspension Hearing Officer, and clarified process of reporting alleged violations. Additionally, due to a recent rebranding, the references to the Office of Student Conduct were changed to the Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education or SAGE.

 

09/15/2021: Interim revisions were made to the policy. The interim policy reflected additional time sensitive updates to Student Conduct Policy that addressed the COVID19 pandemic. Additionally, due to a recent title change, the Director of Student Conduct’s title was updated throughout the document to reflect this change.

 

09/08/2020: Interim revisions were made to the policy. The interim policy reflected time sensitive updates to the current Student Conduct Policy that addressed the COVID19 pandemic as well as recent changes to the SVSH policy per the Department of Education.

 

06/29/2020: This policy was transferred to the PPM in its current format. Previously, it was constituted as Section 22 of the UC San Diego Student Conduct Regulations.