Sanction Descriptions
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A student adjudicated responsible for violations of the Code of Student Conduct or the Academic Honesty Guidelines shall be subject to sanctions commensurate with the offense and any aggravating and mitigating circumstances, which may include one or more of the following sanctions, unless otherwise expressly provided (University of Florida Rule 6C1-4.016):
Sanctions - A student adjudicated responsible for violations under paragraph (2) of the Academic Honesty Guidelines, shall be subject to sanctions commensurate with the offense with consideration given to any aggravating and mitigating circumstances.
Sanctions include one or more of the following penalties, unless otherwise expressly provided:
- (a) Reprimand - The student is given formal written notice and official recognition that the behavior has violated the Student Conduct Code.
- (b) Conduct Probation - Conduct probation is assigned for a specified period of time and is intended to foster reflection, responsibility, and improved decision-making. The student is deemed not in good standing. Other conditions of probation are specific to the individual case and may include loss of eligibility to serve as a student organization officer, participate on any athletic team, or to participate in other specified student activities. Future established misconduct or failure to comply with anyconditions or to complete any assignments may lead to more severe sanctions.
- (c) Loss of University Privileges - Denial of specific University privileges including but not limited to attendance at athletic functions, unrestricted library use, parking privileges, university computer usage, and residence hall visitation for a designated period of time.
- (d) Suspension - The student is required to leave the University for a given or indefinite period of time, the termination of which shall depend upon specified acts of the student's own volition related to mitigation of the offense committed. The student must comply with all sanctions prior to re-admission.
- (e) Expulsion - The student is permanently deprived of his/her opportunity to continue at the University in any status.
- (f) Restitution - The student is required to pay for loss of or damages to University property, provided that such payment shall be limited to the actual cost of repair or replacement of such property.
- (g) Reduced or Failing Grade - The student is given a reduced or failing grade for the class in which the offense occurred for violations of the Academic Honesty Guidelines, but only by the faculty member involved and upon recommendation thereof, except as otherwise provided in 6C1-4.017(3), F.A.C.
- (h) Community/University Service - A student is required to complete a specified number of hours of service to the campus or general community.
- (i) Education Requirements - A student is required to complete a specified educational sanction related to the violation committed. Such educational requirements include completion of a seminar, report, alcohol or drug assessment, or counseling.
- (j) Residence Hall Transfer or Removal - A student is required to transfer residence halls or leave the residence halls for a specified or indefinite period of time.
- (k) No Contact Order – A directive to cease and desist from any intentional contact, direct or indirect, with one or more designated persons or group(s) through any means, including personal contact, e-mail, telephone, or third parties. Should the student fail to cease contact, he/she will be subject to additional action, up to and including suspension and arrest.