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What should I expect in a hearing?
A full description of the hearing process is available in the Student Conduct Code.
What type of sanctions could I receive?
If the hearing officer finds you responsible for the incident precipitating the hearing, you may receive sanctions. More than one of the sanctions listed below may be imposed for any single violation. Full descriptions of these sanctions are available in the Student Conduct Code
  • No action
  • Warning or written reprimand
  • General disciplinary probation
  • Disciplinary probation/loss of good standing
  • Discretionary sanctions
  • Restitution
  • Grading penalty
  • Loss of repeat/delete privilege
  • Residential reassignment
  • Residential expulsion
  • Disciplinary suspension
  • Deferred suspension
  • Disciplinary expulsion
  • Revocation of admission or degree
  • Withholding degree
  • Parental notification

More information is available on Discretionary Sanctions, in Outcomes and Education.

What should I bring?
If you are preparing for a hearing, you should have received a letter from Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services requesting the hearing. Included in this letter should have been, if applicable, a copy of the incident report and any other pertinent information that CRSCS has. For the hearing, you should bring this letter and any other information you received. In addition, you can bring any other information that you feel pertains to your situation.
You can bring a support person/advisor/observer with you to the hearing, but it is not required. Such person may be an attorney. If someone does accompany you, s/he is limited to providing counsel to you and may not act as your representative nor speak on your behalf.
Will my conduct file be kept confidential?
Due to Family Educational and Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), your conduct file and the details of your situation cannot be shared with anyone without your written permission. If you wish to give permission to someone, you must sign a release of information. This can be obtained and submitted at the Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services office in 200 Lory Student Center.
What are the repercussions of Student Conduct Hearing?
In accordance with the federal Family Educational Right to Privacy Act, Colorado State University has initiated a way to partner with parents whose students experience difficulties related to the use of alcohol or other drugs. Upon involvement with alcohol or other drugs, your parents will be notified via letter. CSU’s efforts to address any difficulties you might be having with drugs and/or alcohol will be more effective if we partner with your parents.
Can I appeal the outcome of a conduct hearing?
Students can appeal a decision of a hearing officer following a student conduct hearing. For complete information on how to file an appeal, look at our appeals policies. If you have further questions and/or would like assistance in filing an appeal, contact Shay Bright at 491-7165 or the ASCSU student advocate at 491-5931.