Sanctions will be documented in a student’s conduct file. Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to:

1. Warning - notice of a finding that an offense has been committed and that continuation or repetition of such violation within a specified time period will result in more severe sanctions.
2. Not in good standing- a period of time (which may be indefinite) during which a student will be limited in participating in certain college programs/activities, including but not limited to the student employee program.
3. Social probation - a period of time (which may be indefinite) during which a student is under warning that any other violation of university policy will result in more severe sanctions, which may include suspension or expulsion.
4. Assessment of fines – charges when students violate policies that have a stated fine.
5. Restitution - reimbursement for actual damage or loss caused by the violation of the University Community Standards, either through appropriate repairs or monetary compensation.
6. Educational Sanctions - meetings with University officials or others, unpaid University or community service, or other educational assignments. These may include, but are not limited to, referrals to Wellness Center, attendance at workshops or panel discussions, letters of apology, behavioral contract, and reflective essays. Community Service assignments may occur on or off Campus. Conditions may be specified for the completion of the sanction. Where a violation involves drug use, the Director, Community Standards and Conflict Resolution also may require the student to participate in drug screening on a scheduled or random basis. Any and all costs associated with the screening are the responsibility of the student.
7. Administrative withdrawal from a course - student is removed from a course and a “W” will appear on their transcript.
8. Interim measures - measures that are taken during an investigation, which is depending on the severity of the allegations and potential threat to the campus community and well-being of others.
9. No Contact Order - an order that is issued prohibiting contact between students or a member of the campus community when there exists a reasonable concern that physical or psychological harm may result from such contact.
10. Expulsion from residential housing - permanent ineligibility to reside in University Housing - public facilities, or the university.
11. Denial of Access to Certain University Facilities - exclusion from University owned or leased facilities; including housing, academic buildings, athletic fields, grounds, or parts of these facilities indefinitely or for a specified period of time.
12. Suspension - removal from student status in the University for a specified period of time. During the period of suspension, the student is also banned from all University property unless otherwise stated.
13. Deferred Disciplinary Suspension - is used for offenses found serious enough to warrant disciplinary suspension, but where the specific circumstances of the case 20-21 Student Handbook 34 mitigate the offense or for repeated offenses of a less serious nature. Deferred Disciplinary Suspension is a designated period of time during which a student is given the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to abide by the community’s expectations of behavior. During a Deferred Disciplinary Suspension, the student will be officially suspended from the university, but the suspension will be deferred, meaning that the student may continue to attend classes. Deferred Disciplinary Suspension may include the denial of specific university privileges. The duration of any Deferred Disciplinary Suspension period and the specific restrictions imposed will be determined by the Director of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution on a case-by-case basis. The suspension will be enforced for failure to complete any assigned educational sanctions by the deadline(s) and/or for any subsequent violation.
14. Disciplinary Activity Limitation - ineligibility for participation in any or all elected and appointed positions within the University and any athletic related activities or other University recognized activities for a specified period of time.
15. Dismissal from the university - removal from student status in the University for at least one semester following the dismissal term and with the option to apply for readmission; however, readmission is not guaranteed. Dismissal may result without prior probationary action. The student is also banned from all University owned property unless otherwise stated.
16. Expulsion - permanent removal from student status in the University. this sanction will be permanently noted on a student’s official transcript.
17. Revocation of Degree – a degree may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of standards of conduct for students in obtaining a degree, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.
    
    The University reserves the right, consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), to contact parents or guardians when students under the age of 21 have violated University policies regarding alcohol or drugs or where there is a health or safety emergency (regardless of age).
    
    In serious situations, a parent or legal guardian may be notified. If a student is dismissed from the university, readmission requires a letter of appeal to be submitted to the Associate Vice President, Student Affairs, Community Equity, and Inclusion that shows:
    
    
    1. satisfactory understanding by the student of why the dismissal was necessary,
    2. why the student wishes to return, and
    3. what the student is willing to do in the future to prevent past problems from recurring and contribute to a more positive campus life.

When a student is placed on social probation, deferred suspension or dismissed, the Student employee supervisor will be notified and will determine, in consultation with the Office of Human Resources the impact on the student’s employment status.

Dismissal

The university reserves the right to dismiss a student who fails to adhere to university academic and social standards at any time. Students can be dismissed for any of the reasons outlined below:

1. The student is unable to meet academic standards for the university or specific academic program.
2. The student’s continuance at the university is considered to be a danger to the student’s own health or well-being or the health or well-being of others.
3. Lindenwood University supports an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all members of the Lindenwood community. Students may be dismissed for failure to uphold the social standards and regulations of the university.

The University reserves the right to dismiss a student for violating University polices, rules, regulations, and/or procedures. Students may also be dismissed for being unable to meet academic standards of the University or a specific academic program. Dismissed students may be removed immediately from the University and courses either for a certain duration of time or permanently.

Students dismissed from the university in the middle of a term will be withdrawn from the classes in which they are enrolled and will not be allowed to complete classes in which they received an Incomplete grade in previous terms.

If expelled or dismissed from the university, a student is still responsible for all tuition, room, board, and other charges incurred for that term, subject to the withdrawal and refund policies set forth in the University Course Catalog.

While readmission is not guaranteed, a student who is dismissed from the University for a defined period of time may apply for readmission to the University at the conclusion of such time. In addition to standard admissions criteria, readmission requires a letter that demonstrates an understanding by the student of why the dismissal was imposed, why the student wishes to return, and what will be different moving forward.

Fines

When a student is found responsible for violating a University policy, rule, regulation and/or procedure, corresponding fines may be instituted against the student based on the nature of the circumstances. Fines included:

• Tampering with fire equipment - $75
• Discharging a fire extinguisher - $75, plus the cost to refill or replace the fire extinguisher
• Pulling a fire alarm causing an intentional false alarm - $150
• Alcohol and drug violations will carry over each year. In addition to the educational consequences of drug and alcohol policy violations, the following fines are associated with the specific levels of violations:
  • Use or Possession of Drug or Drug Paraphernalia:
    • First Violation: $200.00
  • Use, Possession, or Distribution of Alcohol or Alcohol Paraphernalia:
    • First Violation: $100.00
    • Second Violation: $150.00
    • Third Violation: $200.00