INFORMATION ON THE CODE OF CONDUCT

+ HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE UNIVERSITY

+ CODE OF CONDUCT INDEX

PRINTABLE CODE OF CONDUCT DOCUMENT
 The link below opens a printable PDF version of the Code of Conduct.  Administrators may cite the Code of Conduct referring to the page numbers of this document.

CODE OF CONDUCT – PDF document

How to File a Complaint within the University

There is no time limit imposed as to when a formal complaint of misconduct may be initiated against any student currently registered at Georgetown University.  Anyone wishing to initiate a formal complaint against a Georgetown student may contact the Office of Student Conduct. The Office of Student Conduct reserves the right to determine the most appropriate manner in which to handle each individual complaint. Typically, Category A level violations are handled by Residence Life Staff or Off Campus Student Life Staff.   For Category B and C level violations, under normal circumstances, and when the Office of Student Conduct does not serve as the official Complainant, the following guidelines generally apply:

  • A Complainant meets with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide a statement and a list of potential witnesses.
  • DPS forwards the Complainant's statement to the Office of Student Conduct.
  • The Complainant meets with the Office of Student Conduct.
  • DPS continues to conduct the investigation.
  • DPS forwards the investigation results to the Office of Student Conduct on an ongoing basis.

When the investigation is completed, the Director of Student Conduct (or her/his designee) meets with all relevant parties.

  • The Complainant/Victim has the option of submitting a written statement to the Office of Student Conduct describing the impact of the alleged violation (an “impact statement”).  This impact statement must be submitted to the Office of Student Conduct within seven (7) calendar days of the date of this meeting with the Director of Student Conduct.  If the decision of the Administrator or Hearing Board is appealed, this statement will be made available to the Appeals Committee.

If the Respondent admits responsibility for engaging in the alleged behaviors or actions:

  • The Respondent(s) is/are typically adjudicated through Administrative Action.

If the Respondent denies responsibility for engaging in the alleged behaviors or actions:

  • The Complainant meets with the Director of Student Conduct and is provided an opportunity to sign an Initiation of Judicial Proceedings Form.
  • The Complainant has 30 calendar days from the above meeting date to complete and return the Initiation of Judicial Proceedings Form to the Office of Student Conduct.
  • Once the Initiation of Judicial Proceedings Form is signed by the Complainant and returned to the Office of Student Conduct, the case moves forward.
  • If the Complainant does not complete and return the Initiation of Judicial Proceedings Form within the 30 day deadline then the case is closed and may not be pursued through the Office of Student Conduct.

Withdrawal of Initiation of Judicial Proceedings Form after it is submitted to the Office of Student Conduct:

  • In the event that the Complainant declares an intent to withdraw the Complaint after he/she has submitted the Initiation of Judicial Proceedings Form, he/she is required to meet with the Director of Student Conduct to discuss the decision.
  • A Declaration of Withdrawal must be put in writing.
  • By withdrawing the Initiation of Judicial Proceedings Form, the Complainant waives his/her option to pursue resolution of this complaint through the Office of Student Conduct.

Note: The Office of Student Conduct reserves the right to pursue disciplinary action on behalf of the University and thus serve as the Complainant in the event that a Complainant chooses not to initiate or pursue an action.

The Code of Conduct - INDEX

General Information

·       Preamble

·       Jurisdiction

·       Policy on Disciplinary Records

·       Access

·       Maintenance of Records

·       Challenges to Records

·       Disclosure of Adjudication Outcome Policy

Violations

·       Classification of Violations

·       Category A Violations

·       Category B Violations

·       Category C Violations

Sanctions

·       Disciplinary Sanctions for Violations

Adjudication

·       How to File a Complaint Within the University

·       Withdrawal Prior to Resolution of an Allegation of a Violation

·       Code of Conduct Regulations

·       Structure of the Discipline System

·       Resolution of Complaints

·       Resolution of Complaints – Administrative Action

·       Resolution of Complaints – Hearing Board

·       Procedures for  Sexual Misconduct (Category B) and Sexual Assault (Category C Hearings and Appeal Hearings

Appeals

·       Appeals of Disciplinary Decisions

These policies are subject to change.

 

 

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