Student Conduct System
The student discipline system exists to handle infractions against University rules and regulations. This system is based on a philosophy of fairness for all parties affected by any situation involving a student’s non-compliance with a University policy or regulation.
The student discipline system is designed to be an educational system and does not function as a court of law. Therefore, procedural issues, including the introduction and consideration of evidence, are handled in a manner consistent with that educational focus. Where the allegations are more serious, and therefore the consequences more serious, the rules of procedure are structured appropriately. The student discipline system is not a substitute for the criminal and civil courts but, an additional option for Complainants when the alleged violator is an enrolled Georgetown University student.
This system provides an alleged violator the opportunity to respond to complaints brought against him or her and to offer a defense. When it is deemed appropriate for a case to be forwarded to a Judicial Hearing Board, the Respondent will be provided an opportunity to confront the Complainant, to respond to the testimony of the witnesses and for a hearing board composed of students, faculty, and/or administrators to determine whether the student is responsible or not. In cases involving only Category A violations, cases which arise during the summer session, or cases in which a student has admitted responsibility for any violation, the Code provides that the matter may be resolved through Administrative Action.
The following regulations and prohibitions ensure the personal integrity expected of every Georgetown student. Their violation will result in disciplinary action.
The student discipline system is designed to be an educational system and does not function as a court of law. Therefore, procedural issues, including the introduction and consideration of evidence, are handled in a manner consistent with that educational focus. Where the allegations are more serious, and therefore the consequences more serious, the rules of procedure are structured appropriately. The student discipline system is not a substitute for the criminal and civil courts but, an additional option for Complainants when the alleged violator is an enrolled Georgetown University student.
This system provides an alleged violator the opportunity to respond to complaints brought against him or her and to offer a defense. When it is deemed appropriate for a case to be forwarded to a Judicial Hearing Board, the Respondent will be provided an opportunity to confront the Complainant, to respond to the testimony of the witnesses and for a hearing board composed of students, faculty, and/or administrators to determine whether the student is responsible or not. In cases involving only Category A violations, cases which arise during the summer session, or cases in which a student has admitted responsibility for any violation, the Code provides that the matter may be resolved through Administrative Action.
The following regulations and prohibitions ensure the personal integrity expected of every Georgetown student. Their violation will result in disciplinary action.
