Rights & Responsibilities

As members of the Georgetown community, Students and Student Organizations are expected to know and comply with University policies and procedures. Ignorance of a University policy, procedure, rule or regulation or an applicable law is not an acceptable excuse for failing to uphold these standards.

Rights in the Community Standards Process:

To receive Notice of allegations against them and time to prepare a response;
To have reasonable access to the Investigative Report and evidence collected by the investigator before and during an Administrative Conference;
To be accompanied by a Support Person of their choosing throughout the Community Standards Process at any meeting, including, but not limited to, Educational or Administrative Conferences or Alternative Resolution;
To access University resources for support, including but not limited to Support Measures;
To have an opportunity to be heard, by sharing their perspective, responding to allegations and evidence, presenting information, and identifying relevant Witnesses;
To be considered not responsible for the allegations, unless a determination of responsibility is made based on a Preponderance of the Evidence;
To have the Community Standards Process handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the FERPA; and
To request a review of the Outcome, when eligible, through the appeal process.

Responsibilities in the Community Standards Process

Knowing, understanding, and complying with the Code and all other applicable University policies and procedures;
Acting in good faith and engaging honestly, timely, and respectfully in the Community Standards Process, including responding to communications and attending required meetings, Educational or Administrative Conferences, or Alteration Resolution.
Submitting truthful, complete, and accurate information during the Community Standards Process;
Demonstrating ethical conduct, integrity, and accountability in social and organizational activities;
Completing all assigned Sanction(s) by the stated deadlines; and
Promoting a safe and inclusive environment and fostering a campus culture that values respect, equity, and the well-being of all community members.

Please review the Student Conduct Code for a more in-depth explanation of your rights and responsibilities specific to the Community Standards Process.