Understand your rights and responsibilities

We’re here to protect your rights, make sure you are aware of your responsibilities as a valued member of campus, and guide you through opportunities to grow and develop as a person.

Know the procedures: Personal misconduct

The university has procedures in place to resolve allegations of personal misconduct prohibited under the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. There are several types of behavior that may fall under personal misconduct. Included among them are dishonesty, disorderly conduct, actions that create an unsafe environment, possession of any weapon or potential weapon on university property, unauthorized access, physical abuse, and more. Visit the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct for more about personal conduct violations.

Personal Misconduct Proceedures

Understand your sanctions

If you are involved in the disciplinary process, the Office of Student Conduct aims to provide effective sanctions as a means of restoring or redirecting you towards positive behavior, valuable skill development, and better decision-making. Whenever possible, sanctions will advance you towards repairing harm previously done through your actions, whether the harm was brought against a victim, a community, or yourself.

A majority of the time, there will be two types of sanctions in a case.

• Standing sanctions address your status at the university. This could be a formal reprimand or disciplinary probation. In some circumstances, this may include suspension or expulsion from the university.
• Educational outcomes are nearly always assigned along with a standing sanction and promote students’ personal development. These could include completing a research paper or reflective exercise, as well as performing community service or attending workshops.