This provides only a general overview of the student organization conduct process. For more details, please refer to the Code of Student Conduct, which governs the conduct process. Portions of this process may not apply to situations involving sexual misconduct allegations.
All official summons and notices will be emailed to the alleged/sanctioned student’s UA email account. Failure to meet Office of Student Conduct (OSC) response deadlines and/or sanction deadlines will result in a hold being placed on the alleged/sanctioned student’s account. Deadlines are calculated in accordance with Code of Student Conduct, Article III.(I.)1.: Computing Time.
Report received and preliminary investigation may occur.
If the initial report is made to UAPD and a criminal investigation is being conducted, OSC will coordinate with law enforcement before taking action to ensure that nothing is done to jeopardize the criminal investigation.
This approach is similar to one that UA uses for Title IX matters. In those situations, any report or concern is immediately shared with Title IX and Title IX takes over. The same is true for child protection matters where concerns about abuse or neglect are immediately reported to UAPD and the reporter has no further responsibilities unless called upon after making the report to UAPD. For example, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL) may receive a report. That allegation would be immediately reported to OSC. Thereafter, OFSL would stand down and allow OSC to take the lead on investigating the report. It is likely that OSC will coordinate with OFSL to assist with aspects of an investigation, but, for the sake of consistency and efficiency, OSC will lead the investigation.
See Preliminary Investigation Process, understanding that each situation is unique and OSC has the discretion to deviate from this approach if needed.
Written summons letter scheduling initial meeting.
Written notice is provided by OSC and will include:
An investigative meeting is between OSC and the student organization representative.
Investigation length may vary depending on alleged violation and/or if Inter/National Organization is partnering with the University’s investigation.
(Conduct Process Ends)
OSC issues a letter outlining findings, sanctions, sanction deadlines, processes, and deadlines for appeal.