Student Handbook 2023-24 | Page 46

participation in University events , organizations or representation in an official University sponsored group or team . Any subsequent violation while in this status may result in suspension or expulsion from the University . 10 . Loss of Privileges : Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time . 11 . Residence Hall Suspension / Expulsion : The student ’ s privilege to live in University-owned housing and to visit the residential areas of campus is suspended for a defined period of time or permanently . 12 . University Suspension : Separation of the student from the University for a defined period of time ( minimum of one semester ). During this period , the student may not be registered for classes , may not attend classes , may not receive grades from the institution , may not be present on campus nor at a University sponsored event for any reason .

13 . University Expulsion : Permanent separation of the student from the University . The student may never again apply to , register for classes , attend classes , receive grades , or earn a degree from the institution . The student may never be present on campus or at a campus sponsored event for any reason .

F . Disciplinary Records

Disciplinary sanctions , with the exception of University expulsion , shall not be made part of the student ’ s permanent academic record ( official transcript ), but shall become part of the student ’ s confidential disciplinary record , subject to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ). Pending cases will be retained as long as is administratively necessary as determined by the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students . Cases involving expulsion or suspension will be retained indefinitely . Other student conduct files will be retained for seven ( 7 ) years from the date the student separates from the University . If a student under the age of twenty-one ( 21 ) is found responsible for a violation of University policy involving alcohol and / or other drugs , the University may notify the student ’ s parent ( s ) or guardian ( s ).

Gwynedd Mercy University considers certain violations of the Code as particularly egregious in nature and seriously detrimental to the health and safety of its community . The table below outlines the range of sanctions that may be imposed upon students who are found “ responsible ” for violating specific provisions of the Gwynedd Mercy University Student Code of Conduct , and may not be the only sanctions issued . Each student will be sanctioned individually according to the circumstances of their violation . These sanctions are aligned with the behavioral expectations of our community . Complacency surrounding alcohol , drugs , violence , or any form of injustice will not be tolerated on this campus . This is the overarching rationale for Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s assurance to be a safe and healthy campus learning environment , one that both challenges and inspires students to be academically and personally successful .