18.1 Discipline and Grievance Procedures
Each student subject to disciplinary action arising from violations of the University Student Code of Conduct is assured a fundamentally fair process.
Students are obliged to respect and obey UD rules and policies while on campus or when representing UD in the community. UD respects all students’ fundamental rights, including the rights to free speech and freedom of religion.
- Before UD can expel or discipline a student for violating its rules, the student has the right to “due process,” or fair procedures. This means, except in emergencies, before you are excluded from class, or suspended or expelled, you have a right to know what you are accused of doing and what rule you are accused of breaking.
- You also have the right to an opportunity to tell your side of the story. When the sanctions are more severe, such as long-term suspensions or expulsions, you have a right to a more formal hearing process where you can present your case and challenge the sanction UD wants to impose.