Student Disciplinary Policy

Policy

 

1. Student Academic and Non-Academic Misconduct

1.1  Student Behavior

The UD Code of Conduct lays forward those acts and violations that constitute unacceptable conduct for students of UD. The University expects its students to be self- disciplined in both their approach to studying and in their general conduct and behavior. Allegations that students have failed to comply with the principles of conduct in this Policy may result in the University taking action under the Student Disciplinary Actions and/or such other University disciplinary actions, as listed below, as it considers reasonable and appropriate.

 

1.2 Non-academic Misconduct

Non-academic misconduct includes classroom misconduct, lab misconduct, library misconduct and other forms of misconduct.

1. Classroom Misconduct

Class Disturbance: For any act of class disturbance (use of phone, frequent use of bathroom, internet browsing, playing with electronic devices, talking, laughing, …), the instructor may, if he/she sees it appropriate, to mark the “Class Disturbance” check box in CAMS and the system will automatically flag it as a warning. The second disturbance marked will cause a 5% deduction from the student’s total grade. The third disturbance marked will lead to the dismissal of the student from the class with an “F” grade. 

For any violent or highly irritating forms of disturbance, the instructor may expel the student from the class but not mark him absent. An immediate investigation of the case should be conducted unless the matter is resolved with the instructor prior to the start of investigation. Cases referred to the Student Investigation Committee will receive the appropriate  disciplinary action as specified by the UD Code ofConduct.

 Table 1: List of Violations & Disciplinary Actions

The scope of the UD Code of Conduct includes misuse of any computing facility (including computers, workstations and microcomputers, communication networks or peripheral units of any of these and any associated software and data), for any purpose.

UD Library serves its community by providing high quality services, and a pleasant environment that is conducive to study and research. In order to accomplish this, all Library visitors are requested to refrain from the following activities:

Visitors committing any IT related misconduct when using the Open Learning Resources of the library, will receive the appropriate disciplinary action as specified in the table above.

 

Student violations will be referred to the SIC who will in turn recommend appropriate disciplinary actions to the President or VPAA depending on the nature of the violation. A disciplinary action refers to a decision made by the SIC in response to any student action not in compliance with the UD Code of Conduct thus is considered as a violation.

Disciplinary actions should be proportionate to the nature, severity and regularity of the violation(s). These disciplinary actions may fall into one or more categories. **Violations can receive more than one disciplinary action by the SIC team, depending on the severity of the case and can include additional disciplinary actions than are cited here. Students with repeat offenses receive higher penalties.

Any evidence related to the violation(s) must be kept with the SIC committee till the release of the SIC report (including cheat sheets). If a student manages to hide the instrument used for cheating, or the invigilator suspects there has been a possible violation but can’t see the instrument used, then the invigilator has the right to privately frisk the suspected student.  This may be done only in the presence of a witness and both have to be of the same gender as the student.  For all such cases, a hearing must be held in order to hear all parties involved and to recommend disciplinary action, if deemed appropriate, according to the outlined UD procedures.  An informal resolution may be achieved when the violation is minor and can be resolved between the respondent and a faculty/Dean/Director. 

 

2.1 Disciplinary Actions

1. Warning Letter 
   In the event faculty/Dean/Director find that the violation is not of a kind likely to cause harm to another person in the UD community, a confidential warning letter is sent to the respondent concerned declaring him/her to be in breach of the Code of Student Conduct and demanding that he/she cease the prohibited behavior forthwith. The complainant shall be notified by the Dean/Director that the respondent has been warned, but that no public disclosure shall be made. The complainant shall be advised that the initial decision is strictly confidential. But a copy of the warning letter must be sent to the Chair of SIC for records by the Dean/Director.

2. Failing Assessment including Exam, Project or Assignment
   The respondent will receive a zero as his/her mark on the assessment which may subsequently also cause failure in the course. 

3. Failing a Course
   The respondent receives an “F” in a certain course and may not be allowed to attend classes for this course for the rest of the semester. This disciplinary action is appropriate when the respondent repeatedly violates the classroom code of conduct (section 3.2.1). It is also appropriate when the student objects to the invigilator’s instructions during an exam. Re-offence leads to ‘Suspension.’

4. Failing a Semester
   The SIC committee may choose to fail the respondent in all courses currently registered in the semester/term.  This is also the penalty for ‘Repeating Courses.’  

5. Registration Hold
   The respondent may not register in any courses, or receive any transcripts or access any of his/her records until s/he clears up the reasons for which s/he received this disciplinary action. This is applicable when the student has outstanding payments for damage and unauthorized possession of UD property and UD community belongings, or the respondent failed to attend the SIC hearings. Other penalties are applicable in these cases as well.

6. Suspension 
   The respondent is prevented from attending or registering in any courses at UD for one or more regular terms as deemed appropriate by the SIC committee after approval by the UD President. This is appropriate when verbal /physical aggressiveness or similar offenses were committed against any member of the UD community, theft and embezzlement on campus, and intentional damage was done to UD property or where defamation of the university has occurred.  

7. Expulsion
   The respondent is permanently barred from attending any courses or events at UD. This disciplinary action by the SIC (after approval by the UD President) is appropriate if:
   
   

   • The violation is committed with malice, and is of a kind likely to cause harm to another person in the UD community. 

   • The respondent has been suspended before. 

8. Removal of Graduate Degree
   The disciplinary action is applied to graduate students when the Masters thesis or PhD dissertation is found to be plagiarized. In such a case, the master or doctoral degree will be removed from the student.
   
   

9. Disciplinary Probation
   Disciplinary probation can be given to a respondent who previously received a disciplinary warning letter or committed any violation that led to any of the above disciplinary actions, except “Registration Hold.” The SIC committee may also recommend disciplinary probation for any other cases that it considers grave enough to deserve this disciplinary action. When a respondent is on disciplinary probation, s/he shall not represent the university in any capacity (sports teams, competitions, etc.). This includes events taking place both on and off of the University campus. Furthermore, s/he shall not hold office in the UD Student Union or any other student organization. 

10. Restitution
    A payment for financial injury to an innocent party in cases involving theft, misappropriating, destruction of property or fraud. The evaluated costs to be paid may be in addition to receipt of any of the above disciplinary actions . The fees will be applied by the SIC or a designated office.

11. Withholding Degree
    The university may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in this Student Disciplinary policy, including the completion of all disciplinary actions imposed, if any. 

12. Deactivation
    Loss of all university privileges for Students Groups or Organizations including recognition and funding for related projects. In severe cases such as fraud, drug distribution or engagement in political activities, Student Group will be dissolved.   

13. Other Disciplinary Actions

When deemed appropriate, other “educational disciplinary actions ” may be imposed by the SIC in combination with any of the above-listed disciplinary actions. The respondent may be requested to participate in a community service project ranging from 1 day to 3 weeks period, attend a seminar, meet with the student counselor or undertake a research assignment, for example. 

2.2 Repeat Offenses

1. Failing a semester: The second time a student receives this disciplinary action, she/he will get suspension for one semester. Any courses taken outside during suspension will not be transferred at UD. The third time will lead to expulsion.

2. Suspension: The second suspension will be for two semesters while the third will lead to expulsion.

3. Disciplinary Probation: The first offense during the disciplinary probation period will lead to a suspension for one semester. A second offense during the disciplinary probation leads to a second suspension for two semesters while any further violation will lead to expulsion.

 

3. Reporting of Student Violation

1. Every UD employee is obliged to report any of the listed below violations by completing the Student Campus Violation Report Form Appendix I. This form will be available on the UD website and with security officers. The form should be submitted to the DSS or the UD security officers. 

2. It is the responsibility of the security officers to monitor the students’ behavior inside UD campus and report any student violations by completing the Student Campus Violation Report Form Appendix I and submitting it to DSS.

3. All student’s campus violations will be documented through a student Warning letter issued and signed by the manager of DSS.

 

4. Fees for Students Campus Violations

The fine amount will be determined by the offense but within the ranges described in the S 6.10 Student Finance Policy (Section 7.4)

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Policy 

At the University of Dubai (UD), the educational process is a collaborative venture between the university as the education provider and students as the recognized beneficiaries. Without the intentional engagement of students, little, if any, learning will take place.

1. Student Rights

1.1 Freedom of Expression 

 

A. Freedom of Speech 

  This includes the right to express or disseminate information and ideas, as well as the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas. The University highly praises the rights of freedom of speech, expression, petition or appeal, and promotes a balanced and respectful debate. With this privilege comes a responsibility on the part of students to refrain from any debate that may cause or promote hatred, bigotry, discrimination, harassment, distress to any of the University community members and University visitors. In addition, students must respect the laws and conventions of the UAE and Islamic values.

  B. Free Speech in Cyberspace

Students have the right to express themselves on technology platforms and social media such as email, blogs, creating web pages or hosting a chat room. These platforms, however, must be regulated by the University to ensure that no abusive or profane language is used. 

 

C. Dress Code

Students have the right to dress as they wish as long as they conform to the standards stipulated by the dress code of the University of Dubai.

Inappropriate clothing includes:

1. Revealing clothes that expose the student’s back, shoulders, chest, stomach, navel or cleavage.

2. See-through clothing, or those intended to be worn as undergarments that reveal any body parts or give the same impression.

3. T-shirts that carry inappropriate, provocative or offensive phrases, slogans, words or pictures

4. Tops with spaghetti straps, sleeveless tops, tube blouses, halter tops or muscle shirts.

5. Dresses, shorts, skirts or other attire that is above the knee.

6. Apparel with revealing holes, rips or tears that are revealing.

 

General Provisions

If a student violates the guidelines stated in this policy, the UD faculty or staff have the right to send the student home to change his/her outfit. In such a case, the student will be considered absent.

If the student continues to violate the UD dress code guidelines set in this policy considering earlier advice by the UD faculty/staff or security, the student may be subject to disciplinary action. (See policy S 6.11)

1.2 Freedom of Religion

Students have the right to practice their religion individually so long it does not disrupt educational activities or interfere with the rights of others.

1.3 Student Clubs

Students have the right to form clubs and organizations that may be academic or non-academic in nature, but which promote camaraderie and congeniality among the members. The formation of clubs and organizations is regulated by the DSS. 

1.4 Learning Environment

Students are entitled to have access to faculty offices (during office hours), classrooms, laboratories, the library, all types of available academic technology, as well as open presentations, and other resources necessary for the learning process.

1.5 Equal Protection 

All students have the right to equal protection. This means students have the right to be free from discrimination at UD.  No student may be denied an equal educational opportunity or discriminated against because of:

• Race

• Age

• National origin

• Religion

• Color

• Gender

• Economic status

• Physical, intellectual or sensory handicap

 

1.6 Harassment 

Harassment on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, disability or religion is a type of discrimination and is prohibited. Students must report any form of harassment immediately to the DSS for immediate action. Harassment can come in various forms, including, but not limited to

• Assaults or unwanted touching

• Theft or vandalism

• Threats of bodily injury

• Unwanted sexual advances

• Derogatory comments, slurs, or gestures  

 

Right to Privacy

Students have the right to have their academic and medical records kept confidential. UD is not permitted to share any of this information unless prior written consent is given by the student. 

 

 

1.6 Searches on Campus and Law Enforcement

1. Searches on Campus

Different rules apply when a student is on campus, and the rules are different depending on who is doing the searching – university officials or law enforcement personnel. 

A search by a UD official is considered reasonable as long as the official has a reasonable suspicion that the search might uncover evidence that a student has violated a university rule. To conduct a search, a police officer requires a search warrant. Students have the right to refuse their consent for a search, however, the primary objective of reaching a resolution must be the utmost consideration when deciding whether to cooperate or not. 

B. Drugs 

Using and bringing drugs on campus is strictly prohibited.  Students have the right to report any suspicious activity to UD management for their own safety and security and for that of others. 

 

1.7 Students’ Records: Privacy and Access

Students have the right to privacy and are allowed access to their academic and personal reports and records, such as academic grades, disciplinary actions, attendance records, test scores and health records. In certain cases, UD may disclose students’ records without prior consent to third parties such as: 

1. School officials who have “legitimate educational interests”

2. Legal authorities in compliance with a court order

3. Financial aid providers who have requested financial records 

4. Accreditation bodies 

5. Potential employers 

 

1.8 The Right to Education

Students have the freedom to study subjects that concern them and to form conclusions for themselves and express their opinions. 

 

1.9 Class Attendance

The student has the right to be informed about the UD attendance policy and how to follow up on his attendance status on a regular basis.  

 

1.10 Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

Each student subject to disciplinary action arising from violations of the UD 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.  

1. 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 a student is excluded from class, suspended or expelled, a student has the right to know what he/she is accused of doing and what rule he/she is accused of breaking. 

2. A student also has the right to an opportunity to tell his/her side of the story. When the sanctions are more severe, such as a long-term suspension or expulsion, a student has the right to a more formal hearing process where he/she can present his/her case and challenge the sanction UD wants to impose.

2. Student’s Responsibilities 

Along with rights come certain responsibilities, academic and non- academic integrity are essential part of student responsibilities. 

 

2.1 Academic Responsibilities

1. Students play an important active role in the creation of a high quality education environment. They cannot be passive, nor can their participation be superficial. 

2. The outcomes of the learning process in the form of projects, assignments, papers, presentations, examinations and other demonstrations of learning should show clear evidence of significant student engagement. 

3. In-depth learning requires performance over time and continued accumulation of knowledge and skills. Short-term experiences and engagement with the subject matter should not make up the whole of students' experiences. 

4. Students need to acknowledge their responsibilities to their fellow students by actively participating in group learning experiences.

5. Students who fail to shoulder the above responsibilities and take up challenging tasks are considered inappropriate for the purpose of fulfilling the course learning objectives. 

2.2 Non-Academic Responsibilities

1. Students at UD are expected to act consistently with the values and ethics of the university community and to obey local and federal laws of the country. 

2. Students are responsible for exercising their freedom with honesty, integrity, and respect for the principles of justice, equality, and human rights.  

3. Every student is responsible for abiding by all UD policies.

4. Every student is responsible for contributing to making/maintaining the UD community safe and respectful. 

5. Students are expected to be individually responsible for their actions whether acting individually or in a group. UD considers that students have an obligation to make legal and responsible decisions concerning their conduct, to serve as a model and convey UD’s expectations of conduct to external guests. 

6. Every student is responsible to learn, and obey all health and safety procedures outlined for classrooms, laboratories and off campus activities. 

7. Students are responsible for activating their UD email accounts, to read emails directed to their UD email accounts, and for the responsible use of available on-campus technology. 

Anti Harassment and Anti Bullying Policy

Policy 

The university is committed to fostering a professional and ethical learning and work environment. All Deans, managers, instructors  and the wider University community have a responsibility to prevent harassment, bullying, violence etc. in the learning environment and their work areas and promptly report any concerns.  All University members are responsible for treating others with dignity and respect, discouraging harassment, and supporting those who may have experienced harassment, including assisting them in filing a formal complaint if necessary.

1. Prohibited Behaviors

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

1. Verbal BullyingName-calling, derogatory remarks, or offensive language directed at a fellow student or faculty member.

   • Threats, intimidation, or humiliation through spoken or written words.

2. Physical Bullying 

   • Any form of physical assault, violence, or harm directed at another student or at a faculty member.

   • Damaging or stealing personal belongings.

3. Social Bullying 

   • Excluding, isolating, or spreading rumors about a student with the intent to harm their reputation or relationships.

   • Encouraging others to participate in any form of bullying.

4. Cyberbullying 

   • Harassing, threatening, or spreading harmful content about a student through electronic means, including social media, emails, or other digital platforms.

5. Stalking

6. Victimization 

7. Verbal and Non-Verbal Harassment

8. Intimidation, threats or violent acts 

9. Drugs and alcohol usage or distribution

   • Possession, use, distribution, or sale of Prohibited Substances on University property.

   • Prohibited substances encompass alcohol beverages (e.g., wine, beer, distilled spirits), any drugs or substances, prescription drugs (unless used as directed by a qualified physician), and non-prescribed drugs, medications, or substances used differently from their intended purpose.

   • Community members including students and faculty exhibiting impaired behavior, judgment, or performance due to drugs or alcohol will be prohibited from entering University premises or participating in UD related functions.

 

2. Reporting 

Students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to report any incidents or suspicions of the above immediately. Reporting options include:

1. University authorities: Students can approach or email university faculty, staff, or counselors to report incidents. 

2. Faculty and staff should report incidents to HRD to report.

 

3. Investigation and response upon receiving a report the university will:

1. Initiate a prompt and impartial investigation to determine the facts surrounding the incident and to determine if the UD Code of Conduct was violated.

2. Ensure that both the complainant and the accused are treated fairly and with respect during the investigation.

3. Implement appropriate supportive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all parties involved.

4. Take disciplinary actions, if warranted, according to the disciplinary policies of UD considering the severity and frequency of the bullying.

5. Protection and Support

UD is committed to providing support to victims of bullying, harassment, and threatening behavior. Supportive measures may include counseling, academic assistance, or any other necessary resources to aid in their recovery.

 

4. Prevention and Awareness

The university will conduct awareness programs, workshops, and training sessions to educate faculty, staff and students about prevention, reporting mechanisms, and the importance of fostering a respectful and inclusive community.

Student Academic Integrity Policy

Policy 

The University of Dubai is committed to ensure a university culture characterized by intellectual and personal honesty, social integration, ethical behavior and respect for the rights of the individual. UD also expects its students to be self-disciplined in both their approach to studying and in their general conduct and behavior. 

Academic Integrity is part of The UD Code of Conduct (Annex 4.3) is designed to promote this culture at UD and hence sets out the standard code of conduct expected of students including academic integrity. Students who violate these standards will be subjected to disciplinary actions, according to established penalties as stated below. 

1. Types of Academic Infractions (Violations)

 1.1 Plagiarism     

UD has zero tolerance towards plagiarism. Every academic submission made by a student should be the work of his/her own or should be properly quoted, cited or acknowledged. The faculty have the right to make final decisions in regard to the students’ grade considering student work integrity based on the criteria and the faculty awareness of the students’ work level.  

1.2 Misrepresentation

1.3 Fabrication:  Fabrication refers to falsifying or misusing data in any academic exercise.

1.4 Facilitation

Facilitation refers to knowingly or intentionally assisting any person in the commission of an academic integrity violation.

1.5 *Exam Cheating

*Exam cheating is considered a severe violation and automatic disciplinary actions will be given as indicated above. Cheating on midterm or final exam leads to a fine of 1,000AED,  automatic failure of course without the right to a SIC hearing and documentation of the incident on the academic record (TC). A second violation leads directly to expulsion. If no further instances the incident will be removed from the academic record (TC). VPAA has the authority to convene an SIC to investigate any academic integrity violations, should there be a requirement for one. 

**Violations can receive more than one disciplinary action by the SIC team, depending on the severity of the case and can include additional disciplinary actions than are cited here. 

1.6 Online and eLearning Types of Misconduct

2. Academic Integrity Violation Process

Student Academic misconduct is an academic violation that covers but is not limited to plagiarism, misrepresentation, fabrication, facilitation or cheating on exams. Apart from exam cheating and plagiarism, the decision on whether or not to treat an academic misconduct as a violation of the UD Code of Conduct, is at the discretion of the instructor.

 

 

Process for reporting and documenting incident not related to Exam Violations 

1. Faculty reports the case by filling out the incident report form and submits online 

2. Incident report is logged into the UD-wide database and shared with the following departments:

   • Registration Department
   • VPAA office
   • College Dean
   • Program Director

3. If it is a first time infraction not related to exam violations the instructor can determine disciplinary actions and apply them. If an instructor chooses he/she can consult with the program director to determine disciplinary actions.

4. If second offense the VPAA Office is notified through the system and forms a SIC

5. SIC informed and given 1 week to investigate and send their recommendation to the VPAA

6. VPAA reviews report and final decision is shared in writing by the VPAA Office to all concerned departments and hardcopies to the registrar’s office 

7. The registrar’s office notifies the student via email and ask them to collect the original document. 

8. All documents are filed in the student’s records

 

2.2 Appeals process 

1. Student sends a letter of appeal to the VPAA within 5 business days

2. VPAA coordinates with the SIC

3. SIC reconvenes and sends their recommendation to the VPAA within 5 business days.

4. VPAA sends his/her recommendation to the President

5. President reviews case and gives final decision

6. VPAA Office shares the decision to all concerned including departments and sends hard    

             copies to the Registration Department;

1. Registration Department emails the student and requests them to pick up original   

            document. Copies of all documents are also filed in the student’s record.

 

 

 2.3 Process for reporting and documenting Exam Violations 

1. Invigilator or Exam Director reports the case by filling out the incident report form and submits online 

2. Incident report is logged into the UD-wide database and shared with the following departments:

   • Registration Department

   • VPAA Office

   • College Dean  

   • Program Director

3. VPAA decides if case requires SIC team, if not, disciplinary actions are applied as outlined in the policy.

4. If yes, VPAA Office forms a SIC.

5. SIC informed and given 1 week to investigate and send their recommendation to the VPAA

6. VPAA reviews report and final decision is shared in writing by the VPAA Office to all concerned departments and hardcopies are sent to the registrar’s office. 

7. The registrar’s office notifies the student via email and asks them to collect the original document. 

8. All documents are filed in the student’s records.

 

2.4 Appeals process – applies only when SIC team is involved

1. Student sends a letter of appeal to the VPAA within 5 business days.

2. VPAA coordinates with the SIC.

3. SIC reconvenes and sends their recommendation to the VPAA within 5 business days.

4. VPAA sends his/her recommendation to the President.

5. President reviews case and gives final decision.

6. VPAA Office shares the decision to all concerned including departments and sends hard copies to Registration Department;

7. Registration Department emails the student and requests them to pick up original document. Copies of all documents are also filed in the student’s record.

 

2.5 

Disciplinary actions should be proportionate to the nature, severity and regularity of the violation(s). These disciplinary actions may fall into one or more categories. Students with repeat offenses receive higher penalties.  Any evidence related to the violation(s) must be kept with the SIC committee until the release of the SIC report (including cheat sheets).

 

2.6 

If a student manages to hide the instrument used for cheating, or the invigilator suspects there has been a possible violation but can’t see the instrument used, then the invigilator has the right to privately frisk the suspected student.  This may be done only in the presence of a witness and both have to be of the same gender as the student.  For all such cases, a hearing must be held in order to hear all parties involved and to recommend disciplinary action, if deemed appropriate, according to the outlined UD procedures.  An informal resolution may be achieved when the violation is minor and can be resolved between the respondent and a Faculty/Dean/Director).

 

 

3. Disciplinary Actions

 

A. Warning Letter

In the event that the violation is not likely to cause harm to another person in the UD community, a confidential warning letter is sent to the respondent concerned declaring him/her to be in breach of the UD Code of Conduct and demanding that he/she cease the prohibited behavior forthwith. The complainant shall be notified that the respondent has been warned, but that no public disclosure shall be made. The complainant shall be advised that the initial decision is strictly confidential. A copy of the warning letter must be sent to the Chair of SIC for records and saved in the students file.

 

B. Failing Assessment including Exam, Project or Assignment

The respondent will receive a zero as his/her mark on the assessment which may subsequently also cause failure in the course.

 

C. Failing a Course

When the respondent repeatedly violates the classroom code of conduct of a certain course, he/she receives an “F” in the course and may not be allowed to attend classes for the rest of the semester. This disciplinary action is also appropriate when the student objects to the invigilator’s instructions during an exam. Re-offence leads to ‘Suspension’.

D. Failing a Semester

The SIC committee may choose to fail the respondent in all courses currently registered in.  This is also the penalty even when ‘Repeating’ a course.

E. Registration Hold

The respondent may not register in any courses, or receive any transcripts or access any of his/her records until s/he clears up the reasons for which s/he received this disciplinary action. This is applicable when the student has outstanding payments for damage to UD property, or the respondent failed to attend the SIC hearings. 

F. Suspension 

The respondent is prevented from attending or registering in any courses at UD for one or more regular terms as deemed appropriate by the SIC committee after approval by the UD President. This is appropriate when verbal aggressiveness or similar offenses were committed against any member of the UD community, intentional damage was done to UD property or where defamation of the university has occurred.

 

G. Expulsion

The respondent is permanently barred from attending any courses or events at UD. This disciplinary action by the SIC (after approval by the UD President) is appropriate if:

• The violation is committed with malice and is of a kind likely to cause harm to another person in the UD community. 

• The respondent has been suspended before. 

• The respondent has had an exam violation before.

H. Removal of a Graduate Degree

The disciplinary action is applied to graduate students when the Master thesis or the Ph.D. Dissertation is found to be plagiarized. In such a case, the master or doctoral degree will be removed from the student.

I. Disciplinary Probation

Disciplinary probation can be given to a respondent who previously received a disciplinary warning letter or committed any violation that led to any of the above disciplinary action, except “Registration Hold.” The SIC committee may also recommend disciplinary probation for any other cases that it considers grave enough to deserve this disciplinary action. When a respondent is on disciplinary probation, s/he shall not represent the University in any capacity (sports teams, competitions, etc.,), nor hold office in the UD Student Union or any other student organization. 

J. Restitution

A payment for financial injury to an innocent party in cases involving theft, misappropriating, destruction of property or fraud. The evaluated costs to be paid may be in addition to receipt of any of the above sanctions. The fees will be applied by the SIC or a designated office.

K. Withholding Degree

The University may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in Student Disciplinary policy (S 6.11) and Student Academic Integrity Policy (S 6.18), including the completion of all disciplinary actions imposed if any.

 

L. Deactivation

Loss of all university privileges for Student groups or Organizations including recognition and funding for related projects. In severe cases such as fraud, drugs distribution or engagement in political activities, student groups will be dissolved.

 

M. Other Disciplinary Actions

When deemed appropriate, other “educational disciplinary actions” may be imposed by the SIC in combination with any of the above-listed disciplinary actions. The respondent may be requested to participate in a community service project, attend a seminar, meet with the student counselor or undertake a research assignment, for example. 

 

3.1 Repeat Offenses

1. Failing a semester: The second time a student receives this disciplinary action, she/he will get a suspension for one semester. Any courses taken outside during suspension will not be transferred at UD. The third time will lead to expulsion.
   

2. Suspension: The second suspension will be for two semesters while the third will lead to expulsion.

3. Disciplinary Probation: The first offense during the disciplinary probation period will lead to a suspension for one semester. A second offense during the disciplinary probation leads to a second suspension for two semesters while any further violations will lead to expulsion.