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1. Will parents be notified if their student violates university policy?

The University sends written notification to the parents or guardians of students who are under 21 years old at the time of the decision, when they have been found responsible for violating the University’s Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Drug Use policy. The letter does not include information from prior incidents or any details about the incident. In order for detailed information about student conduct incidents to be shared with any third party, a signed Waiver of Confidentiality from the student is required.

The University does not send written notification to parents or guardians of students found responsible for violating The Code of Academic Integrity. In order for detailed information about Academic Integrity incidents to be shared with any third party, the same signed Waiver of Confidentiality from the student is required.

2. What is a student conduct meeting?

A student conduct meeting is the opportunity for students who have been notified of alleged violations to respond to the written allegations against them and to present testimony from their perspective.

Student conduct meetinigs are scheduled with Conduct Meeting Facilitator(s). Meeting Facilitators are professional staff at the university. In addition, Student Conduct Associates (graduate and undergraduate students trained by The Center for Student Conduct) may participate in the conduct meeting.

For more information on Student Conduct Meetings and the Student Conduct Process, please see The Code of Student Conduct [PDF]. Students who have been notified of a pending conduct meeting are encouraged to preapre for their meeting by reviewing our information about an alleged conduct violation.

3. What is in an Academic Integrity Preliminary Meeting?

An Academic Integrity Preliminary Meeting is a meeting between the student and the Assistant Director for Academic Integrity. In these meetings students are asked about the alleged violation and have the opportunity to review the referral and all supporting documentation submitted to the Center for Student Conduct. The Code of Academic Integrity [PDF] is reviewed and students are given information about the Academic Integrity process and options they have to help them decide how they want to proceed. For more information about the Code of Academic Integrity and the Academic Integrity process, please see The Code of Academic Integrity [PDF]. Students who have been notified of a preliminary meeting are encouraged to prepare for their meeting by reviewing our information about an alleged academic integrity violation.

4. What will it mean if my student is suspended or dismissed from the university?

Suspension from the University: Suspension is a separation from the University of Vermont for a specified period of time. Such a separation prohibits attendance of any classes, social events or other functions, or visiting University grounds or buildings unless by written permission from the University.

Dismissal from the University: Dismissal is a permanent separation from the University of Vermont. Such a separation prohibits attendance of any classes, social events or other functions, or visiting University grounds or buildings unless by written permission from the University.

5. Can parents be present at a conduct meeting?

No, parents cannot be present at conduct meeting or Academic Integrity preliminary meetings. Students participating in a student conduct meeting have the right to bring an advisor with them to the meeting to provide moral support. An advisor is a member of the University community chosen by a student to provide personal support through the student conduct process. An advisor must have no other role in the conduct meeting, such as a witness, and may not speak or otherwise represent their advisees. Advisors may not be lawyers, although the Center for Student Conduct may permit a lawyer as an advisor when related criminal charges are filed and pending.

6. How can parents be of support during the student conduct process?

Students can benefit from the support of parents as they navigate the conduct process. Parents should try to be familiar with The Code of Student Conduct [PDF], The Code of Academic Integrity [PDF], and the student conduct process. This way, as parents, you can direct your student to appropriate campus resources.