Title IX investigations and criminal charges can open simultaneously and run completely independently of each other. Universities are not required to pause their disciplinary process...
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When alcohol is involved in a campus sexual assault allegation, both parties face serious consequences that can move fast. A Title IX investigation can be...
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Being accused of cheating after using a group chat or discussion board can happen even when you had no intention of cheating. Universities treat unauthorized...
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Campus police and university officials can search your dorm room, but whether they need a warrant depends on who is doing the searching and why....
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Yes, campus expulsion before criminal conviction is legally possible and happens regularly. Universities operate under their own disciplinary systems with a lower standard of proof...
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University crackdowns on Greek life parties mean a single misstep at a fraternity or sorority event can result in a formal conduct violation, even when...
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Online learning has become all the rage over the past 6 years, and universities have scrambled to keep up, deploying an arsenal of detection software,...
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You may not have thrown a punch or poured a drink, but if you witnessed hazing and said nothing, you could still face criminal charges,...
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Yes, athletic scholarships can be revoked over conduct violations, but only under specific conditions defined by NCAA Bylaw 15.3.4.1. The process must follow strict procedural...
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Marijuana decriminalization, and even full legalization, does not protect college students from campus drug violations. Schools are bound by federal law under the Drug-Free Schools...
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Yes, sharing your professor's course materials online without permission can get you accused of cheating, even if you meant no harm. Most schools treat course...
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Yes, international students facing campus conduct violations can lose their F-1 or J-1 status and be required to leave the US if their university reports...
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If a friend needs medical help after drinking, call 911. Across the country, both state law and most university policies protect you from criminal and...
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Getting charged with an honor code violation is any student's nightmare. But once you've graduated, any fear of an honor code violation accusation should be...
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When social media evidence enters a hazing investigation, it tends to arrive in bulk, fast, and from people inside your own chapter. A fellow member...
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