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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If a college student is accused of giving alcohol to a minor, universities typically give them as few as 5 to 10 business days to...
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Carrying or using a fake ID is a misdemeanor. First- and second-time offenders are usually offered a diversion program and can apply to seal their...
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The college experience has changed a lot. Unfortunately, online exams have given rise to a lot of new ways to cheat, which means students are...
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Cyberbullying and online harassment on college campuses can lead to more than school discipline. In some cases, students may face criminal charges based on messages,...
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“He said, she said” cases are some of the most challenging situations students face in university disciplinary systems. These cases often rely on conflicting accounts,...
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The conversation between sexual assault and alcohol is a very toxic one. The relationship that alcohol has with sexual assault is often seen as an...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new, powerful tool that we are still learning to integrate into our society. There is a lot of opportunity to...
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Criminal charges can seriously impact your F-1 visa status, even before a case is resolved. Certain offenses may lead to visa revocation, loss of student...
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If you're caught plagiarizing, the consequences can be serious (failing grades, suspension, or even expulsion). Whether your school tells your parents depends on your age;...
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Schools have different rules about whether attorneys may attend or participate in academic misconduct hearings. Some allow lawyers to sit in but not speak, some...
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Employers do not always review academic disciplinary records, but some industries, graduate programs, and professional licensing paths may request them or ask direct questions about...
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Turnitin false positives are increasingly common and may lead to serious academic consequences even when students have not done anything wrong. A flagged paper does...
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