Emergency Interim Procedures

The Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students has the authority to take appropriate immediate action against a student who:

  • poses a significant danger of imminent or serious physical harm to themselves or others at the University, or
  • where the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students determines that an emergency exists which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student or the University community.

Emergency and Interim Measures may include but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

  • Interim Suspension. A student under interim suspension may not attend classes, may not be on or come onto University property, may not participate in any University activities or organizations, and may not use University facilities, equipment, or resources.
  • Interim Suspension from University Housing. A student under interim suspension from University Housing may not reside in University Housing and may not come into University Housing facilities and/or adjacent areas of University Housing.
  • Restricted or barred attendance of any or all classes
  • Restricted or barred access or contact with individuals
  • Restricted or barred access to University property, places, facilities, or equipment
  • Restricted or banned participation in University activities or organizations
  • Otherwise restrict or ban access to University resources or privileges
  • Changes to academic schedules
  • Changes to living arrangements

A student subject to Emergency and Interim Measures shall be furnished:

  • Written notice of the Emergency and Interim Measure and the reason(s) for the action.
  • An opportunity to dispute the basis for such measures will be provided within two (2) business days of the action via a meeting with the Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students.
  • The opportunity to participate in disciplinary proceedings or to present relevant information for consideration of their case.

Emergency and Interim Measures may be taken at any time prior to the conclusion of the University Disciplinary process including during the appeal process.

A hold on registration may immediately be placed on all students who have Emergency and Interim Measures taken against them. A hold will prevent the student from accessing, changing, or altering their course registration and/or admission status.