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XIX. Student Code of Conduct

E. Sanctions

Sanctions are imposed only when the Accused is found responsible for one or more violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Sanctions are determined by the severity of the case and the disciplinary history of the Accused. An Accused who is found responsible must be given one of the five Sanctions below, which are listed in ascending order of severity. In addition the Accused may be subject to one or more Supplementary Requirements.

  1. Sanction Descriptions

    1. Disciplinary Warning
      A Disciplinary Warning means that the Student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Code of Conduct. Any further disciplinary violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including Expulsion. Disciplinary Warning is officially recorded in the Student’s disciplinary file.
    2. Disciplinary Probation
      Disciplinary Probation means that the student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Code of Conduct. Disciplinary Probation is for a specified period of time. Any further disciplinary violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including Expulsion. Disciplinary Probation is officially recorded in the Student’s disciplinary file.
    3. Suspension Held in Abeyance
      Suspension Held in Abeyance means that the Student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Code of Conduct. Suspension Held in Abeyance is for a specified period of time. During the time of Suspension Held in Abeyance, involvement at the Institute is restricted to 1) academic activities and 2) non-academic activities specifically approved by the Office of Student Integrity. A Student who is found responsible for violating the Student Code of Conduct while under Suspension Held in Abeyance will be given immediate Suspension or Expulsion. Suspension Held in Abeyance is officially recorded in the Student’s disciplinary file.
    4. Suspension
      Suspension means that the Student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Code of Conduct. Suspension is exclusion for a specified period of time from the Institute Premises, and other privileges or activities as determined by the Office of Student Integrity. A suspended student shall immediately leave campus and cannot re-enter campus without prior approval from the Office of Student Integrity. The Dean of Students will determine when the Accused has met the requirements for readmission. Any further disciplinary violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including Expulsion. Suspension is officially recorded in the Student’s disciplinary file.
    5. Expulsion
      Expulsion means that the Student has been found responsible for violating the Institute’s Code of Conduct. Expulsion is permanent separation and termination of the Accused’s status as a Georgia Tech student, and exclusion from Institute Premises, privileges, and activities. Expulsion is officially recorded in the Student’s disciplinary file.

  2. Supplementary Requirements

    1. Restitution
      Payment to the Institute or to an affected party for damages resulting from a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
    2. Fine
      A monetary penalty paid to the Institute.
    3. Grade Change
      Change of grade for the course and/or coursework in which the academic misconduct occurred.
    4. Programmatic Requirements
      Required completion of designated educational programs (i.e. alcohol, Community issues, anger management, assessments, etc.).
    5. Restrictions
      Exclusion from participation in specified services and activities.
    6. Revocation of Admission and/or Degree
      Admission to or a degree awarded from the Institute may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of Institute standards in obtaining the degree, or for other serious violations committed by a Student prior to graduation.
    7. Withholding Degree
      The Institute may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in this Student Code of Conduct, including the completion of all Sanctions and Supplementary Requirements, if any.
    8. Other Requirements
      Other Requirements may be imposed.
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