Sanctions can vary widely in severity, depending on the nature and seriousness of the violation, the student’s previous conduct record, and the harm caused. They are often categorized into a few main types:
Campus Ban
Order, warning, or directive prohibiting access to University property. This may take the form of a formal Trespass Warning issued by The University of Alabama Police Department.
Disciplinary Probation
A written reprimand for violation for specified regulations. Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion, if the student is found to be violating any University regulation(s) during the probationary period.
Disciplinary Warning
A notice in writing to the student.
Discretionary Sanctions
Work assignments, service to the University or community as well as other related discretionary assignments (such assignments must have the prior approval of the Conduct Administrator), etc.
Educational Assignment
A student is required to complete a specified educational assignment related to the violation committed. This may include completion of a workshop, seminar, class, report, paper, project, alcohol or drug program, consultation, assessment, evaluation, and/or counseling.
Fines
Previously established and published fines may be imposed.
Loss of Privileges
Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time.
No Contact Order
The student may have no further contact or communications with a student who was their accuser or otherwise involved with the Code violation.
Residence Hall Access
Separation of the student from the residence halls for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Condition(s) for readmission may be specified. A student may also be required to transfer to a different residence hall on campus. Permanent separation of the student from the residence halls may also occur.
Restitution
Compensation for loss, damage, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or material replacement.
University Expulsion
Separation of the student from the University permanently. A student permanently expelled is prohibited from reapplying to the University in the future or from earning a degree from any of its colleges or schools.
The foregoing is not an exhaustive list of every sanction that may be imposed against a student for a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.
University Suspension
Separation of the student from the University for a definite or indefinite period of time. When a student is eligible to return, conditions for readmission may be specified.