Rights & Responsibilities

Rights

A Charged Student or Registered Student Organization (RSO) shall have the following rights:

The presumption of innocence. A Charged Student or RSO may not be deemed guilty of a violation until the Charged Student or RSO formally acknowledges responsibility or at the conclusion of the Accountability Process.
To receive a Notification Letter through Written Communication of any specific allegation and Charge(s).
To be provided a reasonable amount of time to respond to the Notification Letter.
To refuse to comment or answer questions.
To present information and/or any Material Observer.
To have an Accountability Outcome imposed that is commensurate with the violation.
Right to be assisted by an Advisor in accordance with section 6.6
To retain rights as a Student or RSO until a final decision is issued by the hearing officer, UHP, or Student Conduct Appeals Committee if requested. However, a Student or RSO may be subject to an Interim Suspension, limitations or conditions as set forth in this Code.

A Charged Student or RSO shall have the following responsibilities:

To be honest.
To attend an appointment with the Case Manager on a specified date, time, and location.
To attend an Accountability Meeting scheduled by the Case Manager if included in the Notification Letter.