Part 5: Interim Administrative Action

Part 5. Interim Administrative Action

In cases where the Dean of Students office, the Office of Housing and Residential Education, or designee believes, based upon the information available, that a student has engaged in a serious violation of The Student Code of Conduct and/or federal, state, or local law, the Dean of Students office, Office of Housing and Residential Education, or designee may impose an interim restriction. Interim restrictions become effective immediately without prior notice and remain in effect until after the hearing and appeal process is completed. Students who have been assigned an interim administrative action must comply with the action(s) and directive(s) of university officials. 

Interim restrictions may include suspension from the University or residence area, relocation of residence, restriction to designated campus areas or other campus facilities by time or location, restriction of communication with individuals or groups, or the requirement to obtain advance authorization to engage in a specified activity. 

Violations of interim restrictions may result in suspension or expulsion from the University. 

Section 1: Interim Administrative Action Appeals

A student assigned an interim action and intending to participate in the conduct process may file a written appeal within three business days of the notification of interim administrative action. Students are expected to comply with interim actions pending the notification of the appeal decision. Written appeals not filed on time will be dismissed. An individual is allowed only one interim action appeal per administrative process. 

Appeals for interim administrative actions will be heard by the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA), or designee. 

The VPSA, or designee, may speak to the office that assigned the interim administrative action and the appealing party to review all relevant information and seek additional information as necessary.

The VPSA, or designee, may uphold or alter the interim action. Alterations to the interim administrative action may include a change (reduction, increase, or dismissal) to the interim administrative action taken. The decision made in the interim administration action appeal process is final, pending the conclusion of the Administrative Meeting process.