Student Code of Conduct
V. Disciplinary Actions And Sanctions
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The following list is not designed to be all inclusive, but offers examples of the more severe sanctions that
may be imposed upon an individual student for infraction of regulations.
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Written warning -
Is a notice in writing to the student that they are in violation or have violated the student code
of conduct.
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Disciplinary Probation -
Is a written reprimand for violation of University regulations or local, state, and/or federal laws. Students placed on
disciplinary probation are deemed "not in good standing" with the University. The duration of the probationary period, and
conditions imposed, shall be in proportion to the seriousness of the misconduct. Duration will be at least 30 days, but may be
extended indefinitely. Depending on the circumstances and at the discretion of the Hearing Official(s), additional stipulations may
be enforced. These additional stipulations may be, but are not limited to, withholding of transcript or degree; suspension of rights
and privileges; suspension of eligibility to participate in official extracurricular activities; eviction from University-operated
housing; restitution for damages incurred by the University; referral for counseling and/or participation in an educational program.
Students who are assigned to an educational program and do not attend may be charged an administrative fee in accordance with
policies developed by the Vice President for Student Success.
During the probationary period, reported violations of the Code of Conduct or conditions of the probation will result in further
action. This action may include, but is not limited to, extension of the probationary period, the addition of other restrictions or
conditions to the probationary agreement, suspension, dismissal, expulsion, and notation on the student's transcript. Additionally,
if a student should have a previous NMSU discipline record it may be considered in determining appropriate sanctioning for any
future code of conduct violations. A student may return to a status of “in good standing” with the University at the conclusion of
the probationary period, assuming all conditions have been satisfied.
A student who has been placed on indefinite disciplinary probation, and/or whose probation has been indefinitely noted on the
transcript, may petition to have the probation lifted and/or the notation removed from the transcript. This petition will not be
acceptable if submitted sooner than one calendar year from the date the probation began. Students must petition to the Vice
President for Student Success who may choose to convene the University Discipline Committee to review the petition and make a
recommendation. The decision of the Vice President for Student Success is final.
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Disciplinary Suspension -
Is the disenrollment of a student from the University. Suspensions will last a minimum of one full semester. Students may reenter
the University at the conclusion of the suspension, only by consent of the Vice President for Student Success, in cases of
nonacademic misconduct, or the Executive Vice President and Provost, in cases of academic misconduct. A permanent notation of a
suspension will be made on the student's transcript.
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Dismissal -
Dismissal is the disenrollment of a student for an indefinite period of time. Students may not reenter the University for at least
one year, and then, only by consent of the Vice President for Student Success, in cases of nonacademic misconduct, or the Executive
Vice President and Provost, in cases of academic misconduct. A permanent notation of dismissal is placed on the student's transcript.
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Expulsion -
Is the disenrollment of a student whereby the Student is not eligible for readmission to the University. A permanent notation of
expulsion will be placed on the student's transcript.
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The following are possible sanctions that may be imposed upon a student organization for infraction of
regulations:
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Written warning -
Is a notice in writing to the student organization that they are in violation or have violated the student code of conduct.
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Disciplinary Probation -
Is a written reprimand to a student organization for violations of University regulations or local, state, and/or federal laws.
Organizations placed on disciplinary probation are deemed “not in good standing" with the University. The duration of the
probationary period and conditions imposed shall be in proportion to the seriousness of the misconduct. Duration will be at least
thirty (30) days, but may be extended indefinitely. Depending on the circumstances, and at the discretion of the Hearing
Official(s), additional stipulations may be enforced. These additional stipulations may be, but are not limited to, suspension of
rights and privileges, suspension of eligibility to participate in official extracurricular activities, termination of housing
privileges on University premises, and restitution for damages incurred by the University.
During the probationary period, reported
violations of the Code of Conduct, or conditions of the probation, will result in further action. This action may include, but is
not limited to, extension of the probationary period, the addition of other restrictions or conditions to the probationary
agreement, or suspension or termination of University recognition. Additionally, if a student organization should have a previous
NMSU discipline record it may be considered in determining appropriate sanctioning for any future code of conduct violations. The
organization may return to a status of "in good standing" with the University at the conclusion of the probationary period,
assuming all conditions have been satisfied, and upon gaining approval from the Vice President for Student Success.
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Suspension of University Recognition -
This sanction serves as notification to the organization that its conduct is in violation of University regulations, or local,
state, and/or federal laws; and that its charter with the University, along with all privileges afforded a chartered student
organization, is being withdrawn for a specified period of time. The suspension will last a minimum of one full calendar year and
will take effect immediately upon notification. As with disciplinary probation, additional conditions may be attached and further
disciplinary action may result if conditions are not met.
Reinstatement of an organization's charter can only be granted by the Vice President for Student Success after the period of
suspension when all conditions of the suspension have been met.
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Termination of University Recognition -
This sanction serves as notification to the organization that its conduct is in violation of University regulations, or local,
state, and/or federal laws, and that its charter with the University, along with all privileges afforded a chartered student
organization, is being withdrawn immediately. The organization is not eligible for reinstatement of its charter for a minimum of
five (5) years. Reinstatement of an organization's charter can only be granted by the Vice President for Student Success.
