The following is a brief overview of the student conduct process for violations of the Student Code of Conduct. This does not cover allegations of harassment and/or discrimination based on a legally protected status, and/or related retaliation; sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, or stalking.
STEP 1: Referral – The Associate Dean receives a report documenting an alleged violation of the Student Conduct Code and begins an investigation.
STEP 2: Notice – The Associate Dean notifies the student in writing through their @calstatela.edu email of the report.
STEP 3: Meeting – The student has an opportunity to meet with the Associate Dean to respond to the allegation(s).
- The Associate Dean may dismiss the report.
- The student may agree to not dispute the allegation(s) and waive the right to a student conduct hearing and accept the sanctions. A resolution agreement is put in writing and signed by the student and the Associate Dean; or
- The student may deny the allegation(s) and request a hearing, or request a hearing on the sanctions only.
STEP 4: Notice of Hearing – The Associate Dean sends the student a Notice of Hearing, including the time and date of the hearing, along with recommended sanctions.
- The student may accept the recommended sanction(s). If a resolution is reached, the agreement is put in writing and signed by the student and the Associate Dean; or
- The student may not accept the recommended sanction(s) and goes forward with the hearing.
STEP 5: Hearing – The Associate Dean and the student will present evidence or information to a Hearing Officer. The officer submits a finding and recommended sanctions (if any) to the President’s Designee, the Vice President for Student Life.
STEP 6: Finding – The Vice President reviews the Hearing Officer’s recommendation and makes a final decision regarding responsibility and disciplinary action, which the student cannot appeal.