Sanctions

A conversational resolution is a sanction generally utilized for first-time, low-level violations. Conversational resolutions are meant to provide students with an opportunity to discuss behavioral expectations of Sarah Lawrence College, as well as to strategize ways to prevent further misconduct through student decision-making. Students are generally afforded the conversational resolution only once during their tenure.

Disciplinary probation serves as a final warning that a student’s behavior is not in line with College policies. Should a student be found responsible for violating any other policies while on disciplinary probation, sanctioning would likely result in suspension. Disciplinary probation may be issued for any duration of time, including the remainder of the student’s time at Sarah Lawrence.

A documented warning is written notice that the student’s conduct is in violation of College policy and that future violations may result in more severe sanctions.

Programs and activities designed to help the student become more aware of College policies and understand the inappropriateness of the behavior include, but are not limited to, participation in a campus educational program or completion of an online program.

A referral to Health & Wellness is a referral for an assessment and follow-up recommendations. This is a two-part process:

1. The student must make an appointment with Health & Wellness within 24 hours of the conduct hearing with the hearing officer.
2. The student must show up on time for the appointment. Tardiness may count as a missed appointment. Should an emergency arise that prevents a student from keeping an appointment with Health & Wellness, it is the student’s responsibility to notify Health & Wellness to reschedule the appointment in a timely manner.

As appropriate to the violation, a fine may be imposed. Students may also receive a $50 community impact fine when appropriate.

A specific privilege may be denied for a defined period of time.

When conditions specifically dictate and limit future presence on campus and/or participation in College-sponsored activities, the restrictions will be clearly defined and may include, but are not limited to, presence in certain buildings or locations on campus, housing relocation, or a No Contact Order forbidding the student from contact with another identified member of the community.

Suspension means that the student must leave the College for a defined period of time. During the suspension period, the student is not permitted on campus and is not permitted to participate in any off-campus, College-sponsored/affiliated activity.

Expulsion means that the student’s relationship with the College is permanently terminated. A student who is expelled from the College is not permitted on campus and is not permitted to participate in any off-campus, College-sponsored/affiliated activity.