Sanctions

When a Respondent is found to be in violation of one or more sections of the Code of Student Conduct, the Conduct Administrator or Review Board will in most cases issue one or more sanctions.

Sanctions are educational or restorative activities, statuses, fines/fees, or limitations of privileges that must be completed or complied with by a due date or within a specified time frame.

Why Do We Sanction?

Our philosophy in issuing sanctions is to educate students about the impact of their decisions, to repair harm, to prevent further objectionable behavior, and to rebuild trust. Conduct Administrators decide which sanctions to issue based on the severity of the violation(s), whether the Respondent has a record of previous violations, and what sanctions have typically been issued for students found Responsible for similar violations.

Our Goals through Sanctions

• To create and support a positive, safe, and academically-focused campus community;
• To offer a developmental and reflective experience for students;
• To provide life skills and wellness education;
• To help students think critically about decision-making, community impact, and personal accountability; 
• To maintain a sense of consistency on campus for incidents of a similar nature.

Examples of Sanctions at Seattle University