Violations of the Law and College Regulations

Although the student conduct process differs from criminal and court proceedings, students may still be accountable to both civil authorities and to the college for acts that constitute violations of law and this code.  Disciplinary action at the college will be independent and will normally proceed during the pendency of criminal proceedings, and will not be subject to challenge on the ground that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced. The college reserves the right to exercise its authority of interim suspension upon notification that a student is facing a complaint and/or criminal investigation (see section on interim suspension).