Conduct Outcomes Guidelines

If a student is found responsible for violating University Policy, the University will determine appropriate outcomes based on a variety of factors. These may include the nature and severity of the violation, the circumstances surrounding the incident, any prior conduct history, the impact of the misconduct on individuals or the campus community, and outcomes assigned in similar cases.

Examples of Conduct Outcomes 

Educational and Developmental Outcomes

  • Integritas: A five-week reflective workshop in which students identify and articulate personal, Gonzaga, and Jesuit values, engage in critical reflection on decision-making practices, and develop goals and action plans aligned with those values.
  • Magis Mentoring: Magis Mentoring is designed to help students explore more deeply their motivations, goals, and social context while at Gonzaga University
  • Anger Management: An online course intended to help students identify triggers for angry reactions and develop strategies for responding more calmly. The course may be assigned in four, eight, twelve, or sixteen-hour increments.
  • Interpersonal Skills Meeting: An Interpersonal Skills Meeting provides a one-on-one opportunity for students to meet with a facilitator to examine their actions, choices, and interactions with others.
  • Research Projects, Reflection Assignments, and Presentations, etc.: Students may be required to complete an educational program like Alcohol or Drug education, conduct a research project or meet with facilitator for a structured reflection assignment related to the conduct concern. These experiences are intended to help students explore the context of their actions, understand their impact on themselves and others, and develop knowledge and skills that support future success.
  • Progress Check-In – One or more follow up meetings with a conduct officer or other designated campus partner to discuss the student’s progress toward goals established during the conduct process and to provide support accountability for continued growth.

Status-Based Outcomes

  • Expulsion: Permanent separation of a student from the University.
  • Suspension: A temporary separation from the University, with or without specific conditions for return.
  • Suspension in Abeyance: A deferred suspension. This outcome establishes conditions under which the University agrees not to impose an immediate suspension. If the student fails to comply with the stated conditions, the suspension will be imposed.
  • Conduct Probation: A designated period during which a student’s conduct is subject to review. Additional violations of University policies or expectations while on Conduct probation may result in more significant outcome including suspension or expulsion.

Restrictions and Conditions

  • Contact Restriction: Limitations or prohibitions on communication or contact with another member or members of the University community.
  • Loss of Privilege: Restricts or removes privileges of a student, with the exception of attendance or participation in academic programs.
  • Residential Relocation: The reassignment of a student from one University housing assignment to another.
  • Residential Removal: Removal of a student from University Housing, either temporarily or permanently.
  • Residential Type Restriction – Limitations on student’s access to, participation in, or use of specific residential spaces.
  • Building Ban: A prohibition from entering or being present in designated residential facilities or areas.

General Guidelines for Specific Violations of University Policy

Note: Conduct Officers use this as a guide; however, they make unique decisions for each case based on the facts and circumstances of the particular case as described above.

Harassment & Non-Discrimination Policy

  • First Offense: One or more Educational Outcomes, Conduct Probation, and Restrictions & Conditions
  • Elevated Offense or Second Offense: Suspension or Expulsion

Hazing Policy

  • First Offense: One or more Educational Outcomes, Conduct Probation, and Restrictions & Conditions
  • Elevated Offense or Second Offense: Suspension or Expulsion

Alcohol or Drug Policy

Acts of Violence

  • First Offense: One or more Educational Outcomes, Conduct Probation, and Restrictions & Conditions
  • Elevated Offense or Second Offense: Suspension or Expulsion