FAQ
The Student Conduct process addresses alleged violations of the Student Rights and
Responsibilities policy (PS 04.A.01). It ensures fair, educational, and consistent responses to behaviors that may disrupt
the University community or violate standards of conduct.
The Dean of Students Office, under the Division of Student Success and Student Life,
manages all student conduct matters, including investigations, hearings, and sanctions.
Once a report is received, it is reviewed to determine jurisdiction and whether a
policy violation may have occurred. If so, the student is notified, and the student's
conduct process will begin.
Students are encouraged to submit a report to the Dean of Students office, and we can connect the student to or refer the incident
to the appropriate personnel or department.
Students have the right to be notified of allegations, review evidence, share their
account, present witnesses, have an advisor, and appeal certain outcomes.
Students may submit a written appeal to the Dean of Students office at deanofstudents@uhd.edu
within five business days of receiving the decision letter. Appeals are reviewed by
t, and a decision will be communicated to you within 10 business days of receipt he
Appellate Officer and a decision will communicated to you within 10 business days
of receipt to, and a decision will be communicated to you within 10 business days
of receipt of the appeal.
Academic dishonesty includes regenerative Artificial Intelligence, cheating, plagiarism,
fabrication, collusion, and facilitating dishonesty. It violates PS 03.A.19. - Academic Honesty policy.
Faculty submit an Academic Honesty Violation Report to the Dean of Students Office
and notify the student of the alleged violation and proposed sanction.
The report has been received by the student, Department Chair for the course, and
the Dean of Students office. The student may also be contacted to have a meeting to
discuss the matter further. The faculty member’s academic sanction is applied and
can appeal that faculty member’s decision.
Yes. Students may appeal to the Department Chair and, if unresolved, to the Office
of the Dean and lastly, the Student Discipline Commitee, following the process outlined
in PS 03.A.19.
A student complaint is a concern or grievance regarding the actions, decisions, or services of faculty, staff, or departments that are not
related to grades or disciplinary matters.
Students can submit a complaint through the Student Complaint Form available on the Dean of Students website.
A complaint addresses dissatisfaction with a service or action, while a conduct report
involves behavior that may violate University policy.
Complaints are referred to the relevant department for review and resolution, typically
within 10–15 business days. Students receive follow-up communication about the outcome
from the Dean of Students office.