Sanctions
Disciplinary Warning: Any further violation during the imposed period may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
Suspension: For a specified period of time, student is suspended from Institute premises and other privileges, or activities as determined by the Office of Student Integrity. The Dean of Students will determine when the accused has met requirements for re-admission. Any further violation may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
Expulsion: This imposes permanent separation and termination of the accused’s status as a Georgia Tech student, as well as exclusion from the Institute premises, privileges, and activities.
Supplementary Requirements
Restitution: Payment to the Institute or to an affected party for damages resulting from violation.
Fine: A monetary penalty paid to the Institute.
Programmatic Requirements: Completion of designated educational programs (e.g., alcohol, community issues, anger management, assessments).
Restrictions: Exclusion from participation in specified services and activities.
Revocation of Admission and/or Degree: Admission to, or a degree awarded from, the Institute may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of Institute standards in obtaining the degree, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.
Withholding Degree: The Institute may withhold a degree otherwise earned until completion of all sanctions and supplementary requirements, if any.
Interim Suspension
In certain circumstances, the Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students may impose an interim suspension from the Institute prior to the investigation and resolution process. During interim suspension the student may be denied access to classes, campus facilities, and all other Institute activities or privileges. Cases of interim suspension shall be given priority and will be expedited through the conduct process.
Interim suspension may be imposed only:
- To ensure the student’s physical or emotional safety and well-being.
- To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the Institute community or to preserve Institute property.
- If the student poses a definite threat of disruption of, or interference with, the normal operations of the Institute.
- If the student is charged with a felony.