Accused Students

You've probably clicked on this page because you have been documented (or "written up" as many students say) by a Resident Assistant. Or perhaps you've had an interaction with Duke Police and been told that a report of what happened is being forwarded to the dean's office. Maybe you have been accused by another student of engaging in inappropriate conduct. Or, maybe one of your faculty members has accused you of cheating on an exam or plagiarizing a paper.

Whatever your situation, this Web page is designed to help you identify resources available to give you more information about what happens next, your rights under the university's disciplinary process, and other information available to make you best prepared to respond to an inquiry of your alleged behavior.

New brochure about the Undergraduate Disciplinary Process

The Office of Student Conduct has published an online version of the brochure that outlines the undergraduate disciplinary process, which may be found at this link. Paper copies are also available from the Office of Student Conduct in 107 West Union.

Policies

First, you will probably want to become familiar with the policy(ies) that you are potentially alleged to have violated. Click here for a listing of university policies.

Disciplinary Process

Next, you will likely want an idea of how the report of your alleged behavior is processed. Click on the Disciplinary Process section of our Web site to learn about this.

Resources

Support. Do you need a lawyer? What are your rights? Check out our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to get answers to these and many other questions. Disciplinary Advisors can also offer you advice.

Possible Sanctions. What can happen to you if you are found responsible for a violation? Learn about university sanctions under this portion of our Web site.

Appeals. Learn how to appeal a decision through the formal disciplinary process here, or, if your case was handled by a Residence Coordinator, here.

Disciplinary Records. Become familiar with how violations of university policy are recorded and kept on file here.

Contact Student Conduct

Have other questions? Feel free to contact us.