If you observe any behavior that is concerning you may report the behavior using the online report form. This is not to be used for emergencies. If you are in an emergency situation that requires medical, psychological or police services, call 911.
51. Student Conduct Separation and Appeal
(Revised: 2020)
The decision as to which procedure to utilize for a grievance filed by a student shall be made solely by the University and shall be based on the fact pattern of each particular case. Each grievance shall be directed to a specific procedure and shall be accorded only one opportunity to be adjudicated unless the appeal administrator or body remands for further review.
Rules
Rules regarding the Student Conduct Code and related procedures are listed in Part II, Student Life Rules. Rules regarding Prohibited Conduct: Discrimination, Harassment, Complicity, and Related Retaliation based on a Protected Characteristic and related procedures are listed in Section A, 08 Civil Rights Protections and Compliance.
Grievance Procedures
51.1. Violations of Student Conduct Code – Separation. A student who has been assessed a conduct sanction of expulsion or suspension from the University by the Offices of the Dean of Student Life may submit an appeal request in the specified manner to the chairperson of the University Disciplinary Appeals Panel (UDAP) within five (5) University business days of the delivery of the decision. Appeals will be decided in writing (See Student Rule 58 – University Disciplinary Appeals Panel for applicable procedures).
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For purposes of this grievance procedure, students enrolled in a college/school on campuses outside of Brazos County are directed to the University Disciplinary Appeals Panel for that college/school (see URL for a list of designees for each college/school).
51.2. Violations of the Student Conduct Code – Non-Separation. A student who has been assessed a conduct sanction other than expulsion or suspension for violation(s) of the Student Conduct Code may submit an appeal request within five (5) University business days of the delivery of the decision. The appeal request should be submitted in the specified manner to the Offices of the Dean of Student Life, the Office of the Commandant, or the Department of Residence Life, depending upon which office imposed the sanction. The appropriate appeal administrator or body will decide the appeal in writing.
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For purposes of this grievance procedure, students enrolled in a college/school on campuses outside of Brazos County are directed to the designee for that college/school.
51.3. Cases Decided by Civil Rights and Equity Investigations (CREI).
Respondents and complainants in a case resolved by CREI may submit an appeal request within five (5) University business days of the original decision in the manner specified by Civil Rights and Equity Investigations (CREI). Appeals will be decided in writing (See University Rule 08.01.01.M1 and related Standard Administrative Procedure 08.01.01.M1.01 for applicable procedures).
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For purposes of this grievance procedure, students enrolled in a college/school on campuses outside of Brazos County are determined by the University Disciplinary Appeals Panel for that college/school (see URL for a list of designees for each college/school).
Suspension of Sanctions before Appeal Decision
Following an appeal request submission and pending the appeal decision, any outcome issued by the University shall be stayed, except in cases where an interim suspension or interim restriction, as outlined in Student Rule 27 and/or Texas A&M University Rule 08.01.01.M1, has been issued. Issued contact restrictions will remain in effect during the pending appeal period.