Sanctions

The following sanction options may be imposed upon any student found to have violated the Standards of Conduct:

1. Administrative Warning. A written notice to the student that the student is violating or has violated the Standards of Conduct.
    
2. Disciplinary Hold. A disciplinary hold may be placed on a student’s account until the completion of the student disciplinary process and/or until the student satisfies the terms and conditions of any penalties imposed.
    
3. Loss of privilege. Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time. This may include denial of participation in College-sponsored activities and/or events, extracurricular activities, social activities, scholarships, and the use of certain College owned or controlled property.
    
4. Educational and Treatment Programs. Students may be required to attend classes, at their own expense, regarding issues involving alcohol or drug use, civility, ethics, or other topics as deemed appropriate by the Student Conduct Administrator.
    
5. Restitution. Restitution may be required in situations that involve destruction, damage or loss of property, or unreimbursed medical expenses resulting from physical injury. Restitution may take the form of a monetary payment or appropriate services to repair the destruction, damage, or loss.
    
6. Fines. Monetary fines may be imposed for certain violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
    
7. Work Sanction/Community Compensation. A work sanction is the assignment to work a specific number of hours at the College or a community service agency without compensation.
    
8. No-Contact Directive. A no-contact directive may be issued to a student instructing them to have no direct or indirect contact with another member of the campus community. No-contact directives generally expire after a specific period of time.
    
9. Housing Suspension. Removal of the student from campus housing for a defined period of time, after which the student may be eligible to return. Conditions for readmission must be specified. If a student is suspended from campus housing, they are not eligible for a refund during the time of suspension.
    
10. Housing Expulsion. Permanent removal of the student from campus housing. If a student is expelled from campus housing prior to the end of the semester, they are not eligible for a refund during the time of suspension.
     
11. Disciplinary Probation. Disciplinary probation permits a student to remain at the College on probationary status, but with the understanding that a future violation of the Standards of Conduct may result in suspension. Probation is for a defined period. Other conditions of probation are specific to each individual case and may include a requirement of community service or other requirements or restrictions.
     
12. Suspension. Separation of the student from YHC for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Upon return, the student will be placed on disciplinary probation. The length of probation after the first semester of return is at the discretion of the Student Conduct Administrator. Additional conditions for readmission may also be specified. Students who are suspended are banned from Campus/ College property/ College sponsored events. Students who are suspended during a semester are not eligible for a refund of college charges.
     
13. Expulsion. Permanent separation of the student from YHC. Students who are expelled are permanently banned from Campus/ College property/ College sponsored events.
     
14. Revocation of Admission and/or Degree. Admission to, or a degree awarded from YHC may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violations of the Standards of Conduct committed by a student in order to obtain a degree or admittance.
     
15. Withholding Degree. YHC may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the student conduct process, including the completion of all sanctions imposed, if any.
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In addition to the above list, the following sanctions may be imposed upon groups or recognized student organizations:

1. Social Probation. Social probation prohibits a recognized student organization from sponsoring or participating in specified social activities. While on social probation, a recognized student organization may not host social events on or off campus or participate in College-sponsored activities. Exceptions may be made for philanthropic events but must be approved, in advance, by the Vice President for Student Development.
    
2. Work Sanction. An organization may be required to perform work without compensation to benefit the campus community or the local community.
    
3. Disciplinary Probation. Disciplinary probation means that a recognized student organization is permitted to retain its YHC recognition on a probationary status. As part of an organization’s disciplinary probation, the organization may be required to refrain from meeting, accepting new members, or may be asked to revise foundational documents. A violation of the Code of Conduct during the period of disciplinary probation may result in more serious penalties, including revocation of YHC recognition.
    
4. Loss of YHC Recognition/Charter. A recognized student organization may be placed on permanent or temporary suspension from Young Harris College and may lose its status as a recognized student organization and not be allowed to plan or use College facilities or other resources for any functions.
    

A sanction imposed for any single violation may include more than one of the sanction options listed above.

Students who receive a suspension or expulsion must vacate the campus as directed in a hearing and/or appeal. Students who are suspended or dismissed from Young Harris College for conduct reasons are banned from Campus/ College property/ College sponsored events. Violators shall be subject to arrest for criminal trespass.

If a student fails to complete an assigned sanction within the specified timeframe, an administrative STOP may be placed on the student’s account preventing the student from registering for classes, adding or dropping classes, obtaining a transcript and performing other administrative functions until the original sanction is complete. In addition, monetary fines may also be imposed and placed on a student’s account.