Your Rights

The Code of Conduct applies to individuals from the time of application and until degree conferral. The standards apply on university premises, during university sponsored activities (including transit), online behavior, and off-campus behavior. The Center for Community Standards wants you to be informed of your rights at every step of the process. Your rights are summarized below. Please refer to Washington Administrative Code Chapter 504-26 for official policy language. 

Choose to answer all, some, or none of the questions without your conduct officer making negative assumptions

You get to choose what information you want to share. You do not have to share any information which may incriminate you. You will not be viewed negatively if you choose not to share specific information.

Prepare a written statement and/or provide supporting documentation

Sharing your information ensures that your experience is part of the conversation and is added to the conduct file. You can provide a written statement, submit additional documentation (such as text messages, emails, phone logs, etc.), and provide witnesses. 

Review your conduct file(s) before, during, and/or after the meeting​

At any point throughout the process, even before you meet for your community standards hearing, you can request to view your file with details and information related to the incident.

Have a Conduct Liaison or support person present

You can bring anyone you would like to a conduct officer hearing, suspension hearing or formal hearing. In a conduct officer hearing or suspension hearing individuals you bring cannot speak on your behalf. In formal hearings only legal representatives may speak on your behalf. 

More information about conduct liaisons can be found here: What is a Conduct Liaison? 

Have a language interpreter or access to WSU accommodations

You may have a language interpreter or use WSU approved accommodations during any step of the conduct process. You can submit a request for these services to community.standards@wsu.edu

Appeal an initial decision outcome

You may submit an appeal for any conduct hearing, suspension hearing, or formal hearing you are a party to. Unsure if you are a party to a case? Send us an email at community.standards@wsu.edu

Appeal a conduct hearing or suspension hearing decision here: Submit an appeal

Appeal a formal hearing decision here: Submit an appeal