I would like to file a report about a student allegedly violating the Student Code of Conduct. Where can I submit this report?
To file a report, please submit our Student Conduct Report Form. This form can be filled out anonymously.
Below are some of our most frequently asked questions:
To file a report, please submit our Student Conduct Report Form. This form can be filled out anonymously.
YES. You can be held accountable for violating the Student Code of Conduct, even if you are not on campus. The Student Code of Conduct always applies to you as a student at Boise State, regardless of where an incident occurs.
A student may be arrested and charged for a crime AND be required to go through the Boise State conduct process for the same alleged conduct.
There are significant differences between the criminal justice system and the conduct process at Boise State:
Adapted from The Ohio State University’s Understanding the Conduct Process
Graduate and professional schools, state bar associations, government agencies, and/or independent agencies may request a clearance to review your conduct history while attending the Boise State University. Evaluators of these applications are looking for what students have learned from their experiences, so it is important to be honest about your history on our campus if asked.
Students found in violation of the Student Code of Conduct are able to appeal the violation and/or the sanction(s) within 10 business days of the outcome notice. In order to file an appeal, you must submit the Student Conduct Appeal Form with a written statement explaining your reason(s) for appeal. Once the appeal is received by the Office of the Dean of Students, it will be reviewed by a Hearing Officer and a decision will be rendered within 10 business days of review. For incidents which have resulted in suspension or expulsion, appeals will be reviewed by the next convening Appeal Board (composed of 5 members, including a combination of faculty, staff, and students). When submitting your appeal, we encourage you to:
Policy Violation Appeal
A substantive procedural error occurred that significantly impacted the outcome of the hearing.
New information is available (that was unavailable at the original hearing or investigation) that
could substantially impact the original finding(s).
Sanction Appeal
New information is available (that was unavailable at the original hearing or investigation) that could substantially impact the original sanctions(s).
The sanction(s) imposed is (are) substantially disproportionate to the severity of the violation(s).
The appeal form and typed statement must be submitted by the date stated in the original decision letter; late appeals will not be considered. Please send all appeal materials to srr@boisestate.edu.
Appeals on decisions made by an individual Hearing Officer in either an Administrative Conference or Administrative Conduct Hearing will be reviewed by a Student Conduct Administrator within the Office of the Dean of Students.
Appeals on decisions made by the University Conduct Board for behavioral misconduct violations will be made to the Appellate Board via the Office of the Dean of Students.
Please Note: The Appellate Board convenes in a closed session; neither the complainant nor the respondent is allowed to be present during the appeal review. With the exception of appeals involving new information, the board will limit itself to reviewing the written appeal, hearing documents, and the recording of the hearing.
Judicial sanction holds may be placed for a few different reasons. Here are some questions to ask yourself before contacting srr@boisestate.edu:
The best way to reach our team is via email, either through srr@boisestate.edu or by contacting your Hearing Officer directly. While we are monitoring the main phone number, our team may not be able to answer when you call. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message including the following information: (1) your full name, (2) your student ID number, (3) a callback number, and, (4) the reason for your call.
Conduct records are maintained by The Office of the Dean of Students for 7 years, with the exception of incidents resulting in suspension or expulsion which are maintained indefinitely. Information about student conduct records may be disclosed to external entities with the written consent from the student involved. Conduct records may be disclosed to other University officials on a need-to-know case-by-case basis (ex: Financial Aid and Registrar’s Office may need to be informed of a student’s conduct record to move forward with processes in those areas).
To request your conduct records, please submit a Public Records Request.
Student conduct records are considered part of your educational record, and therefore, they are covered under FERPA. In order to provide your parents/guardians with access to your conduct record, you will need to submit a Release of Information form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office.
The Amnesty Protocol is in place to address situations that may involve illegal activities, such as underage drinking and/or drug use, BUT also involve help seeking behavior(s) for those in need of medical assistance.
To learn more about Amnesty Protocol, click here.
Instructors, in fulfilling their professional and contractual obligations, may dismiss students from courses consistent with university policy.