Following an investigation by the Dean of Students, a student who is found to have engaged in academic and/or professional misconduct as defined in The Code shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Dean of Students and/or their respective college dean and the University. In certain cases, supportive measures, mandated training, or educational tasks may be put in place instead of or in addition to formal sanctions.
- Temporary Suspension - Should a student action be of such a nature that it is felt that they must be relieved of their right to attend Midwestern University, the student may be temporarily suspended from the college on recommendation of the Dean of Students to the respective college dean. Any temporary suspension may continue until such time as the issue in dispute is resolved under the appropriate process outlined below.
- Disciplinary Warning - "Disciplinary Warning" is a formal notification to a student that their professional behavior and/or conduct is inappropriate and cautions the student that continued performance at this level may result in the student being placed on disciplinary probation. Students on "disciplinary warning" are ineligible to run for or hold elected student organizational offices, unless approved by the Dean of Students and their respective college dean through an appropriate formal written appeal process (see Student Elections under the Policies section of the Student Handbook).
- Disciplinary Probation - A status of “Disciplinary Probation” represents notice that continued inadequate professional performance might result in suspension or dismissal. Students who are on disciplinary probation are ineligible to run for or hold elected student organization offices, unless approved by the Dean of Students and their respective college dean through an appropriate formal written appeal process (see Student Elections under the Policies section of the Student Handbook).
- Suspension - A status of “Suspension” means that a student is temporarily suspended from all activities (academic and non-academic) within the University, although the student retains their student status in their program and the University. A student may be suspended for academic or disciplinary reasons. Suspension is noted on the student’s transcript. The status of suspension may precede dismissal but is not a required status change prior to dismissal.
- Dismissal - “Dismissal” is separation of the student from the University. After dismissal, the individual is no longer enrolled in their program and has no relationship to the University.
In Cases of Academic Misconduct: Substantiated violations of academic misconduct involving such issues as cheating and/or plagiarism, or violations of Testing Center Policy may result in a Course Director submitting zero credit for the exam or written assignment. Additionally, the student will be placed on a disciplinary status, including suspension and/or dismissal, as listed above. Such violations preclude a student from being eligible for any form of retake/comprehensive re-examination, including if the zero results in a course/rotation failure.