Appendix H, Table A: Guiding Framework for Sanctions and Actions by Tier and Type of Violation

Effective for students who received a Notice of Allegations email between January 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026.

Guiding Framework for Sanctions and Actions by Tier and Type of Violation
PACAOS 100.00 ViolationTier 1:Tier 2:Tier 3:
102.02 Other Forms of Dishonesty (e.g., furnishing false info, lying during investigations)Advisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.03 Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, key, electronic device, or identificationAdvisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.04 Theft or Property DamageAdvisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning, Probation, or Restitution with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.05 Theft or abuse of University computers and other University electronic resources such as computer and electronic communications facilities, systems, and servicesAdvisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.06 Unauthorized Use of University Services, Equipment, or Property (e.g., misusing logos, resources, ID systems)Advisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning, Probation, Exclusion From Privileges, or Restitution with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension with option to add Other University Actions
102.07 Violation of University Housing PoliciesAdvisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning, Housing Probation, or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsHousing Exclusion with option to add Other University Actions
102.08 Physical Assault or Threat of ViolenceProbation or Suspension with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.09 HarassmentProbation or Suspension with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.10 Stalking BehaviorSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.12 Participation in HazingProbation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.13 Obstruction or disruption of University Operations (teaching, research, admin)Advisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension with option to add Other University Actions
102.14 Disorderly or Lewd ConductAdvisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension with option to add Other University Actions
102.15 Disruption/Obstruction of University ActivitiesAdvisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension with option to add Other University Actions
102.16 Failure to Comply with a University Official (including lying, resisting, obstructing)Advisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.17 Controlled Substance ViolationsAlternative Resolution or Advisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning, Probation, Alcohol and Other Drug Education or Intervention with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.18 Alcohol ViolationsAlternative Resolution and/or Other University ActionsWarning, Probation or Suspension with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension with option to add Other University Actions
102.19 Possession or Use of Explosives/FirebombsWarning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.20 Possession/Use/Manufacture of Firearms or Weapons (prohibited)Warning or Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.21 Violation of Disciplinary Conditions (e.g., breaking terms of probation/sanctions)Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.22 Violation of Emergency Suspension or Orders (during declared emergencies)Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
120.23 Selling, preparing, or commercially distributing lecture notes/class recordingsAlternative Resolution or Advisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning, Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.24 Intent to terrorize, or acts in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing, one or more University students, faculty, or staffProbation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.25 Recording, photographing, or viewing people without their knowledge and consent in private settings or during private conversationsAlternative Resolution or Advisory Notice and/or Other University ActionsWarning, Probation with option to add Other University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add Other University Actions
102.26See University of California Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment and PACAOS Appendix E and FSee University of California Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment and PACAOS Appendix E and FSee University of California Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment and PACAOS Appendix E and F
102.27See University of California Anti-Discrimination PolicySee University of California Anti-Discrimination PolicySee University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy