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

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Effective for students who received a Notice of Allegations email after July 1, 2026

Guiding Framework for Sanctions and Actions by Tier and Type of Violation
PACAOS 100.00 ViolationTier 1Tier 2Tier 3
102.01 All forms of academic misconduct including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, or facilitating academic dishonesty.Subject to local policy.Subject to local policy.Subject to local policy.
102.02 Other Forms of Dishonesty (e.g., furnishing false info, lying during investigations)University Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.03 Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, key, electronic device, or identificationUniversity Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.04 Theft or Property DamageUniversity Actions, WarningProbation or Restitution with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.05 Theft or abuse of University computers and other University electronic resources such as computer and electronic communications facilities, systems, and servicesUniversity Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.06 Unauthorized Use of University Services, Equipment, or Property (e.g., misusing logos, resources, ID systems)University Actions, WarningProbation, Exclusion From Privileges, or Restitution with option to add University ActionsSuspension with option to add University Actions
102.07 Violation of University Housing PoliciesUniversity Actions, WarningHousing Probation or Probation with option to add University ActionsHousing Exclusion with option to add University Actions
102.08 Physical Assault or Threat of ViolenceUniversity Actions, WarningProbation or Suspension with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.09 Harassment–Probation or Suspension with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.10 Stalking Behavior––Suspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.12 Participation in Hazing–Probation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.13 Obstruction or disruption of University Operations (teaching, research, admin)University Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension with option to add University Actions
102.14 Disorderly or Lewd ConductUniversity Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension with option to add University Actions
102.15 Disruption/Obstruction of University ActivitiesUniversity Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension with option to add University Actions
102.16 Failure to Comply with a University Official (including lying, resisting, obstructing)University Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.17 Controlled Substance Violations*University Actions, WarningProbation, Alcohol and Other Drug Education or Intervention with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.18 Alcohol Violations*University Actions, WarningProbation or Suspension with option to add University ActionsSuspension with option to add University Actions
102.19 Possession or Use of Explosives/FirebombsWarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.20 Possession/Use/Manufacture of Firearms or Weapons (prohibited)WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.21 Violation of Disciplinary Conditions (e.g., breaking terms of probation/sanctions)–Probation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.22 Violation of Emergency Suspension or Orders (during declared emergencies)–Probation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
120.23 Selling, preparing, or commercially distributing lecture notes/class recordingsUniversity Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.24 Intent to terrorize, or acts in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing, one or more University students, faculty, or staff–Probation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add University Actions
102.25 Recording, photographing, or viewing people without their knowledge and consent in private settings or during private conversationsUniversity Actions, WarningProbation with option to add University ActionsSuspension or Dismissal with option to add 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

*In circumstances where an alleged alcohol- or drug-related policy violation is discovered as a result of a student receiving emergency medical, the amnesty provisions of PACAOS 100.00, Section 104.100 may apply. In such cases, disciplinary sanctions for the alcohol- or drug-related violation may be limited or precluded, and Student Conduct should follow the procedures and requirements set forth in Section 104.100.