Interim UC Davis Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline

This Interim UC Davis Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline is effective for any student who has received a Notice of Allegations email after January 1, 2026. The policy provides complete system-wide conduct policies for students as well as campus procedures for resolving alleged violations by students of university policies or campus regulations. It describes jurisdiction, informal and formal adjudication processes, hearing and appeal procedures, and sanctions. Students can review Appendix H of the policy for information on the process and procedures for adjudicating cases of misconduct that violate the Interim UC Davis Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline.

Revision Date: January 1, 2026

I. Policy Summary

The Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students (PACAOS) are a compendium of university-wide policies relating to student life. Section 100.00 describes the university’s policy on student conduct and discipline.When a formal investigation is deemed appropriate for cases involving reports of Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment or other prohibited conduct by the University of California (UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment and UC Davis Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM) Section 400-20), campuses shall implement the procedures set forth in PACAOS Appendix E: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Adjudication Framework for Non-DOE-Covered Conduct or PACAOS Appendix F: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Adjudication for DOE-Covered Conduct. Campuses may also apply PACAOS Appendix E or PACAOS Appendix F to adjudicate student conduct violations that occur in connection with violations of sexual violence and sexual harassment.

For cases involving harassment or other prohibited conduct by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy and PPM Section 400-15, campuses shall implement the procedures set forth in the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. In the event there are violations of both the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy and PACAOS 100, campuses may implement both procedures concurrently, after consultation between the Student Conduct Administrator and the Local Implementation Officer.

At UC Davis, Student Conduct and Integrity is the designated office that administers student conduct policies and procedures for both academic and social misconduct, recognizing that centralized authority, responsibility, and record-keeping are essential for a fair and impartial student conduct process.

II. Definitions

Definitions for the PACAOS, and the local campus implementing regulations, are available in Section 14.00.

1. Student disciplinary records are considered educational records under state and federal law, and PPM Section 320-21 Privacy and Disclosure of Information from Student Records.
2. Days refer to University business days.
3. The terms “UC Davis” and “University” are used interchangeably.
4. At UC Davis, “student” includes individuals who are enrolled in or registered in any academic course at UC Davis. In addition to individuals seeking a degree at UC Davis, this includes, but is not limited to, individuals taking courses through UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education or UC Davis Study Abroad.
5. As specified under PACAOS Section 14.40 (c), “enrolled in or registered with an academic program of the University” is not limited to taking classes at the University. It includes actions by an individual previously accepted and taking classes who engages in activity reasonably interpreted as continuing to pursue an academic program or representing completion of an academic program at the University.

III. Policy Text

100.00 Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline

101.00 Student Conduct

Students are members of both society and the University community, with attendant rights and responsibilities. Students are expected to comply with all laws and with university policies and campus regulations.

The standards of conduct apply to students as the term ‘student’ is defined in PACAOS Section 14.40.

They also apply to:

1. applicants who become students, for policy violations committed as part of the application process;
2. applicants who become students, for policy violations committed on campus and/or while participating in university-related events or activities that take place following a student's submittal of the application through their official enrollment;
3. and former students for offenses committed while a student.
4. If specified in implementing campus regulations, these standards of conduct may apply to conduct that occurs off-campus and that would violate student conduct and discipline policies or regulations if the conduct occurred on campus.

101.00.1 Off Campus Jurisdiction

Student Conduct and Integrity has jurisdiction over student academic and social misconduct that occurs on UC Davis property or in connection with campus functions, activities, equipment, facilities or locations operated under the University’s control. Student Conduct and Integrity also has jurisdiction over conduct occurring offsite or off campus or outside the University functions as outlined below.

1. Student Conduct and Integrity will consider the following factors when determining whether to exercise off-campus jurisdiction.
   1. The conduct involved the completion of academic work.
   2. The seriousness of the conduct warrants a University response.
   3. The conduct involved injury, damage, and/or risk of harm to oneself or others.
   4. The complainant(s) and/or witnesses are members of the campus community (e.g., students, faculty, staff, alumni).
   5. The conduct occurred at, or was related to, activities of a registered student organization (RSO).
   6. The conduct is part of a series of actions occurring both on- and off-campus.
   7. The conduct may constitute a violation of local, state or federal laws.
   8. The conduct interferes with another student(s) ability to participate in or have equal access to University activities.
   9. The incident involves any form of sexual violence, sexual assault, or physical assault.
2. Off campus jurisdiction does not depend on geographic proximity to campus, though proximity may be considered when evaluating the impact on the University educational environment.
3. A reporting party does not need to be a member of the UC Davis community for off-campus jurisdiction to apply.
4. The Director—Student Conduct and Integrity (or designated Associate Director). has final discretion in determining whether to extend off-campus jurisdiction to alleged misconduct.

101.00.2 False Information in the Application Process

The University Office of the Registrar (OUR) has authority to determine whether materials submitted during the application process are not the applicant’s own work or whether the applicant has withheld, falsified, or submitted misleading information. If the OUR determines that information is false or misleading, the University may withdraw an admission offer, rescind admission, and/or cancel registration. These actions may apply to the UC Davis campus or any other UC campus. Decisions under this section do not require adjudication through Student Conduct and Integrity.

101.00.3 Misconduct Prior to Class Enrollment

Alleged misconduct occurring prior to enrollment may be adjudicated through Student Conduct and Integrity. Such cases may result in withdrawal of admission and/or disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal from the UC and/or revocation of a UC degree.

102.00 Grounds for Discipline

Chancellors may impose discipline for the commission or attempted commission (including aiding or abetting in the commission or attempted commission) of the following types of violations by students, as well as such other violations as may be specified in campus regulations:

102.00.1 UC Davis Standards of Conduct for Students

102.01 All forms of Academic Misconduct including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, or facilitating academic dishonesty

102.01.1 UC Davis Code of Academic Conduct

This Code of Academic Conduct exists to uphold high standards of behavior and to ensure fair evaluation of student learning. Students who violate the Code may be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including Warning, Probation, Deferred Suspension, Suspension or Dismissal from the UC. Unless specifically authorized in writing by the instructor, misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Cheating on Exams or Other Coursework
   1. Copying or attempting to copy from another student, allowing another student to copy, or collaborating on an exam
   2. Displaying or using unauthorized material such as notes, cheat-sheets, or electronic devices, or content generated by artificial intelligence
   3. Looking at another student’s exam
   4. Failing to follow an instructor’s directions including but not limited to continuing to work on the exam after the exam period has ended
   5. Talking, texting or communicating during an exam
   6. Altering assignments or exams for re-grading purposes
   7. Bringing pre-written answers to an exam
   8. Having another person take an exam on the student’s behalf, or taking an exam for someone else
   9. Theft of academic work
   10. Leaving and re-entering an exam period and/or location without permission
2. Plagiarism
   1. Taking credit for work not created by the student including but not limited to, books, articles, experimental methodology or results, compositions, images, lectures, computer programs, internet postings, and content generated or edited by software or artificial intelligence
   2. Copying work not created by the student without properly citing and acknowledging the source of the work
   3. Using someone else’s ideas without putting them into the student’s own words or form and/or without proper citation
   4. Using false citations that do not correspond to the submitted work or misrepresenting the context or content of a cited work
   5. Representing previous work as new or original work
   6. Submitting the same or similar work in more than one course without instructor advanced approval
3. Unauthorized Collaboration on Evaluated Coursework
   1. Working with others on evaluated coursework without the instructor’s permission
   2. Working with another student beyond the limits set by the instructor
   3. Providing or receiving unauthorized assistance on evaluated coursework
4. Misuse of an Instructor’s Course Materials or the Materials of Others
   1. Copying, posting, purchasing, obtaining, sharing, distributing or copying materials provided by an instructor without the Instructor’s explicit written permission for any non-commercial purpose
      See PPM Sections 310-25, 310-26, and 310-27.
   2. Unauthorized use of another student’s work
5. Lying or Fraud
   1. Providing false excuses to obtain deadline exceptions, exam or assignment postponement, or for other reasons
   2. Forging signatures or submitting documents with false information
   3. Making false statements regarding class attendance, late drop requests, incomplete grades, or other reasons
6. Misuse of University Property or Resources
   1. Purchasing or selling, or attempting to purchase or sell, one’s registration in a class

102.02 Other forms of dishonesty, including, but not limited to,

1. Fabricating information
2. Furnishing false information
3. Reporting a false emergency to the university
4. Withholding material information

102.03 Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, key, electronic device, or identification

102.04 Theft of, conversion of, destruction of, or damage to any property of the university, or any property of others while on University premises, or possession of any property when the student had knowledge or reasonably should have had knowledge that it was stolen

102.05 Theft or abuse of University computers and other university electronic resources such as computer and electronic communications facilities, systems, and services

Abuses include (but are not limited to) unauthorized entry, use, transfer, or tampering with the communications of others; interference with the work of others and with the operation of computer and electronic communications facilities, systems, and services; or copyright infringement (for example, the illegal file-sharing of copyrighted materials).

Use of University computer and electronic communications facilities, systems, or services that violates other university policies or campus regulations.

See the UC Electronic Communications Policy. Also, refer to:
PPM 310-23 Electronic Communications – Allowable Use
PPM 250-05 Digital Millennium Copyright Act

102.06 Unauthorized entry to, possession of, receipt of, or use of any University services; equipment; resources; or properties, including the University’s name, insignia, or seal

See PPM Section 310-65.

102.07 Violation of policies, regulations, or rules governing University-owned, -operated, or -leased housing facilities or other housing facilities located on University property

1. See Policies for Student Housing and Dining Services
2. Regulations and Rules governing other University-owned or -operated housing facilities located on or off University property

102.08 Physical abuse, including, but not limited to, physical assault; threats of violence; or other conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person

1. Physical assault
2. Threats of Violence
3. Behavior that a reasonable person would fear bodily harm or that could reasonably result in bodily harm.

Sexual Violence (including Sexual Assault-Penetration, Sexual Assault-Contact and Relationship Violence) is defined by the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. Please refer to 102.26 and PPM Section 400-20.

102.09 Harassment, defined as conduct that is so severe and/or pervasive, and objectively offensive, and that so substantially impairs a person’s access to university programs or activities that the person is effectively denied equal access to the university’s resources and opportunities

Harassment based on a protected category is defined by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. Pursuant to section 104.90, sanctions may be enhanced for conduct motivated on the basis of the protected categories defined in the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. Please refer to 102.27 and PPM Section 400-15.

Sexual Harassment is defined by the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. Please refer to 102.26 and PPM Section 400-20.

102.10 Stalking behavior in which a student repeatedly engages in a course of conduct directed at another person and makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for their safety, or the safety of their family; where the threat is reasonably determined by the University to seriously alarm, torment, or terrorize the person; and where the threat is additionally determined by the University to serve no legitimate purpose.

Stalking of a sexual or romantic nature is defined by the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. Please refer to 102.26 and PPM Section 400-20.

102.11 deleted on October 9, 2009

102.12 Participation in hazing or any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, activity, or method committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons, including current, former, or prospective students, regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that is committed in the course of a preinitiation, an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, an official or unofficial student organization or other student group that

1. causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury, including personal degradation or disgrace, and/or
2. the person knew or should have known was likely to cause serious bodily injury.

Please refer to PPM Section 400-10 and the UC Davis Stop Hazing website.

102.13 Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other university activities

1. Obstruction or disruption refers to behavior that interrupts or interferes with the University’s teaching, research or public service missions, the orderly operation of the campus and its administrative functions, campus disciplinary procedures, or other University activities.
   1. Whether conduct constitutes interruption or interference depends on the totality of the circumstances, including, but not limited to, the nature of the event or environment, the seriousness of the behavior, any prior notice of expectations, and persistence of the conduct.
   2. University activities include curricular or extracurricular events that support the University’s educational mission or the free expression of speech or ideas on campus. This includes events hosted by students or student groups, University-sponsored events occurring off-campus, and any on-campus activities or operations in which individuals have a lawful right to participate and access.
      See PPM Sections 270-80 and 400-01.
2. An attempt to retaliate against, influence, or interfere with any witness or party involved in a University investigation or student conduct process
3. Obstruction or disruption includes, but is not limited to:
   1. Interfering with the orderly operation of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, or other University activities
   2. Pressuring an instructor or teaching assistant to regrade work, change a final grade, or grant exceptions such as exam date changes, deadline extensions, or incomplete grades
   3. Refusing to leave an office when directed
   4. Physically or verbally intimidating or threatening an instructor, teaching assistant, or staff member, including, invading personal space, or engaging in any form of harassment
   5. Repeatedly contacting or following a faculty or staff member when directed not to do so
   6. Misusing a classroom electronic forum by posting material unrelated to the course
   7. Interfering with an instructor’s or teaching assistant’s ability to teach, or with other students’ ability to participation in a class
   8. Interfering with a speaker or presenter’s ability to deliver their message or an audience’s ability to receive it
   9. Engaging in conduct that interferes with others’ lawful access to University activities or University-owned, -operated, or -controlled facilities

102.14 Disorderly or lewd conduct

102.15 Participation in a disturbance of the peace or unlawful assembly

102.16 Failure to identify or comply with directions

1. Failure to identify oneself to, or comply with the directions of, a University official or other public official acting in the performance of their duties while on University property or at official University functions
2. Resisting or obstructing such University or other public officials in the performance of or the attempt to perform their duties
3. Failure to comply with a University No Contact Directive (NCD) issued by a University official
4. Failure to comply with Cease Operations order issued by a University official

102.17 Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use, or sale of, or the attempted manufacture, distribution, dispensing, or sale of controlled substances, identified in federal and state law or regulations

1. Prohibited manufacture, distribution, dispensing or sale of controlled substances
2. Prohibited use or possession of controlled substances

102.18 Manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use, or sale of, or the attempted manufacture, distribution, dispensing, or sale of alcohol that is unlawful or otherwise prohibited by, or not in compliance with, university policy or campus regulations

1. Prohibited manufacture, distribution, dispensing or sale of alcohol
   See PPM Section 270-21.
2. Prohibited use or possession of alcohol

102.19 Possession, use, storage, or manufacture of explosives, firebombs, or other destructive devices

102.20 Possession, use, or manufacture of a firearm or other weapon as prohibited by campus regulations

102.21 Violation of the conditions contained in the terms of a disciplinary action imposed under these Policies or campus regulations

102.22 Violation of the conditions contained in a written Notice of Emergency Suspension issued pursuant to PACAOS Section 53.00 or violation of orders issued pursuant to PACAOS Section 52.00, during a declared state of emergency

102.23 Selling, preparing, or distributing for any commercial purpose course lecture notes or video or audio recordings of any course unless authorized by the University in advance and explicitly permitted by the course instructor in writing

The unauthorized sale or commercial distribution of course notes or recordings by a student is a violation of these Policies whether it was the student or someone else who prepared the notes or recordings.

Copying for any commercial purpose handouts, readers or other course materials provided by an instructor as part of a UC course unless authorized by the University in advance and explicitly permitted by the course instructor or the copyright holder in writing (if the instructor is not the copyright holder). See PPM Section 250-01.

102.24 Conduct, where the actor means to communicate a serious expression of intent to terrorize, or acts in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing, one or more university students, faculty, or staff

'Terrorize' means to cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm or death, perpetrated by the actor or those acting under their control. 'Reckless disregard' means consciously disregarding a substantial risk. This section applies without regard to whether the conduct is motivated by race, ethnicity, personal animosity, or other reasons. This section does not apply to conduct that constitutes the lawful defense of oneself, of another, or of property.

102.25 Making a video recording, audio recording, taking photographs, or streaming audio/video of any person in a location where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, without that person’s knowledge and express consent

Looking through a hole or opening, into, or otherwise viewing, by means of any instrumentality, the interior of a private location without the subject’s knowledge and express consent.

Making a video recording, audio recording, or streaming audio/video of private, non-public conversations and/or meetings, without the knowledge and express consent of all recorded parties.

These provisions do not extend to public events or discussions, nor to lawful official law or policy enforcement activities. These provisions may not be utilized to impinge upon the lawful exercise of constitutionally protected rights of freedom of speech or assembly.
See PPM Section 400-01.

Definitions:

“Express consent” is clear, unmistakable and voluntary consent that may be in written, oral or nonverbal form.

“Private locations” are settings where the person reasonably expected privacy. For example, in most cases the following are considered private locations: residential living quarters, bathrooms, locker rooms, and personal offices.

“Private, non-public conversations and/or meetings” include any communication carried on in circumstances that reasonably indicate that any party wants the communication to be confined to the parties, but excludes a communication made in a public gathering, or in any other circumstance in which the parties to the communication may reasonably expect that the communication may be overheard or recorded.

Invasions of Sexual Privacy are defined by the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. Please refer to 102.26, and PPM Section 400-20.

102.26 Violation of the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment and PPM Section 400-20

102.27 Violation of the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy and PPM Section 400-15

102.28 Violation of the Freedom of Expression Policy, PPM Section 400-01

102.29 Violation of federal, local or state law

102.30 Violation of other university Policy
See related policies Appendix D

103.00 Student Conduct Investigation and Resolution Procedures are located in Appendix H

103.10 Procedural Due Process

Procedural due process is basic to the proper enforcement of university policies and campus regulations. Chancellors shall establish and publish campus regulations providing for the handling of student conduct cases in accordance with basic standards of procedural due process and the procedures specified below. Consistent with this requirement, procedures specified in such regulations shall be appropriate to the nature of the case and the severity of the potential discipline.

103.11 The specific procedures for student conduct investigation and resolution are provided in Appendix H: Student Conduct Investigation and Resolution Framework, except as provided below.

103.12 When a formal investigation is deemed appropriate for cases involving reports of Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment or other prohibited conduct by the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment, campuses shall implement the procedures set forth in PACAOS Appendix E: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Adjudication Framework for Non-DOE-Covered Conduct or PACAOS Appendix F: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Adjudication for DOE-Covered Conduct.

103.13 For cases involving harassment or other prohibited conduct by the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy, campuses shall implement the procedures set forth in PACAOS Appendix G: Student Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Prohibited Conduct: Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.

104.00 Administration of Student Discipline

104.10 Chancellors may impose discipline for violations of university policies or campus regulations whether or not such violations are also violations of law, and whether or not proceedings are or have been pending in the courts involving the same acts.

104.10.1 Disciplinary Reports Related to Alleged Crimes

1. A single act may be both criminally prosecuted and subject to student discipline. The University may impose disciplinary action for violations of University policies or regulations regardless of whether the same conduct is also a violation of law, and regardless of whether criminal proceedings are pending or have concluded.
   1. If a student has been convicted after trial, has entered a plea of "guilty" or "no contest", or has entered a diversion or other program in which judgment is delayed and the case is resolved with a lesser charge or with dismissal, the conviction, plea, court orders, court records, evidence presented, or transcripts of court proceedings, may be used as evidence in the student disciplinary case.
   2. Even if criminal charges are dismissed, reduced, and the student is acquitted, or the student enters a diversion program, the University may still conduct a disciplinary hearing and impose discipline if the student admits to violating University student conduct standards or is found in violation after a hearing.
2. When a reported incident of misconduct results in both criminal investigation/prosecution and student disciplinary action, Student Conduct and Integrity has discretion to take any of the following actions:
   1. Impose an interim action if the student's presence on campus poses a threat to campus security
   2. Enter into an interim agreement with stated conditions (e.g., allowing the student to remain enrolled while criminal charges are pending but restricting campus access or participation in campus activities)
   3. Delay the disciplinary process until criminal charges are resolved
   4. Proceed with the disciplinary process

Student Conduct and Integrity is not required to delay the disciplinary process due to a criminal investigation or prosecution and has sole discretion in determining how and when to proceed.

104.20 Each Chancellor may appoint faculty, student, or other advisory committees, or hearing officers, as specified in campus regulations, but the final authority for administration of student discipline rests with the Chancellor.

104.20.1 Delegation of Authority for Student Discipline

The Chancellor has delegated authority for student discipline to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs ("Vice Chancellor"), the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Life ("Associate Vice Chancellor"), and the Director of Student Conduct and Integrity ("Director") as outlined in PPM Section 280-01.

1. For the purposes of this policy, the term Director, and under the Director's supervision, the Student Conduct and Integrity staff, have authority to impose conduct sanctions. All conduct action taken by the Director, Student Conduct and Integrity staff, or any hearing body or hearing officer operate under the Chancellor’s delegated authority.
2. The term “Director” includes the Director, the Associate Director(s), or to other Student Conduct Specialists acting under delegated authority.
3. The term “Vice Chancellor” and “Associate Vice Chancellor” includes the Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor or to other University officials acting under delegated authority.

104.20.2 Registered student organizations (RSOs), as recognized by the Center for Student Involvement, must follow the UC Davis Standards of Conduct for Students, as well as University administrative policies. Student Conduct and Integrity and/or the Center for Student Involvement is responsible for addressing conduct involving RSOs under procedures in Appendix B of this Policy. See PPM Section 270-05 and Exhibit B.

104.20.3 Misconduct by students in the residence halls may be resolved through the student conduct process, by using housing contract remedies, or both. Student Conduct and Integrity staff includes Student Conduct Specialists who have authority to resolve cases under both processes.

104.30 A student, as defined in PACAOS Section 14.40, at one campus of the University, who is accused of violation of University policies or campus regulations on another campus of the University or at an official function of that campus, shall be subject to the disciplinary procedures of either the former or the latter campus as an outcome of conferral between designees of both campuses. The imposition of any recommendations for disciplinary sanctions arising from these procedures must be reviewed and approved by both campuses before the sanctions are imposed.

104.31 If an alleged violation of University policies occurs regarding an official university-wide function not on a campus, the student accused of the violation shall be subject to the disciplinary procedures of the campus at which the individual is a student, except in those cases in which the UC President directs otherwise.

104.40 The loss of University employment shall not be a form of discipline under these Policies. However, when student status is a condition of employment, the loss of student status will result in termination of the student's employment. This section is not intended to preclude the disclosure to other appropriate University officials of information relating to any student’s judicial records if that information may be reasonably construed to have bearing on the student’s suitability for a specific employment situation. This section is also not intended to preclude an employer from terminating a student’s employment outside the disciplinary process.

104.40.1 Student employees (including student academic appointees) may be disciplined for violating the UC Davis Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline and be subject to personnel action by their UC Davis employer (e.g., reprimand or release from employment) per applicable agreement or policy.

104.50 Access to housing and health services must not be restricted when imposing discipline other than Suspension or Dismissal, unless the conduct leading to the discipline is directly related to the proposed restriction.

104.60 If because of an official campus appeal it is determined that the student was improperly disciplined, the Chancellor shall, if requested by the student, have the record of the hearing sealed, and have any reference to the disciplinary process removed from the student's record. In such case, the record of the hearing may be used only in connection with legal proceedings. The Chancellor also may take other reasonable actions to ensure that the status of the student's relationship to the University shall not be adversely affected.

104.70 Rescinded January 1, 2015

104.71 Rescinded October 13, 2005

104.80 Whether or not a hearing is conducted, campuses may provide written notice to a student that their alleged behavior may have violated University policy or campus regulations and that, if repeated, such behavior will be subject to the disciplinary process. Evidence of the prior alleged behavior as detailed in the written notice may be introduced in a subsequent disciplinary action in order to enhance the penalty.

104.81 Implementing regulations for placement of holds and other administrative actions for UC Davis are as follows:

1. Administrative Holds may be placed on a student's registration, graduation, diploma, and transcripts by Student Conduct and Integrity in the following circumstances:

   1. Failure to meet deadlines to schedule appointments or attend meetings
   2. Pending disciplinary referrals
   3. Conditions of a disciplinary sanction have not been completed such as community service hours, submitting an assigned paper, or attending educational workshops.

   Student Conduct and Integrity will provide written notice that administrative holds will be placed by a stated date for above circumstances. A student may request in writing to Student Conduct and Integrity to remove administrative holds. The Director or Associate Director has final discretion in determining release of hold and any conditions for release. The decision will be relayed to the student in writing.

2. Transcript Notations may be placed by Student Conduct and Integrity for disciplinary referrals resulting in suspension (for the duration of the suspension period) or dismissals.
3. No Contact Directive (NCD)
   1. This administrative directive may be taken when the University has a reasonable basis to direct a student not to contact certain individuals. A “reasonable basis” exists when there is concern that the individual’s health, safety, or ability of the protected person to access University resources and opportunities may be impacted.
   2. A NCD is a direction issued by a University official notifying a student not to have any further contact with an individual through any means, including in-person, electronic, or third- party communications.
   3. NCDs are:
      1. Administrative actions and not a disciplinary sanction and does not constitute a disciplinary record
      2. Issued for reasonable cause, as determined by the Director or Student Conduct and Integrity or designated Associate Director
      3. Identifies a student as the subject of the NCD and an individual as the protected party
      4. Can only be issued to students as defined under this policy
      5. Designed to promote the safety and well-being of the campus community, protect involved parties, and maintain the integrity of the conduct process or an investigation
      6. May be considered a mutual (applying to all involved parties) directive when appropriate
      7. May require communication involving a campus organization or RSO to occur through a third party
      8. Protected persons includes any campus community members (students, faculty, staff, and alumni)
      9. May remain in effect until both parties request its removal, Student Conduct and Integrity determines if it is no longer valid, until the Academic Senate awards a student degree, or the student permanently leaves the University
      10. It is not a legal restraining or protective order and does not set minimum physical distance in which the parties must remain separated
   4. Limitations. A NCD cannot:
      1. Override a person’s legal rights. If communication is necessary because of legal action, then a NCD cannot preempt these rights
      2. Limit student or other employment. The University may be able to work with the employer to rearrange shifts or reduce communication
      3. Limit a student’s enrollment in or participation in a class. The University may direct students on entrance assignments, seating arrangements, or by agreement with the parties, assist in transferring students to alternative sections of a class
      4. Limit official communication if both parties belong to an organization not affiliated with the University beyond the scope required. Personal subject matter outside the scope may violate the NCD
      5. Limit persons from communicating with others about an incident if the communication does not reasonably involve contact with the other party
   5. Violations of NCDs. If an alleged violation occurs, Student Conduct and Integrity will review the matter and may:
      1. Issue an Advisory Notice,
      2. Pursue disciplinary action, or
      3. Impose interim actions.

104.90 Sanctions [for any violations of Section 102.00, Grounds for Discipline] may be enhanced where an individual was selected because of the individual's membership or perceived membership in any of the protected categories defined by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

105.00 Types of Student Disciplinary Action

When a student is found in violation of university policies or campus regulations, any of the following types of student disciplinary action may be imposed. Any sanction imposed should be appropriate to the violation, taking into consideration the context and seriousness of the violation.

105.01 Warning

Written notice or reprimand to the student that a violation of specified university policies or campus regulations has occurred and that continued or repeated violations of university policies or campus regulations may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Disciplinary Probation, and/or Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, Suspension, or Dismissal.

105.02 Rescinded May 17, 2002

105.03 Disciplinary Probation

A status imposed for a specified period of time during which a student must demonstrate conduct that conforms to university standards of conduct. Conditions restricting the student's privileges or eligibility for activities may be imposed. Misconduct during the probationary period or violation of any conditions of the probation may result in further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Suspension or Dismissal. When a student is on this status, they are considered not to be in good disciplinary standing.

105.04 Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities

Exclusion from participation in designated privileges and activities for a specified period of time. Violation of any conditions in the written Notice of Loss of Privileges and Exclusion from Activities, or violation of university policies or campus regulations during the period of the sanction may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Probation, Suspension or Dismissal.

105.04.1 Restrictions on University Employment and Return of University Identification and Property

Although losing University employment is not a considered student discipline, the student’s UC Davis employer may release the student through applicable employment procedures. If student status is a condition of employment, a student’s Suspension, Dismissal, or other loss of student status (for any reason) will result in termination of the student's UC Davis employment. A student who is no longer employed or eligible for employment may be required to return all University identification (e.g., registration card), keys, or any other University property at the time of Suspension or Dismissal.

105.05 Suspension

Termination of student status at the UC Davis campus for a specified period of time with reinstatement thereafter certain, provided that the student has complied with all conditions imposed as part of the suspension and provided that the student is otherwise qualified for reinstatement. Violation of the conditions of Suspension or of university policies or campus regulations during the period of Suspension may be cause for further disciplinary action, normally in the form of Dismissal.

A student may not transfer or register for courses at another campus or location of the University of California during the period of Suspension.

105.06 Dismissal

Termination of student status for an indefinite period. Readmission to the university shall require the specific approval of the Chancellor of the campus to which a dismissed student has applied. Readmission after dismissal may be granted only under exceptional circumstances.

105.06.1 Petitions for Readmission to UC Davis following Dismissal from the UC

1. This Policy applies to former UC Davis students seeking readmission after a Dismissal, and former students from other UC campuses seeking admission to UC Davis after Dismissal from another UC campus.
2. Except in exceptional circumstances, the University will not consider a petition for readmission for three years following Dismissal.
3. Students must submit a written petition, to the Office of the Chancellor and Provost, or their designee. Readmission is rarely granted.
4. The Chancellor (or designee) may require the student to meet certain conditions before returning or upon return.
5. If the petition is granted, the Chancellor or designee will specify the quarter in which a student may return.
6. If a petition is denied, the student must wait at least one year before submitting another petition.
7. Each UC campus sets its own deadlines and criteria for considering petitions for readmission.

105.07 Exclusion from Areas of the Campus or from Official University Functions

Exclusion of a student as part of a disciplinary sanction from specified areas of the campus or other University-owned, -operated, or -leased facilities, or other facilities located on University property, or from official University functions, when there is reasonable cause for the University to believe that the student's presence there will lead to physical abuse, threats of violence, or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person on University property or at official University functions, or other disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of the campus.

105.07.1 In accordance with California Penal Code 626.2, any student who, after a hearing, has been suspended or dismissed from the University for disrupting the orderly operation of a campus or University facility, may be prohibited from accessing to the campus or facility, or both, for the duration of the suspension, or in the case of dismissal, for up to one year. See PPM Section 390-20.

The student must receive written notice of the suspension or dismissal and the access restriction by registered or certified mail at the last address that they provided. A student who has been formally denied access and then willfully and knowingly enters the restricted campus or facility without the express written permission from the University Chief Administrative Officer is guilty of a misdemeanor.

The Chief Administrative Officer for the purpose of this section is the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, or designee.

105.08 Rescinded September 24, 2025

105.09 Restitution

A requirement for restitution in the form of reimbursement may be imposed for expenses incurred by the University or other parties resulting from a violation of these policies. Such reimbursement may take the form of monetary payment or appropriate service to repair or otherwise compensate for damages. Restitution may be imposed on any student who alone, or through group or concerted activities, participates in causing the damages or costs.

105.10 Revocation of Awarding of Degree

Subject to the concurrence of the Academic Senate, revocation of a degree obtained by fraud. Such revocation is subject to review on appeal by the Chancellor.

105.11 Other Disciplinary Actions

Other disciplinary actions, such as monetary fines, community service, or holds on requests for transcripts, diplomas, or other student records to be sent to third parties, as set forth in campus regulations.

105.11.1 Students may be assigned costs, labor, duties, educational projects, or other responsibilities that are appropriate to the violation or relevant to the student’s role on campus or living area.

1. Educational Projects

   A student may be required to complete specific educational tasks or projects. These assignments are intended to help the student develop skills and coping strategies to avoid repeating misconduct, repair harm to the community, and contribute to preventing similar incidents among other students. Educational assignments include, but are not limited to:

   1. Writing Assignments

      A student may be required to research an ethics-related topic, read assigned material, and write a paper. These assignments are designed to encourage reflection and promote learning from the incident.

   2. Workshops, Trainings, Meetings

      A student may be directed to complete workshops, trainings, or meetings that focus on academic or personal skill development, academic advising, decision making, alcohol or drug education, or anger management. The student may be responsible for any workshop, training, or meeting fees.

   3. Community Service

      A student may be assigned a specified number of community service hours

2. Other Assignments

   Other educational or restorative assignments may be issued as appropriate to the case.

105.12 Deferred Separation

This is a status that provides a delay in imposing a Suspension or Dismissal for various mitigating factors. Under this status, a student who would otherwise be suspended or dismissed is allowed to remain enrolled. The imposition of Suspension or Dismissal is deferred under the condition there is adherence to, or fulfillment of, specified sanctions and conditions. Failure to comply fully with all conditions of deferred separation may result in the imposition of Suspension or Dismissal. When a student is on this status, they are considered not to be in good disciplinary standing.

105.12 Other University Actions

Other University actions include, but are not limited to, alternative resolution, advisory notices, supplemental education or educational conversations.

105.13 Housing Probation

A status imposed for a specified period during which a student’s continued residency in university housing is contingent upon compliance with university policies and housing regulations. During housing probation, any further violation of university or housing policies may result in more serious disciplinary action, including removal from university housing. (See also Section 104.50.)

106.00 Posting Suspension or Dismissal on Academic Transcripts

When, because of violations of the Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline, a student is suspended or dismissed, a notation that the discipline was imposed must be posted on the academic transcript for the duration of the suspension or dismissal. Thereafter, notations of suspension or dismissal reflected on a student’s transcript may be removed as set forth in campus regulations.

1. Suspension for misconduct is annotated on student transcripts with the statement “Disciplinary Suspension from UC Davis”.
2. Dismissal is annotated on student transcripts with the statement “Disciplinary Dismissal from the University of California”.
3. If Suspension, Suspension of Graduation, or Dismissal is due to academic misconduct, the annotation will include the phrase “for Academic Misconduct” appended to the language in A or B.
4. Suspension notations are removed once the Suspension period ends. Dismissal notations are removed only if the student is readmitted to UC Davis. No other disciplinary actions are recorded on transcripts.

107.00 Interim Action

Exclusion from classes, or from other specified activities or areas of the campus, as set forth in the Notice of Interim Actions, before final determination of an alleged violation. A student shall be restricted only to the minimum extent necessary when there is reasonable cause to believe that the student's participation in University activities or presence at specified areas of the campus will lead to physical abuse, threats of violence, or conduct that threatens the health or safety of any person on University property or at official University functions, or other disruptive activity incompatible with the orderly operation of the campus. A student placed on Interim Action shall be given prompt notice of the charges, the duration of the Interim Action, and the opportunity for a prompt hearing on the Interim Action. Interim Action shall be reviewed by the Chancellor within twenty-four hours. If a student is found to have been unjustifiably placed on Interim Action, the University is committed to a policy whereby reasonable efforts are taken to assist an individual who has been disadvantaged with respect to employment or academic status.

107.01 Procedures for Interim Actions

1. The University may consider the following criteria when deciding whether to issue an interim action:
   1. The seriousness of the alleged incident, including but not limited to, aggravated assault, possession of weapons, threats of violence, and sexual misconduct.
   2. The level of fear for safety or well-being that the reported individual has caused to any member of the University community.
   3. The extent to which the reported behavior disrupts campus activities.

2. Review Authority

   The Vice-Chancellor--Student Affairs or other designated officials may review Notices of Interim Action as delegated by the Chancellor.

3. Student Hearing Rights

   The student has the right to request and have a prompt hearing before the Director, during which they may respond to the interim action or the alleged misconduct.

4. Written Decision

   Within two days of the hearing request, the Director will inform the student in writing whether the interim action will be lifted, modify it, or keep it in place while a disciplinary matter is pending.

5. Final Interim Action Decision

   Decisions to lift, modify, or keep an interim action in place cannot be appealed.

6. Rights During Disciplinary Proceedings

   The student retains all rights provided under this policy in any subsequent disciplinary proceedings involving the violations for which the interim action was issued.

7. Ongoing Review

   While an interim action remains in place, the University will typically review it each quarter to determine whether it should be retained, modified, or overturned.

107.02 In accordance with PPM Section 390-20 Maintenance of Order, the Director may withdraw a student’s consent to be on campus or order a student to leave campus as described in California Penal Code 626. The Director will follow the PPM Section 390-20 procedures when issuing such an order.

IV. Compliance / Responsibilities

Chancellors shall adopt campus implementing regulations consistent with these Policies. The University shall publish these Policies and make them widely available, and Chancellors shall do the same with respect to the implementing regulations for their campuses. This requirement may be satisfied through the on-line publication of these Policies and their respective campus implementing regulations. (See also PACAOS Section 13.20)

V. Procedures

The President shall consult as appropriate with Chancellors, Vice Presidents, the Office of the General Counsel, and University-wide advisory committees prior to amending these Policies. Chancellors shall consult with faculty, students, and staff prior to submitting to the President any campus recommendations related to proposed amendments to these Policies. Amendments that are specifically mandated by law, however, do not require consultation with campus representatives or university-wide advisory committees to the extent that legal requirements do not permit such consultation. (See also PACAOS Section 13.10)

Chancellors shall consult with students (including student governments), faculty, and staff in the development or revision of campus implementing regulations except when the development or revision of such regulations results from changes to these Policies that have been specifically mandated by law. Campuses shall specify procedures, including consultation processes, by which campus implementing regulations may be developed or revised. (See also PACAOS Section 13.30)

Prior to their adoption, all proposed campus implementing regulations, including all substantive modifications to existing such regulations, shall be submitted to the Office of the President for review, in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, for consistency with these Policies and the law. (See also PACAOS Section 13.40)

1. Recommendations for Revisions

   Revisions to UC Davis student conduct policies and procedures are coordinated and published by Student Conduct and Integrity in accordance with University and campus policies.

   1. Recommendations for revision or amendment to these procedures:
      1. Student Conduct and Integrity periodically review and propose revisions to student conduct policies and procedures.
      2. Any hearing body may recommend to Student Conduct and Integrity modifications to University policies and/or campus regulations (including these procedures) when submitting recommendations on a discipline case.
   2. The Student Conduct and Integrity Board, ASUCD, related advisory committees, affected units, or other campus constituencies may recommend revisions to student conduct policies and procedures.
   3. If revisions are required due to changes in UC systemwide policies, Academic Senate regulations, or law, and the revision is specifically mandated, no consultation is required.

2. Review and Approval Process

   Review by Vice Chancellor, Chancellor, and Office of the President.

   Before adoption, all proposed substantive revisions to UC Davis student conduct policies and procedures are submitted to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, the Chancellor, and the UC Office of the President for review.

3. Publication of Revised Policies and Procedures.

   After final review and approval, revised policies and procedures are published and made available online.

Appendix A

Appendix A: Record Retention Policy of Student Disciplinary Records

Appendix B

Appendix B: Registered Student Organization Conduct

Appendix C

Appendix C: Aggies Act/Responsible Action Protocol

Appendix D

Appendix D: References and Related Policies

Appendix E

PACAOS-Appendix-E: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Non-DOE Covered Conduct

Appendix F

Interim PACAOS-Appendix-F: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Investigation and Adjudication Framework for DOE-Covered Conduct

Appendix G

PACAOS-Appendix-G—Student Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Prohibited Conduct: Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Appendix H

Interim PACAOS-Appendix-H: Student Conduct Investigation and Resolution Framework (with UC Davis Local Implementation Details)

Appendix I: Revision History

• See also the UC PACAOS 100 Revision History Section.
• January 2026
• September 2020