event, or the place/location. Loss of privileges will be imposed for a designated period of time, and the parameters will be given to students in written form.
Expulsion
Expulsion is for an indefinite period of time, and it may be imposed even though the violator has not received a previous sanction of suspension, warning, or probation. Only when the President of the University or his or her designees removes a sanction of expulsion/dismissal may a student apply for readmission. Normally, dismissed students must wait two (2) years before requesting removal of the dismissal/expulsion sanction from their records, and annually thereafter. Expelled students must meet all other University requirements before being reinstated.
Fine
A monetary penalty imposed on students for violations. If a student is unable to pay a fine, he or she may instead perform community service. The number of community service hours required will be determined based on how long it would take the student to earn the fine's amount if he or she were paid the prevailing hourly wage for student employees.
Interim Suspension
The Vice Provost for Student Affairs or the Student Conduct Officer may suspend a student on an interim basis when there is a determination that the student's presence is of a serious or immediate threat to the University community, or when under crisis or emergency circumstances. The student retains the right of a hearing as outlined in the K-Book. Under the terms of interim suspension, a student may be asked to leave the campus immediately.
No Contact Order
A directive to refrain from any contact, direct or indirect, with one or more designated persons or groups through any means, including personal contact, email, text messaging, telephone calls, social media, or third parties. A No Contact Order may be temporary or permanent.
Parent Letter
If a student is a dependent student, as defined under FERPA, a copy of the student's decision letter and sanctions may be sent to the student's parents or guardians.
Social Suspension
A limitation on a student's ability to attend and participate in various social programs and community activities. Social suspension includes, but is not limited to, denial of permission to attend campus-wide events, concerts, and athletic events. Students on social suspension are not permitted to participate in any Registered Student Organization (RSO) events, including NPHC events.
Suspension
Temporary removal of a student from campus for a specified period. Suspension may be imposed even though the violator has not received a previous sanction of warning or probation. Under the provisions of Kentucky Revised Statute 164.370, a student suspended for violations of the Student Conduct Code shall have the right of appeal to the Board of Regents or its designee.
University Housing Suspension
Removal and ban of student from University Housing for a specific period of time. The sanction of suspension from a residence hall may be imposed even though the student has not received a previous sanction of warning or probation. Only when the designated period of suspension has expired may a student apply to live in