Stevenson University is committed to the well-being and safety of its community members and the integrity of its learning environment. All members of the Stevenson community have the right to be free from actions or behavior that is disruptive, threatening or violent. Students who engage in behavior that significantly disrupts the learning environment or the residence facilities, or who engage in disruptive behavior on any property of Stevenson University or in any activity sponsored by Stevenson University, or who behave in a manner that is threatening to others or to Stevenson University property, or who engage in acts of violence, are subject to discipline, up to and including involuntary withdrawal from Stevenson University.
Each situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The facts of some behavior or events may result in a withdrawal that will be either indefinite in time or for a specified period of time, and the facts of other behavior or events may result in expulsion, which is a permanent removal from Stevenson University. A student who withdraws voluntarily or is dismissed or suspended may be eligible to apply for readmission to the University and/or to return to campus housing, if applicable. In such case, the student must show to the satisfaction of the Office of Student Conduct (or designee) that they are qualified to return to Stevenson University and ready to resume academic work, athletics, residence life and/or campus employment.
The Office of Student Conduct (or designee) has the discretion to determine in their academic and professional judgment what behavior is sufficiently disruptive, threatening, and/or violent to warrant the discipline or other action taken under this Policy. The Office of Student Conduct (or designee) is empowered by Stevenson University with the discretion to make the decision regarding discipline and other action, as well as any other decisions reasonably related. The decision of the Office of Student Conduct (or designee) shall be the final decision on the discipline and other action under this Policy, subject only to an appeal to the Vice President for Student Affairs as outlined in the Appeal Process.
Any student being considered for return to Stevenson University following behaviors that are deemed to have been a direct threat to the health or safety of others will be subject to an individualized assessment based on reasonable judgment regarding the risk. The student must provide documentation acceptable to the University that the student is not a direct threat to the health or safety of others, along with written consent that the University may communicate with the provider of the documentation. Such communication may include, but is not limited to, current medical or psychological treatment and follow-up needs of the student. The documentation must confirm that the student is qualified and ready to resume academic work, residence life and campus life. An on-campus interview with the Office of Student Conduct (or designee) and the Assistant Vice President of the Wellness Center and/or other designated officials will be required.
(Updated July 2026)