Student Government

Procedure

Reporting a Violation

  • If a student observes a violation of the Honor Code or the Academic Honesty Guidelines, the student should immediately contact the professor of the class
  • If a faculty member observes a violation of the Honor code or the Academic Honesty Guidelines, the faculty member should approach the student. If the allegation is confirmed, the faculty member then must report the violation to the Dean of Students Office or the Chancellor of the Student Honor Court.
  • Student Judicial Affairs, Dean of Students Office, 202 Peabody Hall, 352-392-1261
  • http://www.dso.ufl.edu/judicial/

Panel Hearing Process

The Student Honor Court is comprised of Law students who conduct the hearing. The accused student is represented by a Defense Counsel staff member who will speak on the accused’s behalf during the hearing. A member of the Attorney General staff will act in the role of prosecutor representing the interests of the University of Florida and the professor. In a trial, the jury will be composed of three students selected at random and three Associate Justices of the Honor Court who are elected representatives from each college. If the accused is found guilty by the jury, a Penalty Hearing before the Chancellor and two Associate Justices is held to recommend an appropriate sanction. The recommendation of the jury and any sanctions are forwarded to the Dean of Students who makes a decision. In a hearing, the Chancellor and four hearing officers will determine responsibility and sanctions that are forwarded to the Dean of Students.

Student Conduct Committee

Composed of students and faculty members, the Student Conduct Committee is the alternative to an informal administrative hearing available to all students in the judicial process. The committee is composed of five to eight students, faculty and staff representatives appointed by the Vice President of Student Affairs at the University. This committee determines the facts of the case and makes recommendations concerning responsibility and the imposition of a sanction to the Dean of Students. The student has the opportunity to meet with the Dean of Students prior to a final decision being made on the case.

Appeals

If a student requests counsel to remain on their case then counsel may remain in an advisory capacity.

Contact Us for Further Questions

University of Florida Student Honor Court, 364 J.W. Reitz Union, (352) 392-1665 ext. 364