Student Arrests
As Southern New Hampshire University community members, students are expected to abide both by university regulations as well as local, state and federal laws. Since the interests of the university community often coincide with the broader public interest, if a student is arrested for violations of local, state, or federal law—even if the alleged infraction occurred off campus – the student may also be subjected to disciplinary action when his/her actions violate university regulations at the same time. The university reserves the right to review the cases of arrested students in order to secure the safety and mission of the university community.
If a student is arrested or has a criminal matter pending against him/her, he/she may request the presence of legal counsel during any disciplinary proceeding. The student’s attorney may only advise the student regarding the legal consequences of his/her participation or of answering questions. If the student chooses not to participate or to answer questions, decisions will be made without his/her input. No appeal may be based on the consequences of his/her choice not to participate.
A student may avoid potentially adverse consequences of disciplinary proceedings by choosing to withdraw from the university instead of participating in those proceedings as required. Should the student do so, no decision will be made until he/she agrees to participate in the disciplinary proceedings.
The student may not enroll in any program offered by Southern New Hampshire University until the disciplinary process is concluded.
If a student is arrested or has a criminal matter pending against him/her, he/she may request the presence of legal counsel during any disciplinary proceeding. The student’s attorney may only advise the student regarding the legal consequences of his/her participation or of answering questions. If the student chooses not to participate or to answer questions, decisions will be made without his/her input. No appeal may be based on the consequences of his/her choice not to participate.
A student may avoid potentially adverse consequences of disciplinary proceedings by choosing to withdraw from the university instead of participating in those proceedings as required. Should the student do so, no decision will be made until he/she agrees to participate in the disciplinary proceedings.
The student may not enroll in any program offered by Southern New Hampshire University until the disciplinary process is concluded.