What can I do if I receive an accusation letter from Student Conduct and Community Standards?
Come to the Office of Advocacy!
What can I do I am concerned that I have not been graded fairly in a course?
Come to the Office of Advocacy!
Where can I go if I need support in a conduct case, or other university issue?
The Office of Advocacy in SEC 228
Do I have to give notice to my landlord before I move out?
Yes. You can serve the notice in one of three ways.
In person
Mail the notice by first class mail
Post and mail if your rental agreement allows for it.
* For all notices that are mailed, add an additional 3 days to calculate when the notice will go
into effect.
What should I do if law enforcement officers stop me in my car?
Keep your hands where the police can see them. You must show your driver's license, registration and proof of insurance if you are asked for these documents. Officers can also ask you to step outside of the car, and they may separate passengers and drivers from each other to question them and compare their answers, but no one has to answer any questions.
The police cannot search your car unless you give them your consent, which you do not have to
give, or unless they have “probable cause” to believe (i.e., knowledge of facts sufficient to support a reasonable belief) that criminal activity is likely taking place, that you have been involved in a crime, or that you have evidence of a crime in your car.
Can I bring someone with me to a meeting with Student Conduct?
Yes, if they are not otherwise involved in the issue. The Office of Advocacy can provide that service of support.
How long after receiving a final course grade do I have to file an initial formal grade appeal?
15 days
What can I do if my computer isn't working and I can't afford another one?
The Valley Library and the Basic Needs Center in Champinefu Lodge on Madison
Do I have to pay rent for the full 30 days after I give the landlord notice that I’m leaving?
Yes, even if you move out before the 30 days are up. If you do not pay, the landlord will probably deduct the rent from your security deposit. The landlord must make reasonable efforts to find a new tenant. This is known as an obligation to “mitigate damages.”
What should I do if law enforcement officers arrest me?
The officer must advise you of your constitutional rights to remain silent, to an attorney, and to have an attorney appointed if you cannot afford one. You should exercise all these rights, even if the officers don’t tell you about them.
Do not tell the police anything except your name. Anything else you say can and will be used against you. Ask to see a lawyer immediately.
Can I plagiarize myself?
Yes. If you are accused of any form of plagiarism, feel free to reach out to the Office of Advocacy.
Is there a way to withdraw from a course after the deadline has passed, if I have had a serious medical issue or other unforeseen emergency?
Yes, the Office of Advocacy can help you work on a Petition for a Late Change in Registration.
Where can I go if I need help with writing?
The Writing Center in The Valley Library
If I paid last month’s rent when I moved in, will I have to pay any more rent when I give a 30-day notice that I am moving?
If it is clear that you paid a “last month’s rent deposit,” the landlord must use this money for
the last month’s rent when either you or the landlord give a notice to terminate the rental
agreement.
Do I have to answer questions if I have been arrested?
No. If you are arrested, you do not have to answer any questions or volunteer any information. Ask for a lawyer right away. Repeat this request to every officer who tries to talk to or question you. You should always talk to a lawyer before you decide to answer any questions.
What is the difference between cheating and assisting?
Cheating involves accessing unauthorized materials while assisting involves helping another student engage in academic misconduct.
What principle grants instructors broad latitude in how courses are conducted?
Classroom autonomy
Where can I go if I can't get all my coursework done?
The Academic Success Center in Waldo Hall
Should I clean my place when I move out?
Yes. The law requires only that you leave the place as clean as you found it, minus normal
wear and tear. To maximize your chances of getting your security deposit back, you should
remove all of your things, remove any garbage, and reasonably clean the unit. It is a good idea to walk through the clean unit with your landlord and ask if the landlord thinks that it is clean enough. If your unit is sufficiently clean, ask your landlord to agree in writing.
* Your landlord is not required to do a walk-through.
* Regardless of whether your landlord does a walk-through with you, you should take pictures,
take notes on what you did to clean the place, and have a witness with you.
Can law enforcement officers search my home or office?
Law enforcement officers can search your home only if they have a warrant or your consent. In your absence, the police can search your home based on the consent of your roommate or a guest if the police reasonably believe that person has the authority to consent.
Law enforcement officers can search your office only if they have a warrant or the consent of the employer. If your employer consents to a search of your office, law enforcement officers can search your workspace whether you consent or not.
What evidentiary standard is used in student conduct processes?
Preponderance of evidence (more likely than not).
What assures me that I have 12 identified rights as a student?
The Student Bill of Rights!
Where should I go if I have a family emergency and will need to miss class for a week or more?
Student Care in SEC 206
Can the landlord enter my unit?
A landlord must notify the tenant 24 hours in advance before entering the property.
Exceptions:
- when a tenant has requested repairs
- when there is an emergency
- when it is impracticable to contact the tenant
What should I do if law enforcement come to my house?
If law enforcement officers knock on your door, instead of opening the door, ask through the door if they have a warrant. If the answer is no, do not let them into your home and do not answer any questions or say anything other than “I do not want to talk to you.” If the officers say that they do have a warrant, ask the officers to slip it under the door (or show it to you through a peephole, a window in your door, or a door that is open only enough to see the warrant).
If you feel you must open the door, then step outside, close the door behind you and ask to see the
warrant. Make sure the search warrant contains everything noted above, and tell the officers if
they are at the wrong address or if you see some other mistake in the warrant. (And remember
that an immigration “warrant of removal/deportation” does not give the officer the authority to
enter your home.)