Section 8: Withdrawal from the University

A. Interim Suspension

In extreme cases, prompt and decisive action may be required before there is an opportunity to conduct a hearing, as in cases in which a student's continued presence on campus impedes the orderly functioning of the university or constitutes an immediate threat to the well-being or property of members of the university community. The president, provost/vice president for academic affairs, vice president for business, finance and technology, vice president for student life, or persons functioning under their direct authority, may carry out that immediate directive. In some cases the student may be required to reside off campus and/or be given restricted access to the campus without being involuntarily withdrawn pending the outcome of the hearing.

Students shall have a prompt meeting (within 15 calendar days)  with the vice president for student life or his designee to review the behavior that forms the basis for the student's suspension. This meeting may resolve the allegation, or may be held to determine if the interim suspension should be continued. 

B. Withdrawal in Lieu of a Hearing

Under certain conditions, the Vice President for Student Life (or designee) may allow a student charged with violating the code of conduct to withdraw from the university rather than face a student conduct hearing. A student must request such an option in writing, stipulate that the petition is voluntary, and acknowledge awareness that they will not be eligible to re-apply or return to Elon University in the future.  If the request is approved, the individual may not be present on the Elon campus, stay in campus owned or operated housing, or participate in any University or student sponsored events or activities on or off the campus.  Should the student request that their conduct history be shared with another college or university (as is often required when a student attempts to enroll in another college or university), the Office of Student Conduct will indicate that they withdrew in lieu of a hearing and may include the outstanding charges.

C. Withdrawal Pending a Hearing

Students accused of some crimes or serious code of conduct violations may request to take a leave from Elon University. In such situations, the student must request such an option in writing, stipulate that the petition is voluntary, and acknowledge awareness that they must meet the following conditions:

• Comply with all campus investigative efforts (including a hearing if required by the Office of Student Conduct);
• Comply with all interim actions and/or restrictions imposed during the leave of absence; and
• Complete the hearing/decision process before they may be considered for readmission to the university.  Individuals found responsible for code of conduct violations must complete sanction requirements before being readmitted and may be required to meet other conditions to continue enrollment. 

Until the hearing/decision process is complete, the student may not be present on the Elon campus, stay in campus owned or operated housing, or participate in any University or student sponsored events or activities on or off the campus.  Should the student request that their conduct history be shared with another college or university (as is often required when a student attempts to enroll in another college or university), the Office of Student Conduct would indicate that they withdrew pending a hearing and, may list the outstanding charges.