Accountability
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student from the College, or reassign or remove from housing (without refund) whose behavior is believed to be detrimental to the general welfare. Matters of misconduct are handled in the offices of Residence Life and Conference Services, Dean of Students, Manhattanville School of Education or Manhattanville School of Professional Studies.
In regard to disciplinary matters, the College treats all students as adults who are responsible for their own actions. In serious matters, students are always strongly encouraged to consult with their parents or guardians in advance of disciplinary hearings. Parents of undergraduate students are notified of pending disciplinary actions at the discretion of the Dean of Students or Director of Residence Life and Conference Services. A list of minimum sanctions appears in the Sanctions section of this handbook. Should deferred suspension, suspension or expulsion be levied as a sanction, the Dean of Students or Director of Residence Life and Conference Services will contact a student’s parents or guardian to notify them of the decision.
Suspensions are reserved for serious offenses. There will be no refund of room, board, or tuition for students who are suspended, expelled or who withdraw from the College pending or as a result of disciplinary action (This supersedes the College policy on refunds). Violations involving alcohol or illegal use of controlled substances are in the Code of Conduct section below. Violations concerning harassment and sexual misconduct are discussed in the Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy and the Sexual Misconduct Policy section below.