Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617)-258-8423
Process
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Process
Hearing Procedures
Sanction Panel Procedures
Information for Witnesses
Information for Advisors
Process Overview
The Committee on Discipline (COD) receives and acts on three types of complaints: academic misconduct, personal/general misconduct, and sexual misconduct. There is a procedure to respond to each case that recognizes the elements unique to each type of case. The procedures for responding to all three types of complaints are described in detail in the COD RulesThis link opens in a new window. The academic integrity process is described in detail here. The OSCCS has developed a series of one-page flyers that explain common COD processes that you may find helpful - you can find them below:
COD General Misconduct Process Infographic
COD Academic Misconduct Process Infographic
COD Organizational Misconduct Process Infographic
COD Related Links
Initial Steps
What to expect during your initial meeting with the Office of Student Conduct
COD Rules and Regulations
Everything you need to know about the COD rules and procedures.
COD Hearing Procedures
What happens at a COD hearing
COD Sanctioning Panel
Details on the sanction panel process
Special Procedures for Sexual Misconduct
Procedures unique to the resolution of sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking policy violations