One or more of the following penalties can be issued for cases of minor misconduct, but are not limited to:
a) Verbal caution (which can be given in the informal resolution stage)
b) Restorative actions: such as an apology, undertake training, reflective essay or activities that benefit the University community (which can be given in the informal resolution stage)
c) Written warning
d) Financial penalty to make good any damage made (up to a limit of £500).
One or more of the following penalties can be issued in the cases of major misconduct, but are not limited to:
a) Verbal warning, where mitigation is warranted
b) Written warning, where mitigation is warranted
c) Restorative actions: such as an apology, undertake training, reflective essay or activities that benefit the University community
d) Financial penalty to make good any damage made (up to a limit of £1500
e) A full suspension from the University for the remainder of the academic year, or longer as decided by the panel
f) Exclusion from a programme either temporarily (where a new application to the programme will be required), or permanently
g) Permanent expulsion from the University.
Restrictions may also be imposed and or any other penalty that is proportionate and appropriate to the offence, such as a fine.
In cases relating to a sponsored responding student with a Student (formerly Tier 4) visa, and the penalty imposed falls under e, f or g, sponsorship will likely be withdrawn.
Where the student is in University managed accommodation and the outcome of the hearing means that they are no longer a student at the University, they will be required to leave halls.