Understanding the Disciplinary Process

The Center for Community Standards and Accountability (CSA) oversees the resolution of complaints involving alleged misconduct by students. The document which describes the principles and explains the process which govern the disciplinary system is the Charter of the University of Pennsylvania Student Disciplinary System.

The Center for Community Standards and Accountability has jurisdiction over all four of Penn’s undergraduate schools and many graduate programs (see individual school procedures for details regarding jurisdiction). The primary regulations enforced are the Code of Student Conduct and the Code of Academic Integrity. However, CSA also has responsibility for complaints arising under the policies governing computing use, open expression, alcohol and drug use, recognized student organizations and others. CSA does not investigate alleged violations of the University's Sexual Misconduct Policy, such cases are handled by the Office of the AVP of Equity and Title IX Officer.