Faculty Handbook

Procedures for immediate dismissal

If the student has committed a violation that requires immediate dismissal, or the student has committed a lesser violation and the procedures under “Addressing Behavioral Problems” have been followed and reached the dismissal stage, review the course of action for dismissal with the Office of Study Abroad.

If you haven’t already done so, document the violation(s) and response in writing. Provide a copy to the student and the Office of Study Abroad. In this letter the student should be informed he/she is no longer considered a participant in the program and must leave the residence by a designated date and time. Have the student sign and date the statement acknowledging that he/she is no longer a participant*. If the student refuses to sign the statement, have a witness sign a statement indicating the student has been dismissed but refuses to sign the form.

Also inform the student that a disciplinary report may be filed and he or she may be referred to the University Judicial System for a hearing upon his or her return to Michigan State University. Consequences for drug and alcohol violations may include, but are not limited to, some form of disciplinary probation, required attendance at educational programs, referral for assessment at educational programs, referral for assessment and treatment, and suspension from Michigan State University for sale of illegal drugs or repeated violations of the regulations.

If a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons during a semester, grades are assigned as described in the following “Voluntary” withdrawal section.

*A sample statement may be stated such as:

“I understand that due to my inappropriate behavior in violation of the Statement of Responsibility that I signed upon acceptance into the program, I am no longer eligible to participate in this program. I understand that effective immediately I am no longer a study abroad participant under the sponsorship of Michigan State University and that my insurance coverage will be terminated in three days.”