Suspension is the temporary loss of student status. While on suspension, a student may not take classes, participate in University-sponsored activities, or be present on University premises. If a student takes classes at another institution during the suspension period, those credits cannot be applied towards the Rutgers degree.
There are two types of suspension - term and conditional. In either case, a notation will remain on the student’s official University transcript through the duration of the suspension. Once the suspension has been served, and any conditions met, the notation will be removed from the transcript.
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Term: A term suspension specifies a finite period of suspension, after which the student may return to the University community as a student (if the student meets the academic requirements of their program). Example: suspension for two semesters.
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Conditional: In addition to serving a finite period of suspension, a conditional suspension requires that the student meet certain requirements before they can return to the University community (for example, completing a drug rehabilitation program). The conditional suspension continues until the Conduct Officer determines that the conditions have been satisfied. When the term is complete and all conditions have been met, the student may return to the University community as a student (if the student meets the academic requirements of their program). Example: suspension for one semester; return conditional upon successful completion of an academic integrity seminar.
Duration: One or more semesters. In most cases, a suspension takes effect at the start of the next full semester. For example, if a student receives a suspension in Spring 2023, the student will be allowed to complete the spring semester and the suspension will begin with the Fall 2023 semester. However, in cases where the student may pose a danger to the University community, or where the student is already on Interim Suspension, the suspension may be implemented immediately.
Suspension may also take the form of delaying a student's graduation. For example, suppose a senior in their final semester receives a suspension in Spring 2023. If not for the violation, this student would finish their course work and be eligible to graduate in May 2023. Typically, a student in this situation would be allowed to finish their spring courses, but their graduation would be delayed for the period of the suspension.
