Zero-Tolerance Student Non-Compliance Policy
Suffolk University takes a zero-tolerance approach to the following serious COVID-related noncompliance with policies and procedures.
Breaking quarantine or isolation
- Immediate interim suspension from the residence halls/University housing and campus pending a hearing—if a residence student.
- Ban from the residence halls/University housing and the campus for a specified amount of time. Student may attend classes remotely.
- Students are also subject to other sanctions up to and including suspension or dismissal from the University.
- No refund, except as set forth in the University’s standard refund policy.
Intentionally withholding information about close contacts
- Immediate interim suspension from the residence halls/University housing and campus pending a hearing—if a residence student.
- Immediate interim ban from campus pending a hearing—if a commuter student.
- First offense sanction - Ban from the residence halls/University housing and the campus for a specified amount of time. Student may attend classes remotely.
- Students are also subject to other sanctions up to and including suspension or dismissal from the University.
- No refund, except as set forth in the University’s standard refund policy.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report incidents to Student Affairs.