Student Policies

Student Conduct

Student Conduct is responsible for the administration of the Code of Student Conduct. It provides a fair and educational conduct process for students and student organizations. Student Conduct educates the Auburn University community about student responsibilities, rights, and expectations. Additionally, they process Dean’s Certification documents or disciplinary clearance requests.

Should your student be referred to Student Conduct, your best role is to serve as a support system and encourage them to take an active role in resolving the issue. The most common violation of the Code of Student Conduct relates to the underage consumption/possession of an alcoholic beverage or public intoxication. Students found responsible for violating the alcohol policy may be required to participate in Tiger Education Screening Intervention (TESI), an Auburn University-sponsored alcohol education program. Students could also be assigned community service or disciplinary probation. Students who are found in violation of the alcohol policy at an Auburn University athletic event will be removed from the event and may face the loss of student ticket privileges in addition to the above sanctions.

When students under the age of 21 are found responsible for an alcohol or drug violation of the Code of Student Conduct, parents/guardians are notified in writing by Student Conduct. The letter will contain information regarding the violation of the code that occurred.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Many parents want to find out their student’s grades or ask about their student’s academic performance. Access to this information falls under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which limits the right to review educational records. Once your student is enrolled, regardless of age, you will not have access to their educational information unless your student specifically grants it to you through the Family Portal.

It’s worth reading the FERPA information and then discussing with your student the types of protected information and how they will share that information with you. Your student can also add you as an Authorized User to view and pay their eBill.