Graduate Student Handbook
Special Circumstances
The judicial committees, as described previously, hear cases from the beginning of the fall semester to the beginning of spring semester finals. From the beginning of spring semester finals to the end of the summer, various committees are dissolved and judicial matters are handled by administrative hearing officers. All decisions rendered during this interim period must conform to the spirit of the judicial system as expressed in this document. Appeals of decisions rendered during this time may be made to the administrative hearing officer specified in the sanction letter. It may also be necessary for administrative hearing officers to hear cases during exam periods or other times when judicial bodies are unable to convene. A judicial board can be convened in a special session if deemed necessary by the Student Affairs Office.
