Colleges and universities have a wide range of sanctions they can apply to students who are found to have violated the school's code of conduct. In severe cases, they can suspend you for a semester, or whatever period they believe constitutes an appropriate punishment for the offense. A university disciplinary suspension could have serious implications for your future. That is why you should strongly consider fighting for your good name before accepting this discipline. 

Are you a college or university student facing suspension for allegations of violating your university's student code of conduct? A disciplinary suspension could do permanent damage to your reputation. You have the right to defend your good name against university discipline, and you do not have to fight alone. Call the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm at 888-535-3686 or contact us online today. We fight for students' rights nationwide. 

University Suspensions of Any Length Have Serious Long-Term Implications 

The main goal of going to a college or university is to put yourself in a position for a good career or advance to a good graduate school where you can further your studies and enhance your earning power. Good jobs and places in good graduate schools are extremely competitive, and the gatekeepers for those positions typically consider more than your academic transcripts when deciding who to accept or hire.  

That is why the application procedure for both graduate schools and quality employment opportunities usually includes full background checks, and reviewing your university disciplinary record could be part of that process. Many applications ask you directly if you were disciplined for any reason by your university, and if the opening comes down to a choice between you and an equally qualified applicant with a clean disciplinary record, your suspension could be the deciding factor.  

You May Find It Difficult to Resume Your Studies After a Suspension 

There could also be more immediate repercussions to an academic suspension. The suspension process at many universities is not always cut and dry when it comes to your ability to re-enroll. In many cases, the university reserves the right to extend your suspension indefinitely or attach conditions to the reinstatement of your academic status. Sometimes, these conditions are difficult, if not impossible, to satisfy.  

That could leave you in the unenviable position of transferring and applying to other universities to continue your education. A suspension on your academic record may cause the admissions staff at other universities to doubt your ability to conform to their code of conduct, and these doubts may lead to the denial of your application. For all these reasons, a university suspension of any length is something you want to avoid at all costs. 

Don't Delay Your Academic Career 

You have another important reason to fight university disciplinary suspension. Every day of your suspension is a day that you cannot work towards completing your education. That delay costs you both time and money. In addition to that, having a semester-long gap in your academic record will cause prospective employers or other universities to ask you about it.  

You Have the Right to Fight Accusations of University Misconduct 

Regardless of the accusation, you have the right to defend yourself against any university misconduct charges that could result in your suspension. You owe it to yourself to fight for your reputation if a suspension of any length is a potential outcome. The Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm has years of experience helping students nationwide who are facing university discipline defend their good names. 

We will look at the facts of your case in detail and craft the most effective defense possible. We also have experience working with university administrators to reach alternatives to suspension that allow you to continue your studies and restore your academic standing. This may not be possible in every case, but we will explore any available alternatives to suspension. 

No matter what the charges are, our team will handle your case with professionalism, determination, and, most importantly, total dedication to your best interests. Remember, the university's priority in any student discipline case is to protect the university's image and prestige, not yours. By contrast, our mission is to do everything in our power to protect your rights as a student and your future.  

Exercise Your Right to Due Process in All Student Disciplinary Matters 

University discipline is no laughing matter. Don't let a simple misunderstanding or one bad moment jeopardize the lifetime of work you did to get into college in the first place. Regardless of the circumstances, you deserve a defense, and you have the right to due process after being accused of misconduct. Call the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm at 888-535-3686 or contact us online today.