California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Student Conduct & Academic Misconduct Defense

Educational approach emphasizing personal growth and accountability rather than purely punitive discipline

Student Conduct & Integrity provides outreach to campus community on academic dishonesty and conduct code violations

Separate administrative procedures for academic dishonesty and general student conduct violations

Hearing Officers trained on CSU Executive Order 1098 procedures

Email communication as official method of student notification

Who handles academic misconduct cases at Cal Poly Pomona?

Student Conduct & Integrity (UNVERIFIED: needs human research) has jurisdiction over academic misconduct matters at Cal Poly Pomona. Student Conduct Administrator and Hearing Officer appointed from campus administrators outside Student Conduct office All student conduct and academic integrity violations under CSU Executive Order 1098

What is the evidence standard at Cal Poly Pomona?

Cal Poly Pomona applies Preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not) under Student Conduct Code and CSU Executive Order 1098, Student Conduct Procedures (CSU Executive Order 1098). Student Conduct & Integrity uses this standard when determining whether a student is responsible for an alleged violation. The evidence standard is critical because it determines how strong the evidence must be before a finding of responsibility can be made.

What rights do I have during a Cal Poly Pomona conduct proceeding?

Under Student Conduct Code and CSU Executive Order 1098, Student Conduct Procedures, students facing a Student Conduct & Integrity proceeding have specific procedural rights, including the right to receive written notice of alleged violations via email; meet with Student Conduct Administrator initially; have an advisor present throughout the process (advisor may be student, friend, family member, or university-appointed advisor); offer evidence and question witnesses at formal hearing. Exercising these rights correctly from the first notice can materially affect the outcome of your case.

How is an academic misconduct case initiated at Cal Poly Pomona?

Student Conduct & Integrity receives incident reports from multiple sources. For academic dishonesty, reports come from instructors, test administrators, or department heads. Students receive written notice via Cal Poly Pomona email of alleged violations and are directed to schedule a meeting with the student conduct administrator.

What sanctions can Cal Poly Pomona impose for academic misconduct?

Student Conduct & Integrity can impose a range of sanctions depending on the violation, including warning, probation, suspension, and more serious outcomes including suspension and expulsion. The specific sanction depends on the facts, the student's prior record, and any mitigating factors presented during the proceeding. Sanction-phase advocacy is often as important as the responsibility phase, since even a first finding can carry long-term consequences on transcripts and graduate school applications.

How do I appeal a decision at Cal Poly Pomona, and what is the deadline?

The appeal deadline at Cal Poly Pomona is UNVERIFIED: needs human research. Under CSU Executive Order 1098, a student may file a written appeal of the campus decision with the CSU Chancellor's Office within ten working days of the date of the President's decision letter. Appeals are limited to grounds such as procedural error that affected the outcome, new evidence not reasonably available at the time of the hearing, and a sanction disproportionate to the violation. Appeal grounds typically include unverified: needs human research. Appeals that succeed are usually the ones that ground each argument in the record and the specific policy language, not emotional or general objections.

Can I bring an advisor to my Cal Poly Pomona hearing?

Yes. Under Student Conduct Code and CSU Executive Order 1098, Student Conduct Procedures, students have the right to have an advisor present throughout the process (advisor may be student, friend, family member, or university-appointed advisor). AdvocatED can serve as that advisor and help you prepare your response, question witnesses where allowed, and navigate Cal Poly Pomona's specific procedural rules. What an advisor can and cannot do varies from school to school, and at Cal Poly Pomona the rules are set out in the governing policy.

Do I need a lawyer for a Cal Poly Pomona Student Conduct & Integrity proceeding?

In most cases, no. Cal Poly Pomona's proceedings follow university policy under Student Conduct Code and CSU Executive Order 1098, Student Conduct Procedures, not the legal system. What you need is someone who understands Cal Poly Pomona's specific procedures, the evidence standard, and how sanctions are assessed. An education advocate typically provides stronger, more targeted guidance than a general-practice attorney because the body of law here is university policy, not criminal or civil procedure. AdvocatED brings deep, specialized expertise in these exact processes at a fraction of a law firm's cost.

How does Cal Poly Pomona handle Title IX cases?

Cal Poly Pomona handles Title IX matters separately from general academic misconduct, through the Office of Equity and Compliance (Title IX Office). Dawnita H. Franklin, MPA, is Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator/Discrimination Harassment Retaliation Administrator. Located in Student Services Building #121 West, Room 2722. Phone: (909) 869-4646. Email: officeofequity@cpp.edu. Handles Title IX complaints, sex discrimination, gender-based harassment, sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, and stalking under CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Title IX proceedings have their own procedures, evidence standards, and timelines. If you are a respondent in a Title IX case at Cal Poly Pomona, you should not conflate the process with general conduct cases, and you should respond carefully to any notice you receive.

What are the most common academic misconduct violations at Cal Poly Pomona?

At Cal Poly Pomona, the most frequently cited violations include: plagiarism (presenting words, ideas, or work of others as one's own); copying homework or lab reports; using work from previous courses without permission; cheating on tests or exams. Knowing which violation is alleged is the foundation of an effective defense, because the response strategy differs substantially based on whether the case involves plagiarism, AI use, exam cheating, collaboration, or a procedural technicality.

What are the key deadlines in a Cal Poly Pomona conduct case?

At Cal Poly Pomona, the most consequential deadlines are: Notice of Incident Review Meeting scheduled within three business days from date of incident (housing violations); Decision on housing incident review within five working days of conclusion of meeting; Hearing Officer report to President/designee within ten days of formal hearing. Missing any of these windows can eliminate procedural options that are otherwise available. If you have received a notice from Student Conduct & Integrity, document the dates on the notice immediately and calendar every deadline, even ones that do not seem urgent.