Coastal Carolina University Student Conduct & Academic Misconduct Defense

Separate processes for academic integrity violations (handled by Office of Academic Integrity) and behavioral conduct violations (handled by Dean of Students Office)

Students may request adviser assistance but advisers cannot represent students in disciplinary proceedings unless concurrent criminal charges are filed and the adviser is licensed in South Carolina

CHANT Intervention Team (C-IT) identifies and addresses student behaviors of concern

Student Organization conduct Review Team (SOCRT) handles student organization misconduct separately

Who handles academic misconduct cases at Coastal Carolina?

Student Conduct Board (SCB) has jurisdiction over academic misconduct matters at Coastal Carolina. Ten elected faculty members, six faculty/staff members, and twelve students. Individual hearings are heard by four faculty/staff members and two students, led by the Chair or Vice Chair. Adjudicates violations of the Code of Student Conduct for individual students and student organizations

What is the evidence standard at Coastal Carolina?

Coastal Carolina applies Preponderance of the information (majority of information present) under Code of Student Conduct (UNVERIFIED: needs human research). Student Conduct Board 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 Coastal Carolina conduct proceeding?

Under Code of Student Conduct, students facing a Student Conduct Board proceeding have specific procedural rights, including the right to have a personal adviser present throughout the process; be heard by the Student Conduct Board if requesting a formal hearing; present witnesses and evidence; appeal the decision within five calendar days if new information exists or the process was not followed. Exercising these rights correctly from the first notice can materially affect the outcome of your case.

How is an academic misconduct case initiated at Coastal Carolina?

A student conduct report can be filed with the Dean of Students Office. The Office of Academic Integrity processes academic integrity violation reports separately through faculty reporting.

What sanctions can Coastal Carolina impose for academic misconduct?

Student Conduct Board can impose a range of sanctions depending on the violation, including warning, fees, restitution, 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 Coastal Carolina, and what is the deadline?

The appeal deadline at Coastal Carolina is Five calendar days following the decision date. Students may appeal a decision from either an Administrative Resolution or a Student Conduct Board Hearing. An appeal can be filed if there is additional information that would have changed the decision or if the University did not follow the outlined student conduct process. Appeal grounds typically include additional information not previously presented that would have changed the decision, university did not follow the outlined student conduct process. Appeals that succeed are usually the ones that ground each argument in the record and the specific policy language, not emotional or general objections.

Do I need a lawyer for a Coastal Carolina Student Conduct Board proceeding?

In most cases, no. Coastal Carolina's proceedings follow university policy under Code of Student Conduct, not the legal system. What you need is someone who understands Coastal Carolina'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 Coastal Carolina handle Title IX cases?

Coastal Carolina handles Title IX matters separately from general academic misconduct, through the Office of Protected Rights and Title IX. The office works to create programs and strategic initiatives relating to Title IX, Title VII, and Equal Employment Opportunities. It centralizes resources, civil rights education, reporting, and resolution procedures. Title IX violations follow a separate grievance process administered by the Title IX Office and are not part of the standard student conduct process. Title IX proceedings have their own procedures, evidence standards, and timelines. If you are a respondent in a Title IX case at Coastal Carolina, 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 Coastal Carolina?

At Coastal Carolina, the most frequently cited violations include: unverified: needs human research. 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 Coastal Carolina conduct case?

At Coastal Carolina, the most consequential deadlines are: Appeal deadline: Five calendar days following the decision date; Notice of legal adviser must be filed 24 hours prior to hearing. Missing any of these windows can eliminate procedural options that are otherwise available. If you have received a notice from Student Conduct Board, document the dates on the notice immediately and calendar every deadline, even ones that do not seem urgent.