New York · 47 Schools
New York College Academic Misconduct, Title IX & Conduct Defense
AdvocatED advises students and families at 47 colleges and universities in New York. Every school has its own policy, committee structure, and evidence standard, and we know yours.
The New York higher-education landscape
AdvocatED works with students and families at 47 colleges and universities in New York. That includes 27 public universities, 19 private universities, 1 health-sciences institution. Among these, 10 with medical schools or separate professional-standards processes; 10 with law school honor codes distinct from the general conduct process; 2 that run a dedicated honor code or honor council rather than a standard conduct office. Every New York school sets its own procedures, evidence standards, advisor rights, and appeal timelines. Generic advice does not translate cleanly between them. AdvocatED's advisors know the specific process at your school, and cases in New York often turn on procedural details that are not obvious without deep familiarity with that institution.
Top New York schools with detailed guidance
Each school below has a deep-researched guide covering its specific committee structure, evidence standard, and appeal pathway.
Baruch College, CUNY
Office of the Dean of Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
Office of Student Conduct
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Office of Judicial Affairs
College of Staten Island, CUNY
Office of Student Affairs
Columbia University
University Judicial Board / Office of Student Affairs
Cornell University
University Hearing Board / Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
Fordham University
Office of Student Affairs / Dean of Students
Hofstra University
Office of Student Conduct
Hunter College, CUNY
Office of Student Conduct
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
Lehman College, CUNY
Office of Student Conduct
New York University
Office of Student Conduct / Academic Integrity Committee
Pace University
Office of Student Conduct
Purchase College, SUNY
Office of Community Standards
Queens College, CUNY
Office of Student Conduct
St. John's University
Office of Student Conduct
Stony Brook University
Judiciary Board
SUNY Brockport
Office of Community Standards
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Office of Student Affairs
SUNY Cortland
Office of Student Conduct
SUNY Fredonia
Office of Student Conduct
SUNY Geneseo
Office of Student Conduct
SUNY New Paltz
Office of Student Conduct
SUNY Oneonta
Office of Community Standards
SUNY Oswego
Office of Student Conduct
SUNY Plattsburgh
Office of Student Conduct
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Office of Student Affairs
Syracuse University
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
The City College of New York, CUNY
Office of Student Affairs
University at Albany, SUNY
Office of Community Standards
University at Buffalo
Office of Student Conduct and Advocacy
University of Rochester
College Judicial Council / Academic Honesty Board
Other New York schools we serve
AdvocatED works with students at these institutions on a per-case basis. Contact us for help with any of them.
Frequently Asked Questions: New York college conduct cases
How many New York colleges and universities does AdvocatED work with?
AdvocatED currently advises students and families at 47 institutions in New York. That includes 27 public universities, 19 private universities, and 1 health-sciences institutions. We also work with students at schools not currently listed individually on this site. Contact us regardless of where your student attends.
Do I need a lawyer for a New York college conduct hearing?
In most cases, no. University conduct proceedings follow institutional policy, not state or federal court procedure. What matters is someone who understands how your specific New York school's process actually works. Evidence standards, advisor rights, timelines, and appeal pathways all vary by institution. An education advocate typically provides stronger, more targeted guidance than a general-practice attorney, at a fraction of the cost. Legal representation is usually only needed if criminal charges are running in parallel.
Are New York medical and law schools handled differently from undergraduate conduct cases?
Yes. New York has 10 schools with medical or other health-sciences programs and 10 schools with law school honor codes. Professional school proceedings are almost always separate from the general university process. Findings carry licensure or bar-admission implications, which makes the stakes meaningfully higher. Remediation, appeal grounds, and timelines all differ from the undergraduate pathway. If you are a professional student, make sure you are using the right process from day one.
Which New York schools use an honor code instead of a standard conduct office?
2 New York institutions route academic integrity cases through an honor code, honor council, or honor court rather than a conventional dean-of-students office. Honor systems are often student-run, apply higher evidence standards (sometimes "clear and convincing" or "beyond a reasonable doubt" rather than "preponderance"), and can carry distinctive sanction frameworks including, in rare cases, a single-sanction policy of permanent dismissal. See our honor code violation guide for how these systems differ from standard conduct processes.
How quickly do I need to respond to a conduct notice from a New York college?
Most New York schools give students 5 to 10 business days to respond to allegations, with similar windows for filing appeals after a decision. Missing these deadlines usually eliminates procedural options that are otherwise available. If you have received a notice of alleged misconduct from a New York institution, calendar every date on the notice immediately and contact an advisor before you respond in writing.
Does AdvocatED handle Title IX cases in New York?
Yes. Title IX cases in New York run under federal regulations but are administered by each school's Title IX office, which operates separately from the general conduct process. Timelines, cross-examination rules, and appeal grounds under Title IX differ from general misconduct. If you are a respondent in a Title IX case at a New York school, do not conflate the procedures, and do not file a written response before reviewing the notice with someone who knows the specific process at your institution.
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