A Charge Notice means that your name appeared on an incident report that was filed in the Center for Honor Enrichment & Community Standards.
You need to call 757-594-7190 and schedule an Initial Conference. The Initial Conference is your opportunity to respond to the allegations and share your side of the story.
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2) How were these charges determined?

The charges listed are any possible violations that could have occurred based on the information contained in the incident report.

Your attendance at an Initial Conference will provide additional information to help determine if the violations occurred.
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3) What happens if I don't schedule and attend my Initial Conference?

All charges will be considered true and the appropriate sanctions will apply.
An additional violation of failure to comply with a University official will result for not responding to the Charge Notice or attending an Initial Conference.
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Once the judicial officer completes the investigation a decision letter will be mailed to the student that includes the findings of the charges and, if applicable, any sanctions imposed.
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A student is considered to have been notified as soon as a letter or communication is sent out from CHECS, to include e-mail and voice mail. It is the student's responsibility to check their campus mailbox, residence hall voice mail and campus e-mail account.
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6) I don't have a campus mailbox, where will my Charge Notice be mailed?

Your Charge Notice will be mailed to the permanent address of record, which is on file with the University Registrar.
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7) Where can I find the Student Code of Conduct?

The Student Code of Conduct is part of the student handbook, which is available on line at www.cnu.edu/studentlife .
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8) If I decide to appeal, what should I do?

To appeal the finding(s) or sanction(s) from an Initial Conference:

The appeal must be made, in writing, to the appropriate judicial officer (refer to your finding letter) within five business days from the date of the letter. Appeals submitted after the fifth day may not be accepted.
The appeal must outline a due process violation or introduce new information that was not available at the time of the Initial Conference.

To appeal the finding(s) or sanction(s) resulting from a Hearing Panel/Honor Council:

The appeal must be made, in writing, to the Dean of Students within five (5) business days from date of the finding letter. Appeals submitted after the fifth day may not be accepted.
The appeal must outline a due process violation or introduce new information that was not available at the time the panel/council met.

The decision of the Dean of Students is final.
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Sanctions may be imposed independently or in combination with other sanctions. Sanctioning is determined on a case by case basis and takes into account the needs of the individual student, the student's judicial history, and the impact of the student's behavior on the CNU community.
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10) What happens if I don't complete my sanctions on time?

You can be found responsible for failure to comply with a University official . This may result in additional sanctions, which are more stringent than the original sanctions.
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