Student Handbook

A hold will be placed on a student's University record while one or more of the following are pending: student conduct proceedings, expulsion, dismissal, separation, suspension, criminal trespass, deferred suspension, conduct probation, Honor Code review, conduct review, interim suspension, or other outstanding sanctions. The hold is placed on student data systems including Banner. This hold will prevent the student from: 1) registering for future terms; 2) participating in drop/add; 3) receiving an academic transcript and 4) receiving a diploma. A hold may be waived upon student written request. 

The provisions are subject to change without notice as deemed necessary and appropriate by the University administration.

TAMIU administrators, faculty, staff, and members of conduct panels may exchange information consistent with applicable state and federal laws.

All student conduct files are held by the SCCE Office or Compliance Office.

1. Students may review their files upon written request to SCCE or Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Information provided in accordance with applicable law.
2. Student records will be retained as required by the TAMUS Records Retention Schedule.

Students who apply for jobs, internships, study abroad programs, graduate/professional school, and other opportunities both inside and outside TAMIU may be subject to a background check.  Academic integrity and disciplinary records maintained by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement will not be released to third parties without the student’s written consent, unless permitted or required by law. It is important to note that information may be shared with University officials with a legitimate educational interest.

The University has adopted a rule (SAP 11.99.02.L0.01) on transcript notation. This includes placing transcript notation on pending conduct investigation(s). The notation will include the following:

1. The nature of the separation.
2. The type of infraction.
3. The department responsible for issuing the student separation from the University.
4. The effective dates of separation from the University, if applicable.
5. An outcome of suspension or expulsion will result in a permanent notation on the transcript.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), permits universities to inform the parents/guardians of students less than 21 years of age when their student has been found in violation of alcohol and drug regulations. Texas A&M International University may notify the parents/guardians of students less than 21 years of age under the following circumstances:

1. If found to have committed a serious violation of the alcohol or drug rule or policy;
2. After a second violation of the alcohol or drug rule or policy;
3. When a student endangers their or someone’s health or welfare through the use of alcohol or drugs;
4. When a drug or alcohol violation results in the termination of the student’s housing contract.

The parents of students who find themselves in this situation will be sent a letter by the Vice President of Student Engagement (or their designee) indicating that their student has committed a violation and been issued a disciplinary sanction.  Parents may also be notified of other concerns about students’ behaviors, health or academic progress if a health or safety emergency involves their student.

A student who is not in good disciplinary standing with the University is subject to the following restrictions:

1. Ineligibility to hold an office in any student organization recognized by the University or to hold any elected or appointed position within the University;
2. Ineligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletic activity;
3. Ineligibility to represent the University in any capacity, including representing the University at any official function; and
4. Ineligibility to receive a university-administered scholarship or fellowship when the sanction is in place for longer than one semester.