What is Duke’s policy regarding sexual misconduct?
Duke University is committed to providing an environment free of personal affronts against individuals and will not tolerate sexual misconduct in its community. Sexual misconduct is defined as any physical act of a sexual nature perpetrated against an individual without consent or when an individual is unable to freely give consent. Judicial Affairs staff in the Dean of Students Office receives complaints of possible violations of this policy for adjudication through the university’s disciplinary process. A formal investigation may be launched and a hearing panel convened. Sanctions for a finding of responsibility include, but are not limited to, expulsion, suspension, disciplinary probation, recommended counseling, and/or other educational sanctions deemed appropriate by the hearing body. Students who are found responsible for a violation of this policy have a right of appeal.
