Georgetown University Student Association Established in 1989
Help students navigate the university adjudication system through free and confidential advising.
• Student Advocates can:
o Assist students with individual cases by providing confidential advice on their specific case, giving students a better understanding of the implications of their charges and potential sanctions
o Explain the disciplinary process and how it works
o Assist students in preparation for their disciplinary meetings
o Accompany students to their disciplinary meetings at the request of the student, in order to ensure their rights are protected
o Assist students with writing an appeal
Educating students about the rights afforded to them by the Student Code of Conduct and the University
• The SAO acts as a resource center for student rights. It is the first place students can go to for information about their rights as students of Georgetown University.
• The SAO publishes a variety of pamphlets and guides to help students learn about their rights. Check out our resource guide.
Advocate for changes to the Student Code of Conduct
• Student Advocates work to promote measures that ensure that students rights remain protected
• The SAO advocates for changes to the Student Code of Conduct that help improve the status of students’ rights on-campus and off-campus. For instance, the SAO helped lead the campaign that resulted in raising the evidentiary standard from “more-likely-than-not” to “clear-and-convincing.”
