Northeastern University Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Disciplinary Statistics

Case Load

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

Total number of incidents 571 495 
Total number of students 1432 1285 1503
Students per incident 2.51 2.60 
Disciplinary charges 3482 3250 3342
Charges per student 2.43 2.53 2.22



 

Standards of Conduct

2006-07

2007-08

 2008-09
Abuse of Others 23 14 19
Academic Dishonesty 35 39 36
Aiding and Abetting 17 13 10
Breaking & Entering or Theft 24 11 28
Contempt 41 13 13
Disorderly Conduct 144 126 120
Endangering Behavior 135 86 105
Excessive Consumption ---- 81 74
Failure to Comply 97 114 55
Fire Safety 10 7 7
Forgery 34 1 3
Gambling 0 0 0
Guest Policy 141 84 46
Hazing 8 0 0
Inappropriate Sexual Behavior* 15 1 4
Inappropriate Use of Identification ---- 21 27
Intimidation 5 2 2
Misuse of Electronic Resources 8 0 2
Noise 269 311 322
Physical Abuse 18 9 16
Possession or Use of Firearms (including fireworks) 2 2 4
Rioting 1 0 0
Unauthorized Access 8 9 6
Unauthorized Use of Other's Property ---- 1 3
Unauthorized Use of University Identification 2 1 0
Vandalism 40 45 39
Violation of University Policies 109 143 118
Violations of Alcohol Policy

 
   Underage presence of alcohol in the residence halls
580 590 728
   Underage possession of empty alcohol containers 124 147 125
   Promotion on-campus of non-University-sponsored events
   where alcohol is served or consumed
0 0 0
   Unauthorized quantities of alcohol on-campus 38 43 87
   Possession or consumption of alcohol 920 833 906
   Intoxication 128 ^ ^
   Possession of devices to encourage heavy alcohol consumption 59 176 16
   Sale or distribution of alcohol 32 13 22
   Unauthorized alcohol parties on or off campus 88 112 78
Violations of Drug Policy

 
   Knowingly being in the company of anyone using illegal drugs 94 65 53
   Possession or consumption of illegal drugs 145 89 92
   Possession, use, or distribution of drug paraphernalia 64 46 48
   Promotion of illegal drugs 0 0 0
   Sale or distribution of illegal drugs 11 2 7
   Under the influence of illegal drugs 13 ^ ^



 

Outcomes

2006-07

2007-08

 2008-2009
Not Responsible 356 322 
Warning 324 387 333
Disciplinary Probation 466 366 581
Deferred Suspension 262 200 200
Suspension 18 10 12
Expulsion 6 0 4



 

Active Sanctions

2006-07

2007-08

 2008-2009
Written Assignments 238 238 67
Community Service 23 44 79
Restrictions 17 7 2
Counseling Evaluations 34 19 13
Alcohol & Other Drug Education 564 385 519
Disciplinary Fines 588 439 518
Other Sanctions 24 64 
Active sanctions per sanctioned student 1.38 1.24 

*"Inappropriate sexual behavior" represents violations of rape, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct as described in the Code of Student Conduct.

^Starting in AY2007-2008, "Intoxication" and "Under the influence of illegal drugs" charges are represented by "Excessive Consumption"

The numbers listed under "Standards of Conduct" represent the number of disciplinary charges.  They do not necessarily represent the number of students, since a student could be charged with multiple violations. 

Some numbers have a link to pages that have more detailed data.

These numbers are approximations and do not represent final counts for the academic year.  These numbers are for informational purposes.