Any person who is a member of the University community may file a complaint with the chief judicial officer or designated representative. The complainant must be either the person whose rights have allegedly been violated or an appropriate University official. The complainant must submit a written report with the name of the student alleged to be responsible and a specific description of the misconduct.

The chief judicial affairs officer, or designated representative, may refuse the case if there is insufficient evidence to support it, or if the substance of the complaint falls outside the jurisdiction or parameters of the Code of Student Conduct. In the event that the decision is made to refuse the case, the individual or group bringing the charge(s) may appeal the decision to a judicial advisory committee composed of three members of the student/faculty judicial pools (minimum of one student member and one faculty member) appointed by the Chair of the Senate Committee on Student Affairs or designated representative. Appeals shall be decided upon the written statements submitted by the parties.

Complaints that are accepted and referred to hearing boards or administrative hearings are presented at the hearing by the complainant. In cases where the University is the complainant, a judicial affairs officer, or other University official, will present the case at the hearing.