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Student's Bill of Rights

In cases of Sexual and Interpersonal Violence

All students have the right to: 

1. Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police;

2. Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously;

3. Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution. 

4. Participate in a process that is fair and impartial, and that provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard;

5. Be treated with dignity to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available;

6. Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault where these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations;

7. Describe the incident to as few institution representatives as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;

8. Be protected from retaliation by the institution, any student, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family, and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution;

9. Have access to at least one level of an appeal of determination; 

10. Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process; and 

11. Exercise civil rights and practices of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of the institution. 

The Student Bill of Rights can be found in NYS Education Law 129(b). 

The Student Bill of Rights is included in Stony Brook University's Code of Student Responsibility.

A poster which summarizes the Student Bill of Rights is available for printing.