/Institutions/Coker-University/json/2025-2026/Student-Handbook-local.json

/Institutions/Coker-University/json/2025-2026/Student-Handbook.json

Threat to/Harm of Others Policy

The University has a responsibility to provide for the safety of those on its campus and to maintain a positive academic environment. If a student engages in any behavior that is deemed to be a direct threat to the health and/or safety of others by the Senior Director of Student Experience, CARE Team, or designee, that student may be subject to interim suspension from the University. If a student or an employee of the University believes that a student has engaged, or threatened to engage, in the behavior specified above, he/she should report it to the Senior Director of Student Experience.

 

In the event that the Senior Director of Student Experience, CARE Team, or designee determines the student presents a direct threat to others, the following actions will be taken:

• The student will be placed on interim suspension from the University and will be removed from the campus community as soon as possible.
• The student will be notified of the University’s determination and be given an opportunity to meet with the Senior Director of Student Experience, BIT, or designee as soon as practicable, generally within 72 hours.
• The student’s parents may be contacted, if appropriate. 

A student who has been required to withdraw under this policy may be considered for readmission to Coker University upon presentation of a written evaluation by a mental health professional stating that the student no longer poses a threat to him/herself and/or to others.