Rape and Sexual Assault: Process and Penalties

Sexual offenses are major violations of standards of conduct for Moravian College students. Anyone charged with such an offense may be subject to College judicial proceedings and possible disciplinary sanctions. The choice of whether to pursue charges of a sexual offense within the confines of campus discipline parameters always resides with the complainant.

When offenses are adjudicated, complainant and alleged perpetrator are entitled to the same opportunities: to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding, to be informed of the outcome, and to appeal the findings in accordance with College judicial guidelines.

No action of the College shall be construed to limit a complainant's right to initiate civil or criminal proceedings against the alleged perpetrator in the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In keeping with the gravity of sexual offenses, sanctions considered in those cases brought before the College may bypass lesser punishments and start at the level of suspension and expulsion. When assigning sanctions, judicial proceedings will consider previous campus disciplinary referrals for alcohol, drug, and weapons violations.

Victim Services
College Policies and Procedures
Definitions of Sexual Offenses
Reporting Offenses
Process and Penalties
Rights of the Complainant
Rights of the Alleged Perpetrator