Reporting Disciplinary Infractions to Colleges and Universities

The Common Application for students applying to U.S. colleges and universities requires that students and counselors complete a “Discipline Question” as part of the application. The following is from the Common Application website:

Wording of the Common Application discipline question

This "Discipline Question" will appear on the Application form for students to complete:

• Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any secondary school you have attended, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal or expulsion from the institution? YES / NO

• Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime? YES / NO

If you answered yes to either or both questions, please attach a sheet of paper that gives the approximate date of each incident and explains the circumstances.

I authorize all secondary schools I've attended to release all requested records and authorize review of my application for the admission process indicated on this form. [student signature]

This "Discipline Question" will appear on the School Report form for counselors to complete:

• Has the applicant ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at your school, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct that resulted in the applicant's probation, suspension, removal, dismissal or expulsion from your institution? YES / NO

• To your knowledge, has the applicant ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime? YES / NO

If you answered yes to either or both questions, please attach a separate sheet of paper or use your written recommendation to give the approximate date of each incident and explain the circumstances.