Disciplinary action on college record?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm applying as a transfer to other colleges right about now, and the first semester of my freshman year (more so my first month) I got written up for drinking in the dorms. I just tried it to see what all the fuss was about, as I never drank before that. I don't drink now either.</p>

<p>Anyway, there was no real hard punishment, just a warning, and she said there would be a file about it, but it would not be on our permanent records.</p>

<p>I looked up the policy online also, and it stated there is a file until 1yr after we graduate, but no marks on the transcript/permanent academic record.</p>

<p>As I'm filling out applications it asks if I've ever had disciplinary action, and I guess I technically have. I'm not sure if they would find out about it though if I didn't tell them.</p>

<p>I feel like I should put yes and explain myself, but others are telling me not to.</p>

<p>I'm not sure if this will hurt my chances badly? I currently have an almost 3.6 gpa (though I have a hard workload this semester and it will surely go down). I'm only applying to one selective school. I know I should be able to get into most of the schools I apply to with my grades but I'm not sure if this will hurt my chances substantially?</p>

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<p>At the risk of the college finding out after you are admitted and the chance that you could be kicked out, I would mention it.</p>

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<p>Should I bother to say it was a stupid one time thing (which it really was) because thats probably what everyone says...?</p>

<p>I'm not applying to fabulous schools. I like UMass - Amherst the most. I have a 3.568 average (but probably will be around a 3.2 / 3.3 after this semester which is difficult) in a science major. I want to switch over to education.</p>

<p>Will this hurt my chances greatly?</p>

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<p>Your having the disciplinary action on your record (as long as it was nto the reason you are transferring ) will not hurt you. Omitting or lying about it will be grounds for rescinding your admission or rescinding your degree after you graduate.</p>

<p>Actually, is not removed after you graduate. For example, should you apply to law school, they will request a dean's certification, which will ask the same question and the dean is obligated to respond. Lie on your law school application and get caught, you get kicked out of law school or you can fail the character and fitness standard and not be admitted to the bar.</p>