question about study abroad

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>Hey everyone. I'm curious to know what kind of disciplinary issues would result in an involuntary withdrawal from a study abroad program. </p>

<p>I'm asking because someone who isn't me is being charged with a Class A misdemeanor (although the charges may be lowered somewhat), and they are currently enrolled in a study abroad program that begins this fall. Should this individual worry about potentially being preemptively withdrawn from the program? Does OIS or ResLife perform a final criminal background check just before the start of the program to catch any disciplinary issues that have occurred since the end of the school year? Basically, does the university have a way of finding out one's criminal record if said crime took place way, way out of its jurisdiction (like in another state)? </p>

<p>Any input will be appreciated. If you need any additional or more specific information to help you answer my question, I will provide it.</p>

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<p>Bump. I will be grateful for any input at all.</p>

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<p>I am no expert on this by any means but I did a bit of digging around and looked at the forms that all study abroad students must sign upon acceptance. The confirmation form, linked below, says that all disciplinary issues must be reported to OIS within seven days of the incident. I am guessing this refers to everything from violation of the academic honor code to a felony. In this case honesty seems to be the best policy. Traveling abroad while on probation or with a recent misdemeanor may create simple logistical travel problems that OIS can help remedy. These may prove more pressing than a background check.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.nd.edu/~ois/Forms/Confirmation.pdf[/url]”>http://www.nd.edu/~ois/Forms/Confirmation.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thanks for the reply. That form was exactly the kind of information the individual in question was looking for.</p>