Disciplinary Action

The university will take disciplinary action against those who act contrary to the student's duty.
Depending on the severity of the case, the students will be reprimanded, suspended or expelled from the university.
Reprimand: students are reprimanded verbally or in writing
Suspension: students are suspended from the university for a certain period
Expulsion: students lose status as Yokohama National University student
Any disciplinary action will be recorded in the school register. The students’ parents will receive notification about discipline action. Ａnd a notice will be posted on the bulletin board at campus for a certain period.
The period of suspension does not count towards the enrollment period as requirement for graduation. If the students are suspended for more than three months, they will postpone graduation. If the course registration period falls within the period of suspension, the students will not be able to register for that semester.
For more information on disciplinary action, refer to the Regulations Student Discipline. Please be aware that you are a university student and be responsible for your behavior.

Major disciplinary action	Description
Misconduct on examinations, etc. (cheating during examinations, etc.)	Students who receive a disciplinary action (expulsion or suspension) due to misconduct become invalidated all credits for that semester.
Traffic Accident and Violation	The university takes disciplinary action depending on the severity of the accident/violation. If you cause an accident, you should give the highest priority to rescue of the victim. Contact an ambulance and the police immediately (The violation of rescue duty will result in a heavier punishment). Also, please report the incident to the university.
Forced drinking (alcohol) or smoking Drinking (alcohol) or smoking under the age of 20 years	Acute alcohol intoxication can lead a person to death. Never force a person to drink in one gulp. Drinking (alcohol) or smoking under the age of 20 is prohibited by law and is subject to disciplinary action.
Others （Violence, drug offense, theft, shoplifting, molestation, obscenity, stalking, network and computer crimes, assault, robbery, murder, etc. inside and outside the university）	Deviation from social rules is also subject to disciplinary action.

(Educational Affairs Division)