Parent and Family Notification and Disclosure

Most undergraduate students at Penn State are considered “dependent students” as defined by the IRS.

When a dependent student accepts responsibility for a violation or is found in violation of the Code, notification will typically be sent to their parent or guardian in the following circumstances:

• There was a “Substance Use Misconduct” violation, and the student is under 21.
• The Action Plan includes Suspension, Expulsion, and/or Loss of Housing (including those administrative sanctions issued in a conditional status).

More information about this notification process is available on the Student Accountability website.