The LSAC and Law School Admissions professionals expect you to acknowledge and explain any disciplinary penalties you have received during your years at Boston College. The university reports any disciplinary actions, including university and housing probations and suspensions, that are formally imposed in writing by a professional member of the staff. We (academic deans) generally do not report informal actions such as warnings ( which includes " Disciplinary Probation " ) or administrative violations of the Housing Agreement (i.e. candles, noise, etc.). You might use this standard in deciding what to report, although it is generally better to err on the side of caution and report everything. Failure to report honestly and openly can often be considered a much more serious offense than the original incident itself.
In reporting an offense, first read the question being asked carefully, then you should state the facts clearly , briefly and succinctly, take responsibility for the error in judgment and indicate what you learned from it. Minor, common disciplinary issues like alcohol violations ordinarily will not be held against you, particularly if they are not repeated and your willingness to own up to them may be perceived as an indication of strong character. For more serious violations you may want to contact your academic dean or pre-law advisor about preparing your explanation.
If you have any doubt as to whether a disciplinary action must be reported, you should file a Disciplinary Clearance Form with your academic dean who will request a check of the disciplinary records by the Dean of Student Development and report any problems to you. If you have a record still on file at ODSD, you may make an appointment at that office to review the record and receive copies of any sanction letters.