Disciplinary Record on Applications

[CSallday]

Do graduate schools ask if you have a disciplinary record at your university? Nothing that would show up on a transcript, but a disciplinary record for something such as improperly hosting a party or public intoxication? If they do, does this affect chances of admission at all?

 

Has anyone seen it specifically come up on their CS applications?

[PhDerp]

Not that I remember, but we should hang out. I like you already. XD

[colinmatthew]

Some do. Many ask about felonies and I think it's state specific whether or not they are allowed to ask you to disclose misdemeanors. Some also ask about university-specific disciplinary action. 

 

I'm sure it's just the human factor that comes into play as far as how much (if any) it can impact your application. I have one misdemeanor in my past -- the infraction mentioned by OP -- and I was 1-for-2 on the applications where I was asked about it, which was on par with my results overall. 

 

So, probably not a big deal as long as you're honest and can give a description regarding the circumstances, and let them know you're not gonna Animal House it through grad school

Edited April 28, 2014 by colinmatthew