"A prior conviction does not automatically result in disciplinary action or any specific outcome, according to a university email that WHRO obtained."
""This is not a routine request, but it reflects our commitment to thoughtfully consider every appropriate measure to support a safe and informed campus community," officials wrote in the email."
"One student told WHRO that it felt like an 'unnecessary invasion of privacy.'"
"Under Virginia law, universities can't ask prospective students about their criminal histories, but they can request that information after students enroll."
Old Dominion University has set a deadline for students to submit any felony convictions as part of a campus safety initiative. This request follows a recent incident where a student killed an ROTC instructor and had a prior terrorism conviction. University officials will review submissions on a case-by-case basis, clarifying that prior convictions do not guarantee disciplinary action. Some students and faculty express concerns about privacy and the necessity of this request, although participation is not mandatory. Virginia law allows universities to collect this information post-enrollment.
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