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Disqualification of Applicants

Based on Board of Regents Policy and Valdosta State University policy and procedures dated October 18, 2002, the following standards apply to all applicants:

  • Conviction of a criminal, final drug offense shall disqualify a candidate for not less than two years
  • Multiple criminal drug offenses shall disqualify an applicant for employment or re-employment for a period of five years from the most recent date of conviction.
  • Conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude shall disqualify the applicant , unless a pardon has been granted.