Application of the Code of Conduct
Students are provided a copy of the Student Code of Conduct annually in the form of a link on the College website. Print copies are available upon request from the Office of Community Standards. A link to the Code will also be included in all communications with any students involved in the conduct process, regardless of their role in the situation. Students are responsible for reading and following the policy.
The Code of Conduct shall be used to address student behavior as referenced in this policy. The Code of Conduct applies to the conduct of individual students and College-affiliated student organizations. For the purposes of student conduct, the Code defines a student as an individual who:
- has been issued a student identification number; or
- has received an offer of admission; or
- is enrolled in courses, whether full-time or part-time, credit or non-credit; or
- is participating in a non-degree, dual enrollment, or early college program; or
- is not currently enrolled but has a continuing educational relationship with the College.
The College retains conduct jurisdiction over students who choose to take a leave of absence, withdraw, or have graduated, for any misconduct that occurred prior to the leave, withdrawal, or graduation, or for any misconduct that occurred during the leave, withdrawal or post-graduation if the student seeks to return to the College. If sanctioned, a hold may be placed on the student’s ability to re-enroll, obtain official transcripts, and/or graduate and all sanctions must be completed prior to re-enrollment eligibility.
The Student Code of Conduct applies to conduct that takes place at the College; in any of its facilities; on any of its grounds, partner sites, or program centers; or at any College related event or activity regardless of location, including in person and online. This also includes, but is not limited to, conduct that takes place via College operated electronic devices, computer and internet networks, digital platforms operated by or used in the operations of the College, and College issued email.
The College reserves the right to take action for off-campus student behavior when such behavior adversely affects the College community, poses a threat to the health or safety the College community, interferes with the College’s pursuit of its objectives and mission, and/or if a student is charged with violating any state or federal law. Proceedings under this Student Code may be carried out prior to or simultaneously with a civil or criminal proceeding.
The Student Code of Conduct may be applied to behavior conducted online or electronically via email, social media, or other electronic format.
Updated September 2025