Student Code of Conduct

A. General Principles

The Barnard College Code of Conduct (“Code of Conduct”) is a guide for all members of the College community to the expectations regarding student conduct as members of our community. The  Code of Conduct holds Barnard students to a high standard of behavior, both to protect the campus community, and to promote consideration and respect for individuals of our community in support of the mission of the College.  

The following rights and expectations apply to all Barnard College students:

• You have the right to freedom of inquiry, and you are expected to know and adhere to all College policies, including the Honor Code, the Student Code of Conduct.
• You have the right to freedom of expression, and you are expected to exercise regard for the rights and sensitivities of others.
• You have the right to freedom of discussion, and you are expected to engage in respectful discourse, accepting others’ rights to diverse opinions.

B. Jurisdiction 

The Code of Conduct applies to any program, activity or event that occurs on or off-campus. In cases where a student is involved in a non-Barnard College proceeding (such as law enforcement investigation) that student may also be subject to the Code of Conduct, which is an independent process.

• Students are responsible for their conduct from the time of application for admission through the actual awarding of a degree. This includes students who have matriculated to, are currently enrolled in, are on leave from, or have been readmitted (following a dismissal) to programs of the College (and even if their conduct is not discovered until after a degree is awarded).  The Student Code of Conduct shall apply to a student’s conduct even if the student withdraws from school while a disciplinary matter is pending.
• Students are responsible for the behavior of visitors the student provides campus access to (including their room/suite).  Barnard College students may be found responsible for visitor behavior that occurs whether or not the student/occupant(s) is/are present. 
• The Dean of the College or her designee shall decide whether the Student Code of Conduct shall be applied to conduct occurring off campus, on a case by case basis, in her/his sole discretion.  In making the determination to pursue conduct violation that occurred off campus, considerations include but are not limited to:  the seriousness of the alleged offense, the risk of harm involved, whether the victim(s) is a member of the campus community and/or whether the off campus conduct had or could have an adverse effect on the campus community.
• A Barnard student is subject to Columbia University rules on the Columbia campus, and if alleged to be in violation of Columbia rules, the Barnard student will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Barnard College. Similarly, a Columbia student is subject to Barnard rules on the Barnard campus, and if alleged to be in violation of Barnard rules, the Columbia student will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of the accused student’s own school.
• A Barnard student is subject to the Barnard Code of Conduct and disciplinary procedures when participating in a credit bearing program of any other institution, such as study abroad programs.  
• Clubs and organizations recognized by Columbia University are subject to the rules for clubs and organization at Columbia; however, Barnard students who are members of Columbia recognized organizations may also be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Barnard College stemming from alleged individual behavior resulting from organization activity.
• Barnard officially recognized student organizations are subject to the same behavioral standards below as individual students.

C. Conduct Rules and Regulations

Students are required to engage in responsible social and behavioral conduct and to model good citizenship in any community.  

Any student or student organization  found to have committed or to have attempted to commit the following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary process and sanctions:

Alcohol 
Use, possession, manufacturing, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly permitted by College regulations).  Alcoholic beverages may not, in any circumstance, be used, possessed by, manufactured or distributed to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age. Public intoxication is prohibited. See full College policy online at http://bianlifan.com/policy/aod

Responsible Community Action Policy: The health, safety, and welfare of Barnard College students and our community are of primary concern. In addition to making healthy choices, students are encouraged not only to look out for their own health and safety but also for that of their peers. As such, all Barnard students are expected to enlist support from Barnard CARES / Community Safety/CU-EMS in the event of a medical emergency - specifically those involving extreme intoxication or other ill effects related to the use of alcohol or drugs. In a medical emergency, the student who receives medical assistance, the student who reported the medical emergency, others involved, or the group/organization that actively seeks assistance will not be subject to disciplinary action for use or possession of alcohol or other substances. 

Controlled Substances
Manufacture, use, possession, distribution or sale of marijuana, heroin, narcotics, or other controlled substances. Misuse of prescription medication. The use of synthetic substances or other items ingested for intoxication effect.  

Discrimination
Violation of the Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment and Related Procedures. This policy contains the Nondiscrimination and Harassment Resolution Process and the Formal Title IX Resolution Procedure. The Policy covers discrimination, harassment and retaliation behavior related to membership in a protected class. The Policy governs behavior that (1) occurs on any College property or leased space, or in connection with College-sponsored programs or activities; or (2) creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work, educational or living environment for College employees, students, or third parties.

Dishonesty
Acts of dishonesty, not covered within the Honor Code, including but not limited to the following:

• Furnishing false information to any College official, faculty member, or office.
• Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any College document, record, or instrument of identification. 
• Publicly exposing someone’s real name, address, job, or other identifying information without a person’s consent with the aim to humiliate, bully, harass, or otherwise harm someone.

Disorderly Conduct  
Exposing others to conduct that is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting, or coercing another person to breach the peace on College premises or at functions sponsored by, or participated in by, the College or members of the academic community.

Disruptive Behavior

• Significantly disrupting the normal operations of the College or University and/or unreasonably infringing on the rights of other members of the College or University community; Impeding access/egress to buildings or infringing upon the rights of others to access normal activities within any campus building, area, or program, or otherwise violate the College’s Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order, other College policies, or University rules.
• Deliberate obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or other behavior that infringes upon public safety on College or University premises or at College or University sponsored or supervised functions. 
• Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings; other College or University activities, including its public service functions on or off campus; or of other authorized non-College activities when the conduct occurs on College premises, such that others are deprived of access to such scheduled activities.

Failure to Comply
Failure to comply with directions of College or University officials, CARES/ Community Safety Officers, or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.

Harassment
Violation of the Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment and Related Procedures.  This policy contains the Nondiscrimination and Harassment Resolution Process and the Formal Title IX Resolution Procedure.  The Policy covers discrimination, harassment and retaliation behavior related to membership in a protected class.  The Policy governs behavior that (1) occurs on any College property or leased space, or in connection with College-sponsored programs or activities; or (2) creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work, educational or living environment for College employees, students, or third parties. 

All other allegations of harassment that do not involve protected class status are covered under this policy. Under this code, harassment is defined as repeated, unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that, because of its severity, or persistence, interferes with or adversely affects an individual’s work, education or living environment. Harassment may occur in person, via electronic means
 
Hazing
Hazing, defined as any reckless or intentional act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, a group or organization.  This may include the destruction or removal of public or private property, or any act that a reasonable person would find demeaning, uncomfortable, embarrassing, humiliating or ridiculing.  The expressed or implied consent of participants will not be an excuse.  Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts; they are violations of this policy.

Honor Code Violation. See the Honor Code webpage for further details of policy and process.

Retaliation
Any adverse action or threatened action, taken or made, personally or through a third-party, against someone who has reported behavior, filed any complaint or has been the subject of a complaint or any other individual (a Witness, Third-Party Reporter, or Advisor) who engages with the conduct process is prohibited.

Student Conduct System Abuse
Abuse of the Student Conduct System, including but not limited to:

• Failure to obey the notice from the Conduct Administrator, or other College official to appear for a meeting as part of the Student Conduct Process.
• Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before the Conduct Administrator or College official.  This includes providing a false report that leads to a conduct process or investigation.
• Disruption or interference with the Student Conduct process.
• Retaliation or threatening (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of the Conduct Administrator prior to, during, and/or after a  Code of Conduct proceeding.
• Attempting to interfere with an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the student conduct process.  Attempting to influence the impartiality of the Conduct Administrator prior to, and/or during the course of, the Conduct proceeding. 
• Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Code of Conduct or Honor System.

Theft and/or abuse of computer facilities and resources
Theft or other abuse of computer facilities and resources, including but not limited to:

• Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read, or change the contents, or for any other purpose.
• Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and/or password.
• Unauthorized transfer of a file.  Use of computing facilities and resources in violation of copyright laws.
• Use of computing facilities and resources to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member or College Official. Use that interferes with normal operation of the College computing system.
• Use of computing facilities and resources to send obscene or abusive messages.
• Any other violation of the College Computer Use Policy.

Theft, Vandalism or Damage to Property 
Attempted or actual theft of, vandalism of and/or damage to property of the College, or property of a member of the College community, or other personal or public property of another person or entity, on or off campus.

Threatening Behavior
Conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person, including but not limited to:

• Physical abuse, threats, intimidation, and/or coercion.
• Verbal abuse, intimidation, and/or coercion.
• Written communication, whether hard copy or electronic means (including but not limited to texts, emails, other social media), that includes threats, intimidation, and/or coercion.

Unauthorized entry 

• Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any College premises or unauthorized entry to or use of College premises. 
• Gaining and/or giving another unauthorized access to prohibited spaces, including but not limited to, roofs, fire escapes, windows, ledges, another person’s residence without authorization, classroom buildings, laboratories or libraries after hours.

Unauthorized Video/Surveillance
Any unauthorized use of electronic or other devices to make an audio, video or photographic record of any person while on College premises without their prior knowledge, or without their knowing and willing consent when such an act is likely to cause injury or distress. This includes creating social media communication or profiles using the name or likeness of another, and/or publicly exposing someone’s real name, address, job, or other identifying information without a person’s consent with the aim to humiliate, bully, harass, or otherwise harm someone.  In general, filming of audio or video, or photography on College premises, whether for academic or other purposes, must be approved in advance by the Barnard Office of Communications.

Weapons
Illegal or unauthorized possession, use, distribution or manufacturing of firearms, explosives, facsimile weapons, other weapons (including but not limited to: pepper spray, mace, bowie knife, switchblade knife), or dangerous chemicals on College premises.

Violation of College Policies and University Rules
Violation of College policies, rules or regulations or University Rule.
  
Violation of Law
Violation of federal, state, or local law.

A. Student Code of Conduct Authority

1. The Dean of the College shall develop policies for the administration of the student conduct process and oversee development and adherence to procedural rules for the student conduct process.
2. The Conduct Administrator or the Dean of the College’s designee  shall be authorized to lead any student conduct proceedings.
3. Decisions made by the Conduct Administrator or Dean’s designee shall be final, pending the available appeal process.

B.  Definitions

1. The term “College” means Barnard College.  The term “University” means Columbia University.
2. The term “student” includes all persons taking courses at the College, either full-time or part-time, or Columbia University students enrolled in a Barnard course. Persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the Code of Conduct (as defined herein), who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the College or who have been notified of their acceptance for admission are considered “students” as are any persons who are living in College residence halls, although not enrolled at Barnard College. This Code of Conduct applies to Barnard students at all academic locations including the Columbia University campus.
3. The term “faculty member” means any person hired or utilized by the College to conduct classroom or teaching activities or who is otherwise considered by the College to be a member of its faculty.
4. The term “College official” includes any person employed by the College, performing assigned administrative, facilities, or professional responsibilities.  In some cases, graduate level interns or assistants may also be assigned such administrative or professional responsibilities.
5. The term “member of the College community” includes any person who is a student, faculty member, College official or any other person employed by the College. A person’s status in a particular situation shall be determined by the Dean of the College or her designee.
6. The term “College premises” includes all land, buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession of or owned, leased, used, or controlled by the College (including adjacent streets and sidewalks).
7. The term “organization” means any number of persons who have complied with the formal requirements for Barnard College or Columbia University club, organization, or group recognition.
8. The “Honor Code” sets expectations related to cheating, plagiarism, and other acts of academic dishonesty.  The “Honor System” refers to the process of educating the community about the Honor Code, as well as investigating and responding to allegations of violation of the Honor Code. 
9. The term “Honor Board,” means any person or persons authorized by the Dean of the College to determine whether a student has violated the Honor Code and/or to recommend sanctions that may be imposed when a student is found responsible for violation of the Honor Code.   
10. The “Conduct Administrator” is the person designated by the Dean of the College to make determinations and/or impose sanctions on any student or student organization found to have violated the Code of Conduct.
11. The “Honor Code” sets expectations related to cheating, plagiarism, and other acts of academic dishonesty.  The “Honor System” refers to the process of educating the community about the Honor Code, as well as investigating and responding to allegations of violation of the Honor Code. 

C.  Code of Conduct Process and Procedures

Reporting
Reports of student conduct concern may be filed through the routine work of CARES / Community Safety, Residential Life staff, or other College officials.  Any member of the College community may file a report describing potential violations of the  Code of Conduct by contacting the Office of the Dean of the College and/or using any public reporting form. Such a report shall be prepared in writing and directed to the Conduct Administrator. Any report should be submitted as soon as possible after the event takes place or is made known, preferably within three business days.

Incidents reported to have occurred in any Residence Hall will typically be handled through the Residential Life conduct process, though repeat or severe violations may be referred to the Conduct Administrator (or other conduct officer designated by the Dean of the College). See Residential Life Policies.  

Interim Measures
In certain circumstances, the Dean of the College, or designee, may impose a College or residence hall suspension or other access/privilege restriction at the outset or at any time during the conduct process, including but not limited to the following:

• No Contact Directive – As an interim measure and/or an outcome following investigation and/or adjudication, a No Contact Directive may be imposed.  A No Contact Directive specifies an expectation that there be no direct or indirect (via electronic means or third party) contact with the specified party.  Such a directive may include instructions for navigating this restriction within the campus community and beyond; may restrict or allow access to specific events, buildings or programs; and/or describe expected response if the other party is encountered.
• Interim suspension (or other restriction) may be imposed:  
  • To ensure the safety and well-being of members of the College community or preservation of College property; to ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety and well-being; or if the student poses an ongoing threat of disruption of, or interference with, the normal operations of the College.
  • During an interim suspension, a student shall be denied access to the residence halls and/or to the campus (including classes) and/or all other College and University activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise be eligible, as the Dean of the College or the Student Conduct Administrator may determine to be appropriate.
  • The interim suspension or restriction does not replace the regular conduct process, which shall proceed on the normal schedule, up to and through a Conduct Meeting Student Conduct Hearing, if required. 
  • The student should be notified in writing of this action and the reasons for the interim suspension or other restriction. The notice should include the time, date, and place of a subsequent meeting at which the student may show cause why his or her continued presence on the campus does not constitute a threat and at which the alleged violation may be further discussed.
• Any other appropriate interim measures

Inquiry
The Conduct Administrator may conduct an inquiry to gather sufficient information to determine if the report has merit and/or if the report can be disposed of administratively by mutual consent of the parties involved on a basis acceptable to the Dean of the College or designee. Such disposition shall be final and there shall be no subsequent proceedings.  If the charges are not admitted and/or cannot be disposed of by mutual consent, the Conduct Administrator will proceed with the Conduct process. 

If the student admits violating the Code of Conduct, but sanctions are not agreed to, the Conduct Administrator will engage in the Conduct process limited to determining the appropriate sanction(s).

Notice of Charges
Notice of charges shall be presented to the Accused Student in written form, typically via email to the student’s Barnard email account, but may be provided printed in hard copy.  If the case is not resolved in the initial meeting, a time shall be set for an investigative meeting with the Conduct Administrator. Incidents occurring near a semester break may result in a delay in process, but every effort is made for timely resolution and communication of necessary delays. In some cases, the use of telephone or video conference may be utilized within the process.

Conduct Meeting
Conduct meetings with the Conduct Administrator shall be conducted according to the following guidelines:

• The Conduct Administrator or designee(s) will gather information regarding the alleged incident in order to determine the appropriate means of resolution, including interviews, a review of related documents, requests for written statements from any person involved in the alleged incident, and review of material available electronically.
• The Conduct meeting is the opportunity for a student to learn of and respond to the available information that supports the potential policy violation(s). 
• The Accused Student may prepare a written statement for the Conduct meeting to outline their perspective on the incident as a whole.
• The Accused Student and their supporter, if any, shall be allowed to attend the entire portion of a Conduct Meeting at which information is received (excluding deliberations).  Admission of any other person to the Conduct Meeting shall be at the discretion of the Conduct Administrator.
• In student conduct cases involving more than one Accused Student, the  Conduct Administrator, in their discretion, may permit the Conduct Meetings concerning each student to be conducted either separately or jointly, though cases most commonly are handled separately.
• The Accused Student and the Complainant (if applicable) have the right to be assisted by a support person they choose. The support person must be a member of the College community, not otherwise involved in the incident, and not a practicing attorney.  In all matters of conduct, the Complainant and/or the Accused Student is responsible for presenting his or her own information, and therefore, the support person is not permitted to speak or to participate directly in any Conduct Process. A student should select a support person whose schedule allows attendance at the scheduled date and time for the Conduct Meeting because delays will not normally be allowed due to the scheduling conflicts of a support person. The student must notify the Conduct Administrator forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the Conduct Meeting of their support person. 
• Pertinent records, exhibits, and written statements (including student impact statements) may be accepted as information for consideration by the Conduct Administrator at the discretion of the Conduct Administrator.  If accepted, impact statements or statements of support are not considered during determination of findings.
• All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the Dean of the College.
• After the Conduct Meeting concludes in which all pertinent information has been received, the Conduct Administrator shall determine whether the Accused Student has violated each section of the Code of Conduct or other policy which the student is alleged to have violated.
• The Conduct Administrator’s determination shall be made on the basis of whether, based upon the available information, it is more likely than not that the Accused Student violated the Code of Conduct.
• Formal rules of process, procedure, and/or technical rules of evidence, such as are applied in criminal or civil court, are not used in Conduct proceedings.
• If an Accused Student, with notice, does not appear for or participate in a Conduct Meeting, the information in support of the charges shall be presented and considered for decision even if the Accused Student is not present.
• The Conduct Administrator may address concerns for the personal safety, well-being, and/or fears of confrontation of the Complainant, Accused Student, alleged victim, and/or other witness.

Sanctions
One purpose of the student conduct system is that of an educational process, to guide students toward understanding consequences of decision making.  When found responsible for violation of the Code of Conduct, the outcome will include sanction(s) imposed as a consequence of behavior.

1. The following sanctions may be imposed upon any student or student group, where applicable, found to have violated the Code of Conduct:

• Warning—A notice in writing to the student that the student is violating or has violated specified regulation(s) of the Student Code.   Students who receive a warning are reminded of the need to be familiar and comply with all College policies.
• Educational Sanction or Project—Work assignments, reflective essays, service to the College, or other related discretionary assignment(s).  Educational sanctions are based on an individual assessment of each case, and can reflect both the circumstances of the violation and the individual student(s) involved.
• Counseling Referral – Required meeting(s) such as Denise LeFrak Foundation Alcohol and Substance Awareness Program (ASAP) assessment or other College provided support, assessment, or counseling services.
• Probation—A written reprimand for violation of specified regulation(s).  Probation is for a designated period of time and includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to violate any College regulation(s) during the probationary period. Probationary status may also preclude a student from participation in events or opportunities that require a student to be in good standing.
• Loss of Privileges—Denial of specified privileges for a designated period of time.  This may include, but is not limited to, loss of guest or visitation privileges in the residence halls or other specified campus location and ineligibility to run for or removal from office of organization(s).
• Fines—Established and published fines may be imposed.
• Restitution—Compensation for loss, damage, or injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary payment for related cleaning, repair or material replacement of College property.
• Residence Hall Suspension—Separation of the student from the residence halls for a specified period of time, after which the student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission to residential living may be specified, and may not be guaranteed.
• College Suspension—Separation of the student from the College with a specified effective date and imposed for a definite period of time, after which the student is eligible to return.  Conditions for readmission may be specified.  Access to campus property, programs, and resources may be restricted during periods of suspension.
• College Expulsion—Permanent separation of the student from the College, with no eligibility for readmission.  Restrictions on access to campus property, programs, and resources may also be imposed upon expulsion
• Revocation of Admission and/or Degree—Admission to or a degree awarded from the College may be revoked for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violation of College standards in obtaining the degree, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.
• Withholding Degree—The College may withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the completion of the process set forth in this Code of Student Conduct, including the completion of all sanctions imposed, if any.
• Registration Hold – Students who withdraw from the College while conduct violation is pending may have a hold placed on their record requiring resolution of the conduct matter prior to consideration for readmission.
• Transcript Notation – In some instances, along with suspension or expulsion, or when a student withdraws while a conduct matter subject to suspension or expulsion is not yet resolved, a transcription notation may be made to indicate that a student’s status was a result of a finding of responsibility for violation of the Code of Conduct. 

2. More than one of the sanctions listed above may be imposed for any single violation.

3. Not all policy violations are viewed equally. Sanctioning is progressive during the time of being a student. This means that, if applicable, prior conduct history will be taken into account for sanction(s) issued in response to future violations.

Appeals

1. A decision reached and/or sanction imposed by the Conduct Administrator may be appealed by the Accused Student within five (5) business days of the decision. Such appeals shall be in writing, to the Dean of the College, following the instructions provided within the outcome letter.  Any sanctions imposed should be considered in effect as described in the outcome letter.

2. Except as required to explain the basis of new information that was previously unavailable, an appeal shall be limited to a review of the record of the Conduct Meeting and supporting documents for one or more of the following purposes:

• To determine whether the Conduct Meeting was conducted fairly in light of the charges and information presented, and in conformity with prescribed procedure..
• To consider new information sufficient to alter a decision, or other relevant facts not brought out in the original hearing, because such information and/or facts were not known to the person appealing at the time of the Conduct Meeting .
• To determine whether the sanction(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation of the  Code of Conduct which the student was found responsible for violating.

Appeal requests that meet one (or more) of these purposes will be forwarded to the Dean of the College for review.  Appeal requests of cases resolved through the Residential Life process, will be forwarded to the Dean of the College, Director of Res Life and Housing, or designee.

3. The Dean of the College may hear the appeal or identify a designee to hear the appeal. If an appeal is to be considered by the Dean of the College or designee, the matter may be resolved by the Dean or returned to the Conduct Administrator for re-opening of Conduct Meeting to allow reconsideration of the original determination and/or sanction(s).  The review may result in one of the following:

• All findings and sanctions of the initial hearing will be upheld.
• Findings and/or sanctions will be modified (reduced or increased) as deemed appropriate.
• Additional sanctions may be enacted in light of new information discovered during the review process. 

4. Only one review of a student conduct decision or sanction may occur. Students are not afforded multiple reviews.  If on appeal the original finding is upheld, the matter shall be considered final and binding upon all involved.

Conduct Records 

1. Student conduct records are maintained within the College and are part of any student’s educational records and  are subject to the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), a federal law governing the privacy of student information. FERPA generally limits disclosure of student educational records without a student’s consent; however, it does provide for the release of student conduct information without consent in certain circumstances. Any information gathered in the conduct process may be subpoenaed by law enforcement authorities as part of an investigation into the same conduct, or required to be produced through other compulsory legal processes. A disciplinary record may be shared with campus administrators for educational purposes. Disciplinary outcomes may be shared with employers or other schools, as allowed by FERPA, upon receipt of consent from the student. Individual disciplinary records are kept on file for seven (7) years after graduation or final disposition of the case (whichever is later), except in cases resulting  in residence hall expulsion, College suspension, College expulsion or revocation or withholding of a degree, in which disciplinary records are kept indefinitely.  
2. Barnard considers a conduct or disciplinary action to be only that for which a student is found responsible. Students who have questions about their records, wish to seek permission for exception, or are seeking guidance regarding disclosure on applications can schedule to meet with the Dean of the College (or designee) to review and discuss their records.
3. A student may need to be in good standing in order to be eligible for some College programs or privileges. A student is in good standing at Barnard if they are currently enrolled in at least 12 credits of coursework in a given semester (unless approved for a reduced course load), and is not on probation (academic or disciplinary). Students on residential probation are not in good standing in the residence halls, and thus may have other privileges restricted as a result. They will need to seek permission to participate in programs or privileges that require a student to be in good standing.

The College may amend this Policy periodically as needed.