Student Handbook 2024-25

Beacon College Mission Statement7
Academic Standards7
Student Responsibilities7
Academic Honor Code8
Formal Grade Appeals8
Voluntary and Involuntary Leave from the College8
Voluntary Leave8
Involuntary Leave9
Concerns Regarding Online Classes (Foundations Program)10
Student Complaints10
Academic Success Services12
Preferred and Legal Name Policy12
Legal Name12
Preferred Name13
Legal Name Policy13
Preferred Name Policy14
Legal and Preferred Name Display Areas15
Academic Affairs15
Student Affairs16
Internet and Technology16
Beacon College Email Account Policy16
Internet Usage Policy16
Catalog, Print, and Electronic Materials18
Computing and Internet Services18
Acceptable Use18
Privileges19
Computers and Technology21
E-mail Communication21
Personal Device Policy21
Reservation of Rights22
Campus Resources22
Campus Mail22
Campus Safety23
Missing Person23
Clery Report26
Dining Services26
Meal Plans/Exemptions from Meal Plans27
Financial Aid27
Fitness and Athletics28
Student Experience32
Transportation35
Student Code of Conduct36
Conduct Philosophy37
Jurisdiction and Authority37
Scope39
Search & Seizure41
Notice43
Confidentiality44
Anonymity45
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)45
Withdrawal46
Policy Violations46
Academic Integrity Policies46
1. Academic Misconduct46
2. Cheating46
3. Disturbance in the Classroom47
4. Fabrication48
5. Plagiarism48
Academic Integrity Policy Violation Sanctions49
Code of Conduct Policies50
1. Abuse of the Discipline System50
2. Abuse, Misuse, or Theft of College Information Resources50
3. Actions Against Members of the College Community and Others52
4. Alcohol52
5. Assault53
6. Bullying53
7. Complicity53
8. Counterfeiting53
9. Discriminatory Harassment53
10. Disruptive and/or Obstructive Behavior54
11. Drugs or Narcotics54
12. Explosives, Firearms, Fire Safety, and Weapons54
13. Failure to Comply55
14. False Alarms or Terrorist Threats56
15. Flammable Materials / Arson56
16. Gambling, Wagering, Gaming, and/or Bookmaking56
17. Guests and Visitor Policy56
18. Harmful, Threatening, or Endangering Conduct58
19. Hazing58
20. Intimidation59
21. Littering59
22. Providing False Information or Misuse of Records60
23. Retaliatory Discrimination or Harassment60
24. Smoking / Vaping60
25. Stalking60
26. Theft, Damage, or Unauthorized Use61
27. Threats61
28. Unauthorized Entry, Possession, or Use61
29. Violation of Federal, State, Local Law62
30. Wheeled or Similar Modes of Transportation62
Sexual Misconduct Policies62
1. Intimate Partner / Relationship Violence / Dating Violence62
2. Nonconsensual Sexual Contact63
3. Nonconsensual Sexual Intercourse63
4. Public Indecency63
5. Sexual Harassment63
6. Sexual Exploitation63
Housing Policies64
1. Care of Space64
2. Cohabitation Policy65
3. Grills65
4. Guests and Visitor Policy66
5. Hall Sports and Games66
6. Heating / Air Conditioning Units66
7. Lockouts, Lost Keys, and Lock Changes66
8. Maximum Occupancy67
9. Occupancy Restrictions67
10. Pet Policy67
11. Photographic and Video-graphic Recording67
12. Quiet Hours68
13. Solicitation68
14. Tampering69
15. Trash and Dumpster Policy69
16. Vandalism69
Room Assignments69
Special Accommodations70
Notifications70
Room Changes70
Roommate Conflicts71
Conflict Resolution71
Roommate Agreements71
Health and Safety Inspections71
Requirement to Vacate in Emergency71
Check-Out Policy for Student Housing at Beacon College72
Notification of Check-Out72
Room Inspection72
Return of College Property72
Personal Belongings72
Final Walk-Through73
Check-Out Form73
Financial Obligations73
Summer Storage73
Vacations and Interim Housing74
Definitions74
Code of Conduct Policy Violation Sanctions75
Sexual Misconduct Process77
Student Rights77
Structures of the Conduct System78
Conduct Timelines79
Student Conduct Meeting80
Student Conduct Committee80
Interim Suspension81
Burden of Proof82
Appeals Process83

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