Student Handbook 2025-26

Beacon College Mission Statement8
Academic Standards8
Student Responsibilities8
Parent Statement9
Academic Honor Code9
Formal Grade Appeals9
Voluntary and Involuntary Leave from the College10
Voluntary Leave10
Involuntary Leave10
Concerns Regarding Online Classes (Foundations Program)11
Student Complaints11
Academic Success Services13
Preferred and Legal Name Policy13
Legal Name14
Preferred Name14
Legal Name Policy14
Preferred Name Policy15
Legal and Preferred Name Display Areas16
Academic Affairs16
Student Affairs17
Internet and Technology17
Beacon College Email Account Policy17
Internet Usage Policy18
Catalog, Print, and Electronic Materials19
Computing and Internet Services19
Acceptable Use20
Privileges20
Computers and Technology22
E-mail Communication22
Personal Device Policy22
Reservation of Rights23
Campus Resources23
Campus Mail23
Campus Safety24
Missing Person24
Clery Report27
Dining Services27
Meal Plans/Exemptions from Meal Plans28
Financial Aid28
Fitness and Athletics29
Competitive Athletics Code of Conduct33
Behavioral Requirements34
Athletic Expectations36
Health and Safety37
Name Image and Likeness (NIL)39
Health Insurance Policy39
Student Experience40
Transportation43
Student Code of Conduct44
Conduct Philosophy45
Jurisdiction and Authority46
Scope48
Search & Seizure49
Notice51
Confidentiality52
Anonymity53
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)53
Withdrawal54
Policy Violations54
Academic Integrity Policies54
1. Academic Misconduct55
2. Cheating55
3. Disturbance in the Classroom56
4. Fabrication56
5. Plagiarism57
Academic Integrity Policy Violation Sanctions57
Code of Conduct Policies58
1. Abuse of the Discipline System58
2. Abuse, Misuse, or Theft of College Information Resources59
3. Actions Against Members of the College Community and Others61
4. Alcohol61
5. Assault61
6. Bullying61
7. Complicity62
8. Counterfeiting62
9. Discriminatory Harassment62
10. Disruptive and/or Obstructive Behavior62
11. Drugs or Narcotics63
12. Explosives, Firearms, Fire Safety, and Weapons63
13. Failure to Comply64
14. False Alarms or Terrorist Threats64
15. Flammable Materials / Arson65
16. Gambling, Wagering, Gaming, and/or Bookmaking65
17. Guests and Visitor Policy65
18. Harmful, Threatening, or Endangering Conduct66
19. Hazing67
20. Intimidation68
21. Littering68
22. Providing False Information or Misuse of Records68
23. Retaliatory Discrimination or Harassment68
24. Smoking / Vaping68
25. Stalking69
26. Theft, Damage, or Unauthorized Use69
27. Threats70
28. Unauthorized Entry, Possession, or Use70
29. Violation of Federal, State, Local Law70
30. Wheeled or Similar Modes of Transportation70
Sexual Misconduct Policies71
1. Intimate Partner / Relationship Violence / Dating Violence71
2. Nonconsensual Sexual Contact71
3. Nonconsensual Sexual Intercourse71
4. Public Indecency71
5. Sexual Harassment71
6. Sexual Exploitation72
Housing Policies72
1. Care of Space72
2. Cohabitation Policy73
3. Grills74
4. Guests and Visitor Policy74
5. Hall Sports and Games74
6. Heating / Air Conditioning Units74
7. Lockouts, Lost Keys, and Lock Changes75
8. Maximum Occupancy75
9. Occupancy Restrictions75
10. Pet Policy75
11. Photographic and Video-graphic Recording76
12. Quiet Hours76
13. Solicitation77
14. Tampering77
15. Trash and Dumpster Policy77
16. Vandalism77
Housing Charges78
Independent Living Expectations at Beacon College80
Room Assignments80
Special Accommodations81
Notifications81
Room Changes81
Roommate Conflicts81
Conflict Resolution81
Roommate Agreements82
Health and Safety Inspections82
Requirement to Vacate in Emergency82
Check-Out Policy for Student Housing at Beacon College83
Notification of Check-Out83
Room Inspection83
Return of College Property83
Personal Belongings83
Final Walk-Through83
Check-Out Form84
Financial Obligations84
Summer Storage84
Vacations and Interim Housing84
Definitions85
Code of Conduct Policy Violation Sanctions86
Sexual Misconduct Process88
Student Rights88
Structures of the Conduct System89
Conduct Timelines90
Student Conduct Meeting91
Student Conduct Committee91
Interim Suspension92
Burden of Proof93
Appeals Process93

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