Student Handbook 2024-25

Table of Contents Beacon College Mission Statement ................................................................................................ 6 Academic Standards........................................................................................................................ 6 Student Responsibilities ................................................................................................................. 6 Academic Honor Code ................................................................................................................ 7 Formal Grade Appeals ................................................................................................................. 7 Voluntary and Involuntary Leave from the College................................................................... 7 Voluntary Leave ........................................................................................................................ 7 Involuntary Leave ...................................................................................................................... 8 Concerns Regarding Online Classes (Foundations Program) ................................................... 9 Student Complaints........................................................................................................................... 9 Academic Success Services........................................................................................................... 11 Preferred and Legal Name Policy.................................................................................................. 11 Legal Name ................................................................................................................................. 11 Preferred Name ........................................................................................................................... 12 Legal Name Policy ...................................................................................................................... 12 Preferred Name Policy ................................................................................................................ 13 Legal and Preferred Name Display Areas................................................................................. 14 Academic Affairs..................................................................................................................... 14 Student Affairs .......................................................................................................................... 15 Internet and Technology ................................................................................................................ 15 Beacon College Email Account Policy ..................................................................................... 15 Internet Usage Policy .................................................................................................................. 15 Catalog, Print, and Electronic Materials.................................................................................... 17 Computing and Internet Services .............................................................................................. 17 Acceptable Use....................................................................................................................... 17 Privileges ................................................................................................................................... 18 Internet Vandalism .................................................................................................................. 19 Crypto-mining .......................................................................................................................... 19 Computers and Technology................................................................................................... 20 E-mail Communication ........................................................................................................... 20 Personal Device Policy................................................................................................................ 20 Reservation of Rights ................................................................................................................... 21

Student Handbook AY 2024-2025 | Version 082024

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