Student Handbook 2025-26

Table of Contents Beacon College Mission Statement ................................................................................................................... 6 Academic Standards ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Student Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................... 6 Parent Statement.............................................................................................................................................. 7 Academic Honor Code ................................................................................................................................... 7 Formal Grade Appeals .................................................................................................................................... 7 Voluntary and Involuntary Leave from the College .................................................................................... 8 Voluntary Leave ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Involuntary Leave......................................................................................................................................... 8 Concerns Regarding Online Classes (Foundations Program)..................................................................... 9 Student Complaints .............................................................................................................................................. 9 Academic Success Services .............................................................................................................................. 11 Preferred and Legal Name Policy..................................................................................................................... 12 Legal Name..................................................................................................................................................... 12 Preferred Name .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Legal Name Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Preferred Name Policy ................................................................................................................................... 13 Legal and Preferred Name Display Areas ................................................................................................... 14 Academic Affairs ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Student Affairs ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Internet and Technology ................................................................................................................................... 16 Beacon College Email Account Policy........................................................................................................ 16 Internet Usage Policy...................................................................................................................................... 16 Catalog, Print, and Electronic Materials ...................................................................................................... 17 Computing and Internet Services................................................................................................................. 18 Acceptable Use ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Privileges ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 Internet Vandalism ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Crypto-mining ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Computers and Technology..................................................................................................................... 20 E-mail Communication .............................................................................................................................. 20 Personal Device Policy................................................................................................................................... 21 Reservation of Rights ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Campus Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Campus Mail ................................................................................................................................................... 22

Student Handbook AY 2025-2026 | Version 032026

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