Student Handbook 2025-26

another individual’s access. Attempts to log on to the Internet as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges.

Please note the Beacon College e-mail password policy falls under the Microsoft password complexity rules:  Passwords must contain a minimum of six (6) characters;  Passwords must contain either a number or symbol;  Passwords must contain both an uppercase letter and a lowercase letter; and  Passwords will expire in 90 days. Internet Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm, alter, or destroy data of another user, Internet, or other networks that are connected to the Internet backbone. This includes, but is not limited to: the uploading or creation of computer viruses. Crypto-mining of any kind on Beacon’s Network is strictly prohibited. Sites referencing, discussing, or affiliated with crypto-mining will be blocked as a preventative measure. Any attempt to access these sites will be held in direct violation of Privileges subsection (4) and may have personal device internet access privileges revoked immediately as a security response.

Computers and Technology

In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Beacon College has appointed the Chief Information Officer as the College's agent to receive notification of claimed infringement from a copyright owner.

E-mail Communication

All Beacon College students are provided an e-mail account. This e-mail account allows communication between the College and students. E-mail is to be considered

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