Student Handbook 2024-25

Infractions – Officials and representatives of the Department of Fitness and Athletics will attempt to mitigate all behaviors before reaching the level of a violation of said rules and expectations. The jurisdiction of the event officials and Fitness and Athletic Department representatives continues throughout the area of play and adjacent areas such as parking lots. Should the verbal or physical behavior of a student, player or fan, be deemed by an official to be unwarranted, flagrant, or excessive, they will be subject to the following consequences:  The player will be ejected from the game or activity and must leave the area of play immediately.  In addition to the immediate ejection, the following will also be automatically effective:  First ejection = Immediate ejection, plus one (1) week suspension from all Fitness and Athletics activities, programming, sports, and the Fitness Center.  Second ejection = Immediate ejection, plus two (2) week suspension from all Fitness and Athletics activities, programming, sports, and the Fitness Center.  Third ejection = Immediate ejection, plus suspension for a period of sixteen (16) academic weeks from all Fitness and Athletics activities, programming, sports, and the Fitness Center.  Any attempt to physically harm another student, official, spectator, or member of the Beacon College staff and faculty will result in the incident being reported to the Associate Dean, or their designee.  An ejected player cannot remain in the area of the play. This includes any adjoining parking lots or side streets. If they do not leave the area immediately, Campus Safety will be notified to have them removed. Appeals – Suspensions can be appealed under the following conditions, stipulations, and timeframes:  Appeals must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Director of Fitness and Athletics and the Associate Dean within two (2) business days of the incident.

Student Handbook AY 2024-2025 | Version 082024

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