Student Handbook 2025-26

Beacon College endeavors to foster a climate conducive to the purpose of education and learning, which assures the health, safety, and welfare of all students and personnel. College administrators wish to avoid or minimize disruption of the educational process. Therefore, in order to assist in the realization of these goals, the Dean, or their designee, may authorize the following:  The search of any person or the personal property of any individual, including property owned and/or operated by Beacon College, upon reasonable suspicion that an illegal act or a violation of college policy is being or about to be committed. Types of property include, but are not limited to: campus housing, vehicles located on campus grounds, personal storage safes, bags / backpacks, and personal electronic devices. The seizure of any property deemed illegal by Beacon College and/or municipal, state, and federal regulations; is considered in violation of Beacon College Code of Conduct; or that which is injurious or detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of college students and personnel. Types of searches include: 1. General entry for one or more of the following: a. Non-Emergency Maintenance: By requesting a maintenance repair, a student has granted permission for a member of the facilities staff to enter their residence to make the necessary repair. Facilities staff may also enter student living quarters at any other time in the course of performing other maintenance services. b. Health and Safety Inspections: Several times throughout the academic year, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) staff will conduct routine inspections of all student living spaces. Such inspections may or may not be announced in advance. c. Fire Safety Inspections: Apartments and rooms are entered for periodic inspections of fire safety equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, sprinklers).

Student Handbook AY 2025-2026 | Version 082025

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