Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students have the right to:

  • Receive the full course, as advertised, provided the student’s responsibilities are met
  • Be treated professionally with fairness and respect in all matters
  • Confidentiality in all course work and personal interactions
  • Have access to their instructors for professional and student-focused consultation (for-credit students only)
  • Be informed of unacceptable performance or any problem that interferes with potential graduation prior to the time of graduation
  • The opportunity to make up work because of illness or family emergency as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Students are responsible for:

  • Having adequate computer systems and the technical know-how to complete all online activities, as stated in the Technology and Computer Literacy requirements
  • Abiding by the guidelines in the Student Code of Conduct
  • Communicating and behaving in appropriate, respectful ways
  • Satisfying all financial obligations to the program
  • Abiding by and fulfilling all course requirements and policies
  • Displaying initiative and follow-through in coursework, activities, and  problem-solving procedures