Student Conduct
Since entrance into an institution of higher learning is voluntary, it is inherent that upon entrance to the institution students assume certain responsibilities and obligations. These responsibilities include academic performance and social behavior consistent with the lawful purpose of the College. The standards of behavior and performance may be higher than is required by law of the general public.
Therefore, upon voluntary entrance into Halifax Community College, students have an obligation to adhere to College standards.
Students will be expected to conduct themselves at all times as mature and responsible individuals and should show a high regard for college facilities and property and for the personal property of others. All college regulations must be observed. Students may be reprimanded, suspended, or dismissed from the College for conduct, which is considered incompatible with good judgment while on campus and/or participating in college sponsored activities, either on or off campus.
Students at Halifax Community College (HCC) are treated as adults and are expected to behave accordingly. The nature of the collegiate atmosphere necessitates a variety of rules and regulations to keep it operating as an environment conductive to learning. HCC students have a responsibility as adults to not only avoid harming the College community, but also to promote, support, and encourage its growth.
All HCC students (including those enrolled in Early College, Career and Technical Education, College Transfer Education, Distance Learning, or GED/High School Equivalency program) are responsible for understanding and adhering to the Student Code of Conduct as well as all other rules and regulations outlined in this document and the College Catalog.
Violations of the student conduct policy will be referred to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs. Disciplinary action will be taken when any student, group of students, or student organization:
1. Fails to observe the general standards of conduct or any specific policy, rule, regulation, or college procedure adopted by the college.
2. Acts in a manner not in the best interest of the college community. In all proceedings, the principle of due process is guaranteed to the student. The student has the opportunity to fully respond to any charge of misconduct.
A student who violates federal, state, or local criminal or civil laws while on campus, while at any college facility, or while attending any activities that are sponsored, initiated, authorized, or supervised by the College, or when representing the College will be referred to local authorities. In addition, the student may be subject to disciplinary proceedings by the College. The College reserves the right to take immediate action should the presence of the student on campus be considered a serious and substantial danger to the operation of the College or to the welfare of the college community.