Washington State Community College

Conduct Policy

Behavior contrary to civil law and/or behavior that interferes with education objectives and programs at Washington State Community College will result in disciplinary action including but limited to disciplinary probation, suspension, dismissal, expulsion, withholding of transcripts or other appropriate action as determined by the administration, and action may be considered against disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, trespassing or other violations for which action may be appropriate in order to maintain the educational objectives and programs of the College.

The following are specific but not exclusive examples of behavior prohibited:

1. Deliberate destruction of college property

2. Assault or battery upon another person while on college owned or controlled property.

3. Theft of property of the college or any private individual located on College owned or controlled property.

4. Forgery or alteration of any college identification cards, parking permits, records or information storage systems.

5. Plagiarism or any behavior involving academic dishonesty.

6. Manufacture, sale, possession or use of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, marijuana, hypnotic, sedatives, tranquilizers, stimulants, hallucinogens or similar controlled substances.

7. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures or other college activities. 

8. Participation in or organization of any demonstration, or unauthorized activity which interrupts the function of the college or interferes with the rights of other members of the college community.

9. Unauthorized entry into or use of college facilities, either building or grounds.

10. Prohibited articles on campus: firearms, fireworks, explosives, and hunting weapons such as knives, bow and arrows, and crossbows are strictly prohibited for the safety of all individuals on campus.

11. Deliberate disobedience of or resistance to identified college authorities within college policy.

12. Drunkenness or gambling on college owned or controlled property.

13. Falsification or deliberate misrepresentation of facts pertaining to admissions, financial aid, or other acts which result in personal or financial benefit.

14. Disorderly conduct on college owned or controlled property.

15. Unauthorized presence on campus after expulsion from the college.