Student Rights

All rights and privileges guaranteed to every citizen by the Constitution of the United States and by the state of North Carolina shall not be denied any student.
Students have the right to have their academic performance evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards, see polices
contained in Policy 6.13 – Attendance.
Students have the right to freedom of expression, inquiry, and assembly without restraint or censorship subject to reasonable and nondiscriminatory rules and regulations regarding time, place, and manner. For more information, consult the Campus Free Speech, Distribution of Material, and Assembly Policy.
Students have the right to inquire about and to propose improvements in policies, regulations and procedures affecting the welfare of students through established student government procedures, campus committees, and college offices.
Students and former students have the right to review their official records and to request a hearing if they challenge the contents of these records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”) provides safeguards regarding the confidentiality of and access to student records and the College shall adhere to the FERPA laws and regulations. Students and former students have the right to review their official records and to request a grievance if they challenge the contents of these records. No records shall be made available to unauthorized personnel or groups outside the College without the written consent of the student involved or if a legal exception applies. For more information, consult Policy 6.21 – Student Records – FERPA.
No disciplinary sanctions other than temporary removal from class or activity (only for duration of said activity) may be imposed upon any student without due process. For more information concerning student due process rights with respect to disciplinary situations, consult Policy 6.22 – Student Code of Conduct.
Students have the right to voluntarily withdraw from courses under certain criteria. For more information, consult Policy 6.14 – Withdrawal from Courses.
Students have the right to be free from discrimination, harassment and sexual violence while attending the College and accessing the College’s programs and opportunities. For
more information, consult Policy 6.23 – Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment.

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