Student Rights

The rights of students as citizens are acknowledged and reaffirmed. The College recognizes the right of an enrolled student to receive a full opportunity to learn and develop, unfettered by any and all obstacles not conducive to a sound, fundamental educational program.

For more information on student rights please refer to Policy 5.3.1 – Overview of Student Rights, visit clevelandcc.edu or email compliance@clevelandcc.edu.

For more information on student rights related to academic standards please refer to policies contained in the Policy Manual, Section 4 – Instructional and Section 5 – Student Affairs.

For more information on student rights related to freedom of expression, inquiry and assembly without restraint or censorship please refer to Policy 2.3.5 – Campus Free Speech, Distribution of Material and Assembly.

For more information on student rights related to student governance please refer to Policy 5.4.8 – Student Role in College Governance.

For more information on student rights related to confidentiality of student records please refer to Policy 5.4.3 – Student Records – FERPA.

For more information on student rights related to student discipline and due process please refer to Policy 5.3.2 – Student Code of Conduct.

For more information on student rights related to withdrawing from a course please refer to Policy 5.2.2 – Withdrawal from Courses.

For more information on student rights related to being free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual violence while attending the College please refer to Policy 5.3.4– Discrimination and Harassment.