As a primarily undergraduate institution, The College of Idaho is focused on residential undergraduate life. However, graduate students at the College can expect a full range of support from the division of Student Affairs. Students in the MPAS joint program with Idaho State University are governed by that program’s code of conduct but are also members of the C of I community, involving both community expectations and services. In particular, the graduate student fee each semester includes access to Cruzen-Murray Library services, including interlibrary loan for MAT and MEd thesis research; Academic Support Services; Learning Support and Disability Services; College of Idaho athletic events, dances, and special events; the annual Student Research Conference; Student Health Services, and the Counseling Center. For more information see the Student Life page on the C of I website. Graduate students do not pay the ASCI student fee charged to all undergraduates and are thus not eligible for direct support from the College’s Student Senate.
Student Affairs Offices
The Student Affairs Offices, located primarily in the McCain Student Center and Hendren Hall, provide a variety of services and resources for students. Among those offered are student health and counseling, learning support and disability accommodations, campus ministry, inclusion and intercultural engagement, student involvement and leadership, outdoor program and intramurals, residence life, and campus safety. Student Affairs staff members invite and encourage students to drop by and share questions, concerns, and ideas about campus life or how to get involved on campus.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
Students are held responsible for reading and understanding the academic, administrative, and disciplinary policies or regulations and for understanding the graduation requirements as published in the catalog and Student Handbook when they matriculate. They are held responsible for the requirements of a program in effect at the time they officially join that program.
Graduation Requirements
Requirements for graduation may change after students matriculate at The College of Idaho. Changes are not retroactive, although students will have the option to elect to meet the new requirements. Exceptions may be necessary when changes in professional certification or licensure standards mandate such changes in requirements.
Confidentiality of Records
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, P.L. 93-380, as amended by P.L. 92-318, eligible students may review personal educational records, have the opportunity to correct information in those records, and limit disclosure of information from those records. For more information, see FERPA section below. For procedures, contact the Registrar’s Office. Federal law prohibits release of academic or financial records, even to parents, without the student's consent for students over 18 years of age.
Dismissal and Suspension
The College of Idaho reserves the right, and by matriculation the student acknowledges that right, to dismiss or suspend any student whose conduct is unacceptable by College standards. See College of Idaho Student Handbook.
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy
The College of Idaho admits students of any race, age, sex, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. The College of Idaho does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletic, or any school-administered programs.
Student Honor Code
A. The Code:
The College of Idaho is a community of integrity; therefore, we, the students, seek to promulgate a community in which integrity is valued, expected, and practiced. We are honor bound to refrain from cheating, stealing, or lying about College-related business. We are obligated to examine our own actions in light of their effect on the community, and we are responsible to address any violations of these community standards.
B. The Pledge:
All course work submitted for evaluation is pledged with the student’s signature:
I pledge that this work was completed with academic integrity .
C. Revision:
Any changes to the Academic Honor Code must be approved by a student referendum.
Accommodations and Learning Excellence (DALE)
Helping Students Succeed
The College of Idaho seeks to provide an educational environment that is sensitive to the needs of students with disabilities. The College provides reasonable services to enrolled students who have a documented permanent or temporary physical, mental, or sensory disability that qualifies for academic accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students with disabilities are encouraged to notify the College of potential ADA or 504 status during the admission process.
The College of Idaho provides services to its students with disabilities through the Division of Student Affairs' DALE. The DALE director will meet with students who indicate they have disabilities to help arrange for reasonable accommodations and identify off-campus sources of support.
To learn more about DALE services, visit the College website here.