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Academic Standards and Policies

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Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook

Student conduct procedures, the student code of conduct, and a complete list of possible sanctions are detailed in the student handbook. Additionally, a separate handbook (Right to Know) relating to Cayuga’s drug and alcohol policy, prevention of sexual harassment, and campus safety and crime statistics is distributed annually to each student.


Besides being familiar with the Student Code of Conduct, each student should be aware of the following rules:

  1. According to New York State law, firearms are prohibited on campus or in any College building. Also, any instrument to be used as a weapon and explosives of any kind are not permitted on campus.
  2. The use, distribution, or possession of illegal substances is not permitted on campus. Such use, distribution, or possession violates college regulations and is subject to action by the College.
  3. The use, possession, and distribution of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in any locations operated by Cayuga Community College for employees, students, and visitors, except for an occasion expressly sponsored by the President’s Office. The policy regarding such events is available in the Student Handbook.
  4. Cayuga Community College is a tobacco-free campus. Tobacco use of any kind is prohibited anywhere on campus or on College property.

The College may initiate disciplinary proceedings for off-campus incidents involving violations of the Student Code of Conduct when the violation is committed while participating in a College-sanctioned or sponsored activity; the violation adversely affects the College‘s educational or service function, or the violation adversely affects the individual’s suitability as a member of the College community.

In determining whether or not to exercise off-campus jurisdiction in such cases, the Director of the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement will consider the seriousness of the alleged offense, the risk of harm involved, and whether the off-campus conduct is part of a series of actions which occurred both on and off campus.