www.colum.edu/codeofconduct
Columbia is proud of its creative and diverse community of faculty, students, and staff who create and participate in educational opportunities in the arts, media, and communications. The college provides a caring environment; one in which freedom of expression is valued and civility is observed. Students are encouraged to value our community and to accept responsibility for their individual behavior, as well as for the common good. Columbia’s Code of Conduct is primarily a positive guide to the creation of a community that encourages the personal and intellectual development of each person, and secondly, a list of behaviors that would interfere with the important work of the college community. Each student is expected to be thoroughly familiar with the academic and general requirements and polices of the college, as stated in the College Catalog, Student Informer Handbook, course schedule, and other official college materials and publications. In addition, it is understood that students assume responsibility for the behavior of their guests on campus. Students are expected to share information regarding college policies with their guests and to ensure that their guests’ behavior conforms to the college’s expectations. Faculty and staff are available to provide assistance and guidance to students concerning college requirements and policies; however, the responsibility for understanding and meeting college requirements rests with the student. For a copy of the complete Code of Conduct, visit www.colum.edu/codeofconduct or contact the Dean of Students office at 623 South Wabash Avenue, Room 301, 312.344.7221.