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 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.