In practice such changes are rarely retroactive. A student can be dismissed from the College for assault, violation of the College's drug policy, repeated or flagrant violations of the College's alcohol policy, Honor Code violations or other behavior that may jeopardize someone's safety or academic experience. All suspensions or dismissals from the College may be appealed through the President of the College. Automobile travel and athletic activities involve an element of hazard that students and parents should recognize. The College is always cooperative and helpful in cases of accidents and injuries but is not liable for any expenses resulting from them.
Accident insurance is compulsory and is covered in the inclusive fee.
Bridgewater discourages frequent absences from its campus by students. Experience has shown that students fair better academically and otherwise when they remain an active part of the College community. The Student Government Both the faculty and the student body participate in all aspects of College operations. The faculty is a central force in determining policy on academic matters and has significant influence on general college policy. The student body is organized into the administrative, legislative, and judicial branches.