Students in turn have the responsibility to respect the right of all members of the University to exercise these freedoms. In their individual roles as members of student organizations, students have the responsibility not to discriminate against others. Students have the responsibility to respect the rights of other members of their University community to free exercise of their religious convictions and to free association with organizations of their choice. Students have the responsibility to respect the privacy of other members of the University community in their person and in their place of residence. Students can expect instruction from designated instructors at appointed class times and reasonable access to those instructors.
Students have the responsibility to attend class and know their appropriate class requirements.
Students have the responsibility to protect and maintain that environment and to protect themselves from all hazards to the extent that reasonable behavior and precaution can avoid risk. Students who accept representative roles in the governance of the University have the obligation to participate responsibly. Students have the right to written notice and the opportunity for a hearing before any change in status is incurred for disciplinary reasons unless a significant threat to persons or property exists. The above statement is also true for international students and scholars, except where specified by the legislation, rules and regulations governing the particular visa status. Integrity, respect for the person and property of others and a commitment to intellectual and personal growth in a diverse population are values deemed fundamental to membership in this University community.