Dismissal Policies

Code of Conduct

Students are expected to:

• Attend school as per the Attendance Policy.
• Show respect to all students and staff.
• Avoid disruptive or offensive behavior in the classroom.
• Dress according to the school’s dress code outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Abstain from cheating or plagiarism.
• Respect school property.
• Refrain from bringing any weapons (e.g., knives, guns) to school.
• Complete all assignments and exams by their scheduled deadlines.
• Avoid bringing alcohol or prohibited substances to the institution.
• Refrain from making inappropriate remarks regarding another’s ethnicity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Avoid any conduct deemed harmful or detrimental to other students, staff, or the institution.

Dismissal Policy

United Pacific College may dismiss a student from a program for the following reasons:

1. Failure to meet the expected code of conduct may result in procedures that could include immediate dismissal, depending on the severity of the misconduct.
2. The following actions, if verified, will result in immediate dismissal without warning or probation:
   • Sexual assault.
   • Physical assault or violent acts against any student, on or off campus.
   • Verbal abuse or threats.
   • Vandalism of school property.
   • Theft.

Dismissal Procedure

The process for student dismissal is as follows:

1. Reporting Concerns:

   • Concerns about student misconduct should be directed to the Senior Educational Administrator. Concerns may be raised by staff, students, or the public.

2. Meeting with the Student:

   • The Senior Educational Administrator will arrange a meeting with the student within five school days of receiving the complaint. For severe misconduct, the meeting will occur as soon as possible.

3. Investigation:

   • After meeting with the student, the Senior Educational Administrator will conduct any necessary investigations to determine if the concerns are substantiated. This investigation will be completed within five school days of the initial meeting.

4. Determination:

   • The Senior Educational Administrator will meet with the student to:
     • Determine the concerns were not substantiated, or
     • Determine the concerns were substantiated and either:
       • Issue a warning with consequences for further misconduct,
       • Set a probationary period with conditions, or
       • Recommend dismissal from the institution.

5. Documentation:

   • A written summary of the determination will be prepared. Copies will be given to the student, placed in the school’s Student Conduct File, and the student’s personal file.

6. Warning or Probation:

   • If a warning or probation is issued, both the Senior Educational Administrator and the student will sign the document, and a copy will be given to the student. The original will be placed in the student’s file.

7. Dismissal:

   • If dismissal is recommended, the Director will meet with the student to finalize the dismissal, provide a letter of dismissal, and calculate any refund due or tuition owed.

8. Refund or Collection:

   • Refunds will be processed within 30 days of dismissal. If the student owes tuition or fees, the College will collect the amount owed.