Student Code of Conduct

Students enrolled at Golden West College assume an obligation to conduct themselves in accordance with the laws of the State of California, the California Education Code, and the policies and procedures of the Coast Community College District. The Code of Conduct has been established by the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees to provide notice to students of the type of conduct that is expected of each student. Being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or the existence of other mental impairment does not diminish or excuse a violation of the Code of Conduct.

A Golden West College student found to have violated any of the following regulations that are District or campus related will be subject to the maximum sanction of expulsion
Aiding, abetting or inciting. [3.1]
False report of emergency. [3.2]
Any action which results in serious injury or death. [3.3, 3.10]
Infliction of mental harm upon any member of the District community. [3.4]
Possession of weapons. [3.5]
Rape/sexual assault. [3.6]
Sale of Alcohol or Narcotics. [3.7, 3.8]
Repeat Suspension. [3.9]

A Golden West College student found to have violated any of the following regulations which are District or campus related may be expelled, placed on probation, or given a lesser sanction.

Abusive behavior. [4.1]
Assault/battery. [4.3]
Cheating/plagiarism. [4.4]
Continued misconduct. [4.6]
Damaging or stealing library materials. [4.22]
Destruction of property. [4.7]
Discrimination. [4.8]
Disruption of the educational process. [4.9]
Disruptive behavior. [4.10]
Disturbing the peace. [4.11]
Failure to appear before a district official when directed to do so. [4.12]
Failure to comply or identify. [4.13]
Failure to obtain permits before participation in an organized protest. [4.14]
Failure to repay debt or return district property. [4.15]
Fighting. [4.16]
Forgery. [4.17]
Gambling. [4.18]
Harassment. [4.19]
Hateful behavior. [4.20]
Lewd Conduct. [4.21]
Misrepresentation. [4.23]
Misuse of college identification. [4.24]
Possession of alcohol or narcotics. [4.25, 4.26]
Sexual harassment or the threat of sexual assault. [4.27, 4.30]
Smoking where prohibited. [4.28]
Theft. [4.29]
Unauthorized entry or trespass. [4.31]
Unauthorized possession of property. [4.32]
Unauthorized tape recording or use of electronic devices. [4.33, 4.36]
Unauthorized use of alcoholic beverages. [4.34]
Unauthorized use of District keys. [4.35]
Unauthorized use of property or services. [4.37]
Unreasonable demands. [4.38]
Violation of District computer usage policy, computer theft, or other computer crime. [4.5]
Violation of driving regulations. [4.39]
Violation of health and safety regulations. [4.40]
Violation of local, state, or federal law, or violation of posted District rules. [4.41, 4.42]

Copies of the Coast Community College District Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures which includes complete definitions of the above violations are available the Office of the Administrative Dean of Student Support Services.