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Policies for Students at BCHS

Baptist College of Health Sciences is a community that respects the rights of others, and seeks to contribute to the mission and goals we share. In order to ensure that a safe and secure environment exists that supports intellectual, spiritual, and personal development, BCHS has policies and procedures in place that all members of the community agree to follow. It is an expectation that our students adhere to high standards of behavior, and observe the college's policies and guidelines while at BCHS.

Please familiarize yourself with these student policies, procedures, and guidelines that assist in maintaining a positive atmosphere where learning and growth can flourish. 

To view a PDF version of the Student Handbook, see the link on the left. You may wish to refer to the Table of Contents below as a reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Student’s Responsibility for Content  2
President’s Welcome  5
Baptist College of Health Sciences  6
College Mission, Vision, and Values  
College Seal  7
Alma Mater  8
Student Rights and Responsibilities   9
Student Rights  9 
Student Responsibilities  9
Standards of Student Conduct 10
Honor Code  13 
Reporting an Honor Code Violation  13 
Academic Integrity  14 
Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy   15 
Campus Disciplinary Procedures 20 
Campus Disciplinary Process - Violations  20 
Disciplinary Sanctions 22
Disciplinary Proceeding Disclosures 24 
Student Appeal Process 24 
Policies 26 
Alleged Discrimination Grievance/Complaint Policy   26 
Appearance Standards  29 
Children on Campus  29 
Communication with Students  29 
Complaints or Concerns from Students 30 
Electronic Communications and Other Media  31 
E-Mail Guidelines 32 
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act  33
Directory Information  34 
Final Grade Appeals 34 
Guest Behavior 37 
Harassment  38 
Health Insurance 38 
Health Insurance Compliance  39 
Inclement Weather Closings  39 
Maintaining Eligibility for TELS Program  39 
Missing Person Procedure for Students Residing on Campus   48 
Non-Discrimination Policy - Students  49 
Personal Status Change  50 
Professional Licensure/Credentials 50 
Solicitation and Distribution  50 
Smoking and Tobacco Use  51 
Student Publications  51 
Student Representation  52 
Students with Disabilities-Procedures for Receiving Academic Accommodations 52 
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response 55