Community Standards

The college expects appropriate and responsible behavior from its students. Entrance into the academic community automatically obligates each student to abide by the established regulations of the College. Expected community standards exist for the purpose of furthering the accomplishment of educational and developmental objectives. These standards are outlined in the Keuka College Student Handbook and Student Code of Community Standards.

Student Life assumes primary responsibility for adjudication of incidents of misconduct and for protecting the rights of students in matters of student conduct. Officials of the College become directly involved in student conduct proceedings when actions of individuals or groups conflict with the safety and integrity of the institution or when they disregard the rights of other members of the College community, including guests and visitors to the campus.

Student intervention is approached as an important opportunity to further students’ ethical development and the College’s emphasis on responsible independence. Disciplinary action by the College can range from a written reprimand and warning to expulsion, depending upon the severity of the violation.