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Student Disciplinary and Grievance Policies and Procedures

Code of Student Conduct

Urban College of Boston is committed to promoting student learning in a stable and peaceful environment. Therefore, students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that is appropriate and non-threatening to others. Specifically, students should refrain from disruptive behavior, theft, falsification of records, possession of weapons, destruction of property, hazing, physical and verbal abuse, and acts of harassment towards anyone. Students who violate this code of conduct are subject to expulsion, suspension, or other penalties. Conduct subject to disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Unprofessional Conduct

  • Dishonesty, including, but not limited to, forgery, knowingly furnishing false information to the college, and alteration and/or use of college documents, financial instruments, or identification cards with intent to defraud.

  • Dishonesty involving academic integrity, including, but not limited to, cheating or plagiarism, will be addressed under the Academic Honesty Policy in the College Catalogue.

  • Disrespect of or insubordination to college personnel.

  • Use of oral or written profanity.

  • Sexual harassment of other students, faculty, or staff.

Misuse of College Property

  • Littering, destroying, or damaging property of the college or property under its jurisdiction.

  • Violation of the college computer facilities and network use policy.

Alcohol and Drug Violations

  • Use of alcoholic beverages, including the purchase, consumption, possession, or sale of such items, except where specifically authorized in the policies and guidelines of the College.

  • Possession, use, sale, or distribution of any type of drugs for illegal purposes.

  • Appearing at any College premises while intoxicated or while under the influence of an illegal substance.

  • Violation of the college Non-Smoking policy.

  • Criminal Activity and Violent or Dangerous Behavior.

Criminal Activity and Violent or Dangerous Behavior

  • Violation of any local, state, or federal law.

  • Possession on college property of weapons, such as knives, firearms, or any dangerous chemical or explosive elements or their component parts.

  • Threatening of any member of the UCB community

 

Sanctions

The following sanctions may be imposed, separately or in conjunction with other sanctions:

a. A written statement to a student that he/she is violating or has violated College policies and may be subject to more severe disciplinary action.

b. Required reimbursement for damage to or misappropriation of property. This may take the form of appropriate services or other compensation.

c. Interim Suspension: If, in the opinion of the Chief Student Services Office (CSSO) or designee, the presence of a student poses a serious threat to others, the CSSO or designee may suspend the student immediately. If the student requests an appeal of the decision, a hearing shall be held at the earliest reasonable time.

d. Termination of student status with the college for an indefinite, or permanent, period of time.

e. Withdrawal without refund. A student may be administratively withdrawn from the current or future semesters at the College and the course withdrawal refund policies described in the catalog will be followed.

Financial Aid Grievances

Students with concerns about financial aid issues should first contact the Business Office to discuss any concerns that they have. Many issues can be resolved via a conversation. In the event that the student is not satisfied after contacting the Campus Business Office then the student should follow the Non-Academic or Financial Aid Grievance Procedures as outlined in the College Catalogue.

Business Office
2 Boylston St. 2nd Floor,
Boston, MA 02116
617-449-7030

Grade Appeals

A grade may be appealed if a student believes that the grading procedures outlines in a course syllabus was followed improperly by a faculty member, or if the student believes that unfair or prejudicial grading has occurred. A student must begin the grade appeal process within 30 days of the posting of the grade in question. The grade appeal process is a series of steps with specific deadlines that must be honored. For a complete list of steps, please refer to the College Catalogue.

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to submit work that is the result of their own effort. Students must avoid plagiarism, defined as the use of the language, ideas, or thoughts of another author and the representation of them as the student’s own work. Any form of intentional plagiarism or carelessness in differentiating between what is another person’s work and what is the result of a student’s effort is subject to disciplinary action on the part of the instructor and/or the Vice President of Academic and may result in failure of the course. The instructor, in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, will determine an appropriate penalty in cases involving plagiarism. More detailed information about plagiarism is available in standard works on writing. Also, giving or receiving help during a quiz or examination will result in disciplinary action by the instructor and/or Vice President of Academic Affairs.