Student Rights & Responsibilities

Alverno College values a learning environment built on mutual respect, personal responsibility and concern for the well-being of others. Students are expected to contribute positively to the community and uphold the standards that support academic success and personal growth.

Student Code of Conduct

Behavior expectations are designed to protect individual liberties within a community setting. This expectation calls for behaviors that demonstrate self-discipline, respect for self, respect for others, and respect for the community.  

Students exhibiting unacceptable behavior, both on or off campus, shall be subject to the disciplinary process as outlined in Alverno College Policies. Alverno has designed a Code of Conduct which describes behavior expectations that are applicable in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, offices, public spaces, residence halls). Unacceptable behaviors include the violation of college policies, rules or regulations, and civil laws and ordinances on or off campus.

Complaint & Conflict Procedures

All persons are expected to communicate in positive ways to resolve issues and conflicts.  Constructive controversy promotes increased learning in a collaborative culture.  It encourages better problem solving, creativity, and involvement because it influences individuals to view problems and issues from different perspectives and to rethink their response.  Generally, complaints are handled within each functional area and the student should ordinarily attempt to resolve the matter by making an informal complaint with the person involved and if dissatisfied with the outcome, appeal the issue through the director of the department or the dean of the school.