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Cornell policies

Every summer registrant is considered a student and is subject to the general regulations governing student conduct that apply to all other students of the university, with slight modifications to cover the special circumstances of the summer session. In addition, some special programs may have more-restrictive codes; information is available from program directors. You are expected to be familiar with the contents of the Campus Code of Conduct, available from the Office of the Dean of Students, 538 Willard Straight Hall, and from the Summer Session office in B20 Day Hall.

The regulations and codes—products of extensive deliberation involving students and members of the faculty and administration—are statements of standards and regulations necessary to ensure the effective functioning of the university as an educational institution by balancing individual freedom with the responsibility that comes with that freedom.

In addition, any student living in a university residence is responsible for being familiar with the specific rules that apply to the place of residence. Copies of the rules may be obtained from head residents and resident advisors.

Generally, the Office of the Judicial Administrator is responsible for handling violations of the Campus Code of Conduct.

Academic integrity

Cornell has a written code of academic integrity, according to which every student is expected to demonstrate absolute integrity in all academic undertakings. Integrity entails a firm adherence to a set of values. The values most essential to an academic community are grounded in honesty with respect to the intellectual efforts of oneself and others. While both students and faculty members must maintain and further these values, the code is concerned specifically with the conduct of students. The Code of Academic Integrity is available from the Office of the Dean of Students, 538 Willard Straight Hall, and from the Summer Session office in B20 Day Hall.

Attendance

Students are expected to regularly and punctually attend all courses in which they are enrolled. If you miss a class or seminar, it is your obligation to let the instructor know why and to provide documentation that you were seen at Gannett Health Services or another health care facility.

Equality of opportunity

It is the policy of Cornell University actively to support equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of any legally prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. The university is committed to the maintenance of affirmative-action programs that will assure the continuation of such equality of opportunity. Sexual harassment is an act of discrimination and, as such, will not be tolerated. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to Cornell's Title IX coordinator (assistant director, gender equity) at the Office of Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Life Quality, Cornell University, 234 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-2801 (telephone: 607.255.3976; TDD: 607.255.7665).

Cornell University is committed to assisting those persons with disabilities who have special needs. A brochure describing services for persons with disabilities may be obtained by writing to the Office of Equal Opportunity, Cornell University, 234 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-2801. Other questions or requests for special assistance may also be directed to that office.

Release of information

The Cornell Policy on Access to and Release of Student Education Records is available at the Cornell University Policy Website.

The policy states that most information about students is restricted or confidential. Only directory information, including photographs (digital and print) of the student, may be released without the student's permission unless the student indicates otherwise.

Image release and Cornell policy notebook

All students should read, understand, and abide by the rules and procedures outlined in the image release statement and the Cornell policy notebook.