Student Bill of Rights

This is the College's Student Bill of Rights, that falls under the Student Code of Conduct and Title IX policies.

Under Elmira College's Student Bill of Rights, you have the right to: 

1. Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police; 

2. Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously; 

3. Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by Elmira College; 

4. Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard; 

5. Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available; 

6. Be free from any suggestion that a complainant is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations; 

7. Describe the incident to as few Elmira College representatives as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident; 

8. Be protected from retaliation by Elmira College, any student, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the Elmira; 

9. Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination;

10. Be accompanied by an adviser of choice who may assist and advise a complainant, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process; and 

11. Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of Elmira College 

You have the right to make a report to the Elmira College Office of Campus Safety, local law enforcement, and/or state police, or choose not to report; to report the incident to Elmira College; to be protected by Elmira College from retaliation for reporting an incident; and to receive assistance and resources from Elmira College.