The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) has a rich tradition in which all members of the community teach and learn in an environment conducive to intellectual and moral development. All members of the BFIT community must take responsibility for their actions and be willing to accept the consequences of their deeds.

The College has a set of regulations, not meant to limit a student’s freedom, but to ensure the well-being and rights of all community members.  Students are required to conduct themselves in a manner reflecting favorably on the college. 

Failure to comply with student regulations will lead to disciplinary action and may lead to separation from the College.

Interpretation of Regulations
The purpose of publishing the conduct policy is to give students general notice of prohibited behavior. This Code is not written with the specificity of a criminal statute.

Inherent Authority
The College reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the safety and well being of the campus community. Such action may include pursuing conduct action for any violation of state or federal law, on or off-campus, that affects the College’s educational interests.

Reporting Acts of Misconduct
Any student, faculty, or staff member may file a complaint of student misconduct to the Coordinator of Student Conduct, Dean of Students, Security, or any other Student Affairs staff member. All reporters will fill out the “Incident Report” form and submit electronically to one of the designees listed above. Reports of alleged misconduct will be reviewed and adjudicated if necessary.

Disciplinary Action while Criminal Charges Are Pending
Students may be accountable both to civil authorities and to the College for acts that constitute violations of law and of this Code. Disciplinary action at the College will normally proceed during the pendency of criminal proceedings, and will not be subject to challenge on the ground that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced.

Interim Suspension
The Dean of Students (or designee) may suspend a student from the College for an interim period pending disciplinary or criminal proceedings, or medical evaluation.

A. The Dean of Academic Affairs will be consulted regarding an interim removal of a student from class 
    during a disciplinary investigation.
B. The interim suspension shall become immediately effective without prior notice whenever there is 
    evidence that the continued presence of the student at the College poses a substantial and 
    immediate threat to him/herself or to others, or to the stability and continuance of normal College 
    functions.
C. A student suspended on an interim basis shall be given a prompt opportunity to appear personally 
    before the Dean of Students or a designee in order to discuss the issue.

Standards of Classroom Behavior
The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to leave the class for the remainder of the class period. Longer suspensions from a class, or dismissal on conduct behavior grounds, must be consulted with the Dean of Students, Dean of Academic Affairs, and/or the Conduct Coordinator.

Zero Tolerance
The College has a zero tolerance policy against any violent action or threat of violent action toward a student, faculty, staff member, or to the Institution as whole. Students are expected to engage in appropriate conversations and use appropriate language at all times. Interpretation of language in regards to threats of violence will be at the discretion of the Dean of Students, Conduct Coordinator, or designated professional staff members.