Pfeiffer University | Student Conduct Code

Student Conduct Code

Pfeiffer University is a community of scholars committed to maintaining an environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth. It is a community with high standards and high expectations for those who choose to become a part of it, including established rules of conduct intended to foster behaviors that are consistent with a civil and educational setting. Members of the University community are expected to comply with all laws, University policies and campus regulations, conducting themselves in ways that support a scholarly environment.

In applying for admission to the School of Graduate Studies or to the School of Adult Studies, the student accepts the responsibility to observe proper decorum while on the University premises and when representing the University on official occasions. Students also agree to abide by an academic code of conduct which includes honesty and integrity in all matters related to the pursuit of formal and informal education encouraged and promoted by Pfeiffer University.

Students will be informed in writing of the consequence of violations of the code of conduct. Consequences may include suspension or dismissal from the program. Decisions to suspend or dismiss may be appealed in writing with 72 hours to the Academic Affairs Committee. The appeal will be based upon review of the written record. Students will be notified in writing of the decision of the Academic affairs Committee.