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Students' Rights and Responsibilities

2.1 | Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

2.1.A | Students' Rights:

  1. A student shall have the right to participate in a free exchange of ideas, and there shall be no University rule or administrative rule that in any way abridges the rights of freedom of speech, expression, petition, and peaceful assembly as set forth in the U.S. Constitution.
  2. Each student shall have the right to participate in all areas and activities of the University, free from any form of discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
  3. A student has the right to personal privacy except as otherwise provided by law, and this will be observed by students and University authorities alike.
  4. Each student subject to disciplinary action arising from violations of the WTAMU Student handbook shall be assured a fundamentally fair process.

2.1.B | Students' Responsibilities:

  1. A student has the responsibility to respect the rights and property of others, including other students, the faculty, and University officials.
  2. A student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted with the published WTAMU Student Handbook and to comply with federal, state, and local laws.
  3. A student has the responsibility to recognize that student actions reflect upon the individuals involved and upon the entire University community.
  4. A student has the responsibility to maintain a level of behavior which is consistent in supporting the learning environment of the institution and to recognize the University's obligation to provide an environment of learning.