Student Code of Conduct

4. General Conduct Expectations

Students must:

• Treat all individuals with dignity and respect
• Refrain from harassment, discrimination, bullying, or intimidation
• Maintain professional behaviour in classrooms, online sessions, and campus premises
• Follow instructions issued by faculty, staff, and administration
• Use respectful and appropriate language at all times

5. Academic Integrity

Students must maintain the highest level of academic honesty.

Prohibited Activities:

• Plagiarism (copying without proper citation)
• Cheating during exams or assessments
• Submitting work completed by another individual
• Unauthorized collaboration
• Use of AI tools or external assistance where not permitted

Examination Compliance:

• Mandatory Face Identity Verification before assessments
• Adherence to lockdown browser and proctoring requirements
• No switching tabs, copying, or using unauthorized devices

Violation may result in assessment cancellation, academic penalties, suspension or expulsion.

6. Attendance and Participation

Students must: Attend all scheduled classes (physical or virtual), actively participate in academic activities, and meet minimum attendance and engagement thresholds.

Online Synchronous Classes:

• Camera must remain ON unless approved
• Students must remain present throughout the session
• Attendance may be recorded via screenshots and logs

Online Asynchronous Learning:

• Minimum engagement hours must be maintained
• Activity logs are monitored for compliance

Failure to comply may lead to: warnings, attendance deficiency notices, or withdrawal from the program.

7. Use of BETA Hive ERP/LMS

Students must: Use their individual login credentials only, complete Face Verification when prompted, avoid VPN usage or unauthorized access methods, and not share login credentials with others.

Strictly Prohibited:

• Multiple logins across devices simultaneously
• Shared IP usage across multiple student accounts
• Attempting to bypass system security controls

Violations may result in: account suspension, reporting to regulatory authorities, or academic penalties.

8. Digital and Technology Conduct

Students must:

• Use institutional systems responsibly
• Maintain cybersecurity awareness
• Avoid downloading unauthorized software during sessions

Students must not:

• Record sessions without permission
• Distribute institutional content without authorization
• Engage in disruptive online behavior

9. Communication Protocol

Students must: Communicate through official channels only, include Full Name, Student ID, and Program in emails, and maintain respectful tone in all communications.

Expected response timelines:

• 3–5 business days for email responses

Students are advised:

• High call volumes may delay phone responses
• Email communication is preferred and tracked

10. Professional Conduct & 11. Non-Discrimination

Professional Conduct on Campus: Students must: Follow campus rules and safety protocols, maintain cleanliness and discipline, dress appropriately in academic settings, and respect institutional property.

Non-Discrimination and Harassment: Beta College maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward:

• Discrimination (race, religion, gender, etc.)
• Harassment or sexual misconduct
• Bullying or intimidation

Violations will result in strict disciplinary action.

12. Compliance with Funding and Regulatory Requirements

Students must:

• Provide accurate and truthful information
• Maintain updated documentation (e.g., OSAP records)
• Cooperate with verification processes (including National Student Loans Service Centre)

Misrepresentation may result in: withdrawal, reporting to authorities, or legal consequences.

13. Disciplinary Actions & 14. Appeals Process

Disciplinary Actions: Violations of this Code may result in: verbal or written warnings, temporary suspension, permanent expulsion, or reporting to regulatory bodies. Severity of action depends on: nature of violation, frequency of misconduct, and impact on academic environment.

Appeals Process: Students have the right to appeal disciplinary decisions by:

• Submitting a written appeal within specified timelines
• Providing supporting evidence
• Awaiting review by the designated committee

15. Acknowledgement & 16. Policy Review

Acknowledgement and Consent: All students must: Read and understand this Code of Conduct, provide digital acknowledgment via BETA Hive, and consent to monitoring, verification, and compliance measures.

Policy Review and Updates: This policy will be: Reviewed periodically (every two years) and updated as per regulatory and institutional requirements.