Student Rights & Responsibilities

This webpage contains some of the regulations, rights, and responsibilities that all students in the Maricopa Community College District need to know. View the complete MCCCD Administrative Regulations document.

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Academic Misconduct Policy

This section describes the type of behaviors/acts that constitute academic misconduct, sanctions for violation of the policy, and the appeal process.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-3#1

Attendance and Absence Policies

This section covers class attendance requirements, official absences, and religious holidays.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-3#1

Children on Campus Policy

This section outlines the rules regarding children on campus.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-4

Complaint (Grievance) Process for Instructional Issues

This section provides a step by step guide of the student complaint (grievance) process for instructional issues such as grades, assignments, and other course-related issues.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-3

Complaint Resolution Process for Non-Instructional Issues

This section provides a step by step guide of the student complaint resolution process for non-instructional issues not related to grades, assignments or other course-related concerns.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/appendices/students/s-8

Consensual Relationships Policy

This section outlines the parameters of romantic/amorous and/or sexual relationships between Maricopa Community College employees and students (18 years or older) currently enrolled at one of the community colleges as well as the procedures for disclosure.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-4/4-18

Course Withdrawal Procedures

This section provides information on the course withdrawal process.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/appendices/students/s-7

Credit for Prior Learning/Transfer Credits

This section provides information on previous college credit earned another institution and/or via assessment methods.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-2#4

Discrimination Complaint Process

This section outlines the process for filing an informal or formal discrimination complaint. Complaints may be brought under this procedure for discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, age, Vietnam-era veteran status, and physical or mental disability. 

https://district.maricopa.edu/legal/student-faculty-resources/harassment/discrimination-complaint-procedures-students

Discrimination Complaint Form

This page is the discrimination complaint form.

https://district.maricopa.edu/legal/eeo-aa/complaint-form

Drug, Alcohol, and other Substance Abuse Prevention Policies

This section lists the rules, regulations, and sanctions for use of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs on Maricopa Community Colleges premises.

https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/alcohol-drug-abuse-prevention 
http://www.mesacc.edu/student-life/ 
http://www.mesacc.edu/college-police

Hazing Prevention Regulation

This section outlines the rules on hazing activities on and off Maricopa Community Colleges’ premises.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-6

Parking and Traffic Regulations

This section contains information on parking and traffic regulations for employees and students.

MCC Website

http://www.mesacc.edu/college-police

MCCD Regulation

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-10

Placement Testing Policies

This section outlines the placement testing process and procedures.

MCC Website

http://www.mesacc.edu/testing-services/our-services

MCCD Regulation

https://www.maricopa.edu/academics/testing

Refund Policies and Appeal Process

This section provides information on the refund policy for students who officially withdraw from credit and non-credit classes, cancelled classes, refund exceptions, and the refund appeal process.

MCC Process and Appeal Forms

http://www.mesacc.edu/cashier-services/refunds

MCCD Regulation

https://www.maricopa.edu/become-a-student/tuition-paying/refunds

Religious Accommodation Procedure

Religious Accommodation Policy and Form (PDF)

More information about Religious Accommodations are available through the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, Sonya Pearson, 480-461-7443, sonya.pearson@mesacc.edu

Sexual Harassment Policy

Information about Title IX and Preventing Sexual Harassment are also available at the link below:

https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/title-ix

Mesa Community College's Title IX Coordinator

Sonya Pearson
480-461-7443
sonya.pearson@mesacc.edu

Smoking Regulations (Tobacco-Free Policy)

This section lists the guidelines regarding the use and/or sale of tobacco products on Maricopa Community Colleges premises. 

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-4/4-12

http://www.mesacc.edu/employees/ohs/smoking.html 

Student Code of Conduct (Discipline Code)

This section delineates the standards of conduct that is expected of all students, sanctions, and the student code of conduct hearing process.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-5

Students with Disabilities

This section provides information on the accommodation application process for students with disabilities.

MCC Website

http://www.mesacc.edu/disability-services

MCCD Regulation

https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/disability-resources

Taping of Faculty Lectures

This section provides information on the taping of instructors lectures.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-3/3-4

Technology & Computer Usage Standards

This section outlines acceptable and non-acceptable use of Maricopa Community Colleges Technology Resources including but not limited to, desktop and laptop systems, printers, central computing facilities, District-wide or college-wide networks, local-area networks, telephones, facsimile machines, scanners, access to the Internet, electronic mail and similar electronic information.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-4/4-4

Transfer Credit Policies

This section provides information on the process for transfer of college credit earned at another institution(s).

https://www.maricopa.edu/academics/university-transfer

Veterans Services

This section lists the services and eligibility requirements for educational benefits for students who are U.S. Military Veterans.

MCC Website

http://www.mesacc.edu/veteran-services

MCCD Regulation

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-9

Weapons Policy

This section outlines the rules and regulations regarding weapons on Maricopa Community Colleges premises.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-4/4-6

Vaccinations

The Maricopa County Community Colleges District does not require that students receive vaccinations prior to enrollment. Certain professional or occupational programs do require particular vaccinations for participation in those programs. More information about these programs can be found on college websites.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-2#12

Workplace Violence Prevention

This section defines what type of behaviors/acts constitute workplace violence and the sanctions for violation of the policy.

https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-6/6-21