Indigenous All members of the St. Lawrence College community have the right to study or work in an environment that is safe, secure and supportive. The College expects students to be responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that respects the rights of employees, other students and College property, in line with the SLC Student Code of Conduct.
What is the Student Code of Conduct?
When they enroll, every St. Lawrence College student agrees to follow the Student Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct outlines the rights and responsibilities of students, sets expectations for student behaviour, and explains possible consequences for not meeting those expectations.
The Code of Conduct applies to student behaviour that takes place:
- On campus or on College property
- During online or distance learning
- During College-sanctioned activities (e.g. club and sporting events)
- Off campus when representing the College (e.g. during placements)
- Off campus when it negatively impacts the rights or wellbeing of a College community member
What are my rights?
Students at SLC have many rights under the Code of Conduct, including:
- To express themselves individually or as part of a group
- To be free from discrimination and harassment
- To be treated with respect
- To have a safe and positive learning environment
What are my responsibilities?
SLC student responsibilities under the Code of Conduct include:
- Observing laws, the Ontario Human Rights code, and SLC policies
- Refraining from obstructing, interrupting or negatively impacting SLC activities and objectives
- Behaving in a way that keeps SLC free from harassment and discrimination
- Refraining from conduct that infringes on the rights of others (e.g. threatening a person’s safety or wellbeing, making unwelcome comments)
- Being honest in all academic and College matters
We all share responsibility for creating and maintaining a safe and positive learning experience – for ourselves and for others.
To initiate a Code of Conduct Concern please complete this form:
If you have any questions about completing the form, please contact the Student Rights & Responsibilities Office at SRRO@sl.on.ca or 613.544.5400 ext. 5532.
Other Resources:
- If you are concerned about an SLC community member’s behaviour, you may wish to contact the Behavioural Intervention Team (BIT), who are responsible for responding to disruptive or concerning behaviour. Visit this webpage for more information about the BIT.
- Any student who has a complaint about their program of study or any other academic concern should refer to the Student Complaint Policy.
- If you have a concern regarding sexual violence, please see our Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response page.
- More information about Conduct in an Online Environment
- In an emergency, please contact Safety and Security by dialing 5555 from any SLC phone.
Contact: Student Rights & Responsibilities Office
- Email: SRRO@sl.on.ca
- Phone: 613.544.5400, ext. 5532
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
- On-campus: Kingston Student Services