Study Tour Code of Conduct
As a student enrolled in a RiderUniversity study tour course (Program), I understand that I am bound byRiderUniversity’s Student Code of Conduct just as I would be while taking classes on Rider’s Lawrenceville campus.
A. I understand that each foreign country has its own laws and standards of acceptable conduct, including dress, manners, morals, politics, alcohol use, drug use and behavior. I recognize that behavior that violates those laws or standards could harm RiderUniversity’s relationship with those countries and the institutions therein, as well as my own health and safety. I will to the best of my ability become informed of, and will abide by, all such laws and standards for each country to or through which I will travel during the Program. I also understand that regardless of the legal drinking age in the foreign country, RiderUniversity prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from consuming alcoholic beverages whileparticipating in any Rider University Program.
Any behavior that Rider University’s representatives or officials deem to be minor violations of this Code of Conduct but which are clearly disruptive to the Program, the participants, and/or the professors of the Program and any behavior that has a clearly detrimental effect on the local facilities and social relations of the group, will be addressed immediately with a first warning. A second occurrence of a similar violation will be punished by sending the student home at the student’s expense. Any behavior that RiderUniversity’s representatives or officials deem to be major violations of this Code of Conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the Program.
Examples of conduct that would violate this Code of Conduct include: rude and obnoxious behavior due to excessive drinking; drinking and/or storing alcoholicbeverages in hotel rooms;failure to adhere to any curfews established by the professors; shouting or other loud expressions after hours in the hotel where the participants are staying; excessive rudeness and behavioral disrespect to students or faculty in the Program or to the citizens of the countries visited; engaging in illegal behavior such as buying/selling/using drugs or other illegal substances considered illegal in the United States or in the host country; engaging in illegal buying/selling of currency on the “black market.”
B. I understand that RiderUniversity policies, rules, standards and instructions for student behavior apply while I am studying abroad. I understand and agree that any violation of these policies, rules, standards and instruction for student behavior can result in disciplinary action by RiderUniversity including, but not limited to, the following: expulsion from the Program and/or suspension or expulsion from RiderUniversity.
Examples: Any student who violates the Rider University Academic Integrity policy while studying abroad will be punished according to RiderUniversity standards.
C. I waive and release all claims against Rider University that arise at a time when I am not under the direct supervision of Rider University or that are caused by my failure to remain under such supervision or to comply with such rules, standards, and instructions.
D. I understand that Rider University had the right to enforce the standards of conductdescribed above, in section A, as well as its policies, rules, standards, and instructions for student behavior in its sole judgment, and it will impose sanctions (which could include expulsion from the Program),for violating these standards or for any behavior detrimental to or incompatible with the interest, harmony, and welfare of the University, the Program, or other participants. I recognize that due to the circumstances of foreign study tours, procedures for notice, hearing and appeal applicable to student disciplinary proceedings at the University will be carried out in the best possible manner under the circumstances. Procedural hearing and appeals will be available upon my return to the University. If I am expelled from the Program, I consent to being sent home at my own expense with no refund of fees.
E. I will attend to any legal problems I encounter with any foreign nationals or government of the host country. RiderUniversity is not responsible for providing any assistance under such circumstances.
I have carefully read this “Code of Conduct” form and agree to its terms.
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