Student Rights & Responsibilities

Student Rights

• be treated with respect and consideration.
• confidentiality of information provided or obtained during the advising/counseling process, within the limits described in the policy statement.
• information about your advisor's/counselor's credentials and training.
• ask questions about any procedures used during counseling; if you wish, the advisor/counselor will explain his/her usual approach and methods to you.
• discuss with your advisor/counselor any concerns or dissatisfactions you have about your advising/counseling experience.
• review your file with a advisor/counselor.
• see a second advisor/counselor if you wish to obtain an additional opinion or believe you would work better with another person.
• obtain a referral to other appropriate services, when you cannot be seen by a college advisor/counselor or when our services are not appropriate to your concerns.
• stop advising/counseling at any point. We encourage you to discuss with your advisor/counselor your reasons for wanting to stop; however, the decision is yours.
• report a grievance to the Vice-president of Student Services if you believe your counselor has violated your rights or has behaved unethically.

Students Responsibilities

• treating the Advising & Counseling Center Staff with respect and consideration.
• understanding your advisor's/counselor's credentials and training to your satisfaction.
• understanding the advising/counseling process to your own satisfaction. If you do not understand any part of the process, please discuss this with your advisor/counselor.
• being honest and direct about your advising/counseling experience.
• keeping appointments. If you cannot keep an appointment, please notify the Advising & Counseling Secretary.
• reporting any grievance you may have without undue delay.