Dear EXCEL Student and Parent:

EXCEL students are expected to observe the following Code of Conduct while enrolled in this program and on the Sonoma State University Campus:

Standards of Conduct:

• Treat fellow students, teachers and staff with respect at all times.
• Follow the rules of safety and supervision set forth by EXCEL staff and instructors at all times; cooperate and model positive behavior. 
• Be aware you are expected to be considerate of Sonoma State University's equipment and property. While inside a building please keep your conversation quiet, do not run in the halls, and do not play with equipment such as elevators or automatic door openers. 
• Follow the policy of appropriate dress as set forth in the Student Guidelines.
•  Teachers have the right to ask you to leave the class if you are acting inappropriately or in a way that interferes with others students' work. If you do not change your behavior after you are asked to do so, you may be required to leave the program. 

Students asked to leave for disciplinary reasons will forfeit all tuition and fees.

Phones/Electronics: No cell phone or smart phone usage is allowed during class time except in the case of emergency. No video or electronic game usage is allowed during class time unless it is part of the curriculum. During lunch bunch or classroom breaks, phones and/or electronics may be taken away by an EXCEL staff or instructor if inappropriate material is being accessed/viewed by student(s). Parents will be notified and given said phone or electronics back at pick up.

Liability: In some classes students work with sensitive equipment in class (i.e., computers, microscopes, potter's wheel, or other equipment), and must follow directions and safety rules to prevent accidents. Parents are responsible for costs to repair any damages to the equipment that is caused by inappropriate or reckless behavior.