# WAC 132A-127-015: WAC 132A-127-015. Statement of student rights > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_015 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 132A-127-015 - **Heading:** WAC 132A-127-015. Statement of student rights - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132A / Chapter 132A-127 / Section 132A-127-015 ## Text As members of the academic community, students are encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and to engage in an independent search for truth. Freedom to teach and freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom. The freedom to learn depends upon appropriate opportunities and conditions in the classroom, on the campus, and in the larger community. Students should exercise their freedom with responsibility. The responsibility to secure and to respect general conditions conducive to the freedom to learn is shared by all members of the college community. The following enumerated rights are guaranteed to each student within the limitations of statutory law and college policy, which are deemed necessary to achieve the educational goals of the college: (1) Academic freedom. (a) Students are guaranteed the rights of free inquiry, expression, and assembly upon and within college facilities that are generally open and available to the public. (b) Students are free to pursue appropriate educational objectives from among the college's curricula, programs, and student affairs, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.50.090 (3)(b). (c) Students shall be protected from academic evaluation that is arbitrary, prejudiced, or capricious, but are responsible for meeting the standards of academic performance established by each of their instructors. (d) Students have the right to a learning environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, inappropriate and disrespectful conduct, and any and all harassment, including sexual harassment. (2) Due process. (a) The rights of students to be secure in their persons, quarters, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures is guaranteed. (b) No disciplinary sanction may be imposed on any student without notice to the accused of the nature of the charges. (c) A student accused of violating this code of student conduct is entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as set forth in this chapter. hts of students to be secure in their persons, quarters, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures is guaranteed. (b) No disciplinary sanction may be imposed on any student without notice to the accused of the nature of the charges. (c) A student accused of violating this code of student conduct is entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as set forth in this chapter. (d) The college bears the burden of establishing the evidentiary facts underlying the imposition of a disciplinary sanction by a preponderance of the evidence in all disciplinary actions and appeals as set forth in this chapter. ## Nearby sections - [WAC 132A-127-005 WAC 132A-127-005. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_005.md) - [WAC 132A-127-010 WAC 132A-127-010. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_010.md) - [WAC 132A-127-015 WAC 132A-127-015. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_015.md) - [WAC 132A-127-020 WAC 132A-127-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_020.md) - [WAC 132A-127-025 WAC 132A-127-025. 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