# WAC 132E-122-070: WAC 132E-122-070. Statement of student rights

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_070

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132E-122-070
- **Heading:** WAC 132E-122-070. 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 132E / Chapter 132E-122 / Section 132E-122-070

## Text

(1) As members of the Everett Community College 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.
(2) The following rights are guaranteed to each student within the limitations of statutory law and college policies necessary to achieve the educational goals of the college.
(a) Academic freedom.
(i) 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.
(ii) Students are free to pursue appropriate educational objectives from among the college's curricula, programs, and services, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.50.090 (3)(b).
(iii) Students shall be protected from academic evaluation which is arbitrary, prejudiced, or capricious, but are responsible for meeting the standards of academic performance established by each of their instructors.
(iv) Students have the right to a learning environment which is free from discrimination, inappropriate and disrespectful conduct, and any and all harassment including sexual harassment.
(b) Due process.
(i) The rights of students to be secure in their persons, quarters, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures is guaranteed.
(ii) No disciplinary sanction may be imposed on any student without notice to the accused of the nature of the charges.
(iii) A student accused of violating this conduct code is entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as set forth in the proceedings as outlined in this student code of conduct.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132E-122-010 WAC 132E-122-010. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_010.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-020 WAC 132E-122-020. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_020.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-030 WAC 132E-122-030. Preamble](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_030.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-040 WAC 132E-122-040. Civility statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_040.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-050 WAC 132E-122-050. Nondiscrimination statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_050.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-060 WAC 132E-122-060. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_060.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-070 WAC 132E-122-070. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_070.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-080 WAC 132E-122-080. Academic affairs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_080.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-090 WAC 132E-122-090. Academic affairs grievance procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_090.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-100 WAC 132E-122-100. Students as research subjects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_100.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-110 WAC 132E-122-110. Student affairs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_110.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-120 WAC 132E-122-120. Student affairs grievance procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_120.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-130 WAC 132E-122-130. Disclosure of student information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_130.md)
- [WAC 132E-122-140 WAC 132E-122-140. College distribution of literature procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132E_122_140.md)

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