# WAC 132J-126-050: WAC 132J-126-050. Statement of student rights

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_050

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132J-126-050
- **Heading:** WAC 132J-126-050. 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 132J / Chapter 132J-126 / Section 132J-126-050

## 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 services, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.50.090 (3)(b).
(c) 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.
(d) Students have the right to a learning environment which 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 student conduct code is entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as set forth in this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132J-126-010 WAC 132J-126-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_010.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-020 WAC 132J-126-020. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_020.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-030 WAC 132J-126-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_030.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-035 WAC 132J-126-035. Service of notices, filings, orders, and time limits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_035.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-040 WAC 132J-126-040. Student conduct code authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_040.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-050 WAC 132J-126-050. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_050.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-070 WAC 132J-126-070. Denial of access to Green River College](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_070.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-080 WAC 132J-126-080. Rights of ownership of works](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_080.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-090 WAC 132J-126-090. Conduct — Student responsibilities and prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_090.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-100 WAC 132J-126-100. Violation of law and college discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_100.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-110 WAC 132J-126-110. Amnesty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_110.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-115 WAC 132J-126-115. Interim measures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_115.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-120 WAC 132J-126-120. Purpose of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_120.md)
- [WAC 132J-126-125 WAC 132J-126-125. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132J_126_125.md)

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