# WAC 132K-135-060: WAC 132K-135-060. Statement of student rights

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_060

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132K-135-060
- **Heading:** WAC 132K-135-060. 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 132K / Chapter 132K-135 / Section 132K-135-060

## 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 premises 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 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 student conduct code is entitled to procedural due process as set forth in this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132K-135-020 WAC 132K-135-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_020.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-030 WAC 132K-135-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_030.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-040 WAC 132K-135-040. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_040.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-050 WAC 132K-135-050. Students abroad](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_050.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-060 WAC 132K-135-060. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_060.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-070 WAC 132K-135-070. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_070.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-090 WAC 132K-135-090. Disciplinary sanctions — Conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_090.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-100 WAC 132K-135-100. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_100.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-110 WAC 132K-135-110. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_110.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-120 WAC 132K-135-120. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_120.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-130 WAC 132K-135-130. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Review of an initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_130.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-140 WAC 132K-135-140. Student conduct committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_140.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-150 WAC 132K-135-150. Appeal — Student conduct committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_150.md)
- [WAC 132K-135-160 WAC 132K-135-160. Student conduct committee hearings — Presentations of evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_160.md)

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