# WAC 132U-126-003: WAC 132U-126-003. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_003

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132U-126-003
- **Heading:** WAC 132U-126-003. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132U / Chapter 132U-126 / Section 132U-126-003

## Text

Whatcom Community College, as a state supported institution of higher education, has a primary mission to contribute to the vitality of its communities by providing quality education and preparing students for active citizenship in a global society. Students and college personnel share the responsibility of contributing to a learning environment that promotes academic integrity, social justice, civility, and nonviolence within a safe and supportive college community.
Enrollment in Whatcom Community College carries with it the obligation to be a responsible citizen of the college community and to treat others with respect and dignity. All students are responsible for understanding and complying with college policies and regulations along with local, state, and federal laws. The student conduct code and disciplinary procedures are implemented to assist in the protection of the rights and freedoms of all members of the college community. The purpose of the student code is to hold students accountable while upholding their rights and responsibilities.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132U-126-001 WAC 132U-126-001. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_001.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-003 WAC 132U-126-003. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_003.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-005 WAC 132U-126-005. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_005.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-010 WAC 132U-126-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_010.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-015 WAC 132U-126-015. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_015.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-020 WAC 132U-126-020. Student responsibility for guests](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_020.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-025 WAC 132U-126-025. Amnesty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_025.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-030 WAC 132U-126-030. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_030.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-035 WAC 132U-126-035. Classroom conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_035.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-040 WAC 132U-126-040. Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_040.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-045 WAC 132U-126-045. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_045.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-050 WAC 132U-126-050. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_050.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-055 WAC 132U-126-055. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_055.md)
- [WAC 132U-126-060 WAC 132U-126-060. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Review of an initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132U_126_060.md)

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