# WAC 495A-119-030: WAC 495A-119-030. Statement of student rights

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_030

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 495A-119-030
- **Heading:** WAC 495A-119-030. 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 495A / Chapter 495A-119 / Section 495A-119-030

## 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 sex discrimination.
(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.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 495A-119-010 WAC 495A-119-010. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_010.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-020 WAC 495A-119-020. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_020.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-030 WAC 495A-119-030. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_030.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-040 WAC 495A-119-040. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_040.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-050 WAC 495A-119-050. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_050.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-060 WAC 495A-119-060. Corrective action, disciplinary sanctions, terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_060.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-070 WAC 495A-119-070. Hazing sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_070.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-080 WAC 495A-119-080. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_080.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-090 WAC 495A-119-090. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_090.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-100 WAC 495A-119-100. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_100.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-110 WAC 495A-119-110. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Review of an initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_110.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-120 WAC 495A-119-120. Student conduct committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_120.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-130 WAC 495A-119-130. Student conduct committee — Prehearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_130.md)
- [WAC 495A-119-140 WAC 495A-119-140. Student conduct committee — Presentation of evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_119_140.md)

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