# WAC 495B-121-260: WAC 495B-121-260. Statement of student rights

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_260

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 495B-121-260
- **Heading:** WAC 495B-121-260. 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 495B / Chapter 495B-121 / Section 495B-121-260

## Text

As members of the Bellingham Technical 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.
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 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 code of student conduct is entitled, upon request, to procedural due process as set forth in this chapter.
hts 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.
(d) Students have the right to request disability-related accommodations through accessibility resources.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 495B-121-230 WAC 495B-121-230. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_230.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-235 WAC 495B-121-235. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_235.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-240 WAC 495B-121-240. Statement of purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_240.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-245 WAC 495B-121-245. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_245.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-250 WAC 495B-121-250. General policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_250.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-255 WAC 495B-121-255. Student responsibilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_255.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-260 WAC 495B-121-260. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_260.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-265 WAC 495B-121-265. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_265.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-270 WAC 495B-121-270. Disciplinary sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_270.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-275 WAC 495B-121-275. Disciplinary sanctions terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_275.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-280 WAC 495B-121-280. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_280.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-285 WAC 495B-121-285. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_285.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-286 WAC 495B-121-286. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_286.md)
- [WAC 495B-121-295 WAC 495B-121-295. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495B_121_295.md)

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