Student Bill of Rights

Under Elmira College's Student Bill of Rights, you have the right to: 

1. Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police; 

2. Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously; 

3. Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by Elmira College; 

4. Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard; 

5. Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available; 

6. Be free from any suggestion that a complainant is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations; 

7. Describe the incident to as few Elmira College representatives as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident; 

8. Be protected from retaliation by Elmira College, any student, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the Elmira; 

9. Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination;

10. Be accompanied by an adviser of choice who may assist and advise a complainant, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process; and 

11. Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of Elmira College 

You have the right to make a report to the Elmira College Office of Campus Safety, local law enforcement, and/or state police, or choose not to report; to report the incident to Elmira College; to be protected by Elmira College from retaliation for reporting an incident; and to receive assistance and resources from Elmira College.