Notice of Student Rights & Responsibilities
Document
Notice of Student Rights & Responsibilities
Owner
Office of Student Affairs
Effective Date
October 18, 2026
Last Reviewed
October 18, 2026
Next Review
October 2027
1. Purpose
This Notice summarizes the rights every Neponset learner holds and the responsibilities every learner accepts upon enrollment. It is provided at admission and reproduced annually.
2. Learner Rights
Every Neponset learner has the right to:
Receive accurate information about the institution’s authorization, accreditation status, costs, and outcomes before enrolling.
Be free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Receive instruction from qualified faculty in courses aligned with the catalog description.
Access academic records and request correction of inaccuracies, consistent with the Privacy Policy.
Use Neponset’s grievance and appeal procedures.
Request and receive reasonable accommodations for documented disabilities.
Receive timely, fair, and meaningful feedback on academic work.
Withdraw from the institution at any time, subject to the Refund Policy.
3. Learner Responsibilities
Every Neponset learner is responsible for:
Complying with all institutional policies, including the Academic Integrity Policy and Student Code of Conduct.
Engaging actively in coursework and meeting deadlines.
Maintaining accurate contact information and checking institutional communications.
Treating other community members with respect.
Submitting only their own original work, with proper attribution and permitted use of AI tools.
Reporting violations of institutional policies in good faith.
Paying any non-waived fees in accordance with institutional schedules.