Application of the Code of Conduct

The Standards of Conduct shall apply to all Young Harris College students, whether matriculated or not, whether taking courses on-campus or off. The Code of Conduct does not apply to matters covered by the College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.

The Vice President for Student Development, as designated by the Young Harris College President, is responsible for the administration of College policies concerning student conduct. The Vice President for Student Development, in their sole discretion and on a case- by-case basis, decides whether College policies shall be applied to conduct occurring off campus.

Young Harris College student conduct proceedings may be initiated against a student alleged to be involved in conduct that potentially violates criminal law or the Standards of Conduct, independent of civil or criminal litigation in court, or criminal arrest and prosecution.

Proceedings under the YHC student conduct system may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings at the discretion of the Vice President for Student Development. Determinations made or sanctions imposed under the student conduct system shall not be subject to change on the grounds that criminal charges regarding the same incident were dismissed, reduced, or resolved in favor of or against the student.