Student Conduct Policies

While registered at CVIC in a course of English studies or while participating in the Homestay program a student is expected to:

• Behave responsibly.
• Respect the rights of other students, College staff and your Homestay family.
• Exercise due respect to College and Homestay property.
• Speak English only.
• Attend a minimum of 85% of classes.

Students whose conduct is deemed to be unsatisfactory will be advised by a College representative. If the unacceptable behaviour continues the College reserves the right to take whatever action is appropriate to the situation, including dismissal.

Some examples of offensive behaviour are:

• Endangering the safety of others.
• Disruption of instructional activities.
• Damage to property and theft or assaults on individuals.
• Violation of British Columbia liquor regulations or drug related offenses.
• Unlawful entry to any facility.
• Unsatisfactory attendance.

The above list is not all inclusive.

Harassment

CVIC is committed to the principle that all members of the College (Students and English Instructors) have the right to work and study in an environment which is free of harassment. The College does not condone and will not tolerate behaviour which may undermine the dignity, self esteem, or productivity of any student or employee.

College Dress Code

Clean, neat, appropriate to the situation. For example;

• During class you can wear anything from Bluejeans and a work shirt to a Tuxedo (if you really want to!), just be neat and clean.
• On a class tour of the community, same as above.
• Your national dress is acceptable, just be sure that you will be comfortable in our climate and also comfortable with the attention you will draw.
• If you are accompanying your Homestay family on an outing and you are not sure what to wear then ask them. Your Homestay will always be eager to help you.

Canada is comprised of people from over 150 nations who live in all parts of this very large country. Our families and ancestors may have arrived here one day ago or 5000 years ago. It would obviously be impractical for merchants to stock clothing to suit each Canadian. (Except for large ethnic centers where it is possible) Therefore, we have developed a Canadian style of dress to suit our climatic seasons and our lifestyles (very similar to the USA). Hence, for this area of Canada, jeans, slacks, shirts, dresses, blouses, skirts, sweaters, jackets, business suits for formal business etc.

If there is something you are not sure of please feel free to ask. You may telephone or fax us at +1-250-897-3931 or send an email to admin@cvic.ca