Student Rights, Policies and Procedures

Peninsula College has made the following information available on its Website for the general public, faculty, staff, students, and prospective students. The state, federal laws and college policy under the Higher Education Act of 1965 dictates the criteria for this information. Peninsula College guarantees all students specific rights as a result of their enrollment status and requires that all students assume the obligation of responsible behavior as a condition of their continued enrollment. Student rights include academic freedom, as it relates to free speech, assembly, and a safe learning environment, as well as due process when a student is involved in a disciplinary action.

Peninsula College continually designs and implements policies and procedures to inform and support the members of our campus community. Students and staff will find links below to key information that will assist with conducting daily academic and student affairs.

You can follow the links to get more detail on any of these topics.

Student Right to Know

Student Policies and Information

Student Life

Consumer Information

 

Campus Security and Safety Information

Campus Safety strives to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors that is supportive of education and the daily operations of campus facilities. The Campus Safety office is located in the central part of campus, in the Pirate Union Building (P.U.B), room J-32. Campus Safety is available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Campus Safety has a non-commissioned security force who patrol the campus on motorized vehicles and foot. Campus Safety is not authorized to make arrests, and therefore, we maintain an active relationship with state and local law enforcement agencies. When the need arises, the college will contact the Port Angeles Police Department for assistance.

If You Have An Emergency Dial 911- Then contact Campus Safety and Emergency Management: (360) 417-6559, or dial 6559 from any campus phone.
View the Campus Security web page.

Campus Crime Statistics (Clery Act)

Peninsula College strives to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors that is supportive of education and the daily operations of campus facilities. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, you can view three years of the most currently available safety and security related statistical data.
View the Crime Statistics web page.

Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Peninsula College is a diverse and dynamic learning community. As such, the College maintains a strong commitment to providing a learning environment that is civil and free from disruptive behavior.

All share in the responsibility to promote a positive learning environment, demonstrate mutual respect and dignity, and avoid adversarial relationships. Thus, students are expected to act as responsible members of this community, maintain a high degree of honesty and integrity, comply with the rules and regulations of the College, and respect the rights, privileges, and property of the college community.
View the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities web page.

Drug Free Campus

Peninsula College is committed to provide an environment that is free of alcohol and drug abuse. Therefore, the College prohibits the use, possession, delivery, sale or being observably under the influence of any drug as defined by RCW 69.41 or any other controlled substance, including marijuana, under RCW 69.50, except as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Also, the College limits the use of alcohol and tobacco on Peninsula College owned or leased facilities.

Equity in Athletics

Peninsula College reports annually to the federal Department of Education concerning the number of male and female student athletes, support for men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports, financial aid available for male and female student athletes, etc. Click on the link for information regarding statistics for Peninsula College. 

Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA); Disclosure of Student Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords you certain rights with respect to your records. Click here for more information.

Graduation Rates

Click here for information on current graduation rates.

Academic Concerns, Grade Complaints and Grievances

If a student disagrees with a grade received in any course, within the following quarter she/he can pursue the issue. Click here for more information.

Academic Honesty

When students enter Peninsula College, they are joining a community of scholars in an environment of open inquiry and academic honesty. This community is characterized by the freedom to express and to question. Responsibilities associated with this freedom include fostering mutual respect for diverse speech and beliefs and contributing to an atmosphere which engenders civility. The campus recognizes that the U.S. and the Washington State constitutions protect free speech and expression. Click here for more information.

First Week Attendance

Peninsula College views student attendance and participation as crucial to academic success. Therefore, an instructor may request a student be withdrawn due to non-attendance that compromises the student’s ability to successfully complete the class. Click here for more information.

Grade Appeal

If a student disagrees with a grade received in any course, within the following quarter she/he can pursue the issue. Click here for more information.

Non-discrimination

Peninsula College recognizes its responsibilities for investigation, resolution, implementation of corrective measures, and monitoring the education environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination.  Click here for more information.

Notification of Title IV Student Complaint Process

Common Title IV Student Complaint Process notification language for community and technical colleges to use in publications and websites. Click here for more information.

Withdrawal Policy

Students may withdraw from most classes through the eighth week of the quarter (fall, winter, spring quarters). For more information click here.

Alcohol

Peninsula College is committed to provide an environment that is free of alcohol and drug abuse. Therefore, the College prohibits the use, possession, delivery, sale or being observably under the influence of any drug as defined by RCW 69.41 or any other controlled substance, including marijuana, under RCW 69.50, except as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Also, the College limits the use of alcohol and tobacco on Peninsula College owned or leased facilities.

The boards of trustees of community colleges shall make available at some place of prominence with each campus educational materials on the abuse of alcohol PROVIDED that such materials are obtained at no cost to the state. Click here for more information.

HIV / Aids Information

The state board for community and technical colleges shall make information available to all newly matriculated students on methods of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus and prevention of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The curricula and materials shall be reviewed for medical accuracy by the office on AIDS in coordination with the appropriate regional AIDS service network. Click here for more information.

Computer Use Policy

In general, the same ethical conduct that applies to the use of all college resources and facilities applies to the use of electronic media. Click here for more information.

Disability Access for Students

Peninsula College’s goal is to ensure that all aspects of campus life are accessible, equitable, and inclusive for people who experience disabilities. The need for academic accommodations is determined on an individual basis and is not categorically provided based on specific disability type. Click here for more information.

Smoking on Campus

Smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes, and related products* is prohibited on all College owned or leased property. This would include: in campus buildings; within twenty-five feet from entrances and exits; within twenty-five feet from windows that open; and from within ventilations, intakes and walkways.

An exception to this would be the designated smoking shelters. This procedure applies to all individuals on the College premises, including students, employees, and visitors. "Smoke" or "smoking" as used herein shall mean, and include, the smoking or carrying of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or related product. Complaints of violations of this procedure shall be made to Campus Safety. Sanctions for employees may include, but are not limited to, counseling, mandatory participation in an appropriate rehabilitation program, fines, participation in community service, unpaid suspension from employment, loss of certain campus privileges, termination of employment, and/or referral for prosecution. 

Student disciplinary action may include the applicable disciplinary sanctions described in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities policy (WAC 132A-125). Visitors will be escorted from College premises. *Related products include but are not limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, pipes, bidi, clove cigarettes, waterpipes, hookahs, chewing tobacco, and snuff.

Constitution Day

As an institution that receives federal funds, Peninsula College will hold an educational program commemorating the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution on or shortly after September 17th each year.  Given that Peninsula College operates on the quarter system, often times, the college is not in session on September 17th.  In this case, PC will celebrate Constitution Day during the first week after September 17th in which classes begin for Fall quarter. Click here for more information. 

Voter Registration

It is the policy of the state of Washington to encourage every eligible person to register to vote and to participate fully in all elections and to protect the integrity of the electoral process by providing equal access to the process while guarding against discrimination and fraud. Click here for more information.

Accreditation

Peninsula College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Accreditation to award the associate and baccalaureate degree was last affirmed in 2013. Click here for more information.

Admissions Policy

All degree or certificate seeking students must make application to the College. Peninsula College operates under an open door admissions policy and shall accept for admission any applicant. Click here for more information.

Campus Map

Click here to view and download the Peninsula College campus map. 

Copyright Information

All institutional employees, students, and all other individuals who may have access to college copying facilities, whether authorized or unauthorized, are prohibited from copying materials not specifically allowed by copyright law, fair use guidelines, licenses or contractual agreements, or other permission. The use of materials copied illegally is prohibited. 

Notice: In order to facilitate compliance with copyright law and to provide permanent reminders of that intent, appropriate notice of copyright restrictions shall be placed on or near equipment which has copying capabilities. The attention of all employees and users of college copying facilities is directed to the Copyright Manual, which contains all necessary information regarding the legal copying of copyrighted materials, the process of requesting permission to copy, and the rights and responsibilities generally of college personnel under copyright laws. 

Copyright Officer: The Dean for Instructional Resources shall be the institutional copyright officer and shall have the responsibility to establish and implement necessary procedures to safeguard copyrights, to maintain necessary records, and to furnish advice to employees, students, and all users of college facilities about copyright requirements, including a copyright information manual which shall be available to all employees. 

Determination Responsibility: The determination of whether a particular act of copying will violate copyright laws, or whether prior permission of a copyright owner must be sought will reside with the individual employee who is authorized to use institutional copying facilities. In making this determination, the copyright officer or designee must be consulted if there is any question regarding legality. The fair use guidelines included as part of the copyright manual will provide information to assist the individual in making this determination. 

Protection and Liability: Should any authorized copying by an employee create a claim of copyright infringement, the college will indemnify and defend employees against such claims. In the event of such claim where no permission has been requested, or where materials have been copied against the advice of the copyright officer, or where the copyright officer has not been consulted, illegal copying by employees will not be indemnified or defended by the college.

Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of the educational expenses for the "typical" student. As required by Federal law, Cost of Attendance includes more than the cost of tuition, fees, and books. Peninsula uses one cost of attendance for students who do not live with their parents, and one for dependent students who live with their parents. The figures listed below are for Washington residents enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) for three quarters of the 2017-2018 academic year. Click here for more information.

Degree and Certificate Programs Available

Peninsula College offers an affordable, world-class education to residents of Clallam and Jefferson counties and beyond. With campuses located in Port Angeles, Forks, and Port Townsend, as well as online, there’s never been a better time to become a Pirate. Click here for more information.

Faculty and Staff Directory

Click here to view a directory of faculty and staff.

Equal Opportunity in Education

Peninsula College recognizes its responsibilities for investigation, resolution, implementation of corrective measures, and monitoring the education environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination. Click here for more information.

Financial Aid

Peninsula College participates in a broad range of financial aid programs designed to assist you if you are unable to meet college costs through other means. In determining any student's ability to contribute toward educational expenses, the college is required to use a uniform need-analysis system to determine eligibility for state and federal programs. Click here for more information.

General Education Development (GED)

The High School Equivalency (GED) Testing program is designed for adults 19 years of age or older who have not graduated from high school. High school diploma holders are not eligible for GED Testing. Click here for more information.

Gainful Employment

Gainful Employment (GE) is a federal reporting and disclosure requirement for programs that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.  Federal regulations require academic institutions to disclose to prospective students certain information about the institution’s Gainful Employment (GE) Programs, and about students who enrolled in those programs eligible for Title IV funding that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation. Click here for more information.

Limitation of Liability

The college’s total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits. 

Net Price Calculator

This calculator will give you an estimate of the type and amount of aid students in similar financial situations as yours have received to attend Peninsula College. This is an estimate only and NOT a promise of an award to you. The estimated award you will see below is based on the aid we awarded to students in the 2016-2017 year. Many factors go in to deciding what award a student receives and these can change from year to year, such as the funding we have available from state, federal and institutional sources, the federal expected family contribution formulas, the relative amount of need of all the students at Peninsula College, and the cost to attend Peninsula College. Click here for more information.

Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the Peninsula College Web site and reviewing our Privacy Notice. This statement addresses collection,use, and security of and access to information that may be obtained through use of the Peninsula College Web site. Click here for more information.

Request for Public Records

State law requires government entities to make certain records available to the public upon request. Colleges must publish their public records officer’s name and contact information in the State Register. Click here for more information.

 

University Partnerships

Peninsula College works with key university partners to expand access to upper division educational opportunities for residents of the North Olympic Peninsula. Click here for more information.

Vaccination Policies

Peninsula College offers programs that may have vaccination requirements, depending on each program of study. Please refer to the program requirements for information. Peninsula College does not have a requirement of vaccination for all students.

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