CODE OF CONDUCT

All Expanish Study Abroad students are expected to know and follow the Student Code of Conduct. These rules apply to individual students and student groups, and their application extends to any Expanish Programs or Home University property, service, organized activity, event, or excursion. Any violation of the Student Code of Conduct will be reported to the Home University.

• Expanish Programs Liability. Expanish Programs is not liable for any risks the student may be exposed to during his/her trip and/or while studying at the chosen institution. These risks may include, but are not limited to: personal injury, property damage, sickness, or accidents. By signing this form, the student acknowledges and assumes all such risks and agrees to indemnify, release, and hold harmless Expanish Programs and its directors, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability that may arise during the course of the program.

• Student Conduct. Expanish Programs accepts no responsibility for students’ actions. Students are expected to obey the laws and to adapt to the customs of their host country. Expanish Programs reserves the right to expel, without reimbursement for the program and/or any incurred costs, any student whose behavior violates the policies and rules of Expanish Programs, the program providers, universities, tour operators, or related personnel, or results in abuse of their facilities, including but not limited to the following: willful disregard of or damage to physical property; non-adherence to normal health and safety standards, including fire safety; non-adherence to housing rules; sexual or physical assault; sexual harassment or verbal abuse of any staff member, fellow student, or service provider related to Expanish Programs; willful disruption of classroom instruction or the learning environment; any act that causes others to fear for their safety; or participation in illegal activities as defined by the laws of the host country. Any expenses incurred by Expanish Programs in connection with the termination of a student’s program will be the responsibility of the student.

• Alcohol. Expanish Programs will not provide alcohol during any official program activities. If a student chooses to purchase their own alcoholic beverage, they must first receive approval from the Expanish Programs staff member present. Alcohol may be consumed only in moderation. Abuse of alcohol during program activities will not be tolerated and may result in further disciplinary action.

• Classes. Expanish Programs reserves the right to expel students if they drop their registered university courses without prior approval from Expanish Programs, or if they violate the policies of the host university, including but not limited to attendance policies, behavioral policies, or academic policies.

• Housing Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and respectful manner in their program housing and must adhere to any additional housing rules created by or communicated to them by their housing provider.

Any misconduct such as disruptive behavior, real or threatened physical violence, theft, harassment, sexual harassment, academic misconduct, or any other misconduct that could result in civil or criminal liability for other residents may result in immediate termination of the program without refund. If students are evicted from their housing, they will not be issued a refund and will be responsible for the cost of replacement housing.

• Overnight Guests. Students are not permitted to have overnight guests in their program housing. No person who is not an authorized resident of the accommodation may stay overnight, regardless of whether the student has received permission from another resident or housing provider, unless prior written authorization has been expressly provided by Expanish Programs. Students are responsible for ensuring that their guests comply with all applicable housing rules. Any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of the student’s housing and/or expulsion from the program without refund.

Students are responsible for any damage to the housing facilities that occurs as a direct result of their actions or the actions of their guests. If damage occurs, the student must replace or repair the affected item(s) if requested by the housing provider, or reach a monetary agreement with the housing provider. Students are required to adhere to any housing regulations provided during check-in by individual housing providers.

If a problem arises in the housing, it is the student’s responsibility to inform Expanish Programs staff in a timely manner. Expanish Programs staff will work to ensure that the problem is resolved for all parties. Any changes to housing are at the discretion of Expanish Programs staff.

• Disciplinary Action. There are generally three types of disciplinary action that may be invoked by Expanish Programs as a result of a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, although Expanish Programs reserves the right to invoke additional or alternative disciplinary action as the situation requires. Any of the following, or alternative, disciplinary actions may be taken without first invoking a less serious action, depending on the severity of the incident.

• Warning. The student will receive a written or verbal warning that their behavior was not acceptable and violated the Student Code of Conduct.

• Probation. The student will be informed that their behavior was a serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct and that another incident or violation, even if minor, could result in expulsion from the program.

• Program Expulsion. Program expulsion is defined as removal from Expanish Programs housing, cancellation of all Expanish Programs activities, excursions, and services, and cancellation of all courses. The Home University will be contacted and notified that the student is no longer a part of the program. In the case of program expulsion, the student will be held responsible for all incurred costs, and no program refund will be provided.

• Student Acknowledgement and Agreement. By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to comply with the Student Code of Conduct and all rules and policies applicable to my Expanish Programs experience, including all housing rules and restrictions. I understand that these rules apply throughout the duration of my program and that violations may result in disciplinary action, including removal from housing, program expulsion, notification to my Home University, and/or financial responsibility for costs incurred as a result of my actions.

I specifically acknowledge and agree that I am not permitted to have overnight guests in my program housing unless I have received prior written authorization from Expanish Programs. I understand that violating this rule may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of my housing and/or expulsion from the program without refund.

By signing below, I confirm that I have had the opportunity to ask questions regarding these policies, that I understand the consequences of violating them, and that I voluntarily agree to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in this Student Code of Conduct.