Atlanta Technical College (ATC) desires to make provisions for students to be as knowledgeable as possible regarding College policies and procedures and their rights and responsibilities relating to them. The information in this section is designed to clarify information pertaining to rights that are granted to students and responsibilities which students should fulfill as members of the College community.

The submission of an application for admission to ATC represents a voluntary decision on the part of the prospective student to participate in the programs offered by the institution pursuant to the policies and procedures of the College, Georgia Department of Adult and Technical Education, and state and federal agencies where applicable. College approval of a student’s application, in turn, represents the extension of a privilege to matriculate and to remain an educational consumer as long as he/she meets the required academic and behavioral standards. Each individual student is guaranteed the privilege of exercising his/her rights without fear or prejudice. Such rights include, but are not limited to, the following:

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 Right to attend classes in an educational environment in which person property is respected.
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 Right to privacy of their educational records. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. These rights transfer to the students or former students who have reached the age of 18 or who are attending school beyond high school. Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” type information such as student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards and dates of attendance, unless parents or students request that the school not disclose directory information about them.
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 Right to maintain privacy of personal possessions unless appropriate Atlanta Technical College personnel have reasonable cause to believe a student possesses any object or material that is prohibited by law of ATC Board policy.
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 Right to appeal to the President if the result of the hearing is suspension or expulsion.
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 Right to call witnesses and to present evidence in his/her behalf.
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 Right, upon request, to a list of witnesses who will appear against him/her.
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 Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses and/or accusers.
• Right to request to copy of the record or the tape recording of a hearing.

Within the limits of its facilities on all campuses and sites, ATC will be open to all persons without regard to sex, race, creed, disability, or national origin. It is the responsibility of ATC to publish its educational objectives and to make available the criteria it shall use in evaluating student success in all programs. It is the responsibility of the student to acquaint himself/herself with these objective s and criteria as published and set forth by ATC. Additionally, ATC faculty and administration routinely use various methods of communication to transmit critical information to students. These include electronic monitors, mailouts, email, and posted notices. Students are responsible for reading these correspondences and governing themselves accordingly.

The facilities and services of ATC will be available to all enrolled students, provided they are used in a manner which is appropriate to an academic environment and with regard to ATC policies and operating procedures. ATC’s Student Conduct Code addresses behavior and actions which adversely impact the achievement of educational goals. It is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with the regulations governing student conduct and to adhere to policies where applicable.

Lack of knowledge regarding ATC policies will not excuse any student from adherence to policies or sanctions that may be imposed for violations. ATC reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct and behavior poses a threat to the College environment or the health, safety, or security of others.