CEA students have an excellent reputation abroad and at our partner institutions. CEA students are expected to uphold CEA standards, in addition to the standards of the host country and host institution. As such, students are expected to act and abide by the policies outlined in this document. Please note, students may also be subject to the rules and regulations set forth by their home campus.
Responsibility
Students are responsible for researching and understanding issues that relate to the safety, health, political, cultural and religious conditions in their host country. In addition, CEA students are responsible for their actions and behavior while abroad. While a participant on a CEA program, students are expected to respect their fellow program participants, housing partners, academic and housing providers, CEA personnel, and local authorities.
Safety
The most important factor in a safe study abroad experience is the sensible and cautious behavior of the participants themselves. Each student is responsible for deciding what it takes to keep safe in the host country when making daily decisions. Actions that jeopardize one's own welfare and/or the welfare of fellow students will not be tolerated and will be addressed immediately. It is important that each student is an active participant in his/her own health and safety. For further tips on general safety, students should consult the CEA resident staff.
Drugs and Alcohol
CEA understands that the consumption of alcoholic beverages by students of legal age is a personal choice. Participants of legal age in their host country who choose to consume alcohol agree to do so responsibly. However, CEA has a Zero Tolerance Policy to alcohol abuse. CEA has identified several incidents which could be a result of alcohol abuse and are therefore subject to disciplinary action. These incidents include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Behavior that could result in harm to either yourself or others;
- Damage to property;
- Complaints regarding associated inappropriate behavior; and,
- Disturbances resulting in intervention by local authorities.
CEA does not tolerate the possession, use, manufacture, production, sale, exchange or distribution of drugs or substances considered illegal in the host country.
While abroad, CEA students will be subject to the laws of their host country with regards to alcohol consumption, illegal drugs and other substances. If a student violates the laws of the host country, neither CEA nor the Embassy/Consulate may be able to intercede on the student's behalf. Students dismissed from a CEA program due to drug or alcohol related reasons will forfeit academic transcripts and will not receive a refund of any kind.
CEA strongly encourages any student who feels that he or she may have a problem with the use or abuse of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance to seek professional help as soon as possible. CEA will assist the student in identifying local resources available.
Academics
In addition to being a CEA program participant, students are enrolled at their host institutions(s) and/or a CEA GlobalCampus. Students must remain academically eligible at the host institution(s) and/or the CEA GlobalCampus in order to continue participating in the CEA program. Factors determining eligibility include, but are not limited to: preserving full time status, maintaining satisfactory academic progress (i.e. passing grades), and complying with attendance policies. Each institution established its own policies. Students are encouraged to be familiar with and understand the policies of their host institution(s) and/or the CEA GlobalCampus; paying particular attention to the attendance policies as they may differ dramatically from those of their home institution. Students who become ineligible may not receive a transcript or academic credit according to the host institution's policies. CEA supports, and will enforce, the policies of the host institution.
CEA students agree not to engage in cheating, plagiarism or the unauthorized use of materials. The use of unauthorized materials may include, but is not limited to, calculators, computers and language translating software.
Students may be dismissed from CEA programs for engaging in the above mentioned behaviors and/or lack of academic attendance or deficient performance as deemed by CEA. In addition, dismissal from the host institution and/or the CEA GlobalCampus will result in dismissal from the CEA program itself. Students dismissed from a CEA program for academic reasons will forfeit academic transcripts and will not receive a refund of any kind.
Discipline
CEA may take disciplinary action in the event that a student engages in activities that 1) violate the CEA Code of Conduct, CEA policies, or the policies of their host institution(s) and/or CEA GlobalCampus; 2) violate the laws of their host country; 3) are deemed by CEA as harmful to themselves or others; or 4) could be viewed as disrespectful to a person(s) or culture. Disciplinary actions include the following and may be used alone or in combination, depending on the nature of the violation:
- Restitution: Fees incurred due to damages, theft, or other financial loss.
- Loss of Housing: Student may be removed from CEA housing for the remainder of their program. Student will be responsible for any costs incurred as a result of the move and will be responsible for providing their own housing for the remainder of the program.
- Loss of Privileges: Student will be prohibited from using CEA facilities or participating in CEA sponsored activities for a specified period of time, or the remainder of their program. No refunds will be granted for missed events or costs incurred as a result.
- Disciplinary Probation: Written notification via email or incident report to the student outlining terms of probation. Any further disciplinary action required after written notification has been issued will include immediate dismissal from the program.
- Dismissal: Student will be permanently removed from the program.
Students will be notified of the violation in question verbally or in writing via email or a report. If disciplinary action is taken, the incident and subsequent disciplinary action will be documented by the resident staff in a written incident report. The student will also have the option of providing a statement on the incident report. Reports will be reviewed by the resident director and any appropriate US staff. All communication regarding any disciplinary action will be sent to the US Headquarter office to be added to the student’s permanent file. In addition, CEA reserves the right to notify the student’s home institution and/or their parents of any violation and/or disciplinary action.
Students dismissed from a program are responsible for any costs or fees incurred by the host institution, personal financial obligations, and any financial aid that may be due to the student’s home institution. In addition, students dismissed from a program forfeit academic transcripts and will not receive a refund of any kind.
