Code of Conduct

All undergraduate students are required to follow all of the Standards and Policies found on the Office of Student Life webpage.

https://www.yu.edu/student-life/resources-and-services/policies

Conduct Policy for Katz Associate Programs:

Students are expected to demonstrate ethical and normatively appropriate behavior in their interactions with the YU community and others. Students are expected to be abide by the Undergraduate Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.

In addition, basic tenets for students include:

Accepting responsibility and resulting consequences for inappropriate conduct.
Consistently acting with courtesy and respect towards others.
Refraining from using profanity, making or displaying comments or gestures with the intent to be offensive.
Punctuality and preparedness for classes, tutoring, workshop sessions and other academic commitments.
Respect for YU property and the personal property of others.
Dressing appropriately for an academic environment and in a manner that is not disruptive to learning.
Complying with all University policies.

Violating any of the above tenets (or the spirit of said tenets) may result in referrals, probation, suspension and/or dismissal or other disciplinary action. Students will be subject to the Undergraduate Student Disciplinary Procedures (or other applicable procedures) if they are accused of any violations.

Disciplinary Probation and Dismissal

Yeshiva University expects its students to exhibit high qualities of character as well as academic ability. Every student is expected to adhere to the ideals represented by the University and to show seriousness of purpose, intellectual dedication, and respect for the views and convictions of others. A student’s continuance on the rolls of the University; the receipt of academic credits, honors, and awards; graduation; and the conferring of any degree, diploma, or certificate upon the student are entirely subject to the disciplinary powers of the University and to the student maintaining high standards of ethical and academic conduct. A student may be placed on probation, suspended, or dismissed by the University at any time for infringement of these standards.

Connected Device Policy

We understand that cell phones and other digital devices are part of the fabric of our daily lives, and that they can assist with safety and communication, but they can also be a distraction to the learning process. Therefore, unless sanctioned by a faculty member (or the Office of Disability Services) for an appropriate academic or other relevant purpose, personal electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, apple watches, air pods, etc.) should be set on silent mode and/or stored during instructional time.

Behavioral Policy

To ensure a positive and successful learning and community environment, and that all Students maximize their potential for transitioning to a bachelor’s program at YU, it is essential that Students show respect for their faculty, staff, and fellow students. In addition to the responsible behavior we expect from you and our other undergraduates (link below), disruptive behaviors are not aligned with our Torah values. They negatively affect students’ ability to learn, the instructor’s ability to teach, and the cohesiveness of the class. These behaviors include, but are not limited to:

Answering phone calls during class.
Walking in and out of class while the class is in session.
Watching videos or using social media on your phone/laptop or other device during class.
Talking to other students while the professor is speaking
Using foul language in the classroom.
Speaking disrespectfully to faculty, staff, or fellow students.

Students who exhibit such behavior will be subject to the following consequences (provided that the Katz Program Director has the discretion to immediately place a Student on probation or dismiss the Student (or take such other disciplinary action) if they determine the behavior warrants such action):

1. Warning:

Email from faculty to Student, the Student’s Academic Advisor, and the Katz Program Director outlining the disruptive behavior.

2. Written Formal Warning:

If the disruptive behavior persists after the email, the Student will be required to meet with the Katz Program Director and the faculty member.
In addition, the Student is docked 10 points from the final class grade. This is equivalent to a full letter grade.
The Student will receive a written formal warning from the Program Director, and the University success team will also be notified.

3. Behavioral Probation:

If—following the written formal warning—the issue remains unresolved or there are behavior issues in multiple classes (see below), the Student will be placed on behavioral probation via a letter; the Dean of Katz School will also be notified.
The Student will have one semester to improve his or her behavior. A formal probation letter to the Student from the Program Director, Program Manager, Academic Advisor, and Instructor(s) will outline the behavior and improvement plan.
If the behavior is not improved and/or another infraction happens while on probation, the Student will be subject to dismissal from the Katz Associate Program.

4. Dismissal from Katz Associate Programs:

Occurs if Student breaks probation (e.g. continues unacceptable behavior(s)), or as Program Director may otherwise determine. Note: If classroom-level behavioral issues happen 3 or more times in at least 2 different classes, this triggers Behavioral Probation process immediately.