Week 10 Discussion: Code of Conduct, Academic Honesty, and Citizen Participation
For students starting at Oberlin College this fall, it's essential to understand the college's policies and expectations. Here's a breakdown of the key areas for incoming students:
**Community Standards:** Oberlin College fosters a safe and inclusive environment by promoting respect, safety, and responsibility among students. Incoming students are expected to adhere to a set of Community Standards, which address issues such as behaviour on campus and compliance with college policies.
**Alcohol and Hazing Education:** Incoming students are required to complete alcohol and hazing education programs. These programs aim to inform students about the legal implications of underage alcohol possession and consumption, as well as the dangers and legal consequences of hazing. Compliance with these programs helps maintain a safe campus culture.
**Honor Code:** Oberlin College upholds academic integrity through its Honor Code, which commits students to honesty in all academic work. The Honor Code prohibits cheating, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty, with established procedures for reporting and consequences for violations. The student board, the Student Honor Committee (SHC), administers the Honor Code.
**Voting Information:** Oberlin College encourages student participation in elections. While specific voting information for Oberlin students was not found, the college may facilitate voter registration drives and provide information about absentee and early voting options. Given Oberlin’s location in Ohio, students must adhere to Ohio’s voter registration rules and deadlines. The deadline to register to vote this fall is October 6th.
To help students with voter registration and participation, Oberlin's democratic engagement coalition, OC Votes, is available. OC Votes will have events throughout the Fall to provide information about voting in-person or by mail, and they can help students fill out an absentee ballot request along with their registration.
**Important Dates:** - The deadline for completing the alcohol education course is August 22, 2025. - The general election is on November 4th, 2025.
For precise and detailed requirements, incoming students should consult Oberlin College’s official student handbook and orientation materials. It's essential to understand these policies to ensure a successful transition to college life at Oberlin.
- In conjunction with the emphasis on fostering a safe and inclusive environment, Oberlin College requires incoming students to complete alcohol and hazing education programs as part of their education-and-self-development and policy-and-legislation, addressing legal implications and maintaining a safe campus culture.
- As part of the democratic engagement at Oberlin College, students will find resources in the form of OC Votes, a coalition that provides voting information and helps with voter registration and absentee ballots, emphasizing the importance of politics and general-news in student life.
