2025-2026 Student Handbook

STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Student Handbook is designed to furnish information about Lake Erie College policies, regulations, standards and services.  It is intended as a guide to the privileges and responsibilities of membership in the College community. Each Lake Erie College student is responsible for reading the Student Handbook so that he/she/they may understand the policies and regulations by which he/she/they is bound.  Policies and regulations are subject to constant review and revision by students, staff, faculty and administration. The College reserves the right to change any provision, regulation or requirement set forth herein.  Revisions will be shared electronically. The most updated version of the handbook can be found on the Lake Erie College website.   

Mission

Lake Erie College prepares students for meaningful careers through academic excellence and real world engagement

Civility Statement

Student Life Office of Lake Erie College promotes an environment of tolerance for others.  Fostering a community based on civility toward one another which is guided by a principal of self-responsibility and accountability for actions.  An environment rich in difference is vital to the College experience.  In a community of scholarship and citizenship there is no place for hurtful behavior.  Specifically:
 

Safety/ Social Responsibility/ Accountability

• Lake Erie College emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and accountability in the lives of all students.
• All members of the college community strive to create a positive environment through considerate conduct. A living community that promotes and adheres to all policies stated within the student handbook.

Academics

• It is the obligation of all community members to preserve an atmosphere conducive to the freedom to teach and to learn. The College is committed to creating and maintaining a positive learning and working environment both in and out of the classroom. 
• Students who submit academic work that is not their own are betraying the academic mission of the College.

Respect

• It is with understanding that each member of the community interact with one another according to the “Golden Rule” which is defined as “treating others how you would want to be treated.”  Our community is guided by an underlining respect for self, others and property.  It is believed that those residing in the community will coexist peacefully and understand that your personal choices do have an effect on the community as a whole. 
• Students/Faculty & Staff are encouraged to become involved members of the campus community in order to learn how to serve the greater good through their contributions as global citizen