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Student Policies
Code of Student Conduct
As a Catholic University, sponsored by the
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Avila maintains a position
that its educational role is more than an exchange of knowledge
and the pursuit of wisdom. Avila is committed to the
educational development of the total person and seeks to
develop an environment that is conducive to academic endeavor,
social, spiritual, personal, and physical growth with
individual self-discipline and responsibility. It is the
purpose of this Code of Student Conduct to create an
environment in which students have the best chance to learn, to
study, and to grow as members of this community and the world
community. This Code of Student Conduct allows members of our
diverse community to live in harmony, to interact effectively,
and to learn from each other.
The university operates from a value
system in which caring, sharing, and respect are paramount.
While we value diversity and seek to serve all segments of
society, we do not aspire to be only a reflection of
society. We seek higher goals with higher values and higher
standards.
It is the intent of this code to set forth
in a clear, concise, and uniform manner the expectations of
students who join with the University Community and to set
forth administrative and judicial procedures whereby those who
are accused of violating the rules may be afforded due process.
A complete explanation of the Code of
Conduct, student policies and the discipline process is
available in the Avila University
Student Handbook. Handbooks are
available on-line through the Avila University web site at
www.avila.edu or by contacting the Student Affairs Office at
(816) 501-3627.
Some key student policies are listed below
with a complete listing being available in the Avila University Student Handbook.
Identification Cards (ID)
All students are required to have an
official, validated Avila University ID card. Students shall
present their ID card upon request of an authorized official
for services, admittance to activities and events, and the use
of some facilities. ID cards are required for students on a
meal plan to access food service and for resident students to
access their residence hall. Some local businesses grant
discounts to students who present a valid ID. ID cards must be
validated each semester that a student is enrolled at Avila.
Replacement ID cards are available at a cost of $20.00, due at
the time of card replacement. For more information or for a
schedule of times for the ID service, please contact the
Student Life Office at (816) 501-3660.
Residency Requirement
Avila University believes in its
responsibility to ensure that each new student be given maximum
opportunity to succeed academically, developmentally, and
socially. This can best be accomplished through a total
integration of the university environment and residence on
campus. Therefore, all full-time, single first and second year
students under the age of 21 are required to live in university
residence halls if they are not residing with parents or legal
guardians within a commutable distance from campus. Contact the
Student Life Office at (816) 501-3660 for further information
or exceptions to this policy.
Personal Property Losses
The University is not responsible for the
loss or damage to property owned by students or their guests,
regardless of cause.
