Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities

Students are expected to read and comply with the Student Conduct and Discipline Code, which may be found online on the Student Resources or in person in the Vice President for Student Services Office. This handbook also contains information regarding additional student resources as well as student rights and responsibilities.

Nondiscrimination Clause

North Idaho College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation (including gender identity), veteran status, or any other protected class.

Inquiries regarding compliance with this non-discrimination policy and the college’s grievance process may be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer at the NIC Human Resources Offices Headwaters Complex B, 710 Military Drive, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 83814, (208) 769-4372 or, contact the Title IX Officer in the Student Services Office, Room 200 of the Edminster Student Union Building, or at (208) 769-5970.

Tobacco-Free Campus

To ensure a safe and healthy environment for students, employees, and visitors, North Idaho College prohibits the use of any tobacco products including, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products on campus.

Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act

NIC is committed to maintaining an environment of teaching and learning that is free of illicit drugs and alcohol. The college prohibits illegal possession, consumption, manufacture, and distribution of alcohol and drugs by students in college-owned, -leased, or -operated facilities and on campus grounds. Individuals who violate college policies, city ordinances, state, or federal laws may be subject to disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution. Student sanctions, as detailed in the Student Code of Conduct, may include warning, censure, fines, disqualification, suspension, expulsion, restitution, as well as required attendance at educational programs. More information is available at Security Policies.

Service Animals on Campus

Service Animals are permitted to accompany individuals with disabilities in all areas of North Idaho College’s facilities where members of the public, students, participants in services, programs, or activities, or invitees are allowed to go. Service animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Service animals do not need to wear a vest or have identification. Service animals are required to be leashed or harnessed except when performing work or tasks where such tethering would interfere with the animal’s ability to perform work or tasks, in which case the animal must be otherwise under the handler’s control. Individuals should not be approached with questions about their service animals. Please do not pet, feed, or interfere with a service animal in any way.

Questions or concerns about service animals should be directed to Disability Support Services, (208) 769-7794 or (208) 665-4520. Please see the “Service Animal” link under Disability Support Services to view the entire Service Animal Practices.

Consumer Information

North Idaho College’s consumer information provides prospective students, current students, and community members with information about North Idaho College. This information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the Student Right to Know Act, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, the Drug Free Workplace Act and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. Hard copies are available upon request.

Photo Release

While at NIC locations and events, individuals may be photographed or recorded by NIC employees or authorized vendors for the purposes of publishing, copyrighting, and distributing educational or promotional materials. Materials include, but are not limited to, the NIC website, social media, billboards, digital advertisements, catalogs, articles and brochures. Individuals who do not wish to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the location where photography or recording is taking place.