Behavioral Expectations and Disciplinary Procedures
Students studying on this program are representatives of Providence College, CEA, and the USA. They are expected to abide by the Providence College Code of Student Conduct. They must also adhere to the CEA Code of Student Conduct and local Italian law. Students are responsible for their actions and behavior while abroad. They are expected to respect their fellow students, roommates, academic and housing providers, CEA staff, and local authorities.
Providence College and/or CEA may take disciplinary action towards students who violate behavioral policies. These include the Providence College Student Code of Conduct, the CEA Code of Student Conduct, and CEA Study Center policies. Also, any student that violates Italian law will be disciplined. Students will also be disciplined if they are harmful to themselves/others, or are disrespectful to a person(s)/culture.
Providence College and/or CEA may impose disciplinary action, including but not limited to:
- Loss of Privileges Abroad and/or upon return to Providence College
- Restitution (payment for damages, theft, etc.)
- Loss of Housing Abroad
- Disciplinary Probation Abroad and/or upon return to Providence College
- Immediate Dismissal from the program
- Suspension or Dismissal from Providence College
Providence College and CEA have a zero tolerance policy on alcohol abuse and drug consumption while abroad. Students dismissed from the program due to drug or alcohol related reasons forfeit transcripts and will not receive any refund. Students dismissed due to alcohol abuse or drug consumption may be subject to possible further disciplinary action by Providence College.
*** The College reserves the right to restrict the numbers of students approved to study abroad in any one semester. This is done in order to balance the number of students intending to study abroad across the academic year.
