All policies, guidelines, and procedures in the Blinn College Catalog, Blinn College Board Policies, and the Blinn College Administrative Regulations are applicable to this course.
Notice of any action taken under these protocol and procedures, by Blinn College or its employees, may be delivered by hand, through the U.S. Postal Service, or electronically to the student’s BlinnBuc e-mail account. Notice shall be deemed received upon actual receipt, on deposit in the U.S. Mail, or upon entering the information processing system used by Blinn College for Blinn Buc e-mail accounts, whichever first occurs.
Civility Statement
Blinn College holds all members of the college community, which includes students, faculty, and staff, accountable for their actions and words. Therefore, all members should commit themselves to behave in a manner that respects and demonstrates concern for the dignity, rights, and freedoms of others, including respect for the physical and intellectual property of all members of the college community.
Civility Notification Statement. If a student is asked to leave the classroom because of uncivil behavior, the student may not return to that class until he or she arranges a conference with the instructor; it is the student’s responsibility to arrange for this conference within two school days of being notified of the suspension from class. This statement reflects step one of three possible steps in the incivility process. The Incivility Protocol is detailed in the Blinn College Catalog and in Blinn College Board Policy FLB (LOCAL).
Attendance Policy
Scholastic Integrity
The Scholastic Integrity Policy is located in the Blinn College Catalog, in Blinn College Board Policy FLDB (LOCAL), and the Blinn College Administrative Regulations. A student accused of scholastic dishonesty is entitled to due process as outlined in these documents.
It is the responsibility of students and faculty members to maintain scholastic integrity at the College District by refusing to tolerate any form of scholastic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, or any other act of dishonesty. If there is compelling evidence that a student is involved in cheating or plagiarism, the instructor will address the infraction.
Students with Disabilities
Non-Discrimination Statement
Blinn College does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by applicable federal laws and regulations.
For questions about Blinn College’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), please contact the Office of Disability Services at (979) 830-4157 for Brenham, Schulenburg, and Sealy campuses and (979) 209-7251 for Bryan campus.
Services for Students with Documented Disabilities
Students with documented disabilities must self-identify and provide current, appropriate documentation of the disability to the Office of Disability Services (ODS) prior to receiving services. Students are encouraged to contact this office as early as possible to initiate services. Direct services to students with disabilities are provided in the following areas:
- Assessment of needs and appropriate services
- Provision of classroom and testing accommodations
- Assistance in orientation and registration procedures
- Counseling on disability related issues
Information, education, referrals, and consultation about specific disabilities are available to interested parties on request. For answers to specific questions or to request an information packet, contact the Office of Disability Services on the specific campus you will be attending.
Bryan Campus: (979) 209-7251; Brenham, Sealy, Schulenburg Campuses: (979) 830-4157; RELLIS campus: (979) 209-8947; Distance Learning students may contact any office.
Final Grade Appeal
If a student wishes to appeal a final course grade, the guidelines and timeline for a three-step appeal process are detailed in the Blinn College Catalog, in Blinn College Board Policy FLDB (LOCAL), and the Blinn College Administrative Regulations.
Student Complaint Forms
The Blinn College District is committed to providing an educational climate conducive to each individual's personal and professional development. As part of that commitment, Blinn has developed procedures for students to pursue grievances within the college community, should such action become necessary.
Students who would like to initiate a formal complaint outside of established processes such as a final grade appeal, academic integrity, housing, etc., may do so through the Student Complaint Forms. This page contains two forms: an Academic Complaint Form related to an instructional issue and a General Complaint Form to address non-academic issues. More information regarding the formal complaint process is available on the Student Complaint Forms page.
Alternative Retailers
A student of this institution is not obligated to buy or rent a textbook from a Blinn College affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Campus Carry
Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 411.2031 and Blinn College Policy CHF (Local) (Blinn’s CHL Policy), a concealed handgun license holder may carry a concealed handgun, on or about the license holder’s person, on College District property or in a College District vehicle, unless prohibited by state or federal law, college policy, or procedure. Concealed handguns may not be carried on the second floor of the Health Sciences Center and all other areas identified in Blinn’s CHL Policy. The open carrying of handguns on College District property is prohibited. More information on Blinn’s CHL Policy is available at https://www.blinn.edu/campus-carry/.
Parenting Services
The Parenting Services mission is to offer meaningful support to pregnant and parenting students (with children under the age of 18) by addressing their unique challenges, therefore allowing the greatest opportunity to complete their degree program in a timely manner and ultimately provide for themselves and their children.
Students who qualify for parenting services, should visit www.blinn.edu/parenting-services for more information.