While Abroad

CAPA’s student conduct code ensures that you remain safe and healthy and that you have the best possible experience while abroad.

As a participant of a program with the CAPA International Education (herein referred to as CAPA), I agree to abide by the following rules and code of conduct. 

I understand that it is extremely important to show the utmost respect, decorum and maturity when living with a community of people, and I am aware that this Student Code of Conduct covers all CAPA participants living in all CAPA residences. I will also respect all CAPA and residence staff and adhere to their directions when approached on housing and behavioral infractions.  

Lastly, I am fully aware that I could be dismissed from my residence and from the program if I do not follow these rules and codes of conduct.  I am also aware that no refunds for program fees will be made as agreed upon in my study abroad application.

A. Residential Rules and Code of Conduct – Apartments, Dormitories, Hotels:

1. A high regard of the rights of all residents is essential for creating a healthy community spirit.  Respect should be shown to all CAPA students and staff, as well as to others residing within the building and the neighborhood.
2. Quiet Hours are to be enforced from 11:00pm to 7:00am seven days per week.  Care is required when returning home to the residence as noise travels within hallways. Also, our neighbors do not appreciate loud drunken behavior, and they are not shy about calling the police or the local government authority to complain about loud noises.  Thus, it is necessary to be courteous at all times. 
3. There is a strict NO OVERNIGHT GUEST policy in all CAPA residences.  Please ensure that all non-CAPA guests are out of the residences during quiet hours.  Please also be aware that there is a NO GUEST POLICY in the residences during quiet hours, and this policy applies to CAPA students as well as non-CAPA guests.  Please be respectful of your roommates and/or flatmates at all times.
4. You are responsible for all people (i.e. fellow residents or guests), actions and activities that occur in your apartment/room.  Therefore, it is your responsibility to help remind fellow residents and guests of these residential rules and to always adhere to CAPA’s code of conduct.
5. Possessing or using ANY illegal drug is STRICTLY prohibited, and all staff and faculty are required to call the police and report any suspicion of such illegal activity.  Please do not underestimate the seriousness of such an offence.  In addition to being bound by local laws and methods of prosecution, any violator of CAPA’s NO DRUG policy will be dismissed from the residence and from the program at his/her own expense.
6. Throwing items such as food and trash out of windows is very dangerous and is not allowed.
7. Gaining access to the roof for reasons other than exiting for a fire is not authorized, and offenders will be held responsible for all damage and/or injury incurred from such action.   If necessary, final grades will be held until payment is made.
8. For apartments and dormitories, please fill out the inventory checklist upon arrival and return it as instructed on the checklist.   At the end of the program, the housing provider will assess all apartments/rooms for damages and missing items during check out and/or after departure, and you will be held accountable for all damages and any missing items in your apartment/room.  If necessary, final grades will be held until payment is made.
9. You are accountable for all residential keys issued to you at the start of the program.  If for any reason you lose your keys, please inform the CAPA CENTER.  Replacement keys may be purchased at a fee as determined by the housing provider.

B. Residential Rules and Code of Conduct – Homestays:

1. Respect should be shown to all CAPA students and staff as well as to all those residing within the homestay and its neighborhood during the program.  
2. Quiet Hours are to be enforced from 11:00pm to 7:00am seven days per week.  Care is required when returning home to avoid disturbing your hosts. Also, your neighbors do not appreciate loud drunken behavior, and they are not shy about calling the police or the local government authority to complain about loud noises.   
3. Guests during the day are not allowed unless you have prior permission from your hosts. Do not arrange meetings with your friends or classmates at your host family’s home.  If you are dating, do not invite your boyfriend/girlfriend to go to your room.  Do not invite guests to stay for meals.
4. There is a strict NO OVERNIGHT GUEST policy in all CAPA homestays. Even if you have permission from your hosts to have guests in the house during the day, they must not ever spend the night.  Do not ask your hosts for permission for guests to spend the night – in no cases is this acceptable.   
5. Although there is no specific curfew, simple courtesy requires you to notify your host family when you will be home late.  They feel responsible for your welfare and will worry if they do not know what time you plan to return.  
6. If you are going to be away overnight or for the weekend, you must inform your family in advance.
7. You are responsible for all guests, actions and activities that occur in your room.  Therefore, it is your responsibility to help remind guests of these rules and to always adhere to CAPA’s code of conduct.
8. Possessing or using ANY illegal drug is STRICTLY prohibited, and all staff, homestay families and faculty are required to call the police and report any suspicion of such illegal activity.  Please do not underestimate the seriousness of such an offence.  In addition to being bound by local laws and methods of prosecution, any violator of CAPA’s NO DRUG policy will be dismissed from the homestay and from the program at his/her own expense.
9. You are expected to keep your bedroom tidy and presentable.
10. You must abide by the individual “house rules” set by your homestay – these rules apply to such things as the use of the television, phone, bathroom, washing machine, kitchen, as well as locking up at night.
11. You will be held accountable for all damages you or you guests cause and any missing items from your room/homestay.  If necessary, final grades will be held until payment is made. 
12. You are accountable for all keys issued to you at the start of the program.  If for any reason you lose your keys, please inform the CAPA CENTER immediately as the safety of your host family is also affected by this loss.  Replacement keys may be purchased at a fee.
13. All home campus codes and rules of behavior still apply while you are studying abroad.

C. Fire regulations that must be followed in all residences and homestays:

1. Smoking is prohibited in all CAPA housing.
2. Candles are prohibited in all CAPA housing.
3. Excessive use of extension cords is prohibited in all CAPA housing.
4. Before using any appliances you have brought from the US, ensure that you have a voltage converter as well as a plug adapter. Failure to do so could result in damage to your appliance as well as electrical shock.
5. Multi-plug adaptors which allow you to plug multiple appliances into one plug socket are prohibited in all CAPA housing.
6. Barbecues are prohibited in all CAPA housing.
7. Tampering with fire alarms and sensors is against the law and strictly enforced.  If anybody is caught, both you and CAPA will be subject to criminal prosecution.
8. Any additional fire regulations and instructions displayed in your housing must be followed.

D. General Behavioral Rules and Codes of Conduct:

1. All forms of dishonesty which harm others or undermine the academic purpose of the program or a program activity is prohibited, whether they occur by act or omission.  Such forms include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information to staff, faculty and other designated leaders, and forgery, alteration or use of any institution’s or CAPA’s documents or instruments of identification with intent to defraud.
2. Disruptive behavior is prohibited, both in and outside the classroom.  This includes, but is not limited to unwanted sexual contact, sexual exposure, physical abuse, assault and/or battery, harassment, threats to or intimidation of any person, student or staff member involved on any CAPA program.
3. Use of social networking sites to bully, harass or intimidate any person, student or staff member involved on any CAPA program is prohibited.
4. Possession or use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. 
5. Any act of theft or damage to any premises or property of any individual or institution, regardless if they are affiliated with the program or CAPA, is not allowed.
6. You should follow all the rules set out in this contract and other rules distributed prior to departure and upon arrival pertaining to your residence and all other CAPA-designated residences and buildings, including homestays.  It is YOUR responsibility to make yourself knowledgeable of all residential and behavioral rules and regulations. 
7. You should co-operate and remain respectful of the staff, faculty and other designated leaders/supervisors throughout the program. 
8. You should be responsible and respectful when dealing with neighbors and local citizens, for you are representing your institution, CAPA and your country while you are studying abroad.
9. Students are required to fulfill to the best of their ability all requirements in their academic and/or internship programs, including but not limited to, attendance, maintenance of adequate academic standing, and completion of coursework/internship work. Students are also required to provide CAPA with any information required by the local government in regards to visas - this can include providing CAPA with your original passport for copying.
10. All home campus codes and rules of behavior still apply while you are studying abroad, and you will still be subject to any disciplinary action they may choose to take in addition to that taken by CAPA. .

E. Disciplinary Action:

For a first offence, a verbal warning will be issued and your home institution will be notified.

A second offence will result in a written warning, and an incident form will be filed at CAPA and your home institution will be notified.

For a third offence, there will be a consultation with the Resident Director of CAPA with possible expulsion from the residence and the program.

CAPA reserves the right to by-pass the verbal and written warning stage(s) of disciplinary action when extreme behavior/actions warrant immediate administrative assessment and follow up. Additionally, CAPA reserves the right to expel any student(s) from any CAPA residence and from the program if they should breach the above rules and code of conduct. Additionally, grades will not be released until any damages are paid for in full. Note that your home institution may also take additional disciplinary action.

CAPA students should implicitly understand that this code of conduct has been designed to ensure that the rights and safety of all participants are protected and maintained in order to create a healthy community and program spirit.