All College Policies

A full list of college policies is available at EverettCC.edu/Policies.

Drug-Free Campus Policy

In an effort to provide a safe and healthy educational and work environment, all students and employees must report to class/work in a condition fit to perform their learning/duties, unimpaired due to the use of alcohol or drugs. 

The unlawful use, possession, delivery, dispensation, distribution, manufacture, or sale of drugs on college property, in state vehicles, or on official business is prohibited. Any employee or student found in violation of this policy will be subject to formal disciplinary action, which could include completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program up to and/or including dismissal/expulsion.

Tobacco Use Policy 

EvCC is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking, chewing, and electronic cigarettes are prohibited on college property including in any vehicle parked on college property. Smoking is a violation of the Student Conduct Code and subject to fines and/or disciplinary action.

Children on Campus

Unless officially enrolled in classes or the Early Learning Center, directly involved in an instructional process, or directly supervised by a parent or responsible adult, children are not permitted on campus. Leaving children unattended in public access areas does not meet this standard.

Pets on Campus

The safety and security of students, employees, visitors and the public are a prime concern and responsibility of the college. For health, sanitation and safety reasons, no person shall be permitted to bring into or leave any dog, cat or any other animal or pet in any college building, nor is it permitted to leave any such pet or animal unattended on any college-controlled property. 

This policy does not apply to guide dogs or other trained service animals, as defined by law and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing assistance to persons with disabilities requiring these services. This policy does not apply to animals brought to campus for a specific
course assignment, K-9 officers, and animals maintained by the college for
educational purposes. 

Prohibition on Plagiarism

Success as a student and learner requires academic honesty. A chief aspect of academic honesty is the avoidance of plagiarism. Plagiarism, as defined by Brenda Spatt (1983), is “the unacknowledged use of another person’s work, in the form of original ideas, strategies, and research as well as another person’s writing, in the form of sentences, phrases and innovative terminology.” Students suspected of plagiarism are subject to the college’s Student Code of Conduct and disciplinary processes. 

How can you avoid plagiarism? When writing a paper, use your own words. When using another person’s words, use quotation marks and give credit to the original source. If you are using another person’s ideas, give that person credit. Do not use pre-written papers available from the web or other term paper services. Plagiarism affects everyone. If another student is doing it, it undermines your own work and the value of your degree. If you are doing it, you are not doing the hard work from which you learn the best. Talk to your instructors about how to avoid plagiarism.

Notice to Students 

The college reserves the right to change any provision, fee, rule, requirement, policy, deadline, or procedure whenever necessary. Changes are effective upon the date specified and may apply not only to prospective students, but also to those who are currently enrolled. Changes are posted online. The college reserves the right to withdraw or change courses at any time. 

Falsification of information on any admission, financial aid, or other materials submitted to the college may result in denial of admission or immediate dismissal from the college. Students are expected to be familiar with all college policies and rules and will be held responsible for observing such provisions. 

Student Right to Know Disclosure

Federal “Student Right to Know” (SRTK) legislation requires colleges to disclose information about student completion, graduation and transfer rates over a three-year period. Graduation data of degree-seeking, full-time undergraduate students and retention rate information for EvCC students is available at the IPEDS Data Center (nced.ed.gov/ipeds). 

It is important to understand the background of this information. As a community college, EvCC enrolls large numbers of students who may be part-time, or not seeking a certificate or degree, or who have transferred from another college, or who enroll at times other than fall quarter. Furthermore, the calculation of completion and graduation rates does not consider the high numbers of students who take longer than three years to reach their goal due to part-time enrollment, or who temporarily stop-out in order to meet employment or family needs, or who are only taking a few courses to improve job skills. Thus, the statistics above should be evaluated only as a snapshot of what happens to a limited category of students, based on limited data.

The Right to Know Campus Safety Report is published annually by Oct. 1. The information is provided in compliance with requirements set forth under the Student Right to Know Campus Security Act of 1990 (Title II - Public Law 101-542 Nov. 1990).

Upon request, this information will be provided to any applicant for enrollment or employment. Copies are available in the Security office.

Notification of Title IV Student Complaint Process

The Higher Education Act (HEA) prohibits an institution of higher education from engaging in a “substantial misrepresentation of the nature of its educational program, its financial charges, or the employability of its graduates.” 20 U.S.C. §1094(c)(3)(A). 

Further, each state must have “a process to review and appropriately act on complaints concerning the institution including enforcing applicable state laws.” 34 C.F.R. § 600.9. 

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) maintains a process to investigate complaints of this nature brought by community and technical college students in the state of Washington. For information, please visit https://studentcomplaint.sbctc.edu/.

Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Everett Community College is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and employees.

Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment. Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance: 

• Equal Opportunity Director: EqualOpportunity@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271; 

• ADA Coordinator: ADAcoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9232; 

• Title IX Coordinator: TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271. 

All offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201. For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website: EverettCC.edu/EqualOpportunity

State Support of Higher Education Students

The average cost to educate a resident full-time community or technical college student for the 2024-25 academic year is $15,672. Students pay an average of $3,742 in tuition toward this cost. The remaining $11,930 is an “opportunity pathway” provided by the State and is funded by state taxes and other sources. The amounts shown are averages for a full-time, resident student. The actual tuition a student pays will vary due to credit load, residency status and other factors. 

Limitation of Liability

The college’s total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.