Code of Conduct

Student Code of Conduct

UC Irvine Donald Bren School of Information & Computing Sciences and the ICS Office of Outreach Access and Inclusion (ICS OAI) are committed to providing a quality education that prioritizes learning in a safe and inclusive environment. As a UCI-sponsored youth program, you join a community responsible for maintaining conditions conducive to achieving the program and the University’s mission. In compliance with campus policies, your participation commits you to the following:

UCI’s Principles of Community
UCI Sec. 714-18: Computer and Network Use Police
UCI’s Nondiscrimination
UCI’s Principles Against Intolerance
University of California’s Statement of Ethical Values and Standards of

Ethical Conduct

In addition, all participants are expected to adhere to the following Code of Conduct, summarizing the rules and policies. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action and/or removal from the program. Students may be dismissed from the Aspirations in Computing Awards Ceremony for any of the following reasons:

Possess or use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, including vaping
Knowingly being in the presence of those who are using or possessing alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or vape.
Possession of dangerous instruments
Leaving the campus unaccompanied by a staff member or guardian
Theft, misuse of, or damage to University equipment or property
Any violation of the safety or well-being of any person
Violence, bullying/cyberbullying, harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and abuse of any type, real or threatened, towards any community member will not be tolerated.
Accessing, posting, or displaying any harmful or inappropriate pictures, language, or materials that may be perceived as threatening, inappropriate, or offensive is strictly prohibited.

Participants are encouraged to immediately stop and report incidents that do not seem right or make a participant feel uncomfortable by emailing [email protected].

The UC Irvine Donald Bren School of Information & Computing Sciences and the Office of Outreach, Access, & Inclusion retain the right to expel any student not conducting themself appropriately while on the UCI campus.

Classroom Etiquette

Be respectful to all instructors, staff, guest speakers, fellow students, and UCI physical property at all times
Be on time for class and return to the classroom from lunch at the designated time
Raise your hand when you have a question or require assistance
No cell phone use during class time
Notify the professor or ICSSA staff before leaving the classroom
Be mindful of voice levels to respect other ongoing programs within the UC Irvine Campus
Keep your area clean and organized (disposing of trash, crumbs, etc...)