At San José City College we are committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment where students can pursue their educational goals and participate in college-sponsored activities that promote intellectual growth and personal development.

San Jose City College considers the following principles essential to its educational mission and campus community. These standards are intended to promote responsible student conduct:

1. Mutual respect between students, faculty and staff
2. Pursuit of studies with honesty and integrity
3. Respect for College and personal property
4. Compliance with all rules and regulations

To the extent possible, SJCC’s response to acts or behaviors prohibited by law or District regulation should be educational rather than punitive. District disciplinary procedures will not be used as a substitute for, or a shield from, civil or criminal law. In any District disciplinary procedure, substantive and procedural due process shall be guaranteed.

Administrative Procedures: Due Process

Student Code of Conduct

Student Grievance Form

Disruptive Student Behavior Report Form (DSB)

State Complaint Procedures

Complaints, grievances or disciplinary matters should be resolved at the campus level. This is the quickest and most successful way of resolving issues involving San Jose City College. If a complaint does not fall into one of the categories above, the complaint should be addressed to the college President at the following address:

• If your complaint is associated with the institution’s compliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards please address your complaint to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) please click here
• If your complaint does not concern CCC’s compliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards by completing the web form attached here
• If your complaint involves unlawful discrimination, to the Chancellor’s Office website, please click here