The student conduct system at New College of Florida strives to develop, interpret and enforce university policies and regulations, protecting the legal rights of students while promoting civility, openness and justice. It is designed to be fair and objective while following due process.

The conduct process exists in order to address and distribute cases to the appropriate level depending on the severity of the case. It seeks to hold individuals accountable for behavior and/or actions when policies and regulations are violated.

The philosophy behind our system
Each case is seen as an opportunity to redirect problematic decision making into constructive behavioral patterns.

Our Goals


1. To be consistent
2. To be reasonable
3. To be just
4. To be developmental

Our Values

1. Responsible citizenship
2. Growth
3. Accountability
4. Self-awareness

The conduct system helps students:


1. Explain the importance of policies and procedures
2. Formulate decisions grounded in honorable morals and values
3. Demonstrate respect for self, the community, and college property
4. Recognize how their actions and decisions affect the community
5. Explain how the conduct system contributes to the success of the New College of Florida community
6. Explain the educational components of sanctions and how they contribute to self-growth

We believe in assigning educational sanctions that will help students learn to take responsibility for their actions. We understand that this is a learning process that involves the whole student, which allows for a more personal and individualized process that benefits the holistic development of the whole student.