Student Conduct & Responsibilities

All students must conform to federal, state, and local laws. They must respect the rights of others and conduct themselves in a manner conducive to the educational purposes of the college. Students are prohibited from bringing firearms or illegal/un-prescribed legal drugs onto any FIDM campus. FIDM reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student at any time when the administration deems such action to be in the best interests of the student, the student body, or college. The Coordinator of Student Affairs (LA) or Directors of Education (SF, OC, SD) are responsible for handling issues regarding student conduct, and will, prior to the dismissal of any student, notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities of any acts of the student which may be in violation of ordinances of the state, county, or city.

Alcohol and Substance-Free Environment

FIDM is committed to providing a workplace and school environment free of illegal drugs, substance abuse, or paraphernalia used for these substances. Violation of this policy may result in immediate dismissal from academic programs or college-related employment. FIDM's alcohol and drug abuse awareness and prevention program, as well as counseling and/or referrals, is available through the Education Department. You can also download or view the FIDM Substance Abuse Prevention brochure (29 KB PDF).

Academic Honesty

All academic work submitted by a student should be original work. Cheating, plagiarism, or academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, all forms of giving or getting unauthorized help or using unauthorized materials on examinations and projects. Students who cheat will receive an “F” on the exam or project and will be subject to disciplinary action through the Coordinator of Student Affairs (LA) or Directors of Education (SF, OC, SD), which may result in dismissal from the college. Plagiarism, a form of cheating, involves obtaining or attempting to obtain academic credit by copying the words or ideas of another (from a book, magazine article, or website, for example) and passing them off as one's own without documentation--that is, without acknowledging the source with quotation marks, footnotes, and lists of works cited.

Updating Contact Information

It is the student's responsibility to provide current contact information to the college. Students can make the following changes:

• Cell Phone and Email – can be updated on the FIDM Portal.
• Address and Home Phone Number – can be updated by the following departments: Student Advisement, Financial Services, Education (OC, SD, SF), and the Office of Academic Support (LA).
• Name Change – can be updated in the Financial Services Department by presenting a current California Driver License, a State Identification Card, or a Passport.

Student Technology Use Policy

Off Campus

In an effort to provide FIDM students with a quality education which keeps pace with our rapidly changing world, we have found it essential to implement new technology standards for email, Internet, and access to a computer.

Email

All students should have an email account that they use on a regular basis. It is necessary to have an email account not only for maintaining contact with instructors, but also to obtain access to the FIDM Portal.

Access to a Computer

We strongly recommend that each student buy or have access to a computer at home. Having easy access will supplement their education, and the more proficient and comfortable they are on a computer, the better prepared they will be for the workforce.

Internet Access

Given the increasing use of the Internet as a source of information for research, class assignments, job-hunting, and personal enjoyment, we strongly encourage all students to have access to the Internet from home, in addition to access available at FIDM.

On Campus

FIDM has invested substantial assets in order to provide students with the most updated versions of technology software to help prepare students for their prospective industry. In accordance, the following terms and provisions state the Student Technology Use Policy for the college:

Students may not:

1. Use computer resources for unlawful activity.
2. Change system settings or disconnect, connect, or switch off any hardware from computers.
3. Use email accounts, web-related content, or computer resources for personal gain, partisan political purposes, or with the intent of harming a particular individual.
4. Create, download, install, or store programs and software.
5. Use the computer labs to play games, use chat rooms, download music, or download pornographic content.
6. Have food or beverages near computer terminals or in the computer labs.
7. Search, read, copy, alter, delete another persons files, or use another persons user ID or password without permission.
8. Use the network or computer resources to plagiarize or copy protected material in violation of copyright laws. This includes FIDM's trademarks, college logo, and seal.

For more detailed information, please visit the FIDM Student Portal at http://myfidm.fidm.edu. Recommended computer specifications by department can be found under the “FIDM Resources” tab.

Violating this policy in whole or in part could result in disciplinary action that could lead to immediate dismissal from school.

FIDM Portal

The FIDM Student Portal website offers the following essential online tools, services, and information for students:

• Web Registration
• Student Message Center (where you pick up messages from the FIDM staff)
• Transcript Requests
• Campus Event Calendar
• Check Financial Clearance and Registration
• Faculty and Staff Directory
• College Catalog
• Campus Hours

Students need a PIN number to register for a Student Portal account. A PIN number is given to each student upon acceptance into the college. Students have 90 days to register for an account before it expires. Once a student registers for an account they will no longer require the PIN number.

The following are categories which can be viewed online:

My FIDM

• My Classes
• My Grades
• My Housing
• My Messaging
• My Tuition
• My Study Tours

NEWS

• Newsletter
• Calendar of Events

ACADEMICS

• eOrientation
• Web Registration
• Schedule of Classes
• Student Handbook
• Registration Information
• Grades & Transcripts
• Graduation Information

FINANCE

• Contact Your Financial Aid Officer
• Financial Aid Forms Student Loan Counseling
• Scholarship Resources
• Student Loan Counseling

FIDM RESOURCES

• Campus Hours
• Faculty & Staff Directories
• Technology Information & Discounts
• Health Insurance Information
• Online Safety
• Success Seminars
• Podcasts

eLEARNING

• eLearning Course Sign In
• eLearning Overview
• eLearning Announcements
• eLearning Support

CAREER SERVICES

• Employment Opportunities
• Career Resources

LIBRARY SERVICES

• Online Databases
• Library Events & News
• Search for Books Online