Handbook of
Student Regulations
Aug-09
TABLE OF CONTENT
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CODE
5
Article 1: Affirmation of the College Rules and Regulations
5
Article 2: Jurisdiction of the College
5
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
7
Article 3: Address
7
Article 4: Identification Card
7
Article 5: Communications
8
Article 6: Building Hours
8
Article 8: Student Housing
9
Article 10: Usage of Mobile Phones & Other Electronic Gadgets
11
Article 11: Parking and Traffic Regulations
11
Article 12: Use of College Name & Symbols
12
Article 13: Student Educational Records
12
STUDENT CONDUCT
22
Article 17: Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
22
Article 18: General Conduct, Rules and Regulations
22
SANCTIONS
32
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
34
Article 19: Leave
34
Article 20: Attendance
34
Article 21: Dues to college
35
Article 22: Course Content
35
PLACEMENT REGULATIONS
36
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
37
Article 23: Payment of Tuition and Fees Regulations
37
Article 24: Fees Refunds
38
Article 25: Drop out
38
Article 26: Withdrawal
38
Article 27: Unpaid College Accounts
39
Article 28: Penalties
39
FURTHER READING
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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CODE
Article 1: Affirmation of the College Rules and Regulations
Image College of Arts, Animation & Technology requires that all students
affirm the College’s Student Conduct Rules and Administrative Regulations.
Affirmation must be confirmed in order for class registration to occur.
The College reserves the right to change or add to its Rules and Regulation at
any time. Official information concerning these should be obtained from the
Administrative Office, or the College website www.icat.ac.in or the student
site www.icatonline.in
Preamble
The primary purpose of the enactment of the student responsibilities code is to
set forth in a clear and concise manner the rules and regulations of conduct
expected of those who join this college. Students should always exercise their
freedom with personal responsibility.
The College expects all students to obey the law, to show respect for properly
constituted authority, to perform contracted obligations, to maintain absolute
integrity and high standards of individual honesty in academic work, and to
observe a high standard of conduct for the academic environment. In short, a
student enrolled in the
College accepts
the obligation to conduct
himself/herself in an adult manner acceptable at an institution of higher
education.
Article 2: Jurisdiction of the College
1. College jurisdiction and discipline shall pertain to conduct which occurs
on College premises or off-campus and which adversely affects the
College Community, including any of its members, and/or the pursuit of
its objectives and mission. In addition, illegal conduct off-campus may be
prosecuted on campus as a violation of the Student Conduct Code, and
students outside of India may be held responsible on campus for
violations of the laws of the country where they are visiting / residing.
2. College regulations and procedures shall determine the composition of
judicial bodies and Appellate Boards and determine which judicial body,
Judicial Advisor and Appellate Board shall be authorized to hear each
case.
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The Office of the Chief Academic Officer oversees the development of
policies for the administration of the judicial program and procedural
rules for the conduct of hearings. It shall also administer the judicial
procedures for all cases of student violation of College academic
integrity standards.
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Decisions made by a judicial body and/or Judicial Advisor shall be
final, pending the normal appeal process.
3. The College Security Officers are empowered to enforce these
regulations and all applicable laws on campus and on any properties
owned, rented, or leased by the College.
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
Article 3: Address
Each student is required to keep the Administrative Office informed of his or
her official permanent mailing address as well as their local address and
contact number. Failure to adhere to this requirement is a violation of the
Student Code.
Article 4: Identification Card
The student identification card (the ID Card) will be issued to a student. This is
a permanent ID card that will serve the student as long as he or she is a
registered student at the College.
The ID card serves as official identification as a student of Image College of
Arts, Animation & Technology and entitles the owner to a wide-range of
services including library privileges, admission to home athletic events,
campus cultural events, participation in student-sponsored activities and
access to student buildings for which the student is authorized access.
As the official identification of student status, the ID card should be worn at all
times. Upon request by a College official, students are required to present
their College ID card; non compliance will result in denial of access.
ID cards are non-transferable. Cards that are used illegally will be confiscated
and turned over to the Administrative Office. Students accused of lending
cards and using another's card will be brought before the Student-Disciplinary
Committee.
In the case of loss of the card, a student should obtain a new card by
contacting the Administrative office. A charge of Rs.250/- will apply for
replacement of the card.
Article 5: Communications
As a condition of enrolment, all students are responsible for reviewing,
understanding, and abiding by the College’s regulations, procedures,
requirements, and deadlines and any changes thereto.
It is the student’s responsibility to appraise himself/herself of these
communication made from time to time irrespective of whether the student is
attending or not attending sessions.
Important news bulletins and other details that affect an individual’s status and
day-to-day life at the College will be communicated via the notice board and
optionally in the College web site www.icat.ac.in or the student site
www.icatonline.in
Personal calls to the students will not be transferred except in cases of
extreme emergency.
Article 6: Building Hours
1. The Administrative section of the College operates from 9.30 am to 4.30
pm, with a lunch break between 1.30pm to 2.00 pm. All other
departments, shall be deemed closed at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise
posted, or half hour after the completion of an authorized College event.
2. Students who remain in these facilities after closing hours must have
written authorization from the appropriate College official and must
provide it upon the request of a College Security Officer.
3. Students remaining in any College facility after the closing hour without
proper authorization will be escorted out of the building and may be
subject to Disciplinary action.
Article 8: Student Housing
The College provides Housing facility by outsourcing it to local rental
apartment providers.
Students must comply with the rules of their local
housing and any violation there will be prosecuted on campus as a violation of
the Student Conduct Code.
Students must take care of their personal belongings. The college is not
responsible for any theft, damage or loss of personal belonging of its students.
Article 9: Dress Code
It is the desire and intent of the college to adopt a dress code to create an
environment that is conducive to learning and free of potential distraction or
danger.
For Men
Students are to observe the following guidelines regarding student attire:
1. The standard dress is Shirts / T-Shirts with modest neckline and
pants. Shorts are not allowed.
2. Pants must be worn at hip-level or higher (no excessive bagging or
sagging).
3. Shoes must be worn at all times.
4. Clothes must conceal undergarments at all times. No see-through,
excessively tight, or revealing attire is permitted. Spandex clothing is
not allowed.
5. No pyjamas, slippers, or sleepwear of any kind is allowed.
6. Hats or head coverings (including sunglasses) of any kind are not
allowed inside the classrooms.
7. Clothing, accessories, and visible tattoos with words/pictures that
contain any of the following are prohibited: alcohol, tobacco, drugs,
sex, death, destruction, hate groups, racial separation, or obscenity.
8. Visible body piercing or magnetic/glued jewellery on face, eyes, arms,
hands, tongue, and feet is prohibited. Earrings are allowed. Spikes,
chains, wallet chains, studs, bolts, dog collars, needles, pins, sharp
objects, or other jewellery deemed unsafe is not allowed at college.
For Women:
1. Shirts / T-Shirts must have a modest neckline (no cleavage) and be
long enough to cover the midriff (front and back). No spaghetti straps,
tank tops, tube, off-the-shoulder or halter tops, or muscle shirts will be
allowed. No backless, strapless, or half tops are to be worn.
2. Clothes must conceal undergarments (thongs, undergarment straps,
etc.) at all times. No see-through, excessively tight, or revealing attire
is permitted.
3. Skirts must be not shorter than knee length. No spandex clothing is
allowed
4. Excessive or extreme make-up is not allowed.
5. No pyjamas, slippers, or sleepwear of any kind is allowed.
6. Hats or head coverings (including sunglasses) of any kind are not
allowed inside the classrooms.
7. Clothing, accessories, and visible tattoos with words/pictures that
contain any of the following are prohibited: alcohol, tobacco, drugs,
sex, death, destruction, hate groups, racial separation, or obscenity.
8. Visible body piercing or magnetic/glued jewellery on face, eyes, arms,
hands, tongue, and feet is prohibited. Earrings are allowed. Spikes,
chains, wallet chains, studs, bolts, dog collars, needles, pins, sharp
objects, or other jewellery deemed unsafe is not allowed at college.
There may be exclusions to the dress code policy for religious or health
reasons.
Article 10: Usage of Mobile Phones & Other Electronic Gadgets
The use of Mobile phones is not permissible inside the campus. If anyone is
found using the mobile inside the campus during the non-permissible hour the
instrument along with the SIM card will be seized and returned only on the
payment of a fine of Rs. 500/-.
Digital Cameras, Video Cameras, Camera Phones, Video/Music Players,
External / USB Storage/ Recordable drives are not allowed in the college
campus without written permission from the college authorities.
Photography or Videography of college proceeding with out written permission
is strictly not permitted. Any violation will lead to suspension or dismissal
with remark of misconduct.
Article 11: Parking and Traffic Regulations
1. Vehicle Registration. All the students are required to register motor
vehicles annually with the Administrative Office.
2. Parking Policy. Automobile parking on the campus is considered to be a
privilege granted by the College. The Administration is aware that there
may be a shortage of convenient parking spaces during peak periods in
order to make parking as equitable as possible, an effort is made to keep
parking regulations reasonable and strictly enforced.
3. Parking is prohibited at all times on the roadways, sidewalks, lawns,
grounds, lanes, and portico of the college. The College may have illegally
parked vehicles towed away at the owner’s expense.
4. Liability. The College accepts no liability for loss or damage to a motor
vehicle or its contents. This also includes any damage caused by moving
or towing.
Article 12: Use of College Name & Symbols
Recognized student committee may use College name and symbols in
connection with their programs and activities but the use must be in "good
taste". Use of names and symbols on merchandise or products is prohibited,
except by arrangement with the Administrative Office. Violation will result in a
fine as deemed fit by the College or suspension from the college. Use of
college name, or its abbreviation (ICAT), symbol on any social networking site,
printed material and on any digital media format is strictly prohibited Any
violation will lead to suspension or dismissal with remark of misconduct.
Article 13: Student Educational Records
Unless otherwise notified in writing, the College has your permission to
release the following directory information upon request: your name, current
address, telephone number, e-mail address, major field of study, dates of
attendance, and degree and awards received. The College may also publish
your name, major field of study, and e-mail address on its Internet-accessible
directory.
You should be aware that - even if you decide to prevent release of your
directory information - information will be shared within the College for
educational and administrative purposes.
Article 15: Library Rules and Regulations
Any person not abiding by these rules and regulations of the library will
be required to leave the library premises and may forfeit their library
privileges thereafter.
THE LIBRARIAN’S DISCRETION IN ALL THESE MATTERS IS FINAL
1. The college library is accessible only for students with college
Identification Cards. Borrowing books, and also copying and printing are
restricted to those with an ID Card.
2. All users may use the library from 09.30 to 18.00 - Monday to Friday.
There will be break from 14.00 to 14.30 during which time books cannot
be borrowed or renewed, but students can use the library for regular
referencing work.
3. A maximum of 1 book and 1 DVD / VCD may be borrowed at a time.
4. The maximum loan period for borrowed materials is 7 days. You are
expected to return the borrowed material before the loan period expires or
extend the loan period.
5. Extending a loan period can be done (one extension per item) at the
librarian’s desk. Extension is not possible if the material has been
reserved by another user or if you have any pending dues.
6. If you fail to return the material or to extend the loan period on time, the
library will send you - as an additional service - a first reminder, to inform
you that the loan period has expired. You must then return the material (a
fine may be levied) and at the discretion of the librarian extend the loan
period
7. You cannot claim not having received any reminder (either by SMS, post
or by e-mail). It is your responsibility to return materials or to extend loan
periods in time.
8. A fine charge of Rs.10/- per day will be levied and you will be barred from
borrowing or extending the loan period of any other items, until the
borrowed materials have been returned.
9. If the borrowed material is not returned after 30 days the material will be
deemed as lost. The student must then replace the material in two week’s
time or pay full cost of the material, including shipping and other charges.
10. All borrowed materials must be returned in the same state as they were
when you received them. User will be held liable for any damage to the
material, regardless of how or by whom the damage was caused and will
be invoiced for the full cost of replacement.
11. Marking, writing notes or underlining passages in books is strictly not
allowed.
12. Some Materials cannot be borrowed and can only be used in the Library.
13. Books borrowed by one reader must not be passed on to another but must
in all cases be returned to the Library and officially re-issued. A reader
may not borrow books in anyone’s name but his/her own.
14. Silence must be observed in the library. No singing, talking loudly or
playing audio equipment that others can hear or behaving in a manner
that can reasonably be expected to disturb others.
15. Readers can use their laptop computers, as long as they do not disturb
other users when doing so.
16. It is prohibited to chat, access social networking sites or play games on
the computers available in the library for non academic purpose.
17. Mobile phones cannot be used in the Library
18. Bags, backpacks, suitcases or other containers are not permitted in the
library
19. No food or drink (including water) to be brought inside in the library.
20. Students cannot be under the influence of any substance in the library
premises. Smoking, using tobacco or tobacco products is not permitted in
the library premises
21. Users must ensure they are presentable at all times and not give off odors
that are disturbing to other users in the library.
22. Displaying of any print or non-print materials of an offensive nature is
strictly prohibited in the library.
23. The following behavior is not allowed and will result in criminal charges.
24. Engaging in any illegal activity while in the library building.
25. Loud, abusive, aggressive, threatening, violent or obscene language
and/or behavior
26. Destroying or damaging library books, library materials, furniture or other
property in the premises of the library
27. Theft of library materials
28. Tampering with, altering, editing or damaging computer hardware and/or
software available in the library
29. Bringing weapons of any kind inside the library.
Article 16: Computer & Internet Usage
1. The college provides computer facilities and access to its computer
networks only for purposes of normal academic activities of their students.
2. Students will receive an induction to the Learning Resources Service
when they first enrol at ICAT. They will be given a user name for the
computer network, and must sign to agree to abide by this policy as part of
the induction process.
3. Any password, authorization code, etc. given to a user will be for his or her
use only, and must be kept secure and not disclosed to or used by any
other person. Log in using your user name and password. Any and all
computer violations caused by an individual using another student’s
identification or password are the responsibility of the person who actually
commits the violation and the owner of the identification password.
Students must take steps to insure that no other individual has access to
their computers or college computer account.
4. Users shall at all times endeavor to comply with guidance issued from
time to time by the system administrators (i.e. those responsible for the
management, operation, or maintenance of computer systems) of the
college to assist with the management and efficient use of the network.
5. Students must comply with the following policies and legislation of India
and elsewhere as applicable:

The Copyright Act 1957 , The Patents Act 1970 ,The Design
Act, 2000

Defamation Act, Section 499 and 500 of Indian Penal Code
1860

Obscene Publications Act - Sections 292 and 293 of Indian
Penal Code 1860

The Information Technology Act, 2000
6. Students will have access to the Internet, on the main college site, and at
outreach centres, for research and education purposes, and ICAT
welcomes this as a means for improving the IT skills of users. Use the
Internet in a responsible manner--as an educational resource.
7. The College Internet service is accessed via a proxy server which
monitors sites and restricts those which may be in breach of the internet
usage rules. Any person found to be deliberately re-routing access to
avoid these restrictions will be subject to college disciplinary proceedings.
8. The College takes reasonable steps to protect users from accidental
exposure to explicit material. Any breaches of the policy must be reported
to the nearest member of staff.
9. It may appear sometime the College Firewall prevents access to certain
sites that the student may legitimately require, in the event of which the
student may use the following procedure.
10. Make a request to open the site via the Site Access Application form
stating the purpose (available with the system administrator)
11. The form must be duly signed by the Module faculty for the Module and
submitted to the systems administrator.
12. Access to the site will normally be given in 1 working day. Access rights
will be periodically reviewed for fitness of purpose.
13. ICAT Management reserves the right to withdraw certain Internet sites,
and services for any reason, and may from time to time gain access to an
individual user’s search history. History files may be used as evidence in
disciplinary or legal proceedings.
14. Users are not permitted to use college IT or network facilities for any of
the following:
15. Use of another individual's identification and password.
16. Any unlawful activity.
17. The creation, transmission, storage, downloading, or display of any
offensive, obscene, indecent, or menacing images, data, or other material,
or any data capable of being resolved into such images or material.
18. The creation, transmission, or display of material which is designed or
likely to harass another person in breach of the college's Code of Practice
on Harassment.
19. Must not intentionally access or transmit computer viruses, or attempt to
‘hack’ into data that may damage the college network.
20. Unauthorized downloading of software from the Internet, including games,
music files - MP3 files, and commercial screensavers.
21. The creation or transmission of defamatory material about any individual
or organization.
22. The sending of any e-mail that does not correctly identify the sender of
that e-mail or attempts to disguise the identity of the computer from which
it was sent.
23. The sending of any message appearing to originate from another person,
or otherwise attempting to impersonate another person.
24. The creation or transmission of or access to material in such a way as to
infringe a copyright, moral right, trade mark, or other intellectual property
right.
25. Gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to any facility or service
within or outside the college, or making any attempt to disrupt or impair
such a service.
26. Unauthorized transfer of a file.
27. Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the College
computing system
28. Must not knowingly undertake any action that will bring the college into
disrepute.
29. Software and computer-readable datasets made available on the college
network may be used only subject to the relevant licensing conditions.
30. System Administrators have the right to access users' files and examine
network traffic.
31. Do not surf the Internet or read e-mail when you're supposed to be
listening to the lecturer or working on an assignment.
32. Do not alter settings on the desktop or hard drive of the computer.
33. Do not bring food or drink, lotions, or combs near the computers.
34. Stay out of other people's files. Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read,
change the contents, or for any other purpose is prohibited.
35. Report malfunctions and glitches immediately to the system administrator
36. Do not install, transmit, alter, or destroy data, programs or software
belonging to others. Accordingly, all users are prohibited
37. From installing unlicensed software or peripherals on college equipment
38. From removing preinstalled files without proper authorization.
39. Store documents in network folders, not on the hard drive
40. Log off when you're finished. Always leave the equipment as it was found
- by leaving the chair pushed back under the table, replacing the
earphones, and putting away any disk that you may have used.
41. Usage of computers in the lab after college hours should be duly
authorized by the lecturers/department heads.
Article 16: CAFETERIA USAGE RULES
1. The canteen is open from Monday to Saturday – 09.00 to 14.00 & 14.00
to 19.00 hours.
2. Except for water, no food and drink purchased at the canteen can be
taken into another part of the college building.
3. Students must keep the canteen clean and dry. They must return used
utensils to the receptacles provided and not leave them anywhere else in
the campus.
4. The College is not responsible for any items lost in the cafe.
5. Students must not be in the canteen during class time.
6. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, using tobacco or tobacco products is
not permitted in the canteen premises.
7. Engaging in any illegal activity and destroying / damaging the canteen
property while in the canteen will result in criminal charges.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Article 17: Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
All the relevant State, City laws and the Republic of India apply on the campus
and are considered part of the Student Rules and Regulations.
In addition, students should also familiarize themselves with other regulations
established by College units in pursuit of its missions including but not limited
to College Regulations: Academic and Departmental, College Library, College
Motor Vehicle, Hotel and Residency, College Health and Safety and
Computing & Information Technology conditions of use statement.
Any offences arising out of any of the laws mentioned above shall be
considered proper matters for adjudication before the appropriate College
disciplinary body.
Article 18: General Conduct, Rules and Regulations
Any student found to have committed the following misconduct is subject to
disciplinary sanctions:
1. RULES - Violation of published College policies, rules, or regulations.
2. DISRUPTION
-
Disruption
or
obstruction
of
teaching,
research,
administration, disciplinary proceedings, other College activities, including
its public-service functions on or off campus, or other authorized nonCollege activities, when the act occurs on College premises. The College
reserves the right to determine where cases of disruption of public order
should be referred.
3. RAGGING - Ragging, defined as an act which endangers the mental or
physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public
or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation
with, or as a condition for continued membership in, a group or
organization.
4. DISORDERLY CONDUCT - Conduct which is disorderly, lewd, or
indecent; breach of peace; or aiding, abetting, or procuring another person
to breach the peace on College premises or at functions sponsored by, or
participated in by, the College.
5. DEMONSTRATIONS - Participation in a campus demonstration which
disrupts the normal operations of the College and infringes on the rights of
other members of the College community; leading or inciting others to
disrupt schedules and/or normal activities within any campus building or
area; intentional obstruction which unreasonably interferes with freedom of
movement.
6. INJURY TO LIBRARY PROPERTY - A person is guilty of injury to library
property when he or she injures, defaces, or destroys any property
belonging to, or deposited in, the College Libraries.
7. DETENTION OF LIBRARY PROPERTY - A person is guilty of detaining
library property when he or she wilfully detains College Library’s property
for more than one week following written notice from the library.
COMPUTER ABUSE - Theft or other abuse of computer time.
8. KEYS/ACCESS CARDS - Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of
keys to any College premises or unauthorized entry to or use of College
premises.
9. DOORS-TAMPERING - Disablement of a locking mechanism or blocking
open a door intended to be closed and locked.
10. TRESPASS/UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY - A person knowingly enters or
remains unlawfully in a building, office, residence hall room or any other
properties of the College at any time without permission or authorization.
11. THEFT - A person is guilty of theft when he or she, knowing property not
to be his or her own, takes such property for his or her own use, pleasure,
or possession; and, theft of services.
12. COLLABORATION CODE
You are encouraged to discuss ideas and techniques broadly with other class
members, but not the specifics of assigned problems except as part of group
projects. Sharing of code or intermediate designs is expressly prohibited.
Violation of this policy is considered proper matters for adjudication before the
appropriate College disciplinary body.
It is permissible to use software and materials (bitmaps for example) available
from other sources as long as:

You check with the concern staff before using it.

Acknowledge explicitly which aspects of your assignment were taken
from other sources and what those sources are.

The materials are freely and legally available.

The material was not created by a student at the College as part of
this course this year or in prior years.
All write-ups, reviews, documentation, and other written material must be
original and may not be derived from other sources.
13. DISHONESTY - Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the
following:
I
Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty.
II
Furnishing false information to any College official, faculty member,
employee or office.
III Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any College or Official document,
record, or instrument of identification (e.g., drivers licenses and
passports).
14. FALSIFYING COLLEGE APPLICATION CREDENTIALS - Students
found to have knowingly falsified application information may be subject to
suspension, dismissal, or other administrative penalties.
15. FALSIFYING GRADE CHANGES - In addition to any sanctions, which
may be imposed by an academic dean, other penalties may be assessed
as a result of a Student-Disciplinary committee hearing or plea agreement.
16. FALSIFYING GRADES – A person is guilty of falsifying grades when he
or she:
I
Submits a falsified universal grade change form to the College
II Submits false grade information of any sort to a College office or
department, employer, academic institution, etc.
III Alters any academic coursework and or examinations so as to unjustly
affect the grade awarded to that assignment.
17. ALTERING A STUDENT'S REGISTRATION OR STUDENT DATA - Any
student who, for purposes of fraud or misrepresentation, falsifies, forges,
defaces, alters, or mutilates in any manner any official College document
or representation thereof.
18. TRAFFIC - Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on
College premises or at College sponsored or supervised functions.
19. COLLEGE GROUNDS - Use of College space and grounds by an
organization or person without reservation of the space or proper
authorization.
20. JUDICIAL SYSTEM - Abuse of the Judicial System, including but not
limited to:
I
Failure to obey the summons of a judicial body or College official.
II
Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a
judicial body.
III Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a judicial
proceeding.
IV
Institution of a judicial proceeding knowingly without cause.
V
Attempting to discourage an individual's proper participation in, or use
of, the judicial system.
VI Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member of a judicial body
prior to, and/or during the course of, the judicial proceeding.
VII Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a member of a
judicial body prior to, during, and/or after a judicial proceeding.
VIII Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Student
Code.
IX
Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an
abuse of the judicial system.
21. SMOKING - Prohibited in all College owned and operated buildings,
doorway areas, loading docks, stadiums and outdoor events, and in all
vehicles owned and operated by the College. (Also applies to the College
provided Residence Hall)
22. SUBSTANCES - Use, possession or distribution of narcotics, controlled
substances, and/or related paraphernalia except as expressly permitted
by law. (Also applies to the College provided Residence Hall)
23. GAMBLING - No student shall gamble for money or other valuables on
College property or in any College facility.
24. ALCOHOL - Use or possession of alcoholic beverages except as
expressly permitted by law, and college regulations. (Also applies to the
College provided Residence Hall)
25. IMPAIRED DRIVING - Operating a motor vehicle while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol including but not limited to:
I
Operating a motor vehicle while his/her ability to do so is impaired by
the improper or illegal use of drugs or the consumption of alcohol; or
II
Operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition
26. WEAPONS - Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives,
other weapons, or dangerous chemicals on College premises.
27. ATTEMPT - A person is guilty of an attempt to violate the Student Rules
and Regulations, or to commit a crime, when he or she, with intent to
violate or commit same, engages in conduct which tends to affect the
violation of such student rule or regulation or the commission of such
crime.
28. COMPLICITY - A person is guilty of complicity when he or she aids, helps
or otherwise assists another in violating any rule applicable to the College.
29. ASSAULT - A person is guilty of assault when he or she slaps, kicks,
shoves or otherwise strikes another person.
30. HARASSMENT - A person is guilty of harassment when he or she
I.
Threatens or intimidates a person creating a rational fear within that
person; or
II. Engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts directed
at another person which would seriously annoy a rational person; or
III. Creates a condition, which endangers or threatens the health, safety
or welfare of another person.
IV. Physically restrains or detains any other person, or removes any
person from any place where he or she is authorized to remain.
31. SEXUAL HARASSMENT – A person is guilty of sexual harassment when
his or her behaviour involves
I
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
II
Submission to or enduring such conduct when rejection is made either
explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of instruction or participation
in other College activity; or
III Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual used as
the basis for making academic or personal decisions affecting an
individual; or
IV Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with an individual’s performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive College environment.
32. PHYSICAL VIOLENCE - Physical violence or abuse, verbal abuse,
threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other conduct which
threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
33. SELF-DEFENCE
SPRAY
-
Considered
physical
assault
when
circumstances do not justify the use of such a device. Misuse also
includes dispensing for the purpose of disruption of College operations or
events.
34. STALKING - Repeated coercive acts or offences which taken singly may
be non-threatening, but collectively instil a fear of physical injury or harm.
Such a pattern may involve, but is not limited to, the following: phone calls,
physical and/or verbal confrontations, breaking and entering (cars,
apartments, etc.), vandalizing,
35. ARSON - A person is liable if, by any act, he or she commits arson by
causing a fire or explosion on any College building or property.
36. CONVERSION - A person is guilty of conversion when he or she, after
having lawfully obtained possession of the property of another, wrongfully
transfers, detains, substantially changes, damages, destroys, or misuses
the property without the permission of the owner.
37. MISREPRESENTATION - A person is guilty of misrepresentation when he
or she knowingly perverts the truth for personal gain or favour.
38. POSSESSION – A person is guilty of possession when he or she
knowingly obtains property, (including abandoned property), without the
explicit authorization of the rightful owner.
39. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY - A person is guilty of destruction of
property when he or she:
I
Destroys, defaces, materially alters or otherwise damages property
not his or her own; or
II
Creates a condition which endangers or threatens property not his or
her own.
40. FALSE REPORTING - A person is guilty of falsely reporting an incident
when he or she conveys information known to be false or without basis to
any College Official, faculty member, or employee. Students are
cautioned against putting online information that is misleading or
not substantiated. Severe action will be taken against those who malign
the college name including college’s right to legal remedy for defamation.
41. REASONABLE REQUEST OF A COLLEGE OFFICIAL - A person is
guilty of failure to comply when he or she, knowing or having reason to
know that the requesting person is a College official, fails to comply with a
reasonable request.
42. MISUSE OF COLLEGE SUPPLIES OR DOCUMENTS - A person is guilty
of misuse of College supplies and documents when he or she forges,
alters, uses without authority, receives without authority, or possesses
without authority any College supplies or documents. (College supplies
and documents include, but are not limited to, the following: supplies,
equipment, keys, records, files, documents, all forms of computer data,
and other materials.)
43. LEAVING THE SCENE – attempting to flee or unlawfully leaving the area
of an accident, crime, or College violation (and/or areas of potential
accidents, crimes, or violations). This includes fleeing an area to avoid
being questioned, apprehended and/or detained by College Officials,
faculty members, or employees and/or law enforcement officers.
44. FIRE - Fire alarms and fire fighting equipment are for the protection of
building occupants; any tampering with or misuse of this equipment is
prohibited and may be punishable in appropriate Civil and/or Criminal
Courts. Any time a fire alarm is activated, all people are required to follow
the evacuation procedures for their particular building. Occupants must
comply with the requests of Housing staff, Public Safety personnel, or
emergency personnel. Any violations will be referred to the appropriate
College and/or civil judiciary.
45. AMPLIFICATION - Use of amplification/audiovisual equipment in any of
the facilities must receive advance approval from the Administrative Office
and, if granted, must not interfere with any public, office, library,
classroom, or other College related activity. Requests for reduction in
volume by staff and/or designee must be complied with upon notification.
46. MARKETING / PROMOTION ACTIVITIES - No such activities may take
place in the College or College Residency without prior written approval
from the college.
47. DISCRIMINATION – Based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation,
religion, disability or veteran status.
48. ANIMALS - Animals are not permitted in any College building at any time.
49. LAWS – Violation of Central, State or local law shall be a violation of
College Conduct Rules and Regulations. A finding of a violation under
this rule does not require proof of a conviction in any non-campus legal
proceeding.
SANCTIONS
Sanctions shall be at the discretion of the judicial body and shall be limited
only by the rules governing the College disciplinary bodies.
The judicial bodies have the power to institute and/or recommend* the
following range of sanctions:
a. Warning
b. Financial Penalty
c.
Restitution.
d. Counselling
e. Loss of privileges
f.
Removal from College housing facilities.
g. Loss of such privileges as may be consistent with the offence committed
and the rehabilitation of the student.
h. Disciplinary probation with or without the loss of designated privileges for
a definite period of time. The violation of the terms of disciplinary probation
or the infraction of any College rule during the period of disciplinary
probation may be grounds for suspension or expulsion from the College.
i.
Suspension from the College for a definite or indefinite period of time. *
j.
Expulsion from the College. *
k.
Community Service
l.
Permanent Transcript Notation – A student transcript will be subject
to disciplinary notation for the following reasons:
a. Raging
b. Other serious violations which may include, but are not limited to,
physical violence, weapons possession, drug or alcohol sale, arson, or
any conduct that could lead to the death or physical injury of another
person.
If a student is found responsible for Raging, a notation of
“disciplinary
sanction” along with the date the sanction is imposed will remain on his or her
transcript permanently.
If a student is suspended from the College for a period of one calendar month
or longer, a notation of “suspension-disciplinary” along with the date the
suspension is imposed will remain on his or her transcript permanently.
If a student is dismissed from the College a notation of
“expulsion-
disciplinary” along with the date the expulsion is imposed, will remain on his
or her transcript permanently.
Students who receive a permanent transcript notation for suspension or
expulsion will not receive academic credit for that year. In addition, students
will be liable for all tuition and fees.
I
Such other sanctions as may be approved by the College's judicial bodies
II
More severe sanctions will result for repeat offenders.
*Subject to final review of the Office of Chief Executive, or designee, an action
that is mandatory if suspension or expulsion is recommended.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Article 19: Leave

Students should apply for leave only in the prescribed form available in
the office and submit the same to the Student Advisor. A Student will not be
permitted to enter the class without the consent of the Student Advisor after a
leave or permission has been taken.

When students take short leave (a day or two) they should submit the
leave letter either before the leave is taken or on the day of rejoining.

A medical certificate must be attached with the Leave application if leave
is asked for reasons of illness.

A student will normally be marked absent if he/she is not present in the
class 5 minutes after commencement of the session under consideration

No compensation class will be given to any student in case of absence
for a session.

Leave of more than 3 working days must be requested to the Student
Advisor by the respective parent/guardian as mentioned in the Application
form.
Article 20: Attendance

As a matter of security, the College maintains every students entry and
exit times to College and its related buildings including but not limited to Labs,
Studio, Auditorium (internal & external), Hostel, cafeteria and any other
location which is used for the College Activity. It is mandatory for students
to identify them by displaying their ID Cards and signing in the register
kept in those locations during entry and exit. Absence of ID card will
lead to refusal of entry

Absence from tests, Guest lectures and other college activities that are
deemed mandatory will be viewed very seriously if prior permission is not
obtained. Leave letters and medical certificates offered, as “excuses” will not
be accepted.
Article 21: Dues to college
All
certification
including
course
completion,
conduct,
extra-curricular
certificates will be issued only when the students leaves the college on
submission of the No Dues certificate.
Article 22: Course Content
The College reserves the right to modify the Programs, Schedule, Curriculum
and Course Requirements at any time.
PLACEMENT REGULATIONS
To qualify for Placement the students has to fulfil the following requirements:
1. Must have completed all sections of the course with no arrears at the time
of placement.
2. Secured an overall grade of B or higher.
3. Must have completed the project work assigned by ICAT and is ready with
the Show reel.
4. The student has secured a conduct of Good or Higher from the Technical
and Administrative department
5. The student has paid all fee on time
Students are requested to fully cooperate with the Placement officials and give
their feedback after attending every interview. If a Student short-listed for a
particular interview and is unable to attend the interview, explanation in the
prescribed format has to be furnished.
The Placement cell and the management of ICAT reserves the right to short
list the candidates based on their technical, communication and other skills
required for the job and company under consideration. The placements will be
offered anywhere in India.
Although the Student’s academic background and performance at ICAT
play an important role in the nature of assignment and organization
offered by ICAT, it is the employee’s prerogative to offer a job. ICAT's
responsibility ends when a student is sent for an Interview.
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
Article 23: Payment of Tuition and Fees Regulations
The College has a student invoicing system, which provides specific and
complete
information
about
all
charges,
payments,
and
authorized
deferments. It also displays the various student status information used to
determine the bill. Highlights of the system are outlined below:
1. Students will receive two statements of account each year. The first
statement will be mailed to your permanent address approximately one
month from the date of commencement of the program. Tuition, fees and
other College charges assessed on the first account statement will be due
upon receipt and are considered late if not paid by the Due date appearing
on your statement. The remaining statement will be mailed to your
permanent address approximately five month from
the date of
commencement of the program.
2. Each account statement will list the amount due the College. Any unpaid
charges from the previous statement will be brought forward, and
additional charges, payments, and credits will be shown. The statement
will also include in the calculation of the amount due any authorized
deferments.
3. Rs.500 late processing fee will be charged to any student attempting to
register for the first time on or after the first day of classes.
4. Failure to pay the amount due by the penalty date will result in the
automatic assessment of a late payment fee of Rs.500 each time the
account is billed. This fee is nonnegotiable and must be paid.
5. Students should apply early for any financial aid that they expect to use to
pay their College bill.
6. It is the student's responsibility to college bills from the Administrative
Office. Bills will not mailed.
7. All payments should be made by DD in Favour of ICAT payable at
Chennai. Personal checks are not accepted.
Article 24: Fees Refunds
When a student registers it is specifically understood that he or she will pay in
full for all charges assumed at registration. Failure, absence from class or
inability to attend class does not change the payment due or entitle the
student to a refund.
Article 25: Drop out
If a student is absent from college for duration of more than 2 continuous
weeks without permission from the college, or fails to inform the college about
his absence from College with a period of 2 week from the day of absence in
writing, the student will be deemed a dropout. Student who dropout will not
receive any fees refund.
Article 26: Withdrawal
To withdraw the student must complete the withdrawal form available with the
administrative office and submit the same to the administrative office. The
date the form is received will be the effective date of cancellation.
Students who officially withdraw from the College within two weeks following
the first day of college in any semester will receive a refund for tuition, caution
and library fees for that semester; however admission fees will not be
refunded.
Students who officially withdraw from the College after two weeks will not be
given any refund under any circumstances.
Article 27: Unpaid College Accounts
A student with an unpaid and overdue College account will not be permitted to
attend class for the following semester.
Article 28: Penalties
No student is eligible to receive a Diploma, Degree or Certificate until all
charges due to the College including but not limited to charges for damaging
property or to any of its related divisions are paid in full and all College
property has been returned in acceptable condition.
If a student is dismissed from the College or any of its related divisions for
causes other than academic deficiency, all fees paid or to be paid shall
immediately become due and payable.
The College reserves the right to change or add to its fees at any time.
Official information concerning tuition and fees and their payments
should be obtained from the Administrative Office, or the College
website at www.icat.ac.in or the student site www.icatonline.in
FURTHER READING
In addition to this document, the student must also reference the following
documentation;

University of Wales Academic regulation
(http://www.wales.ac.uk/resources/documents/AcademicRegulations2
008-09.doc)

University of Wales Guidance on Assessing and Examining Students
(http://www.wales.ac.uk/resources/documents/guidanceonassessinga
ndexaminingstudents.doc)

Interim Verification And Appeals Procedure
(http://www.wales.ac.uk/resources/documents/InterimVerificationandA
ppealsProcedure2008-2009.doc)

Unfair Practice Procedure
(http://www.wales.ac.uk/resources/documents/UnfairPracticeProcedur
e2008-2009.doc)

ICAT Program Specification Document

Handbook of Academic Regulations
All these documents are available on the college website