Student Conduct Policy

Effective Date: August 18, 2026
Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Global Career Institute (“GCI”) expects students to conduct themselves professionally, respectfully, safely, and honestly throughout their educational experience.

Because GCI operates a hybrid training model, these expectations apply to both online coursework and onsite hands-on training.

1. Professional Expectations

Students are expected to:

Participate appropriately in online coursework
Complete assignments honestly
Meet program deadlines
Attend required onsite hands-on training
Arrive prepared and on time for onsite training
Follow instructor directions
Communicate professionally
Treat instructors, staff, classmates, and others respectfully
Use school technology and equipment appropriately
Follow safety and infection-control procedures
Maintain confidentiality
Follow GCI policies and program requirements

2. Online Conduct

Students must maintain professional conduct when using:

Online courses
Learning platforms
Email
Student portals
Video sessions
Discussion boards
Digital assignments
Other GCI technology systems

Prohibited online conduct includes harassment, threats, bullying, impersonation, unauthorized access, academic dishonesty, inappropriate content, and misuse of school technology.

3. Onsite Training Conduct

During hands-on training at the GCI training center, students must:

Follow instructor directions
Follow safety procedures
Use equipment appropriately
Follow infection-control procedures
Use required PPE
Maintain professional behavior
Respect the facility and equipment
Participate in required skills practice
Report injuries, exposures, equipment problems, or unsafe conditions promptly

A student may be removed from an activity when conduct creates a safety concern.

4. Academic Integrity

Students must submit their own work.

Prohibited conduct includes:

Cheating
Plagiarism
Unauthorized collaboration
Falsifying assignments
Falsifying attendance
Falsifying records
Misrepresenting skills or competencies
Using unauthorized assistance during assessments

5. Confidentiality and Privacy

Students must respect confidential information encountered during coursework, demonstrations, skills training, or any applicable clinical or experiential activity.

Students may not photograph, record, copy, disclose, or distribute confidential information without authorization.

6. Prohibited Conduct

Students may face disciplinary action for:

Harassment
Bullying
Threats
Intimidation
Discrimination
Violence
Unsafe behavior
Academic dishonesty
Falsification
Theft
Property damage
Misuse of equipment
Violation of safety procedures
Repeated attendance problems
Unprofessional communication
Breach of confidentiality
Possession or use of prohibited substances or weapons in violation of applicable law or GCI policy
Conduct that interferes with learning, safety, or school operations

7. Attendance and Participation

Students are responsible for completing required online coursework and attending required onsite hands-on training.

Failure to complete required coursework or attend required hands-on training may affect academic progress, competency, completion, or eligibility for program completion.

8. Disciplinary Action

Depending on the circumstances, GCI may take appropriate action, including:

Verbal warning
Written warning
Student conference
Corrective action
Removal from an activity
Probation
Suspension of participation
Dismissal from the program
Denial of completion
Other action permitted by applicable policy

9. Immediate Safety Concerns

GCI may immediately remove a student from an onsite activity when necessary to protect students, staff, instructors, visitors, or others.

10. Contact

Questions regarding student conduct may be directed to GCI administration.

Global Career Institute
2455 Robinson Rd., Suite 100
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Email: enroll@globalcareerinstitute.org
Phone: (682) 410-7038