The Tianjin Juilliard School Conduct System (Conduct System) is the method by which the School enforces policies, community standards, and departmental/divisional policies. The purpose of the Conduct System is to encourage and uphold students’ accountability for their actions, aid students’ learning, and educate students about the community’s values and the effects of their actions on others, while protecting the rights of all members of the Tianjin Juilliard community.

Chief Student Conduct Officer (CSCO)

The Associate Director of Student Experience serves as the Chief Student Conduct Officer (CSCO). The CSCO is responsible for the overall administration of the policies and procedures related to Code of Conduct violations, from initial investigations to findings and sanctions. The CSCO preserves the integrity of the Conduct System and ensures that all student rights and responsibilities are maintained in the conduct process. When a Code of Conduct violation is reported, the CSCO will assign a conduct administrator(s) to investigate the matter, if applicable, and to adjudicate the infraction when necessary. When appropriate, or when the severity of the violation warrants, the CSCO, in consultation with the Dean/Associate Dean of Enrollment Management, will convene a Conduct Hearing Panel.

Student Conduct Administrators

Student Conduct Administrators (SCA) are trained staff and faculty assigned to investigate and adjudicate alleged Code of Conduct violations. They are authorized to meet with students alleged to have violated School policy on case-by-case basis, determine outcomes, and impose sanctions, when appropriate.

Conduct Meeting

A conduct meeting is an informal conference with one or two SCAs to discuss a policy infraction and review relevant School policies. A conduct meeting may result in a verbal or written warning or other administrative action, where appropriate.

 Administrative Conduct Hearing

An administrative conduct hearing is a formal meeting with one or two SCAs to address significant policy violations. The assigned SCA reviews all documentation, meets with all relevant parties, determines the involved student's responsibility, and, if applicable, applies appropriate sanctions. An administrative hearing may result in sanctions including but not limited to educational assignments, disciplinary probation, or short-term suspension.

Conduct Hearing Panel
When a disciplinary matter may result in a student’s suspension or expulsion, the CSCO may convene a Conduct Hearing Panel. The panel reviews all documentation, meets with all relevant parties, determines if a violation(s) occurred and applies the appropriate sanctions, if any. The three-person panel may consist of a combination of faculty, staff, or students. The CSCO or designee supervises the hearing. 

Advisor

A student participating in the conduct process may choose a person to serve in an advisory capacity during the investigation and adjudication procedures. The advisor’s primary role is to assist the student in preparing for and attending meetings and hearings and to support the student. The student is responsible for presenting their information to the hearing administrators or panel. Advisors are not permitted to speak or participate directly in meetings or hearings without prior approval. Students are encouraged to select an advisor, who can be anyone not involved with the alleged conduct violation(s). Examples of advisors include a friend, parent, lawyer, acquaintance, or an SCA not assigned to the student’s current case.

Jurisdiction

The School’s jurisdiction shall apply to all conduct by enrolled students, including non-residential students, adversely affecting the Tianjin Juilliard community or its objectives. This includes conduct that:

• occurs on or off school premises;
• occurs online using the School network, resources, and through any online or digital platform; or
• occurs during a School-sponsored or sanctioned activity, including, without limitation, online courses, programs, and meetings.

A severe violation or a series of violations of School rules, policies, or regulations may result in suspension or expulsion. Students present with or accompanying others who violate the Code of Conduct may also be found responsible and subject to sanctions.

Depending on the nature of the violation, Tianjin Juilliard reserves the right to notify law enforcement at its discretion. The School will cooperate with relevant authorities and other agencies who enforce civil or criminal laws.

If a student is charged with a violation of Applicable Laws that is also a violation of School policy, the School may take action before, during, or after the disposition of the case by a court of law. Students may postpone a conduct hearing for up to ten (10) business days if a pending legal or criminal case stems from the same incident.

All students who violate the Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action, whether or not they choose to participate in the conduct process. A student who withdraws or takes a leave from school while disciplinary action is pending may not be granted permission to re-enroll or return to the School until the conduct process is completed. Similarly, a student on an interim suspension may not return to classes until the completion of the conduct process. 

Interim Action/Suspension

The CSCO or designees may impose an interim action before a final conduct decision if the student presents a threat to any community member, including themselves. Depending on the circumstances, this interim action may include denial of access to the School building, residence hall, rehearsals, performances, and other School activities; exclusion from other privileges granted to students; the imposition of a no-contact directive; or contacting the student’s parents or guardians. 

Extraordinary Circumstances

The Dean, Associate Dean of Enrollment Management, the CSCO or designee or designees may temporarily modify the conduct process if warranted due to emergency or other extraordinary circumstances.

Withholding Degrees and Diplomas

The School has the right to deny or postpone awarding a degree or diploma pending the conclusion of the Code of Conduct process.

Preponderance of Evidence

The standard for investigating any potential violation of the Code of Conduct is the "preponderance of evidence” standard, meaning that it is “more likely than not” that the violation occurred.

Rights of Accused Students

• Students shall be considered not responsible for Code of Conduct violations until notice of the alleged violations is provided and an opportunity to be heard is scheduled.
• Students shall be notified in writing of the alleged violations at least three (3) business days before a conduct proceeding unless the student waives this right in writing or if justified by extraordinary circumstances. Business days encompass Monday-Friday and do not include holidays or academic breaks during which the School is closed.
• Students shall have the right to review the Conduct System procedures  and have any questions answered by a Student Conduct Administrator.
• Students shall expect confidentiality as provided by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") and Applicable Laws. Students may choose to waive that confidentiality in writing to the CSCO.
• Students have the right to prepare a response and to have the assistance of an Advisor.
• Students may have an Advisor present during any conduct proceeding with an SCA. Students may decline to answer questions or provide a statement during a conduct proceeding. 
• Statements made by students during conduct proceedings may become part of the conduct case file. Information shared during conduct proceedings may be subject to subpoena by law enforcement agencies or others if the conduct under School review is relevant to a pending legal or criminal case.Students may review their case file by making an appointment with the Student Conduct Administrator managing the case.
• Students shall be free from disciplinary sanctions pending conclusion of the conduct proceeding, except in cases where interim action is deemed necessary.
• Students have the right to present evidence on their behalf.
• Students have the right to have their case heard within a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed thirty (30) business days from the initial notification date of the conduct action, excluding holidays, School breaks, or emergencies that disrupt the operations of the School.
• Students may request an individual hearing when more than one student is involved in a specific incident.
• Students may request disability-related accommodations during the conduct process. The Office of Academic Support and Disability Services must evaluate and approve these requests.

Reporting Violations

Any community member may report an alleged violation of the School’s Code of Conduct. Alleged violations should be reported through an Incident Report and submitted immediately after the alleged violation occurs.  The Chief Student Conduct Officer or designee will review the report upon receipt. If sufficient information exists to initiate an investigation or proceed with the conduct process, the CSCO will assign the case to a SCA. Unless directed otherwise, the SCA will be responsible for the case from initial contact with the alleged violator through adjudication. If the alleged violation is severe enough to warrant possible suspension or expulsion, the CSCO will convene a conduct hearing panel and assign a panel chair.

Alleged violations involving academic misconduct and dishonesty may also be reported through the Incident Report Form and processed by the Office of Academic Affairs or designee in conjunction with the Chief Student Conduct Officer.

Incidents of discrimination, bias, or sexual misconduct may be reported through the Non-Discrimination and Title IX Webform. Please visit the Non-Discrimination and Title IX page for more reporting options, policy information, and resources.

Investigation

In some situations, the CSCO may determine that a report requires more information before the conduct process can move forward. A SCA will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation of an incident. The assigned SCA will notify the individuals involved in writing via Tianjin Juilliard email that the School is investigating an alleged Code of Conduct violation, and will include the date, time, location, and nature of the incident. The notification will inform the parties how to challenge the participation of the SCA based on bias or a conflict of interest, inform the parties of their right to an advisor, and set a date and time for an investigatory meeting.  

During the investigation, the student will have an opportunity to be heard, to submit information and any evidence, to identify witnesses who may have relevant information and to submit questions for witnesses. 

Investigations will typically be completed within fifteen (15) business days while classes are in session. Investigations may take longer due to holidays, school breaks, availability of parties involved with the case, or other extraordinary circumstances. Any extension, and the reason for the extension, will be shared with all parties involved in writing via electronic communication.

Adjudication Procedure

Administrative Notice: A violation may be resolved or addressed through a conduct meeting, administrative conduct hearing, or conduct hearing panel. The CSCO or an SCA will determine which form of resolution is appropriate depending on the nature and severity of the violation.

Prior to any conduct proceeding, the student will be informed in writing via Tianjin Juilliard email of the following:

• The day, date, time and location of the conducting meeting or hearing, with at least three (3) business days’ notice, unless the student waives this right in writing or the CSCO (or designee) believes extraordinary circumstances exist;
• The specific School policies that have allegedly been violated;
• The right to have an Advisor present; 
•  How to challenge the participation of the SCA based on bias or a conflict of interest. In cases heard by Conduct Hearing Panels, in addition to the above-listed information, the student will receive in writing the names of the hearing panel members and how to challenge the participation of any panel member based on perceived bias or conflict of interest.

Administrative Decisions:  Students that have participated in a conduct meeting, administrative hearing, or conduct panel will receive written notification of the outcome of the meeting or hearing detailing the following:

• The determination of responsibility for the alleged policy violation(s);
• Any accompanying sanctions, including deadlines for the completion of any educational training or assignments, as a result of being found responsible for the policy violation; and
• The process by which to appeal the sanctions of the case.

Appeal: Sanctions rendered by a Student Conduct Administrator or Conduct Panel may be appealed by the student to a designated appeals officer or panel. Appeals must be submitted to the CSCO or designee in writing within three (3) business days of the written notification of the decision. It is the responsibility of the student to demonstrate grounds for such action. The CSCO or designee will assign an appeal administrator to review the appeal request and determine whether an appeal hearing is justified.

Appeals may be made on the following grounds:

• Procedural error: There was a deviation or change from the procedure outlined in the adjudication process, which had a material impact on the outcome of the decision.
• New evidence: Subsequent to the hearing determination, new evidence became available which would have had a material impact on the outcome of the hearing.
• Severity of sanction:  The sanctions imposed are too severe in light of the violation. 

The designated appeal administrator or panel may uphold or overturn the original sanctions imposed, modify sanction(s), or deny an appeal request. In all cases, the decision reached by the appeal officer or appeal panel is final.

Student Conduct Administrators or Hearing Panels may determine outcomes and sanctions for any alleged conduct violation if the student chooses not to participate in the conduct process. Failure to participate includes, but is not limited to failure to respond to notifications or attend scheduled meetings. 
 

Organizational Conduct

Upon recognition by the School, student clubs and organizations become responsible for complying with School policies and all other applicable School regulations. The School may take action when the behavior of the members of a student organization violates School policies, including but not limited to hazing. 

In regard to hazing, an organization, such as a club society, association, ensemble, or student government, is one in which two or more of the members are students enrolled at Tianjin Juilliard. An organization does not need to be recognized by Tianjin Juilliard to violate Tianjin Juilliard’s Anti-Hazing Policy. 

Hazing is defined as: 

1. An intentional, knowing, or reckless act 
2. committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with other persons,
3. against a student, regardless of that student’s willingness to participate, that— 
4. was committed in connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, an organization (such as a club, society, association, athletic team, fraternity, sorority, or student government); and 
5. causes or is likely to contribute to a substantial risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical training necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical injury or psychological injury including— 
   a. whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone’s body, or similar activity; 
   b. causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity; 
   c. causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances; 
   d. causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts; 
   e. any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct; 
   f. any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, state, tribal, or federal law; and 
   g. any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, state, tribal, or federal law.

For more information on hazing, please refer to Tianjin Juilliard’s Anti-Hazing Policy. 

Both individual and organizational Code of Conduct action may be pursued for the same behavior when they violate School policies, including but not limited to hazing. Student organizations may be held responsible for the acts of individual members when the members are acting on behalf of the organization. These acts include, but are not limited to, the following:

• a member violates School policy and other members either fail to discourage such activity or actively condone the violation;
• the violation is directly related to the organization’s activities or the environment created by the organization.

Alleged violations will be adjudicated according to the conduct process. Student organizations that have violated school policy may be deactivated or suspended and lose privileges, including but not limited to school recognition, use of school space, or funding for a specified period. Individuals within a student organization may also have sanctions imposed. 

Disciplinary Sanctions

The School will impose disciplinary sanctions depending on the severity or frequency of the violation. The following is a list of sanctions, one or more of which may be imposed.

Status Sanctions

Letter of Reprimand (R): A written warning that the student has violated the Code of Conduct. Records are maintained in the student’s conduct file via electronic means and are taken into account in the event of future violations.

Residence Hall Warning (RHW): Written notice that the student’s behavior in the residence hall is unacceptable and that further misconduct may result in more severe sanctions, including Residence Hall Probation. Residence Hall Warning is for a designated period and may be accompanied by other educational sanctions or restrictions related the residence hall. Records are maintained in the student’s conduct file via electronic means and are taken into account in the event of future violations. Residence Hall Warning does not become part of the student’s permanent school record.

Disciplinary Warning (DW): Written notice that the student’s behavior is unacceptable and that further misconduct may result in more severe penalties. Disciplinary Warning is for a designated period and may be accompanied by other educational sanctions or restrictions. Records are maintained in the student’s conduct file via electronic means and are taken into account in the event of future violations. Disciplinary Warning does not become part of the student’s permanent record.

Residence Hall Probation (RHP): Written notice that the student’s behavior in the residence hall or related to the residence hall community has significantly impacted the residence hall community. Residence Hall Probation is for a designated period. The student's behavior is monitored, and the student may be restricted from participating in residence hall activities. Records are maintained in the student’s conduct file via electronic means and are taken into account in the event of future violations. Violations while the student is on RHP may result in immediate action, including but not limited to disciplinary probation, restriction from the housing selection process, immediate removal from the residence hall, or suspension from the School. Residence Hall Probation does not become part of the student’s permanent school record.

Disciplinary Probation (DP):  Written notice that the student is no longer in good standing with the School. Probation is for a designated period during which the student must demonstrate that they can abide by School policies and maintain appropriate behavior. Other conditions, educational assignments, or additional sanctions may accompany probation. Depending on the rules of or criteria for specific programs or initiatives, a student on disciplinary probation may be restricted from participating in School activities, representing the School in an official capacity (Tutor, Resident Assistant, Ambassador, etc.), holding an office in School groups of any kind including Graduate Student Advisory Council, participating in School-sponsored travel, appearing in School promotional material, or utilizing School privileges. Violating School policies or not completing sanctions while on Disciplinary Probation are grounds for additional conduct action, including suspension or expulsion. The student is returned to good standing at the conclusion of Disciplinary Probation. Electronic records are maintained in the student’s conduct file and are taken into account in the event of future violations. Disciplinary Probation becomes part of the student’s permanent school record but is not automatically placed on the student’s transcript. 

Suspension (S): A designated period during which the student is separated from the School, after which the student may re-enroll. The student seeking to re-enroll must demonstrate that they have satisfied any accompanying terms of the suspension. A suspended student must vacate the Residence Hall (if applicable) within 24 hours of notification unless the suspension qualifies for and is awaiting an appeal hearing. Faculty are not obligated to permit students to make up missed assignments, and absences from class are not excused. The suspended student is prohibited from entering the School without prior approval from the Dean or designee and cannot enter the School as an audience member or guest or participate in any School activity. No tuition or other refunds will be issued, and the suspension becomes part of the student’s permanent school record. The School may determine whether the suspension is permanently noted on the student's transcript at its discretion.

Expulsion (EX): Written notice that the student is permanently separated from the School. An expelled student is required to leave campus, including on-campus housing, within 24 hours of notification. If the decision qualifies for and is awaiting an appeal hearing, the student will be placed on an interim suspension until the appeal process has been completed. An expelled student is prohibited from entering any School premises, including as an audience member or guest, participating in any School activity or program, and may not apply for readmission. No tuition or other refunds will be issued, and the expulsion becomes part of the student’s permanent school record. The expulsion will be noted on the student’s transcript.

NOTE: Violations of sexual misconduct are permanently recorded on the student’s transcript in compliance with New York State Article 129B.

Educational Sanctions

Any sanction may be accompanied by an appropriate assignment(s) that the student must complete within a specific timeframe. Failure to complete the assignments or to meet the deadlines may be grounds for further disciplinary action. Records are maintained electronically and are taken into account in the event of future violations. Educational sanctions may include, but are not limited to:

• Educational training, including participation in relevant seminars, classes, or workshops.
• Community restitution, including programming requirements or service hours that benefit the School or surrounding community.
• Written papers including:
  • Reflection paper: A paper reflecting on the incident, including but not limited to, how the incident has affected themselves and those around them.
  • Research paper: A paper researching a specific topic and including sources and citations.

Academic Sanctions

•  When a student is found responsible for academic misconduct or dishonesty, a wide variety of sanctions may be applied as stand-alone sanctions or in conjunction with status sanctions, educational sanctions, or accompanying terms for sanctions. Academic sanctions include, but are not limited to:Oral or written reprimand;
• Make-up assignment;
• Mandated ACCESS Center attendance or tutoring;
• No credit issued for original assignment/exam;
• A failing grade (F) issued for original assignment/exam;
• A reduced final grade for the course;
• A failing grade (F) for the course;
• Denial of participation in rehearsals, performances, or other activities;
• Termination from leadership position (i.e. Tutor, Fellowship, Graduate Student Advisory Council, etc.)
• Denial of participation in School competitions, or other award-based opportunities such as Student Career Development Grant.

Accompanying Terms for Sanctions

A Student Conduct Administrator or panel may impose accompanying terms on any sanction to ensure responsible behavior and the well-being of the community, to help the accountable student learn from the experience, and to amend the effects of the conduct on the aggrieved member of the Tianjin Juilliard community. The following terms may accompany any of the sanctions described above, except where noted:

• No Contact Directive: The student will be issued a No Contact Directive that prohibits direct or indirect interaction with the aggrieved member of the Tianjin Juilliard community.
• Loss/Denial of Privileges: The student is denied privileges including, but not limited to, termination of leadership positions; loss of membership in School-sponsored groups; limited ability to use campus or School resources/facilities; removal from performances or rehearsals; denial of participation in Tianjin Juilliard competitions, grants, or other award-based opportunities; and removal from promotional or marketing materials for the School.
• Parent/guardian notification: Parents/guardians may be notified, in accordance with applicable regulations, of the outcome of any student conduct hearing.
• Health/Counseling notification: Health/Counseling staff may be notified, in accordance with applicable regulations, of the outcome of any student conduct hearing. They may be asked to provide an assessment and/or continued care if needed.
• Faculty/Staff notification: Faculty or staff may be notified of the outcome of any student conduct hearing, in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., FERPA).
• School file entry: A copy of the written notification to the student of the hearing outcome is placed in the student's official School record. Records are maintained in the student’s file via electronic means and are taken into account in the event of future violations.
• Restitution: The student may be required to repay the School or an affected party for damages to property resulting from a violating of the Code of Conduct.
• Removal from School housing: A student may be required to vacate School-operated housing (i.e., the Residence Hall). The separation from School housing must be for a designated period. Conditions for readmission to School housing must be specified.
• Transcript remark: A transcript remark on the student’s official School transcript may accompany a suspension or expulsion.
• Damage compensation: When appropriate, compensation may accompany the sanction of student conduct hearing, for any damage incurred as a result of student misconduct (e.g., damage or theft to School property, failure to evacuate when a fire alarm sounds, or pulling a false alarm).
• Other accompanying terms: Other terms designed to ensure responsible behavior may accompany the sanction. These terms may include, but are not limited to, educational projects, meetings with educators/counselors, community restitution, housing relocation, and other assignments as warranted.

Contact Records Retention

The School will keep a confidential student conduct file of all conduct reports and proceedings for students involved in the conduct process. This file is separate from a student’s permanent school record. This information will be used by the School to monitor repeat complaints against the same individual and to document the frequency of Code of Conduct violations in the Tianjin Juilliard community. Tianjin Juilliard will maintain conduct files for a minimum of seven years from the date of the incident or for four years after a student’s graduation or separation from the School, whichever period is longer. Records of students who continue into new programs will be retained, and the retention period will be extended as appropriate. After the maximum file retention period, the files will no longer be available for disclosure at the student’s request, except in cases resulting in suspension or expulsion. Those files will be retained indefinitely.

Disciplinary proceedings conducted by the School are subject to FERPA, a federal law governing the privacy of student information. FERPA generally limits the disclosure of student information outside of the School without the student’s consent, with some exceptions. For more information about FERPA, please click here.

Any information gathered in the course of an investigation may be subpoenaed by law enforcement authorities as part of a parallel investigation into the same conduct or required to be produced through other compulsory legal processes.

Disposal of Records

In the absence of any legal action or current School investigation, conduct records may be destroyed or disposed of upon completion of their use and generally will be destroyed at the end of their retention period, but may be maintained longer in the School’s sole discretion. The appropriate method of destruction depends on the record’s physical form or medium and subject matter or content.  Absent any special instructions or circumstances, retaining any record past its mandatory retention period will be permitted after weighing the potential usefulness of the record against cost or space limitations.

Students must abide by all processes, procedures, and directives issued during the conduct process. Students who do not understand any School policies are expected to contact School officials for clarification. Questions regarding the Student Code of Conduct may be directed to OSD@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn. 

Violations pertaining to the abuse of the Student Conduct System include but are not limited to the following:

• Falsification, distortion or misrepresentation of information within the conduct process.
• Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of conduct proceedings.
• Initiation of a student conduct proceeding or filing a report in bad faith.
• Attempting to discourage or improperly influence an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the student conduct system, including as a witness
• Attempting to influence the impartiality of a School official or a member of the Hearing Panel prior to and/or during the course of conduct proceedings.
• Bribing (money, materials, goods, services or anything of value) of a School official, a member of a student conduct panel, or other participant prior to, during and/or after a student conduct proceeding.
• Harassment (written, verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a School official, a member of a student conduct panel, or other participant prior to, during and/or after a student conduct proceeding.
• Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under the Student Conduct System, including failure to meet assigned deadlines.
• Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the Student Conduct System.

Retaliation against any individual involved in the conduct process.
 

Academic misconduct and dishonesty encompass all classroom, studio, and performance work. The School defines academic misconduct as any action or attempted action that may result in creating an unfair academic advantage for oneself or an unfair academic advantage or disadvantage for any other member or members of the academic community. Students at Tianjin Juilliard have an important role in fostering individual and communal commitment to academic integrity and are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. The maximum possible sanction which may be imposed, and which will necessarily depend on the degree of seriousness of the case, is dismissal from the School.

1. Plagiarism

A student shall not represent, whether intentionally or unintentionally, all or any portion of the work of another as their own. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:

1. Direct quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing oral or written content, including content found on the internet, without proper attribution;

2. Submitting a document or assignment, composition, or any other material which in whole or in part is identical or substantially identical to a document or assignment, composition, or any other material not authored by the student.

   1) Unauthorized use of materials or resources (“cheating”), including without limitation: Any paper or project authored by the student and presented by the student for the satisfaction of any academic requirement, if the student previously submitted or simultaneously submits substantially the same paper or project to satisfy another academic requirement and did not receive express authorization to resubmit or simultaneously submit the paper or project;

   2) Any materials or resources prepared by another student and used without the other student’s express consent and without proper attribution to the other student;

   3) Any materials or resources which the faculty member of a particular course has deemed prohibited in that course;

   4) Generative AI including large language models or any platform used to produce content or analyze or summarize readings unless explicitly permitted by the instructor of that course;

   5) Use of a “crib sheet” cheat sheet  or use of any other resources or materials during an examination, quiz or other academic activity without express permission, whether access to such resource or materials is through a smart phone (iOS, android, etc.), other electronic device, or any other means.

2. Prohibited collaboration or consultation

A student shall not collaborate or consult with another person on any academic activity  without express authorization from the faculty member. It is the responsibility of the student to seek clarification on whether the use of materials or collaboration or consultation with another person is authorized prior to engaging in any act of such use, collaboration or consultation. If a faculty member has authorized a student to use materials or to collaborate or consult with another person in limited circumstances, the student shall not exceed that authority. If the student wishes to use any materials or collaborate or consult with another person in circumstances that are not clearly allowed, the student should first consult with the faculty member . Prohibited collaboration or consultation shall include, without limitation:

1. Unauthorized collaboration on an examination, take-home test, writing project, assignment, or coursework;
2. Collaborating or consulting in any other academic or co-curricular activity after receiving notice that such conduct is prohibited;
3. Looking at another student’s examination or quiz during the time an examination or quiz is given.
4. Communication by any means during the time an examination or quiz is given, including but not limited to communication through text messaging, telephone, email, gesturing, or other written or verbal communication, unless expressly authorized.

3. False or misleading statement for the purpose of procuring an academic advantage

A student shall not intentionally or in bad faith make a false or misleading statement for the purpose of procuring an academic advantage for any student.

4. Use of fabricated or falsified information

A student shall not use or present invented or fabricated information, falsified research or other finding if the student is aware that the information, research or other finding has been fabricated or falsified.

5. Interference with or sabotage of academic activity

A student shall not commit any act or take any material for the purpose of interfering with or sabotaging an academic activity. Sabotage includes, but is not limited to:

a) Removing, concealing, damaging, destroying or stealing materials or resources that are necessary to complete or to perform the academic activity;

b) Tampering with another student’s work;

c) Stealing materials or resources from another student for the purpose of interfering with the other student’s successful completion or performance of the academic activity or of enhancing the offending student’s own completion or performance.

6. Unauthorized taking or receipt of materials or resources to gain an academic advantage

A student shall not take or receive materials or resources  for the purpose of gaining academic advantage.

7. Unauthorized recordings
A student shall not, without express authorization from the faculty or staff member, the division, and from other participants, make or receive any recording, including but not limited to audio and video recordings, of any class, co-curricular meeting, organizational meeting, conduct proceeding, or meeting with a faculty, staff or student member of the Tianjin Juilliard community, whether in person or online. 

8. Bribery

A student shall not offer, give, receive, or solicit a bribe of money, materials, goods, services or anything of value for the purpose of procuring or providing an academic advantage. A student shall not coerce, threaten, or intimidate any student, including for the purpose of procuring an academic advantage.

9. Submission of paper or academic work purchased or obtained from an outside source
A student shall not submit a paper or other academic work in any form that was purchased or otherwise obtained from an outside source. An outside source includes but is not limited to a commercial vendor of research papers, a file of research papers or tests maintained by a student organization or other entity or individual; Generative AI including but not limited to large language models or any platform used to produce content; or any other source of papers or academic work in any format.

10. Collaboration to commit academic dishonesty
A student shall not collaborate with any other person to commit an act that is considered, in whole or in part, academic misconduct and dishonesty.

11. Disruptive Classroom Behavior

A student shall not engage in disruptive behavior or any actions that interfere with the instructor’s ability to teach or distract from the concentration of other students. Such behavior may include but is not limited to:

• talking to a neighbor in a disruptive manner
• using electronic devices for non-academic purposes
• inappropriate language
• physical violence or threat of physical violence of any kind
• silent or non-verbal protests in a learning setting
• frequently arriving late and/or leaving early
• aggression toward other students or faculty
• aggressively and excessively interrupting or talking over others in a class
• refusing to stop talking when asked to by the instructor

The Tianjin Juilliard School has officially adopted all of The Juilliard School’s “Alcohol and Drug Policies.”

Tianjin Juilliard follows and enforces The Juilliard School’s minimum age of 21 for the consumption of alcohol on campus or during a School-sponsored event off-campus. 

Click HERE for the Tianjin Juilliard School’s comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy.

https://www.tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn/sites/default/files/policy/Alcohol%20and%20Drug%20Policy_EN-CH_Final_20220920.pdf

Alcohol Policies

1. Students must understand and abide by all alcohol policies. Public intoxication: Regardless of the age of those involved, appearing in a state of intoxication at any campus facility, including the School building, or at any School activity, whether on or off campus, is prohibited.
2. Manufacturing: Regardless of the age of those involved, manufacturing alcoholic beverages for personal use or for use by others on campus, including the School building, or at any School activity, whether on or off campus, is prohibited.
3. Distribution/Sale: Regardless of the age,  distributing or selling alcoholic beverage to any student is prohibited.Excessive rapid consumption: Regardless of the age, facilitating, arranging, or participating in any alcohol consumption activity that constitutes, facilitates, or encourages competitive, rapid or excessive alcohol consumption of alcohol when such activity occurs within any School facility or at any School activity is prohibited. Examples of such prohibited extreme activities include, but are not limited to keg standing, party balls, mixes or mixed beverages containing alcohol, alcohol luges, and drinking games.
4. Possession of open-container violations: Regardless of the age, consuming, possessing, or storing alcoholic beverages in student lockers, student dressing rooms, classrooms, practice rooms, performance or other spaces, including public, common or outdoor areas within or adjacent to the School building, or at a School facility or at any School activity is prohibited. Alcohol consumption may be permitted at pre-authorized and monitored School-sponsored events for students who are over the age of 21.
5. Parties or large gatherings: Parties or other large gatherings organized by students in which alcohol is present are not permitted in the School Building or any School facility .
6. Visitors and guests under the age of 21 are not permitted to possess or consume alcohol.

Residence Hall Alcohol Policies

Students must understand and abide by the residence hall alcohol policies.

1. Resident students under the age of 21 may not possess or consume alcohol in the residence hall.
2. Open containers of alcohol are not permitted in any common area within the Residence Hall, including hallways, lounges, common rooms, practice rooms, work rooms, laundry rooms, etc.
3. Residential students who are of legal drinking age in New York State (21 years or older) may possess or consume alcohol in the Residence Hall in the privacy of bedrooms and only in the presence of individuals 21 years or older. 
4. Resident students aged 21 and older may not provide alcohol to any students under the age of 21.
5. If a resident of a double-occupancy room is 21 years or older, that student may possess or consume alcohol in their room. However, the only person under the age of 21 permitted in the room while alcohol is being consumed is the second occupant of the room.
6. Students that reside in the 21 years and older suites may consume alcohol in the suite common area provided that all individuals present are age 21 or older and the drinking does not result in intoxication.
7. Visitors and guests, regardless of age, may not bring alcohol into the residence hall. Visitors and guests of students under the age of 21 and guests under the age of 21 are not permitted to possess or consume alcohol.

Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances

Students must understand and abide by all policies pertaining to illegal drugs and controlled substances.

1. Possession of illegal, harmful, or illegally obtained drugs or controlled substances is prohibited in any School facility or at any School activity.
2. The use of illegal, harmful, or illegally obtained drugs or controlled substances, including marijuana, in any School facility or at any School activity is prohibited.
3. The manufacture, distribution, sale, or possession with intent to distribute or sell illegal, harmful, or illegally obtained drugs or controlled substances, including marijuana, is prohibited in any School facility or at any School activity.
4. Unauthorized receipt, purchase, use, possession, or distribution of prescription medication is prohibited. Prescription medication must be appropriately labeled and used only by the individual to whom the medication is prescribed.
5. Possession or use of any type of drug paraphernalia, including for decorative purposes (e.g., hookahs) is prohibited in any School facility. “Drug paraphernalia” is anything commonly known to be used in illicit drug usage, whether an illegal substance is present or not. Paraphernalia is defined as all equipment, products, and materials of any kind which are used, intended for use, or designed for use in growing, harvesting, manufacturing, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, transporting, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance.

Amnesty Policy for Alcohol and/or Drug Use

The health and safety of every student at The Tianjin Juilliard School is of utmost importance. As such, in cases of significant intoxication as a result of alcohol or other substances, the School encourages students to seek medical or other assistance for themselves or others. An amnesty policy benefits our campus by encouraging students to make responsible decisions in seeking medical attention in serious or life-threatening situations that result from alcohol and/or other drug use or abuse and in any situation where medical treatment or other assistance is reasonably believed to be appropriate. Amnesty Policy for Alcohol and/or Drug Use seeks to diminish fear of disciplinary and conduct sanctions in such situations and to encourage individuals to seek needed medical or other attention to ensure their health and safety, as well as the health and safety of others.

Tianjin Juilliard also recognizes that students who have been drinking and/or using drugs (whether such use is voluntary or involuntary) at any time that violence, including but not limited to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault occurs, may be hesitant to report such incidents due to fear of potential consequences for their own conduct. Tianjin Juilliard strongly encourages students to report domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault to appropriate School officials. A bystander acting in good faith or a reporting individual acting in good faith who discloses any incident of  domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault to Tianjin Juilliard officials or law enforcement will not be subject to disciplinary action for violations of the School’s alcohol and/or drug use policies occurring at or near the time of the commission of the domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

If medical or other assistance is sought or a student otherwise needs to report an incident of violence, the School will not pursue conduct charges against the following individuals for violations of the School’s Alcohol and Drug Policy:

• The intoxicated student
• Student(s) actively assisting the intoxicated student

Actively assisting requires that an individual:

• Call 110 for emergency assistance from local police station or seek another individual qualified to assess the student’s condition, such as a Resident Assistant (RA) or other Residence Life professional
• Monitor the intoxicated student’s condition

The following are not covered by the Amnesty Policy:

• Students who wait  until the police or other authority arrive before seeking assistance
• Violations of the Code of Conduct other than the School’s Alcohol and Drug Policy
• Possession with the intent to distribute drugs

Actions by the School :

• The intoxicated student (and under some circumstances those who were attending to/assisting the student) will be required to meet with a member of the  Student Development staff or another school official who may issue educational requirements that may include, without limitation, alcohol and/or drug education, counseling, and/or a substance abuse assessment.
• Serious or repeated incidents will prompt a higher degree of concern/response.
• Failure to meet with a School staff member and/or failure to complete the educational assignments or treatment recommendations generally will result in disciplinary action.
• The student will be responsible for any costs associated with drug or alcohol education interventions.

The Tianjin Juilliard School’s comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy can be reviewed HERE.

See The Juilliard School’s Biennial Review of the Alcohol and Drug Policies, Procedures, Support Services and Educational Programs for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 as required by the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act. The next review will be conducted in the fall of 2026.

Tianjin Juilliard Identification (ID) Cards

The Tianjin Juilliard ID card is proof of an individual’s affiliation with the School. It is intended to facilitate access to Tianjin Juilliard internal resources that are only available to current Tianjin Juilliard students. To ensure authorized access to School facilities and to increase security and safety of the Tianjin Juilliard community, the following policies apply to the use of Tianjin Juilliard-issued ID cards. 

1. Tianjin Juilliard students are required to use a valid School ID to enter The Tianjin Juilliard School building. Students must carry their ID at all times while inside the School building to distinguish Tianjin Juilliard community members from outside patrons and visitors. New students are issued ID cards during New Student Orientation.
2. Student must show their School ID cards upon request by any School official or security officer.
3. If a student forgets their ID card three (3) or more times, the student may be subject to disciplinary action.
4. All individuals are required to display their Tianjin Juilliard-issued ID cards on Saturdays and Sundays when inside the School building during the academic year and at other times as required by Public Safety. Displaying ID is mandatory on weekends when Tianjin Juilliard Pre-College and Continuing Education programs are in session.  For personal safety, students should not display Tianjin Juilliard IDs outside the School building or Residence Hall.
5. Students are not permitted to loan their Tianjin Juilliard IDs to other individuals, student or otherwise, to access any Tianjin Juilliard facility.

Lost, Stolen or Forgotten ID Cards

1. If a Tianjin Juilliard student does not have a valid Tianjin Juilliard-issued ID card or has forgotten their ID card, the student will be permitted to enter the School building lobby via facial recognition system. Entry to the floors above the lobby requires verification by Public Safety. 
2. Students must report lost or stolen ID cards by emailing both Public Safety Office at publicsafety@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn, and Office of Student Development at osd@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn. All ID cards that have been reported lost or stolen will be deactivated.
3. If students forget their ID cards for three (3) consecutive days, their ID cards will be automatically considered ‘lost’ and deactivated by Public Safety.
4. Replacements for lost ID cards cost RMB240. Payment can be made via the QR code provided by the Finance Department. Please submit payment receipt to the Public Safety Office. Upon confirmation of receipt, the replacement ID card will be issued within three (3) business days and can be collected at the Information Desk close to the east gate of the School Building.
5. Displaying a School ID may be required at specific locations within the School building and/or at specified times as determined by the School’s Public Safety Office. 
6. All individuals are required to display their Tianjin Juilliard-issued ID on weekends when inside the Tianjin Juilliard Building during the academic year and at other times as required by Public Safety Officer. IDs should not be displayed outside the Tianjin Juilliard Building.
7. School IDs are for the exclusive use of the individual to whom it was issued. Individuals are never permitted to lend their School IDs to anyone, or to use their ID to facilitate access for anyone other than the legitimate ID holder.
8. Any School ID that has been inactive for one year will be permanently deactivated. Exceptions may be allowed for an unspecified period if the Office of Student Development supports this student maintaining ongoing access privileges.

Visitor and Guest Access Administration

The following policies apply to students with regard to visitors and guests in the School building:

1. Students are not granted access permission for the Visitor Registration System. Students who wish to invite guests to Tianjin Juilliard may submit a Guest Registration Form to the Office of Student Development for processing and access permission. 
2. Students are responsible and will be held accountable for the behavior and actions of their visitors and guests while on campus. Visitors and guests should remain with their hosts.
3. Visitors and guests must comply with School policies and procedures and must abide by any directives issued by Tianjin Juilliard Public Safety. Tianjin Juilliard Public Safety may remove visitors and guests at any time.
4. Visitors and guests may not use or share performance, classroom, or practice facilities at the School without prior permission from the appropriate department and/or other appropriate Tianjin Juilliard administration official.

Specific requirements for visitors are as follows:

• Visitors requesting to see a specific Tianjin Juilliard community member must be sponsored by that individual (i.e., their host). All hosts are responsible for their visitors while inside the School building or Residence Hall.
• The Residence Hall security is operated by Juchuan Hotel security. Visitation requirements and procedures for residential students within the Residence Hall can be viewed at the Residence Hall Regulations page in MyHub.

Studios, Practice Rooms, and Other Spaces Designated for Student Use 

1. Graduate students may use practice rooms only during building hours in the School building. Students may reserve a practice room in the School building by using the electronic kiosks located throughout the 2nd and 3rd floors. Academic classrooms, offices and large studios have prescribed schedules by semester. For information on how to reserve these spaces when not in scheduled use, contact the Office of Academic Affairs in Room 3D01 or visit ASIMUT.
2. For all other common area spaces, performance venues, recording studios, computer labs, and any other on-campus space, students must abide by all posted hours of operation and procedures for reservation and use.
3. Practices Rooms: Students must comply with the following studio and practice room policies in the School building:
   1. By reserving any studio or practice room, students assume responsibility for the space and any equipment for the duration of the reservation period, regardless of whether other Tianjin Juilliard students are present.
   2. Students must display their Tianjin Juilliard ID in the practice room door window for the duration of the room reservation.
   3. If multiple students are practicing in a room or studio space, all ID cards must be displayed.
   4. Door windows may not be covered or obscured.
   5. Students are not permitted to leave outside visitors unattended to practice in or otherwise use Tianjin Juilliard practice rooms.
   6. No food or beverages are allowed in practice rooms.
   7. Pianos may not be moved.
   8. Piano stools, benches, chairs, and music stands must remain in the room.
   9. All community members are expected to be considerate and civil when obtaining or utilizing a practice room.
   10. Students are not permitted to teach private lessons to non-Tianjin Juilliard individuals in the practice rooms or anywhere in the School building or Residence Hall.
   11. No practicing is permitted at any time in teaching studios unless authorized by studio faculty. 
   12. Students are required to keep practice room doors closed at all times. Propping the doors open with stools, music stands, or any other objects is not permitted.

Please contact Piano Maintenance, at pianomaintenance@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn,  if a piano is in need of tuning or repair. For other maintenance concerns not related to instruments and musical equipment, please follow the instructions by scanning the QR code posted in each practice room.

Destruction and/or Unauthorized Use of Tianjin Juilliard Space

Use of Tianjin Juilliard space, property, and resources is a privilege to be respected and taken seriously. It is incumbent upon all members of the Tianjin Juilliard community to ensure that a positive environment is maintained at all times.

Students must understand and comply with all policies pertaining to destruction of space/property and will be responsible for unauthorized use of space or property.

1. Theft or illegal possession of personal or School property is prohibited. 
2. Damage or vandalism (including graffiti or other defacement) to personal or Tianjin Juilliard property is prohibited.
3. Unauthorized entry into Tianjin Juilliard facilities that are locked, closed or otherwise restricted to public use is prohibited.
4. Unauthorized use or occupation of Tianjin Juilliard facilities that are locked, closed, or otherwise restricted to public use is prohibited.
5. Students must vacate a Tianjin Juilliard space if instructed to do so by Tianjin Juilliard Public Safety, faculty or staff if the space is not properly reserved by the student or for health, safety, or operational reasons.
6. Students who are assigned a locker must remove all belongings from the assigned locker by the commencement day of each academic year.
7. Unauthorized postings are prohibited.
8. Interference with, or willful negligence of, the security of any campus facility. This includes, without limitation:
9. unauthorized duplication of keys
10. propping doors open
11. providing an unauthorized person the use of another person’s School-issued ID or privileges
12. obstructing School video surveillance
13. all other acts deemed negligent by Public Safety or another School official

Do not leave instruments and/or personal items unattended. Tianjin Juilliard is not responsible for lost or stolen property during the term of a reservation or for belongings left in a room after the reservation ends. Please contact Public Safety to report missing property.

As outlined in the TJS Unattended Belongings and Lost/Found Policy, items left unattended on the campus outside of school hours will be considered unattended and potentially lost. Security staff will collect these items and transfer them to the Reception Desk for registration and secure storage. Please note that security staff will not retrieve any unattended instruments under any circumstances. 

Library Policies

The following policies pertain to the use of the Tianjin Juilliard Library:

1. Food and drinks with no lids may not be brought into the library.
2. Items may be checked out at the circulation desk with a barcoded Tianjin Juilliard ID card.
   1. Books and scores are checked out for a two-week period and may be renewed once after the item has been out for a minimum of seven days.
   2. Textbooks are checked out for the duration of an academic year. 
   3. All other items are checked out for a period of one week and may be renewed twice.
3. Extended semester loans for materials required for ensemble classes may be made by special arrangements at the circulation desk.
4. Library materials returned with markings will be treated as damaged and may accrue replacement fees.
5. Failure to return library material constitutes theft and may result in disciplinary action.

Lost and damaged materials:

1. Fees accrued for unreturned or damaged library materials may prevent a student from officially registering for classes or receiving a diploma or transcript.
2. The loss or damage of books, scores, or recordings should be reported at once to the library. 
3. Lost or damaged materials replacement fees include the current price of the item, plus ordering fees, shipping fees, and taxes. 

Concert Office and Recital Approvals

The following policies pertain to performances requiring use of Tianjin Juilliard spaces:

1. The Office of Performance and Venue Operations must approve all recitals and public performances. Please contact recitals@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn or visit MyHub for recital and concert space reservation procedures and recital protocols. Students must comply with all policies and procedures as listed..
2. Concerts, recitals, or other performances that are not part of the Tianjin Juilliard curriculum are subject to the Independent Student Projects policy below.

Independent Student Projects

Students who wish to use Tianjin Juilliard facilities or resources for performances or other projects that are independent of the Tianjin Juilliard curriculum are required to obtain appropriate approvals. In order to initiate the approval process, students are advised to schedule an appointment with the Dean by emailing OfficeOfThenDean@tianjinjulliard.edu.cn.

Postings and Signage

The following policies pertain to the posting of signs and fliers in School facilities.

1. All publicity for Tianjin Juilliard activities and events must be posted on approved bulletin boards, glass showcases, or in approved posting areas. All fliers and posters must be related to Tianjin Juilliard activities or approved events.
2. Bulletin boards and glass cases display the names of the department that manage a specific board. Please contact specific departments for approval.
3. Students may post fliers pertaining to Tianjin Juilliard activities on the bulletin boards located on the B1 Student Lounge public space bulletin board, the small bulletin board near B1E23, bulletin board located on 3rd floor near E5 elevator, bulletin board located on 3rd floor near classroom 3E58, bulletin board on the 3rd floor near E7 elevator, bulletin board located on the 2nd floor outside of Administrative Office, and the exterior surface of student lockers. 
4. Fliers and posters may not be placed on boards reserved for academic departments or other specific uses, in acrylic sign holders, walls, or on glass doors/windows where they could obstruct vision, or other public areas without permission.
5. All publicity, including fliers, posters and other printed announcements, must include the name of the sponsoring department(s) or organization(s). Posted material must also state the exact date, time, location of the event. 
6. Publicity (including media releases, fliers, etc.) about events held on Tianjin Juilliard’s campus that are being distributed off-campus as well must be reviewed by Communications and Marketing.
7. Student organizations must obtain approval from the Office of Student Development for any materials promoting an organization's activity or event.
8. Posted material may not threaten or target an individual or group based on perceived or actual characteristics such as race, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, or others.
9. Posting of content that could be reasonably interpreted as harassment of any Juilliard community member(s) is prohibited.
10. Chalking on Tianjin Juilliard campus property is not permitted.
11. Fliers for posting in the Residence Hall must be approved and posted by the Residence Life.
12. All posted material must comply with Juilliard’s Solicitation and Distribution Policy. 

The School reserves the right to remove printed materials that do not comply with this policy, including but not limited to materials that do not name a sponsor or are posted in unapproved areas. 

Tianjin Juilliard students are responsible for reading all official School notices and correspondence sent to their Tianjin Juilliard email account. It is Tianjin Juilliard’s policy to have all departments correspond to students via email. Please be sure to check your email daily and check your spam or junk folders regularly.

Students must understand and comply with all policies related to correspondence via email or phone with faculty, staff, or other School officials:

1. Students are strongly recommended to use their Tianjin Juilliard email address for all official correspondence with Tianjin Juilliard staff and faculty.
2. A prompt reply to all emails and calls from faculty, administrators, or other Tianjin Juilliard officials is required. Failure to reply to official correspondence related to School compliance regulations, curricular progress, or School operations is cause for disciplinary action.
3. Students may not use another person’s Tianjin Juilliard account or allow another person to use their account.
4. The intentional misuse of Tianjin Juilliard email or other inappropriate forms of communication is prohibited. 

Students must understand and comply with all policies pertaining to falsification of School documents and records, disruption of School activities, and non-compliance. Students will be held accountable for violations as follows:

1. Forgery, alteration, fabrication or misuse of School materials, including but not limited to identification cards, records, grades, diplomas, or other School documents.
2. Providing false or misleading information to School officials or misrepresentation of any kind to School offices or officials. This includes but is not limited to the impersonation of another individual for personal gain or to defraud a School official or School operations through electronic, written or digital formats.
3. Failure to behave honestly in dealings with the School, School officials, members of the faculty, and staff representing the Residence Hall. This includes but is not limited to the omission of information relevant to the dealings with the official, alternation of information in verbal or written form, or the misuse or alteration of electronic communication or digital media.
4. Disruption or obstruction of the legitimate or rightful movement of any individual in a School facility or lawful activities of the School or its students, faculty and staff. Willful or deliberate Disruption of or interference with any School or School-sponsored activity, including but not limited to classes, rehearsals, performances, extra- and co-curricular activities or events, the performance or work of School staff, or other general operations of the School, including educational and administrative activities.
5. Failure to comply with directions of School officials including but not limited to staff, faculty, student staff members, Tianjin Juilliard Public Safety. or staff representing the Residence Hall management acting in the scope of their duties.
6. Actions or false statements that incite or lead to harassment, the threat of or actual harm, or create a hostile environment.
7. “Invasion of privacy” is prohibited. It is defined as transmitting, recording or photographing the image or voice of another person without their knowledge or consent while in an environment considered private or where there is an expectation of privacy, such as a residence, bathroom, dressing room or office.

8. Conduct that infringes upon the rights and safety of members of the Tianjin Juilliard community. This includes any behavior base on a "reasonable person" standard that affects another student's ability to participate fully in School-sponsored activities and programs or which negatively impacts the School community, including but not limited to failure to show due respect and courtesy to others, lewd behavior, language, or gestures, public indecency, disorderly conduct, bullying, aggressive behavior, threatening or targeting individuals or groups based on protected characteristics, failure to comply with public health and safety directives or misuse of property. 

9. Violation of School policies published in print or on any digital platform, including those published on any part of the Tianjin Juilliard website.

10. Students shall abide by the laws, regulations and local rules of the People’s Republic of China. Violations of such laws or regulations may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the School’s applicable policies; where the violation constitutes a crime, the case shall be referred to judicial authorities for handling in accordance with the law. Students shall also comply with legally binding directives, orders and measures issued by competent government authorities during public health incidents or other states of emergency.

Students must understand and comply with all policies pertaining to fire safety and will be held accountable for the following prohibited behaviors: 

1. Conduct that causes or attempts to cause a fire or explosion.
2. Falsely reporting a fire, explosion or an explosive device.
3. Tampering with or interfering with fire safety equipment, including misuse of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, elevators or other safety and security equipment or programs in any Tianjin Juilliard facility the Residence Hall, or School-sponsored activity.
4. Failure to evacuate during a fire alarm on the School’s campus, including both the main School Building, the Residence Hall or at any School activity.
5. Possession and/or use of fireworks, including but not limited to sparklers, or explosives of any kind on the School campus, including both the School Building, and the Residence Hall, at a School facility or during any School activity.

Fire Department Number: 119

The Tianjin Juilliard School creates and manages sensitive and confidential information that must be protected. To that end, the Information Security and Governance Policy specifies permissible information management practices that align with the School’s tolerance for risk.

Specifically, the policy governs the management of confidential or sensitive information and  the use of devices that store, process or provide access to School information. Anyone who studies at or is employed by the School including third parties, and uses Tianjin Juilliard information resources must abide by the Policy.

Physical Harm and Harassment

Students must understand and comply with all policies pertaining to physical harm and harassment, including the Non-Discrimination Policy and the Sexual Misconduct Policy, and will be held accountable for the following prohibited behaviors.

1. Threat of physical harm, violence, assault, relationship or domestic violence, or other forms of physical abuse.
2. Act of physical harm, violence, assault, relationship or domestic violence, or other forms of physical abuse.  
3. Actions that cause (or would cause a reasonable person) emotional or mental distress. Such acts may include but are not limited to intimidation, bullying, or chronic teasing by physical, verbal, oral, written, or electronic communications, or other conduct that recklessly or intentionally places another individual(s) in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm through words or actions directed at that person. 
4. Endangering one’s own health or safety, or the health or safety of others.
5. Conduct or course of conduct that threatens a person’s mental or physical health or safety,  including hazing, stalking, and other forms of destructive behavior. Course of conduct means a pattern of behavior composed of a series of acts over time, demonstrating intentional actions.

Hazing

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, Juilliard does not permit hazing and will thoroughly investigate hazing reports in accordance with the conduct process. 

Hazing is defined as: 

1. An intentional, knowing, or reckless act 

2. committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with other persons,

3. against a student, regardless of that student’s willingness to participate, that— 

4. was committed in connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, an organization (such as a club, society, association, athletic team, fraternity, sorority, or student government); and 

5. causes or is likely to contribute to a substantial risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical training necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical injury or psychological injury including— 
   a. whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone’s body, or similar activity; 
   b. causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity; 
   c. causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs, or other substances; 
   d. causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts; 
   e. any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;
   f. any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, state, tribal, or federal law; and 
   g. any activity that induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, state, tribal, or federal law.

Please visit Juilliard’s Anti-Hazing Policy to learn more about how to report hazing and Juilliard’s response to hazing reports. Students and student organizations must be knowledgeable about how to prevent hazing and make a report of hazing if necessary. 

Anti-Discrimination

The Juilliard School does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law (collectively, “Protected Classes”) in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment. Juilliard’s Non-Discrimination Policy is intended to protect members of the Juilliard community from discrimination.

Visit the Non-Discrimination and Title IX page to learn about:

• Definitions of discrimination and harassment

• Reporting guidelines

• Obtain contact information for the Non-Discrimination and Title IX Team

Students must understand and abide by Juilliard’s Non-Discrimination Policy, as well as federal, state, and local laws. This includes avoiding any acts of retaliation, which are also strictly prohibited under applicable law and School policy.

Sexual Misconduct

Tianjin Juilliard strives to foster an environment free of sexual misconduct and other forms of unlawful discrimination. We seek to shape a culture of prevention and awareness. In accordance with Tianjin Juilliard’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, as well as local laws, The Tianjin Juilliard School takes action to stop acts of sexual misconduct, prevent their recurrence and remedy their effects. Examples of sexual misconduct include sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking and intimate partner violence. Retaliation is also strictly prohibited under the School’s Policy.

Visit the Tianjin Juilliard’ Sexual Misconduct Policy webpage to access the most up-to-date information about:

• School and community resources
• Sexual Misconduct Report Form and other reporting options
• Contact information for the Sexual Misconduct Deputy Coordinators
• Policies
• Education initiatives

Students must understand and abide by Tianjin Juilliard’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, as well as applicable Chinese laws. This includes avoiding any acts of retaliation, which are also strictly prohibited under the School’s policy.

All students living in the residence hall and all visitors are required to comply with the Residence HallRegulations outlined below, as well as with Tianjin Juilliard Code of Conduct policies. 

1. Students must comply with the policies and procedures in the Residence Hall Handbook and the terms of the Community Contract.

2. The following items are prohibited* from the residence hall

   a. Major appliances (space heaters and dishwashers);

   b. Electrical appliances, including but not limited to toaster, toaster ovens portable stoves, halogen lamps, and anything with exposed or open heating elements, such as hot plates, panini presses, Foreman grills and electric pots;

   c. Furniture including but not limited to large items such as personal mattresses, waterbeds, dressers, desk chairs, bookshelves, and other non-Tianjin Juilliard furniture. (All rooms come adequately furnished with a desk, dresser, bed, and closet space); 

   d. Incendiary or flammable devices, including but not limited to fireworks, live holiday trees, items with open flames such as candles, wax warmers, incense and potpourri burners; 

   e. Firearms, ammunition and other weapons

*Please see the Tianjin Juilliard School Residence Hall Regulations for protocol regarding confiscation of prohibited items and a list of allowable items. This guide is provided upon move into the building.

3. Removing, misusing, tampering with, or moving any School owned property, equipment, or furniture is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, suites, lounges, practice rooms, or any other shared community area.

4. Students must not interfere or compromise the safety and security of the residence hall. This includes but is not limited to:

   a. Removing or tampering with locks or propping suite doors open is prohibited.

   b. Tampering with window guards or throwing items out windows is prohibited. Requests for window repairs must be communicated to the Office of Residence Life.

   c. Residents are not permitted to loan or copy residence hall keys, access cards, and/or access codes with others. 

5. The following actions regarding fire safety and security are prohibited:

   1. Tampering with fire alarms, fire extinguishers or any other fire equipment.

   2. Hanging objects from sprinkler heads, pipes and electrical conduits.

   3. Blocking doorways, entries and exits with furniture or personal belongings.

   4. Failing to evacuate during a fire drill or alarm as instructed.

   5. Smoking or using e-cigarettes is not permitted in the school building or the residence hall. 

6. Students must comply with the Health and Safety guidelines, inspection   requirements, and assigned deadlines to maintain a clean and safe living environment.

   1. Bedroom Cleanliness: Students are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their bedrooms. This includes ensuring there is no excessive trash, clutter, overloaded electrical outlets, and that all exits and entrances have clear pathways.

   2. Bathroom and Common Area Cleanliness: Students are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of bathrooms, communal refrigerators, and microwaves and must abide by the schedule and deadlines set by the Office of Residence Life.

   3. Floor Lounge Cleanliness: Students are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their floor lounges. Students are not permitted to store personal items or leave excessive trash in floor lounges.

7. Pets are prohibited in the residence hall except properly documented service animals. Students requesting a service animal or emotional support animal should review the Service Animal Policy and Emotional Support Animal Policy.

8. Students must reside in their designated room assignments.

   a. Students are not permitted to move to or utilize another space in the residence hall without proper authorization from Residence Life Staff.

   b. The cohabitation of non-affiliated individuals or other Tianjin Juilliard students that are not assigned to that specific room is prohibited.

   c. Subletting of residence hall rooms or any other space is not permitted.

9. No solicitation of any type (by canvassing, salesperson, etc.) is permitted in the residence hall. All fliers, posters or other forms of advertisement must be approved and posted by the Office of Residence Life.

10. Students must understand and comply with residence hall noise policies.

    1. The residence hall maintains 24-hour "courtesy hours" meaning that all noise should always be kept to a reasonable level.

    2. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am on weekdays, and 12:00 am (midnight) to 11:00 am on the weekends, meaning that any noise that can be heard from the outside of a room with the door closed is unacceptable.

    3. Practicing is permitted in bedrooms, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight).Practicing is not permitted in lounges, common areas, bathrooms or suite areas.

11. Students must comply with the following practice room policies in the residence hall.

    a. Practicing is not permitted before 8:00 am or after 10:00 pm on weekdays, and before 11:00 am or after 12:00 am (midnight) on the weekends.

    b. Residents are required to vacate practice rooms by 12 :00 am (midnight).

    c. Residents are expected to follow the same practice room policies as in the School Building.

12. Students must comply with the following residence hall guest policy.

    1. Residents must comply with all requirements and restrictions.

    2. Residents are responsible for the actions and conduct of their guests at all times. Guests are subject to all Tianjin Juilliard and residence hall policies and regulations while in the residence hall.

    3. Residents must accompany their guests at all times while guests are on School premises.

    4. Residents must escort their guests to and from the 1st floor Front Desk at Juchuan Building to ensure that their guests present a valid passport (for non- Chinese Citizens)/National ID (for Chinese Nationals) in order to be signed-into the residence hall, and pick-up their passport/National ID upon sign-out.

    5. Residents are allowed to have a maximum number of three guests/visitors at any given time.

    6. Guests must be signed out by 11:00 pm from Sunday to Thursday, and by midnight 12:00 am (midnight) on Fridays and Saturdays.

    7. Residents must receive permission from roommates and suitemates to register short-term visitor or guests.

    8. Overnight guests are not permitted under any circumstances.

    9. Guests are not permitted during School breaks.

    10. Non-residential students are not permitted to sign themselves into the building to go to a residential room. A non-residential student must sign back in at the 1st floor Front Desk at Juchuan Building with their host if they decide to go to a residential floor or bedroom.

    11. Off-campus students visiting the residence hall must abide by the residence hall policies.

Please note the following guest and visitor guidelines.

• Individuals under 18 years of age are not permitted as visitors unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 
• Guests may be required to leave the residence hall at the discretion of Tianjin Juilliard staff, including Tianjin Juilliard Public Safety, or Juchuan Building Security.

13. “Invasion of privacy” is prohibited. It is defined as transmitting, recording or photographing the image or voice of another person without their knowledge or consent while in an environment considered private or where there is an expectation of privacy, such as a residence, bathroom or office.

Please Note: Students who are exempted from being required to live in the residence hall will be responsible for handling all issues relating to their off-campus housing. While Tianjin Juilliard does not provide formal off-campus housing services, the Office of Residence Life and the Office of Student Development are available, on a case-by-case basis, to offer general guidance to external resources upon student’s request. However, students are fully responsible for all aspects of their off-campus housing arrangements, including but not limited to leases, meeting landlord requirements, tenant obligations, and compliance with local regulations.

Information about smoking cessation programs and resources is available through the Director of Counseling and Wellness.

Students must comply with the following policies:

1. Smoking is prohibited in the School Building or Residence Hall. For the purposes of this policy, smoking is defined as burning any type of tobacco product, illegal drugs, or controlled substances, including, marijuana, cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, hookahs, vape pens and e-cigarettes.
2. Smoking materials may not be sold or dispensed within any property owned, leased, or controlled by the School.
3. Organizers and attendees of public events, such as conferences, meetings, public lectures, social events and cultural events that use the School facilities, must comply with this policy.
4. Hosts are responsible for ensuring their guests abide by this policy and will be held accountable for violations.

The following policy applies to solicitation and distribution on the Tianjin Juilliard campus:

1. Solicitation by Tianjin Juilliard Community members for charity, personal benefit services, distribution of commercial literature, or distribution for sale of merchandise on School property or through School issued electronic communication platforms is prohibited. Students who wish to fundraise in the School for a charitable cause must seek approval from the Office of Student Development and the Office of Public Affairs.
2. Third parties are not permitted on School property or to use School electronic platforms to solicit, distribute literature or to sell merchandise. 
3. The creation of merchandise using the Tianjin Juilliard name is strictly prohibited. Students or groups who wish to create custom merchandise must contact the Juilliard Store tjs.store@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn

The complete Solicitation and Distribution Policy can be accessed on HERE.

Juilliard and Tianjin Juilliard are the exclusive owners of all rights, titles and interests in and to the words “The Juilliard School,” and “The Tianjin Juilliard School,” the trademarks JUILLIARD and Tianjin Juilliard, Juilliard and Tianjin Juilliard branded merchandise, related logos and artwork and any and all variations, translations, or derivatives thereof. It is a violation of applicable U.S. and Chinese laws to use the Juilliard or Tianjin Juilliard trademark without permission. The following School policies apply to all students:

1. Students may not use the Juilliard or Tianjin Juilliard logo or any other Juilliard or Tianjin Juilliard mark or image on personal websites or webpages.
2. Students may not use the Juilliard or Tianjin Juilliard name to promote or endorse any product, service, charitable cause or political party without prior written approval.

The following policies apply to the use of non-vehicular transportation in the School Building and Residence Hall:

1. Non-vehicular transports including (but not limited to) bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, skates, scooters and hoverboards are not permitted inside the main School Building or the Residence Hall.
2. For students living in the Residence Hall, the aforementioned items may be stored in their assigned living space, but may not be utilized inside the Residence Hall aside from carried transport to and from the living space.
3. Drones are not permitted anywhere in the vicinity of the School Building or Residence Hall unless authorized by school officials.

Students must understand and comply with all policies pertaining to weapon possession, use, distribution, or sale anywhere on the Tianjin Juilliard campus or the Residence Hall and will be held accountable for the following prohibited behaviors:

1. Possession, use, distribution or sale of any firearm, ammunition, weapon or similar device.
2. Possession, use, distribution or sale of projectiles or devices including, without limitation, stun guns, ghost guns, pellet guns, BB guns, paintball guns, slingshots, crossbows and archery equipment.
3. Possession, use, distribution or sale of any dangerous, illegal or illegally obtained chemical or biological agent.
4. Use of any dangerous blade, object or material including, without limitation, knives, sharp objects, lighters, bats, or blunt objects, to cause or7to threaten physical harm. 

The security and confidentiality of student records and professional use of office equipment are matters of concern for all professional and student employees, as well as anyone who may have access to paper files, computerized databases and office equipment. Since a person’s conduct either on or off the campus may threaten the security and confidentiality of these files, any employee or person with access to the student information system or office equipment must abide by all applicable policies.

Students who are employed by Tianjin Juilliard, and any student acquiring access to confidential records must comply with the following Code of Responsibility for Confidentiality of Data Files and Professional use of Office Equipment:

1. Students may not make or permit unauthorized use of any confidential information;
2. Students may not seek personal benefit or permit others to benefit personally from any information which was received through their employment;
3. Students may not exhibit or divulge the contents of any record or report to any person except as permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act;
4. Students may not knowingly include or cause to be included in any record or report a false, inaccurate or misleading entry;
5. Students may not operate or request others to operate any School business equipment (e.g. computers, fax/copying machines, telephones) for personal business;
6. Students may not aid, abet or act in conspiracy with any other person to violate part of this Code;
7. Students must report immediately any violation of this Code to their supervisor.

In addition to policies outlined in this document, students are required to understand and comply with the policies included on the Tianjin Juilliard website and other digital platforms that pertain to the community as a whole. Students must comply with the department-specific policies located on MyHub, governmental regulations, and community policies listed below that are located in the Policies and Consumer Information page.