The Tianjin Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students and other members of the Tianjin Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or partnership status. This non-discrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.

With regard to this non-discrimination policy as it pertains to a physical or mental disability, an individual with a disability is defined as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities or has a record of such impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment. To be protected by the policy, a person must not only be an individual with a disability but must be qualified. A qualified individual with a disability is an employee or applicant who satisfies the requisite work, experience, education and other job-related requirements of the employment position such individual holds or desires, and who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of such position.

If you or someone who reports to you needs a change at work or an adjustment in a benefit or privilege of employment for a reason related to a disability (or if an applicant for employment needs an adjustment in the application process), please contact the Director of Human Resources for further information and guidance.

For the complete Tianjin Juilliard Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy, please click HERE.

The Office of Human Resources maintains an “Open Door” policy for staff and faculty. While in general staff members are encouraged to discuss workplace-related issues directly and constructively with their supervisor, there may be instances in which the staff member feels uncomfortable having that discussion or has had conversations regarding workplace-related issues but with unsatisfactory results. In such situations, staff members should feel free to make an appointment with the Office of Human Resources who will attempt to develop an approach to resolving the matter through fact-gathering and discussion with all parties involved. Whether the situation involves a potential violation of School policy or a conflict in style or personal approach, the Office of Human Resources will work toward the best and most appropriate resolution possible. Issues involving sexual harassment or discrimination will be handled in accordance with the Tianjin Juilliard Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Staff members should be aware that Human Resources seeks to help address staff members’ workplace issues as discreetly and, if at all possible, confidentially. However, depending on the nature of the issue, it may be necessary or required to disclose the matter to others at The Tianjin Juilliard School on a “need to know” basis in order to conduct an effective inquiry regarding the matter.

Payroll
Salaried faculty are paid on the fifth day of the month for work completed the previous month by direct deposit into a Chinese bank account. Expatriate employees may elect to have a fixed percentage of their salary deposited into a foreign bank account.   All faculty can track direct deposits of salary into their bank accounts through the payroll management system. Human Resources will inform faculty how to use their user credentials to log onto the payroll management system.

Flexible Working Hours
With government authority’s approval, The Tianjin Juilliard School implements flexible working hours in some of positions. All salaried faculty work flexible hours. According to the labor law of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), salaried faculty on flexible working hours should not apply for overtime pay for work outside of the normal working hours unless the salaried faculty are asked to work on a Chinese statutory holiday. The following are not eligible for overtime compensation:

• Business trips: this includes trips for performances, recruiting and auditions.
• Attending training or group activities.

Faculty members, both studio and classroom, are contracted to teach during each week (30 weeks) of the school year, and studio faculty are also expected to attend all juries and auditions. Faculty are not expected to work during holiday breaks or government holidays as specified on the academic calendar. In an exceptional situation, should faculty be asked to work or perform during a holiday, faculty will be compensated at a daily rate not lower than local regulatory requirements.

Classroom Faculty
Any faculty member teaching a classroom course should notify the Director of Academic Affairs or the Assistant Dean of Pre-College, where applicable, if s/he needs to take any sick days and/or personal or professional leave amounting to less than one week in length. Professional or personal absences should be reported as early as possible, and at least one week before the absence takes place. Any anticipated absences of one week or longer should be discussed in advance with the Dean and/or the Director of Academic Affairs, as well as the Assistant Dean of Pre-College, where applicable. Online teaching is not a viable make-up or rescheduling option.

Classroom faculty must arrange for a substitute in case of an absence. All substitute teacher plans must be approved in advance by the Director of Academic Affairs and/or the Assistant Dean of Pre-College, where applicable.

The classroom faculty will bear the financial responsibility of compensating the substitute teacher at a standard Tianjin Juilliard rate. Faculty should never compensate substitutes directly.

Substitutes must be paid by The Tianjin Juilliard School, and the equivalent amount will be deducted from the faculty's monthly payment, with the exception of absences related to sickness or participation in required Tianjin Juilliard events, such as performances or recruiting.

Substitutes are required to complete relevant tax forms and contracts forms through the HR office before they work.

Further information can be provided by the relevant program.

Guest teaching, such as a resident faculty member visiting an academic class as a guest speaker, should be arranged in advance by the class teacher in consultation with the Director of Academic Affairs and the Assistant Dean of Pre-College, where applicable. The Tianjin Juilliard School will then properly compensate the guest teacher at Tianjin Juilliard classroom hourly rate.

Studio and Chamber Music Faculty
Graduate School and Pre-College studio and chamber faculty should notify the Dean, Director of Academic Affairs and the Assistant Dean of Pre-College, where applicable, at least two weeks in advance of any absence and indicate how students will receive lessons and coachings during the time the teacher is absent. When studio and chamber faculty members need to miss lessons for personal reasons or illness, it is recommended to schedule make-up lessons as soon as possible. Any studio and chamber faculty that will miss more than two (2) consecutive weeks of lessons must find a substitute to teach the missed lessons. The substitute must be approved by the Dean in consultation with the offices of Academic Affairs and Pre-College.

For faculty who coach chamber music in the Pre-College, it is preferable for the faculty to arrange for a substitute in case of arrange for a substitute. However, rescheduling coachings is allowed if it is convenient for the group members. All plans must be approved in advance by the Assistant Dean of Pre-College.

The studio and chamber music faculty will bear the financial responsibility of compensating the substitute teacher at a standard Tianjin Juilliard rate. Faculty should never compensate substitutes directly.

Substitutes must be paid by The Tianjin Juilliard School, and the equivalent amount will be deducted from the faculty's monthly payment, with the exception of absences related to sickness or participation in required Tianjin Juilliard events, such as performances or recruiting.

Substitutes are required to complete relevant tax forms and contracts forms through the HR office before they work.

Further information can be provided by the relevant program.

An official letter of request should be sent to the Dean not later than January 15th of the school year preceding the requested leave. Normally, such leave will be for no more than one year, during which time the faculty member will not receive compensation from The Tianjin Juilliard School.

If the faculty member was benefits eligible and covered prior to going on leave, The Tianjin Juilliard School will maintain their coverages, at pre-absence levels.

1.1    Sick Leave
Faculty members who become ill after the start of a semester and provide medical documentation to verify their inability to teach, will be paid 80% of the remainder of their salary for that semester. The Tianjin Juilliard School may require the faculty member to attend a medical examination by a hospital designated by The Tianjin Juilliard School to further evaluate the faculty member’s health situation.

1.2    Marriage Leave
Employees who reach legally marriage age are entitled to ten (10) working days of marriage leave as stipulated by law.
Employee should apply one week prior to taking the marriage leave and present a copy of his/her marriage certificate when submitting the application. Marriage leave must be used within one year after employee gets his/her marriage certificate; otherwise it will be deemed as waived. Marriage leave cannot be applied by separate times.

1.3    Maternity Leave
     (1)    Female employees are entitled to ninety-eight (98) continuous days of maternity leave, including fifteen (15) days before the childbirth. In the event of a difficult delivery and/or Cesarean section, the female employee is entitled to an additional fifteen (15) days. For multiple births, additional fifteen (15) days will be granted for the birth of each additional child. Additional sixty (60) days will be granted for childbirth that complies with law and regulations (if no more additional maternity leave can be granted, one month’s salary will be granted as benefit).
    (2)    Maternity leave should be calculated by continuous calendar days, that is, weekends and statutory holidays are counted as leave days once the leave begins.
    (3)    Female employees who comply with maternity policies of China are entitled to paid maternity leave during the maternity leave in accordance with law.

1.4    Miscarriage leave
    (1)    Fifteen (15) days for miscarriage in the first twelve (12) weeks of pregnancy
    (2)    Thirty (30) days for miscarriage during the twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks of pregnancy
    (3)    Forty-two (42) days for miscarriage during the sixteen (16) to twenty-eight (28) weeks of pregnancy
    (4)    Ninety-eight (98) days for miscarriage over twenty-eight (28) weeks of pregnancy
    (5)    Applying for miscarriage leave should comply with relevant policies and regulations.
    (6)    Miscarriage leave should be calculated by continuous calendar days, that is, weekends and statutory holidays are count as leave days once the leave begins.

1.5    Paternity Leave
    (1)    Male employees are entitled to fifteen (15) days of paternity leave.
    (2)    Paternity leave should be calculated by continuous calendar days, that is, weekends and statutory holidays are count as leave days once the leave begins.
    (3)    Leave for Pre-Maternity Exam
    (4)    Half (0.5) day per time, once per month, from the commencement to the end of the 6th month of pregnancy.
    (5)    Half (0.5) day per time, twice per month, from the beginning of the 7th month to the end of the 8th month.
    (6)    Half (0.5) day per time, one time per week, in the last month before childbirth.
    (7)    Special cases with particular disease that do not fall under above three scenarios.

1.6    Lactation Leave
    (1)    Female employees are entitled to one (1) hour for lactation per working day during the first year of childbirth. For multiple births, additional one (1) hour per working day will be granted for the birth of each additional child.
    (2)    In case the employee is not able to take the one-hour lactation leave every working day, she can apply with the Office of Human Resource for consolidated calculation of days off (in lieu of the accumulative hours).

1.7    Bereavement Leave
    (1)    Employees are entitled to three (3) working days off for bereavement leave on the occasion of the death of his/her parents, grandparents, spouse, children, sibling, spousal parents or spousal grandparents.
    (2)    Employees need to indicate their relationship of the deceased person when filing the request for bereavement leave.

Further information may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources.

The Tianjin Juilliard School provides a supportive environment to enable breastfeeding employees to express their milk during work hours. A private room is available for employees to breastfeed or express milk. If employees prefer, they may also breastfeed or express milk in other comfortable locations agreed upon in consultation with Human Resources. Expressed milk can be stored in the designated refrigerator provided in the lactation room. For specific information, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check Policy
In order to promote a safe and productive learning, working and living environment, The Tianjin Juilliard School conducts background checks for all new faculty and staff to the extent permitted by law. Background checks may also be conducted periodically during employment. Employees are also required to self-disclose to the Director of Human Resources, within 30 days of the conviction, any criminal convictions between background checks.
The background check will be conducted by a third-party vendor selected by Tianjin Juilliard. The results of the check will be kept on file by the Office of Human Resources.
All information concerning convictions will be maintained in a secure location and will be shared only with individuals who have a legitimate need to know.
Personnel Categories

    1. Full-time

• Full-time faculty work flexible hours and receive an annual salary; full-time status is indicated where applicable in faculty contracts.

    2. Part-time

• Part-time salaried faculty are those employees who receive a set salary each pay period but work less than full time.
• Part-time hourly faculty are those employees who work variable hours each pay period and report hours worked on time sheets.

Personnel Data
Upon employment, the employee will be required to complete an Employee Information Registration Form as required by the Office of Human Resource, including, but not limited to, the employee's home address, telephone number, marital status, information of family dependents, emergency contact, and etc. The employee must immediately notify the Office of Human Resource in writing to update the record when any of the information changes. Accurate records are necessary for payroll, for working documents, for tax purposes, and for the administration of employee benefits.

Rules of Conduct
The Tianjin Juilliard School may take disciplinary action (up to and including termination against any staff or faculty member for failing to adhere to recognized standards of behavior. Such failure has already been noted elsewhere under sections dealing with attendance, sexual harassment, and a drug-free workplace. Additional examples of unacceptable behavior at The Tianjin Juilliard School include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Three or more unexcused absences without prior written approval within one year
2. Falsification of employment application or other school records and forms.
3. Unauthorized possession, use or copying of school records or disclosure of information contained in such records to unauthorized persons.
4. Possession of firearms or other types of weapons while on School premises.
5. Creating or contributing to unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
6. Theft or misappropriation of property belonging to the School, to a student, or to another School employee.
7. Accessing inappropriate internet sites while using a School computer or while on School premises.
8. Failing or refusing to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities of the job or related duties as assigned.
9. Violating Work Permit restrictions on receiving payment for work in the PRC from individuals or organizations outside of The Tianjin Juilliard School.
10. Making statements promoting any religion or religious activity in the workplace at The Tianjin Juilliard School.
11. Discussing undesirable and sensitive topics in public or on School premises including but not limited to violence (such as blood or corpses), sexual content, gambling, abetting others to commit crimes, sensitive contents regarding national and public security.
12. Any violations of School policies
13. Any violations of local law.

Private Teaching Policy
All 1:1 instrumental lessons taking place at Tianjin Juilliard must either be part of an existing program, such as Graduate Studies or Pre-College, or a consultative lesson registered through the Admissions Office. Faculty may never accept direct payments from students for these types of lessons. Consultative lessons allow studio faculty to work with each applicant and potential applicant up to six (6) times per academic year. Faculty will be compensated for every consultative lesson taught. 

Faculty may not teach private students at Tianjin Juilliard. Private students are defined as students who are not part of an existing program nor consultative lessons. Faculty who are eligible to work outside of Tianjin Juilliard may arrange such lessons off-campus and arrange payments directly with the students, and should follow relevant Chinese tax laws regarding external income. Such private teaching activities shall not interfere with the faculty’s primary duties and responsibilities at Tianjin Juilliard. As representatives of Tianjin Juilliard, faculty should set appropriate private teaching rates, consider the School’s image and brand, and avoid potential conflicts of interest. 

Faculty who are not eligible to work outside of Tianjin Juilliard are not legally permitted to teach private students.

Policy Regarding Working Outside of Tianjin Juilliard
The Tianjin Juilliard School has established the Working Outside of Tianjin Juilliard Policy, which governs the regulations regarding non-Chinese-national faculty who wish to engage in performing and teaching activities outside of The Tianjin Juilliard School.

Resignation and Termination
The Tianjin Juilliard School strongly requests that faculty planning to terminate their employment give twelve months’ notice. Faculty is required to give a minimum of one calendar-month’s-notice in writing through their supervisor with copy to the Office of Human Resources (If a faculty is still in his/her probationary period, the required notice in writing is one week).

Employees terminated by The Tianjin Juilliard School will be given at least one month’s notice of such termination, or pay in lieu of notice, except in cases where gross misconduct requires immediate dismissal.

Upon the last working day with Tianjin Juilliard, the leaving employee must turn over all properties belonging to Tianjin Juilliard, including but not limited to computers, digital products, relevant electronic files, and key cards, and settle all outstanding financial items during the service period.

Proof of employment or payroll/welfare documentation of any existing or former employees can be supplied only through the Office of Human Resource.
Any work-related inquiries or request for proof documentation regarding existing or former employees should be submitted directly to the Office of Human Resource five (5) working days in advance. The Office of Human Resource will evaluate the requests based on the application before issuing the documents.

All full-time faculty are covered by social insurance. In addition, all full-time expat faculty and accompanying family members are also provided with complementary commercial health insurance coverage. Full-time Chinese national faculty and their minor children are also provided with complementary commercial health insurance coverage. Commercial insurance coverage is not extended to spouses of full-time Chinese national faculty. All health insurance coverage begins on the first day of employment. For additional information faculty can also contact the Office of Human Resources.

Employees under The Tianjin Juilliard School contracts are covered by Employers’ Liability insurance (EL) —an insurance carried in case of a work-related illness or injury. It is essential that every injury or accident be reported at once —even those injuries not requiring immediate medical care. Reports on such incidents can be made through Tianjin Juilliard's designated report and maintenance management app, "EAMic", which can be used to initiate paperwork for an Employer’s Liability insurance claim where applicable.

Children of full-time staff members who have completed at least one full year of service at Tianjin Juilliard are eligible for full tuition remission in the Graduate School and Pre-College. They are also eligible for institutional discounts on all other existing and new educational programs, including those in Public Education and Continuing Education. Specific discounts are determined annually and are posted on MyHub. Please note that enrollment in any TJS program is subject to all admissions processes and standards. All relevant application fees must be paid in full and are not subject to discount.

Studio and Classroom Faculty Information
At registration, new Graduate School students will be given information regarding contacting their studio teacher to arrange a lesson schedule. Unless other arrangements are made, the teacher’s email address and phone numbers will be given to all assigned students.

Change of Major Teacher
The request for a change in major teacher begins with an interview with the Director of Academic Affairs. No change of major teacher will be authorized without the approval of the Dean.

Class Rosters
Class rosters for all classes will be available to faculty through Cadence.  After the start of each semester, the Office of the Registrar will notify faculty if there are adjustments made to any class that differs from registration of classes at the start of the semester directly following the end of the add/drop period.  It is important for all faculty to regularly check their individual class rosters throughout the semester for accuracy and report any discrepancies to the Registrar.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes and lessons. A student who misses more than two classes for classes that meet once a week, three classes for classes that meet twice a week, or four classes for classes that meet four times a week without an official excuse should be reported to the Director of Academic Affairs. Students should not miss lessons without prior arrangement with the teacher.

Full attendance is required at the Tianjin Juilliard for all classes and class-related activities and is factored into each student’s final grade.   In order to enforce Tianjin Juilliard’s attendance policy, faculty are requested to inform the Registrar if a student has been absent from their respective class three (3) or more times.  The registrar, as directed by the faculty, will then issue attendance warnings directly to the student via email.

The complete Attendance Policy is found HERE.  Faculty are required to familiarize themselves with the entire policy and to check regularly the website for any updates to the policy.

Music Juries
Music Juries are scheduled prior to the finals week of the spring semester. Jury requirements are available on MyHub as well as from the Office of Academic Affairs. Studio faculty are expected to attend all juries. Attendance at juries is part of the contractual agreement. Students receive a copy of faculty comments and a single grade which is an average of the individual jury grades. Students do not have access to the grade given by an individual faculty member, except for those students who invoke their FERPA rights. “B-” is the lowest passing grade students may receive in jury examinations. A lower grade automatically places a student on probation.

NOTE: Students are registered for Annual or Graduation juries by the Registrar according to their curriculum requirements. Faculty are not permitted to alter the status of a jury (Annual or Graduation) without prior approval by the Director of Academic Affairs. A Graduation Jury is required for completion of the Master of Music degree

Mid-Year Evaluations
There will be a mid-year evaluation done at the end of Fall semester in every academic year. This evaluation will be comprised of materials selected by the studio teacher and will be up to15 minutes in length. For orchestral studies and chamber music majors, the evaluation may, or may not include piano collaboration

Participation in Entrance Auditions, Juries, and Required Recitals
All studio faculty members are expected to participate in students’ entrance auditions and juries. Auditions will be scheduled between January 15 and April 15 each year; specific dates will be published at least 6 months in advance. Dates for jury week can be found on each year’s academic calendar. It is the responsibility of faculty members to arrange their own schedules so that their availability for auditions and juries is protected.

Studio teachers are expected to attend their students’ required recitals as a significant component of their instruction and relationship with students.

Class Final Exams Period
During finals weeks, no School activities of any kind including performances can be scheduled that conflict with final exams and juries.

Classroom Protocol
As a pre-professional institution with a mission to develop leaders in the performing arts, Tianjin Juilliard expects its students to observe the normal courtesies practiced by a society of mature and responsible persons. The standards of the profession are in effect at Tianjin Juilliard.

Any classroom behavior which interferes with the instructor’s ability to teach or distracts from the concentration of other students will not be tolerated. Such behavior may include, but is not limited to:

• eating or drinking
• talking to a neighbor in a disruptive manner
• using electronic devices for non-academic purposes, including a cell phone
• inappropriate language
• physical violence of any kind
• arriving late, leaving early

Any student whose actions detract from the learning of any other person in the class will be asked to leave the classroom immediately. If the student continues to be disruptive and does not leave the room after being clearly told to do so, the teacher will report to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs who will decide whether to place the student on automatic academic or disciplinary probation, with the potential of being dismissed from School after judicial review.

In developing its philosophy of scholastic standing and methods of measuring satisfactory academic progress, The Tianjin Juilliard School has been obliged to consider carefully the unique nature of the educational and artistic process at the School as well as the unique development of each individual student. Requirements for graduation are delineated by program, course, credit, and normal residency for each field of study. Students must follow the curriculum guidelines prescribed by their major field of study. Progress through the prescribed sequence of courses and the credits accumulated become the student’s official transcript. While The Tianjin Juilliard School computes a traditional grade point average (G.P.A.) by semester and cumulatively, the School does not attempt to rank its students by class level or department.

The educational programs of The Tianjin Juilliard School, including academic standards and regulations governing satisfactory progress, are supervised by both the Dean, and the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs.

Grading System

The School awards credit for studies on the basis of regular attendance and satisfactory completion of all assignments and examinations. At the close of each semester, faculty will be asked to email the grades to the Registrar at: r….

The grades will become part of the student’s permanent record. Any questions regarding the accuracy of a grade must be addressed in writing to the Registrar within the semester immediately following receipt of the grade. Students who wish to receive a printed copy of their cumulative record should file a request in the Office of the Registrar. Studies are classified in the following categories: major study, classroom, performance ensembles, and annual examinations (juries). Grades are

Credit Grades

Note: Grades of C- and D do not carry credit at the graduate level.

Non-Credit Grades

Note: Grades of Incomplete may be granted by the Scholastic Standing Committee only upon instructor-approved petition by the student. Under certain conditions, exceptions may be allowed for first-semester incompletes in year-long skills based courses. 

Satisfactory Progress

• Studio Grades: Any grade lower than B” for graduate students in performance-related studies places a student on Probation. Studio grades should realistically reflect professional potential and be consistent with a department’s standard as represented by the annual jury grade.
• Classroom Grades: In order for a student to maintain good academic standing, minimum standards of achievement for classroom work have been established according to the student’s enrollment status. It is expected that Graduate Students earn no grades lower than a "C" in a classroom course.
• Incompletes: Students must request an incomplete grade and file an Incomplete Grade Request Form with the Registrar’s Office. Incomplete coursework must be submitted no later than 4 weeks after the last day of the current term. If a student requires an extension, the faculty member may list an extended due date on the Incomplete Grade Request Form which will be automatically granted. Once the work has been completed, a Change of Grade card should be filed as soon as possible. If a student does not complete their work by the assigned date, the grade will be automatically converted to an IF grade (incomplete failure).
• Change of Grade: Change of Grade forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. Grade changes other than for incompletes should be made only if an error has been made in reporting the original grade.

Grade Appeal
Any question regarding the accuracy of a grade must be addressed by the student in writing to the Registrar within the add/drop period of the semester immediately following the semester in which the grade was received. Grade appeals received later than this deadline will not be accepted for further review. The student will be advised first to consult with the instructor in order to understand the computation of the grade; the instructor will document this consultation in writing to the student and Registrar. If the student has further concerns, the next step is to consult with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Ultimate resolution, if warranted, rests with a subset of the Scholastic Standing Committee chaired by the Dean. The student will receive a written response to the appeal at each appropriate stage. Copies of this correspondence will be maintained in the student’s folder in the Office of the Registrar. Every effort will be made to resolve grade appeals in a timely manner, to the extent possible, within the semester in which the written appeal is received.

Repeat Classes
Students who are permitted to continue along their curriculum track and who are obliged to repeat classes in order to fulfill their graduation requirements, replace lost credit or to attain proficiency in certain skills or techniques do not violate the terms of satisfactory progress, because their work is still evaluated within the context of progression toward graduation. Moreover, it is likely that repeat classes will take place during a period when the student is on some form of official status, such as concern, warning, or probation.

With respect to all repeat courses, incompletes, and withdrawals, considerable care is taken in individual advisement to assist students with suitable options for achieving their educational goals, including but not limited to tutorials, summer study and appropriately intensified course loads. Grades received in repeat classes do not remove or replace previous grades recorded in those courses.
 

Students begin their studies at The Tianjin Juilliard School in good standing and are given every encouragement to maintain that status throughout their program of study at the School. Students must meet the institutional standards of quantitative evaluation and qualitative evaluation as described below:

• Quantitative Evaluation: A student must successfully complete at least 67% of their attempted required credits over the course of a semester. Students must complete their program in no more than 150% of the standard amount of time it takes to complete their major field of study as published in the curriculum guidelines for each discipline.
• Qualitative Evaluation: The School requires each student to maintain a minimum grade point average each semester and cumulatively to maintain eligibility. Graduate School students must maintain a minimum 2.70 GPA throughout their entire program.
• Financial Aid Warning and Suspension: Students are evaluated for satisfactory academic progress every semester by the Scholastic Standing Committee. Students who do not meet institutional standards could be placed on financial aid warning for the following semester. Students will still be eligible for financial aid during this period. If the student does not meet the standards by the end of the semester, the student’s case will be evaluated by the Scholastic Standing Committee and may not be eligible to receive financial aid.

Graduate Students earning grades below B in the major subject and performance classes will be subject to prompt disciplinary action by the Scholastic Standing Committee. In classroom subjects, grades lower than C do not carry credit at the master’s level. Further restrictions apply to those taking English classes. 

Should a student’s progress fall below institutional standards with respect to any aspect of the qualitative and quantitative work expected, the student will receive written notification of a change in academic standing (Concern, Warning, or Probation). Copies of such notifications are routinely shared with the Dean, the primary studio teacher, the Registrar, and the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. In many cases, a personal conference with an appropriate School official will be part of the notification process.

Standards of Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is at the center of all educational processes at The Tianjin Juilliard School. Academic misconduct and dishonesty undermine the integrity of teaching and learning in our community. Such cases are taken seriously and will be resolved in a fair and consistent manner. All members of the Tianjin Juilliard community should serve as models of honest and truthful behavior, be aware of the standards of academic integrity and work to eliminate situations that could result in academic misconduct. Students are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of the offices and services created to assist them in coping with the stress and rigor of The Tianjin Juilliard School. These include the Office of Academic Affairs, ACESS Center, Counseling Services, and Office of Student Development.

Definitions of Academic Misconduct and Dishonesty
The following definitions encompass all classroom, studio, and performance work:

• Cheating includes but is not limited to using or attempting to use unauthorized information for or during an exam or other form of evaluation; copying or attempting to copy from another student; knowingly giving or sharing information during a test or to students in other classes; collaborating on assignments that are intended to represent an individual student’s work.
• Plagiarism includes but is not limited to the failure to give credit to a source of ideas, language, or words that are not one’s own; copying of passages without attribution to the author and the printed or online source; inserting of someone else’s work—perhaps with small changes—into one’s own work and not supplying the name of the author; downloading part or all of an essay or term paper off the Internet as if it were one’s own original work. It is also the purchasing or using of a paper from another individual or outside source.
• Falsification and fraud include but are not limited to the intentional forgery or alteration of academic documents, records, or forms; invention of information or citation in any academic examination or evaluation; encouraging an individual to alter academic documents or assisting others in such activities; the intentional misuse of academic documents, records or forms; misrepresenting oneself during an official examination or evaluation; giving or selling work to other individuals to pass as their own.
• Other examples of academic misconduct include removing, copying, or reading of any official documents or records maintained by any member of the faculty or administration; resubmitting work done in previous courses without the approval of the current instructor.

Academic Conduct Committee and Adjudication
The Tianjin Juilliard School respects the dignity of its students, yet requires that students comply with regulations of academic life necessary to fulfill its educational responsibilities. Tianjin Juilliard seeks to create for its students a positive learning environment. To this end, in all cases of academic misconduct, every effort will be made to ensure that the alleged offender will receive due process in accordance with Tianjin Juilliard’s policies and procedures. Confidentiality will be maintained to the best possible extent.

The Scholastic Standing Committee supervises the investigation of academic misconduct reports. Academic Integrity Hearing panels are formed by a selection of three to five of the following individuals: Associate Dean of Student Development or designee, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of the Library, Director of English Language Studies, the Registrar and select classroom faculty on a rotation basis.

Scholastic Standing Committee Meeting Calendar
The Scholastic Standing Committee meets at least once at the beginning and close of each semester:

• Fall semester: October, November, and December/January
• Spring semester: March, April, and June

Standard Categories of Disciplinary Action

Concern and Warning: If a student receives a grade or grades lower than the required minimum in secondary subjects (i.e., subjects outside the major or performance studies), he or she may receive a letter of concern or letter of warning. Such a letter is normally issued at the close of the semester, but may be issued at any time during the academic year that the Registrar receives official notice of poor achievement. A letter of warning indicates a severe lapse in academic performance nearly warranting probationary status. If a student receives a letter of concern or warning, that student’s record will be reviewed again at the midpoint and close of the succeeding semester.

Probation: A student may be placed on probation at any time for significant problems in meeting the artistic, technical, and/or professional requirements of their major field of study demonstrated by unsatisfactory grades in the major subject or performance classes, or jury examination for repeated failures in a secondary subject or subjects; for multiple failures or non-credit grades in a given term; for an unprofessional attitude toward class attendance; or for a serious breach of the “Essential Elements of the Curriculum.” If a student receives a probation letter, that student’s record will be reviewed again at the midpoint and close of the succeeding semester.

Dismissal: Students who do not meet the terms of their probation or who demonstrate an incorrigible failure to meet the scholastic standards of The Tianjin Juilliard School (for example, repeated failures) may, at the School’s discretion, be subject to dismissal at any time. Students may also be dismissed at any time if their attitude or deportment conflicts with other standards of the School, or if they endanger their own health or that of others. Acts of cheating and vandalism are dismissible offenses. Students are subject to Tianjin Juilliard’s “Standards of Academic Integrity” as detailed in the Student Handbook. Students who are dismissed are generally advised in a personal conference with the Artistic Director and Dean as well as in writing.

Entrance Auditions
All applicants must audition for members of the faculty. This audition could occur in person or on an online platform. It is a contractual obligation for each faculty member to participate in the audition process.

Auditions are held in Tianjin and New York, between January and March. Additional regional auditions may be offered at international locations. The deadline for graduate applications is December 15th. Faculty will be involved in reviewing pre-screen recordings from applicants following the December 15th application deadline.

While a prospective student is present in an audition room, faculty members should be fully attentive to the performer. A prospective student’s audition and its evaluation by faculty members are the primary criteria for admission to The Tianjin Juilliard School.

Admissions Decisions
After the audition process, the Tianjin Juilliard faculty, as well as select Juilliard NY faculty, will review the audition recordings and applicant files. This process will conclude by March 1st, at which point the Office of Admission will organize and prepare applicant files for committee review. In early March, the Tianjin Juilliard Admissions Committee will meet to review the complete applicant files and will make an initial admission recommendation, based primarily on 1) faculty recommendation 2) institutional need 3) academic standing 4) English language proficiency.

The Tianjin Juilliard Admissions Committee is chaired by the Director of Graduate Admissions and is comprised of the following staff of Tianjin Juilliard:  CEO and Artistic Director, Dean, Associate Dean of Enrollment, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, the Managing Director of the Tianjin Juilliard School, and the Director of English Language Studies (as needed).  The committee will also include the following members from Juilliard in New York:  Provost, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development, Dean and Director of the Music Division, Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, and the Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment.  Unless the committee members in Tianjin deny admission to an applicant, the entire committee will review and finalize admission recommendations.
Admissions decisions are communicated in writing by the Tianjin Juilliard Office of Admissions to the applicant by April 1st. Faculty members should not communicate admissions decisions to the applicant. Some decisions may be released after this primary decision release date, depending on institutional need and circumstances.

Applicant Review Process
Following auditions, The Office of Admissions will supply faculty with lists of potentially admissible applicants in their department. Faculty will have access to review applicant records in the application system, Slate. Each department will then create ranked lists of candidates whom the department recommends for admission. These lists will guide the admission review process.

Faculty members from each department may initiate appeals for individual applicants who do not appear on the tentative admit rosters. The faculty member should submit an appeal in writing to the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, offering further information and comments on any salient points of the audition. The appeal should be brought as soon as possible after receiving the tentative admit roster. The Admissions Committee will reevaluate all audition grades and comments, and the academic profile of the applicant, along with any new information. Results of the appeal will be communicated to the faculty member.

Teacher Assignments
The Associate Dean for Enrollment Management recommends teacher assignments, based on the student’s preference, faculty audition evaluations, and faculty studio load. Close consultation occurs with the Dean, and with the faculty. Students either receive a notice of a teacher assignment in their admissions letter or receive notification soon after. All students will be notified of their teacher assignment before they are asked to confirm their intent to enroll.

Information concerning audition procedures will be made available through the Office of Admissions at the time of auditions.

Studio teachers’ attendance at auditions, as well as required student recitals and end-of-year jury examinations, are considered to be part of the contractual agreement with the School. Any questions may be directed to the Office of Admissions.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarship decisions for students who are new to The Tianjin Juilliard School are made by the Tianjin Juilliard Scholarship Committee and are based on a combination of financial need and artistic merit. All applicants wishing to be considered for aid must complete the College Board CSS Profile by March 1st prior to admission. The Tianjin Juilliard Scholarship Committee will be chaired by the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and will also be comprised of the CEO and Artistic Director, Dean, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, Director of Admission and Assistant Deans as needed.

In examining a student’s financial situation, the Committee considers student and parent income and assets, total educational debt, availability of outside funds, and special circumstances; audition results and institutional needs are also considered. Students who feel their scholarship is not sufficient to enable them to enroll are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions and to complete a Scholarship Appeal. Scholarship appeals are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

Students can expect the same amount of scholarship assistance each year provided they maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students may appeal for additional scholarship if they have experienced a change in financial circumstances. Faculty members are encouraged to contact the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management should they become aware of any special circumstances that their student has that may warrant consideration for additional financial assistance.

Tianjin Juilliard considers participation in chamber music activities to be an essential element of a musician’s education. Successful participation requires initiative, responsibility, and clear communication with coaches, colleagues, and the Chamber Music Office.

Orchestral Studies majors are required to complete two semesters of chamber music. The Office of Academic Affairs, in consultation with the Chair of Chamber Music and faculty, will assign groups, repertoire, and coaches at the beginning of each semester. Students are welcome to request personnel, repertoire choices or a particular coach by submitting a Chamber Music group request form at least one month prior to the start of the semester Please note: these requests are subject to approval by the Chair of Chamber Music in consultation with the Office of Academic Affairs. Collaborative Piano majors wishing to take a chamber music elective will be placed whenever possible in a group of three or more players.

Ensembles comprised of Orchestral Studies majors should work with their coach for eight hours per semester and must give a public performance at least once during the semester in order to receive credit. It is the responsibility of each ensemble to remain in close communication with its coach to schedule coachings and performance. Chamber music activities must not conflict with orchestra rehearsals.

Ensembles are expected to rehearse regularly between faculty coachings. Most Rehearsal spaces may be reserved through ASIMUT. Groups needing a large rehearsal space should contact the chamber music manager.

Students admitted to the educational programs of the Tianjin Juilliard School are held to high professional standards in preparation for successful careers in the performing arts. To that end, they must possess aptitude, abilities, and skills in the following six areas, and be able to perform independently described functions in each area:

I. Behavioral and Social Attributes
II. Communication Skills
III. Intellect, Instinct, and Imagination
IV. Motor and Sensory Skills
V. Observation and Self-Awareness
VI. Performance and Rehearsal Discipline

Collectively, these six areas and all associated functions are designated “essential elements of the curriculum.” Please click HERE for complete descriptions.
Adherence to these professional standards is considered an integral part of the educational process in all programs of study at The Tianjin Juilliard School.

I. Behavioral and Social Attributes

1. To demonstrate a professional standard of behavior for rehearsal and classroom work, including but not limited to: the fulfillment of attendance requirements, preparedness, punctuality, concentration, cooperation, and seriousness of purpose and demeanor
2. To be able to handle stress and to function in a competitive and high-intensity learning environment
3. To demonstrate empathy, integrity, honesty, good interpersonal skills, curiosity, confidence, and an openness to change
4. To adapt to an ever-changing environment, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of challenges and uncertainties, which are inherent in the training and the artistic process, as well as in the profession.
5. To accept relevant suggestions and criticism in a professional manner, and to utilize this feedback in the development of the artistic process
6. To acknowledge, consider, and discuss opposing points of view and opinions
7. To develop negotiating skills and an ability to compromise, all of which are vital to the collaborative artistic experience
8. To maintain health and diet habits that will allow them to be consistently alert and responsive, and to develop endurance and strength
9. To demonstrate respect for and appreciation of the geographic, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of the Tianjin Juilliard community and the broader artistic community
10. To demonstrate respect and advocacy for all the arts

II. Communication Skills

1. To speak in English effectively and sensitively with faculty, staff, and fellow students
2. To read and write effectively in English in order to comprehend material and to complete written assignments—quizzes, exams, essays, and term papers—in a coherent, grammatically accurate manner
3. To demonstrate familiarity with the vocabulary of their discipline
4. To articulate coherently their artistic ideas
5. To be able to perceive and interpret nonverbal communication

III. Intellect, Instinct, and Imagination

1. To comprehend, interpret, retain, and integrate thoroughly and reliably information they receive from instruction, including classwork, homework, and the rehearsal process
2. To analyze and discuss technical concepts in the discipline, as well as to solicit help in understanding these concepts, if needed
3. To assimilate traditions of the performing arts with training that may be verbal, visual, aural, intellectual, or physical
4. To learn and execute advanced time management skills in order to meet the expectations of rigorous academic and performance schedules
5. To be able to learn and/or memorize texts, musical scores, physical movements, etc., specific to the major discipline within the time frames specified by classroom and/or rehearsal requirements
6. To develop the emotional resources required to implement imaginative and intellectual abilities
7. To cultivate an innate rhythmic sense

IV. Motor and Sensory Skills

1. To possess, maintain, and advance a sophisticated level of motor function and ability consistent with a high level of advanced training and performance in their area of specialization (for example, digital dexterity at various levels is essential for all instrumentalists—the specific demands dictated by the nature of the sound production, i.e., demands for keyboard instruments are different from those for stringed instruments, etc.; aural and visual acuity are necessary for specific performance and ensemble work)
2. To comprehend, interpret, and retain, thoroughly and reliably, information and skills they receive from instruction, including classwork, homework, and the rehearsal process, and to be able to work independently and cooperatively on those skills to deepen and refine them
3. To develop the emotional and physical resources required to implement imaginative and intellectual abilities
4. To recognize their unique creative and expressive capabilities and to develop the ability to integrate those qualities within an ensemble

V. Observation and Self-Awareness

1. To observe and learn from teachers as well as from classmates
2. To assimilate traditions of the performing arts with training that may be verbal, visual, aural, intellectual, or physical
3. To re-evaluate their technique, to explore new approaches to training, and to eliminate old habits that interfere with their progress
4. To comprehend, interpret, and retain, thoroughly and reliably, information and skills received from classwork, homework, and the rehearsal process, and to be able to work independently on those skills to deepen and refine them
5. To recognize their unique creative and expressive capabilities and to develop the ability to integrate those qualities within an ensemble

VI. Performance and Rehearsal Discipline

1. To be able to work independently in the development of technical skills, transforming raw talent and natural gifts through dedicated practice into the realization of artistic potential
2. To develop and demonstrate the skills and self-discipline necessary for meeting the rigors of rehearsal and performance schedules, including thorough preparedness
3. To perform at a professional level in their major discipline in public venues
4. To perform with a significant level of technical skill and expressive ability in both solo and ensemble settings, and in all curricular assignments pertaining to required rehearsals and performances
5. To adapt to an ever-changing environment, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of uncertainties and stresses, which are inherent in the educational and the artistic process, as well as in the profession

The Tianjin Juilliard School is committed to providing qualified students who have disabilities an opportunity to participate on an equal basis in the educational programs on both campuses. Juilliard’s Office of Academic Support and Disability Services (OASDS) provides focused services for students with disabilities as well as students typically underrepresented in higher education on both the New York and Tianjin campuses. Please visit the Juilliard website for more information about OASDS:

https://www.juilliard.edu/campus-life/student-services/academic-support-and-disability-services

Important Items for Tianjin Juilliard Faculty to Note

• OASDS understands that not all accommodations will be applicable to all course contents. If you have specific questions about how to accommodate a student in the context of your course, please contact OASDS staff so we can work together to find the most applicable accommodation(s).
• OASDS staff are not able to disclose the type of disability that the student has registered for without written permission from the student due to privacy laws. However, we can discuss the student’s accommodations and work together to help you figure out how to implement their accommodations in your classroom.
• Students are required to self-identify for accommodations and must first register with OASDS in order to set up formal accommodations. Faculty are NOT required to provide any accommodations to a student until the faculty member has received a Reasonable Accommodation Plan Agreement from OASDS, which formally notifies them of the accommodations she or he is eligible for.
• If a student discloses a disability to you, it is imperative that you both inform the student that she or he needs to register first with the Office of Academic Support and Disability Services to seek formal accommodations AND contact Tianjin Juilliard’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs or OASDS to report that you have referred a student to OASDS!

If you have any questions regarding the disability certification process, how to notify students of our services, how to best provide an accommodation for a student with a disability, or how to design more accessible courses by incorporating universal design principles, please visit Juilliard’s Information for Faculty page which provides detailed guidelines for how accommodations are handled on the New York campus. You are also welcome to contact OASDS directly.
 

Canvas
Canvas is an online learning management systems (LMS) embedded in Juilliard OKTA for faculty to share documents, post announcements and assignments, and keep track of teaching modules. Faculty could also use Canvas to take attendance if needed. Faculty could choose whether or not to use Canvas based on teaching habits and needs. The data in Canvas will be archived when semester ends.
 
Cadence
Cadence is the Student Information System (SIS) to keep track of student information, academic status, and grades. Faculty should upload student grades to Cadence by the end of each semester after the course ends.

Use of Studios and Rooms
Room assignments for lessons and classes are handled through several Tianjin Juilliard offices depending on purpose and scope.

• The Registrar’s Office handles room assignments for Graduate Studies-related teaching.
• The Pre-College Office handles room assignments for teaching related to PC/MDP curriculum and programming.
• The Orchestral Studies Department handles schedule and room assignments for orchestra related activities, including but not limited to rehearsals, sectionals, lectures, coaching.
• The Office of Performance Operations handles schedule and room assignments for Tianjin Juilliard Ensemble, faculty recitals, studio recitals and student recitals related activities.

Tianjin Juilliard spaces are to be used only by members of the Tianjin Juilliard community and for Tianjin Juilliard-related purposes. Note that Tianjin Juilliard faculty are not allowed to teach private students on the Tianjin Juilliard premises.

Should faculty request the use of A/V system for class purpose, please contact the Academic Affairs Office to coordinate A/V support.

Space reservations are done through the ASIMUT system. Instructions on using ASIMUT can be found on MyHub.

Faculty Lounge
The Faculty Lounge is located on the 2nd floor of Building C in the Tianjin Juilliard building, and contains comfortable seats and small tables. A microwave and a refrigerator will be placed in a Pantry room next to the lounge area.

Photocopying
Faculty are welcome to use the copy machine for school-related materials located throughout the school, and in the Library on the 4th floor during school hours. The copy machines can accommodate copying large scores and can forward scanned documents via email.
 
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies of other reproductions of copyrighted materials.

The School’s equipment may not be used for unauthorized photocopying. For more information, please see The School's Copyright and Fair Use Policy.

Piano and Harpsichord Moving and Maintenance

• All piano moving requests should be sent to the Tianjin Juilliard School head piano technician as well as to the Pre-College Office.
• Piano moving within a classroom or studio is not permitted.
• Moving concert grands from room to room or to an external location requires professional piano movers.
• To report piano damage or request piano maintenance, please email ….

Staff Pianists
All TJS staff pianists are hired through a formal audition and interview process. The staff pianists are managed by TJS Staff Pianist Coordinator, Allie Su (…). For any collaborative piano needs, please direct your questions to Allie Su who manages repertoire assignments and schedules.

Tuning
A=441 is the tuning standard for pianos at Tianjin Juilliard.

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:

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

b) 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:

a) Unauthorized collaboration on an examination, take-home test, writing project, assignment, or coursework;

b) Collaborating or consulting in any other academic or co-curricular activity after receiving notice that such conduct is prohibited;

c) Looking at another student’s examination or quiz during the time an examination or quiz is given.

d) 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 …. 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:

   1) unauthorized duplication of keys

   2) propping doors open

   3) providing an unauthorized person the use of another person’s School-issued ID or privileges

   4) obstructing School video surveillance

   5) 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, alteration 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 Hall Regulations 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

   1. Major appliances (space heaters and dishwashers);
   2. 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;
   3. 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);
   4. 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;
   5. 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:
   1. Removing or tampering with locks or propping suite doors open is prohibited.
   2. Tampering with window guards or throwing items out windows is prohibited. Requests for window repairs must be communicated to the Office of Residence Life.
   3. 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.
   1. Students are not permitted to move to or utilize another space in the residence hall without proper authorization from Residence Life Staff.
   2. The cohabitation of non-affiliated individuals or other Tianjin Juilliard students that are not assigned to that specific room is prohibited.
   3. 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.
    1. 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.
    2. Residents are required to vacate practice rooms by 12 :00 am (midnight).
    3. 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.

Alcohol and Drug Policy

Amnesty Policy for Alcohol and/or Drug Use

Anti-Corruption Policy

Anti-Discrimination, Harassment, Bias/ Hate Conduct Policy

Chosen Name Policy

Conflict of Interest Policy

Email Provisioning and Distribution List Policy

ePrinter and Desktop Printer Policy

Gifts from External Parties Policy

Grievance Policy

Grievance Procedure

Inclement Weather Policy

Information Security and Governance Policy

Inspections Policy

Intimate Relationship Policy

Missing Student Policy and Procedure

Standardization and Management of TJS-Issued Computers

Prohibition on the Marketing of Credit Cards Policy

Service of Alcohol at Juilliard Events and Activities

Sexual Misconduct Policy                                      

Standards of Ethical Business Conduct 

Sponsored Travel

Tianjin Juilliard-Issued Identification (ID) Card Policy

Tianjin Juilliard School Security Policy

Working With Minors Policy

Whistleblower Policy 

Use of Tianjin Juilliard’s Name and Logos Policy

Copyright & Fair Use Policy

Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)

Media Relations Policy                                                                       

Photography, Filming, and Recording Policy

Photography Credits                                                                                   

Right to Use Image, Performances, and other Creative Depictions

Social Media Policy

Solicitation and Distribution Policy                                                                        

Website Accessibility Policy

Students' Bill of Rights                                                                          

Graduate Student Handbook

Graduate Student Immunization Policy

Information

Accreditation

Disability Support Services

Emergency Notification and Response Policy

Faculty

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Fire Safety Policy

Statement on Academic and Artistic Freedom

Student Body Diversity

Academic Policies

Academic Programs and Requirements

Course Catalog

Withdrawals

Financial Information

Price of Attendance for Chinese Students

Price of Attendance for International Students

Student Payment Policy

Refund Policy

The Tianjin Juilliard School Student Code of Conduct

The Tianjin Juilliard School (the “School”) strives to create a safe, comfortable, and professional environment that is conducive to the educational and personal well-being of all students. It is expected that all members of the Tianjin Juilliard community, including School officials, employees, students, programs and organizations contribute to fostering such an environment. In doing so, it is important to always be aware of the rights and responsibilities held by each student.

Institutions of higher learning exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the personal development of students, and the general well-being of society. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals. As members of The Tianjin Juilliard School community, students are encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and to engage in a sustained and independent search for truth.

All members of the Tianjin Juilliard community share the responsibility to respect general conditions conducive to the freedom to learn. Tianjin Juilliard is dedicated to maintaining an environment where all its members may live and work free from intolerance, disrespect, or harassment. Tianjin Juilliard upholds free expression and embraces the principles of civility and respectful discourse. Under the principles of civility, all community members are expected to behave reasonably, use speech responsibly, respect the rights of others, and behave in ways that do not disrupt the learning of others in the community. A creative, secure, and open community is only possible in the presence of civility. When students choose to enroll at Tianjin Juilliard, they accept the rights and responsibilities of membership in Tianjin Juilliard’s academic and social community. As community members, Tianjin Juilliard expects students to uphold its values by maintaining high standards of conduct. 

The rights and responsibilities of Tianjin Juilliard students are outlined in The Tianjin Juilliard School Student Code of Conduct, a contract between the School and the student. This contract supersedes all division handbooks and applies to all students enrolled at Tianjin Juilliard until their graduation, including during School breaks and leaves of absence. The Code of Conduct is reviewed and updated periodically at Tianjin Juilliard’s discretion. Juilliard believes that the procedures, rights, and safeguards outlined in the Code of Conduct are indispensable to achieving the goals desired: freedom to teach, learn, create, and engage in artistic and academic endeavors.

Student misconduct is defined as any student behavior that violates (i) Tianjin Juilliard rules, as stated in this document, contained within any School publication, either in print or in digital media, or (ii) state, local, federal laws and ordinances of the United States, and rules or regulations of the People’s Republic of China ("Applicable Laws"). Depending on the nature of the violation, Tianjin Juilliard reserves the right to notify law enforcement at its discretion. Occasionally, the rules of the School and the law will overlap. However, the School does not attempt to duplicate the law. Tianjin Juilliard reserves the right to pursue matters through its student conduct system that may also be addressed in the legal system. 

The Tianjin Juilliard School Conduct System

Adjudication Process

Standards of Fairness and Student Rights

1. Abuse of the Student Conduct System
2. Academic Misconduct and Dishonesty
3. Alcohol Violations
4. Building and Space Usage
5. Correspondence Policy
6. Drugs and Controlled Substances Violations
7. Falsification, Disruption, Non-Compliance
8. Fire Safety
9. Information Security and Governance Policy
10. Physical Harm, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
11. Smoking
12. Solicitation and Distribution Policy
13. Use of Non-Vehicular Transportation
14. Weapons
15. Student Campus Employment and Security/Confidentiality of Student Records
16. Residence Hall Policies and Regulations
17. Trademark Policy
18. Additional Institutional Policies

Emergency Notification and Response

Tianjin Juilliard School Security Policy

Missing Student Policy and Procedure

Emergency Contact and Parent/Guardian Notification

Report an Incident

Students admitted to the educational programs of the Tianjin Juilliard School are held to high professional standards in preparation for successful careers in the performing arts. To that end, they must possess aptitude, abilities, and skills in the following six areas, and be able to perform independently described functions in each area:

I. Behavioral and Social Attributes
II. Communication Skills
III. Intellect, Instinct, and Imagination
IV. Motor and Sensory Skills
V. Observation and Self-Awareness
VI. Performance and Rehearsal Discipline

Collectively, these six areas and all associated functions are designated “essential elements of the curriculum.” Adherence to these professional standards is considered an integral part of the educational process in all programs of study at The Tianjin Juilliard School.
 

To preserve the integrity of Tianjin Juilliard’s educational programs and their close association to the standards of the performing arts profession, the School expects students to meet technical criteria outlined for each major and instrument in the Tianjin Juilliard Technical Standards documents.

Technical Standards for Orchestral Studies

Technical Standards for Chamber Music

Technical Standards for Collaborative Piano

The Tianjin Juilliard School Technical Standards by Instruments

Registration for Classes
Schedule Change 
Changes of Status
 

Grading System
Grade Appeal

Scholastic Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Academic Standing
Attendance
Classroom Protocol

Academic Integrity