WELCOME TO THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Dear Student, Welcome to the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College! It is my pleasure, honor, and privilege to serve as your Dean of Students. Rio is a unique place of higher learning where you can explore and develop your passions and dreams, grow as a person, and make lifelong friendships. We are honored you have chosen Rio as the next step in your educational journey and will do everything that we can to help you succeed. Rio offers exceptional opportunities to participate in activities outside the classroom that add value to your time inside the classroom. I invite you to become actively involved in campus life and experience all of the great events, activities, gatherings that the university offers, or take a semester to study abroad. Join me in supporting our intercollegiate athletic teams, arts and music performances, and community service opportunities throughout your time here. Rio has something for everyone to make your experience more fulfilling and more fun This Student Handbook will acquaint all students – new and returning – about many aspects of campus. In these pages, you will see descriptions of the services and activities available to students, as well as our rules governing academic life and our Code of Student Conduct. This code, developed with student input and endorsement, provides the model for student interactions on campus and is central to Rio's unique culture and community. The code establishes the responsibilities that students have in making this a campus that values integrity, professionalism, respect and fairness. I ask that you review these rules and the code and abide by them. It is your road map, containing the policies and procedures that will guide you as a student while you live and grow in this community.
Thank you for choosing Rio. I hope your year ahead is both challenging, successful, and an unforgettable college experience. Best Regards, Dean of Students
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