Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate/Professional Degree Programs 2025–2026 204 Code of Conduct Students are required to know and adhere to both the college’s code of conduct and the university’s Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility. The dean of the college has established the following code of conduct (the code), which shall apply to all students enrolled in the college. Students are expected to adhere to the Code of Ethics if relevant to their program. A Code of Ethic is a set of professional standards and expectations intended for practitioners in a particular field. KPCOM undergraduate and graduate programs shall act honorably and ethically. Dishonest, unethical, or other designated inappropriate conduct shall not be tolerated. It is not possible to enumerate all forms of inappropriate behavior, some of which could raise serious questions concerning a student’s ability to continue in the academic program. Below are the general rules and policies that shall apply to all students. A. Academic Dishonesty The college holds its students to the highest standards of intellectual integrity. Therefore, the attempt of any student to take any examination by improper means, present work that the student has not performed, aid and abet any other student in any dishonest academic act, or having direct knowledge of such without reporting it, may subject the offending student to a meeting before the Student Progress and Advising Committee (SPAC) and subsequent dismissal from the college. Students shall be afforded the opportunity for an internal and private (no nonuniversity participants) meeting with the SPAC in matters relevant to academic dishonesty. B. Attendance Each student holds the responsibility for attending classes and abiding by the specific enforcement policies regarding attendance within a course, whether the course is offered in the classroom or via a distance-learning format. This includes policies and penalties for unexcused absences and nonparticipation within the parameters of the program. If missed assignments or examinations are to be made up, they will be done at the discretion of the department chair/course director. C. Classroom Behavior Students are expected to be professional and respectful when attending classes, whether online or on campus, and abide by the code of conduct, including the student dress code. Talking during lectures or other interruptions is disturbing to others who desire to hear the lecture. The instructor may dismiss anyone from class who is involved in disruptive behavior. Class meetings held on Zoom or other virtual platforms will follow the same guidelines. It is recommended that students participate in a quiet place
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