Students whose conduct is detrimental to the educational process or disruptive to The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham environment may be subject to discipline pursuant to the Student Code of Conduct which is published in the Student Handbook. Instructors as well as students have the right to teach and learn in a safe and productive environment. No one shall infringe upon this right at The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham.

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate any student whose conduct is detrimental to the teaching environment within the classroom or to the well-being of fellow students and/or faculty and staff members, or who causes damage to the appearance or structure of The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham facility and/or equipment therein; cheats, copies or otherwise plagiarizes the artwork or assignments/projects of other students or professionals; verbally abuses, insults, physically or psychologically threatens or intimidates other students, faculty or staff, or who otherwise displays conduct detrimental to his or her own academic progress or ultimate success in the field for which he or she is being educated. Disciplinary issues are handled through the office of the Dean of Student Affairs or through the Dean of Academic Affairs office. Please see Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook for a more detailed explanation of this subject.