• On time attendance is mandatory
  • Exploratory – More than three (unexcused) absences during the 20 day program may result in dismissal from the program.
  • Immersive – More than one (unexcused) absence during the 10 day program may result in dismissal from the program. 

• Participation is required
  • Your participation will enrich the experience for you, your peers, and the NYU faculty and staff!

• Disruptive behavior will not be accepted. This includes:
  • Interrupting sessions and presenters
  • Distracting peers during class
  • Speaking over others
  • Using your phone during sessions
  • Having headphones/earbuds in
  • Running, yelling, and otherwise playing in NYU buildings

• Touching, hitting, jokingly or playful fighting is strictly prohibited

• Disrespecting presenters, peers, and staff with language and/or body language will not be tolerated. This includes:
  • Using any type of slurs or stereotypes to mock fellow students, advisors or presenters
  • Purposeful and harmful misuse of pronouns or names

• Cell phone and headphones/earbuds or earbuds are strictly prohibited during sessions, and all students will be asked to put all devices away during sessions. 
  • If devices become an issue, all students will be asked to lock their phones at the start of the day and they will be returned before lunch

• We encourage students to dress comfortably, as they will be moving around the city during the hot summer months. 

• Students should dress as they would for a normal, in-person school day, where clothing with inappropriate language or revealing clothing is not allowed. 
  • We cannot account for all cases this may apply to, but in general:
    • Clothing should not be revealing (we should not be able to see through your shirt, your shirt should meet your pants when your arms are raised
    • Skirts/Shorts should go to at least the student’s middle finger when hands are at their sides

  • Keep in mind that students will be interacting with NYU faculty members (professor), guest speakers (industry professionals), and other staff. These adults may lend a hand in the students’ college and career pathways, and students should therefore aim make a good impression. 

  • Athletic attire is not appropriate everyday, and throughout the program there may be opportunities for students to dress as they would in the field.

• It can get cold in NYU buildings and a light jacket or sweater is recommended.

• Late Arrivals:
  • Make CCL aware as soon as you know you will be late by email
  • If we are traveling that day, you may be asked to stay or return home

• Early departures:
  • Should be avoided unless arrangements have been made in advance
  • Students will have classes and activities in many different campus buildings (or throughout the city) and it may be difficult to arrange an individual meeting point or departure point

If a policy is violated students will have two chances to correct behavior. The warning procedures are:

1. Program staff will first address the entire cohort during a break as a reminder of the program policies. 
2. Program staff will then speak to the student individually. This will be considered the first warning.
3. The student will receive an email with a digest of the conversation.
   • Parents and guardians will not be contacted after the first warning in an effort to allow the student to re-correct their actions.
4. The same process will follow should the student continue disruptive behavior. This will be considered the second warning.
   • An email will be sent to the parent/guardian.
5. If a student continues to be disruptive after two warnings, If a student continues to be disruptive after two warnings, the parent/guardian will be contacted to set up a time to meet about their student’s dismissal from the program. will be contacted to set up a time to meet about their student’s dismissal from the program.

**Dismissal happens at the time a student receives the third warning**