Student Rights
You as a student have lots of rights. Knowing your rights as students is important.
All CSU Bakersfield Students have the right to:
- Vote in all Associated Students, Inc. sponsored elections.
- Be free from discrimination based on race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, martial status, sexual orientation, any disability, ancestry, or medical condition.
- Free speech, assembly, press, and religion.
- Hold office in Associated Students, Inc. pursuant to specific qualifications.
- Not be deprived of any liberties without due process.
- Petition the ASI Board of Directors for student funds.
- Obtain any and all public information regarding the Associated Students, Inc.
- Attend any Associated Students, Inc. sponsored or co-sponsored activity.
- Participate in shared governance of CSU Bakersfield.
- Retain rights not enumerated.
CSUB also has a policy on Academic Freedom and Responsibility.
The State of California has a set of Codes that are how you should be treated while in school. This is the California Education Code.
If you feel that your rights as a student are being violated. You can contact The Office of Civil Rights and Compliance. Or you can contact your local ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) for assistance with ensuring your rights are honored.