By enrolling in the Ringling College of Art and Design, the student acknowledges and agrees that the College has the right to be concerned about the health, safety and welfare of its students, staff and others that may be upon the College campus and other property. Accordingly, by enrolling in Ringling College, the student expressly consents to and authorizes the College to contact the student’s spouse, parents, colleagues and other persons known to be associated with the student should the College, in its sole discretion, believe that the student’s conduct may be potentially harmful to him or herself or others whether that conduct be caused by stress, mental disturbances or disorders, use or abuse of addictive substances or any other reason.
Furthermore, by enrolling in the College the student consents to and authorizes the College to refer the student to physicians, psychiatrists and / or other physical and / or mental health personnel of the College’s choice for evaluation and / or treatment, or take such other action as the College may deem appropriate including though not limited to temporary or permanent suspension of the student’s residence housing and / or enrollment in the College.