Campus Policies
At IVTC, we are committed to maintaining a structured, ethical, and high-quality learning environment for all students and faculty. Our policies ensure that every student has a fair, safe, and enriching academic journey.
1. Academic Policies
- Students must maintain a minimum attendance percentage to be eligible for assessments.
- Assignments and projects must be submitted by the given deadlines to avoid penalties.
- Grading criteria will be based on coursework, quizzes, projects, and final exams.
- Students are expected to actively engage in discussions, assignments, and group activities.
2. Code of Conduct
- All students must maintain professional and respectful behavior in online and offline interactions.
- Harassment, discrimination, and any form of misconduct will lead to disciplinary action.
- Students must follow ethical practices in communication and academic work.
- Disruptive behavior in online sessions, such as inappropriate comments or misconduct, is strictly prohibited.
3. Online Learning Guidelines
- Students must log in with their assigned credentials for attending online classes.
- Class recordings are strictly for educational purposes and should not be shared without permission.
- Using external software or third-party tools to manipulate attendance or assessments is strictly prohibited.
- Participants should mute their microphones when not speaking to maintain a professional class environment.
4. Privacy & Data Protection
- All personal and academic information provided to IVTC is securely stored and protected.
- No student data will be shared with third parties without explicit consent.
- Students are responsible for keeping their LMS login credentials private.
- Unauthorized access or sharing of another student’s data is strictly prohibited.
5. Anti-Harassment & Discrimination
- IVTC maintains a zero-tolerance policy against any form of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
- All students and faculty are expected to respect differences in race, gender, religion, and opinions.
- Complaints regarding harassment will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
- Any violation will result in strict disciplinary action, including possible suspension.
6. IT & Digital Usage Policies
- Students must use official IVTC platforms for communication and coursework submissions.
- Misuse of IVTC’s digital platforms, including hacking attempts, will lead to disciplinary action.
- No unauthorized software or extensions should be used during online exams.
- Any form of cyberbullying or inappropriate digital behavior is strictly forbidden.
7. Fee & Refund Policies
- Tuition fees must be paid according to the schedule provided at the time of admission.
- Late payments may result in penalties or suspension from academic activities.
- Refunds will be processed only if the student withdraws within the specified refund period.
- Additional fees may apply for retakes, re-evaluations, or duplicate certificates.
8. Examination & Certification Policies
- Students must follow all exam guidelines, including submission deadlines and format requirements.
- Any form of cheating or malpractice in assessments will lead to immediate disciplinary action.
- Certificates issued by IVTC can be validated through the official verification portal.
- Requests for duplicate certificates must be submitted with proper documentation.
9. Student Support & Grievance Handling
- Students facing academic or administrative issues can contact the support team through the LMS.
- Complaints related to faculty, coursework, or policies will be addressed within a fixed timeframe.
- A student grievance committee will handle disputes and provide fair resolutions.
- Anonymous reporting options are available for sensitive matters like harassment or discrimination.
10. Plagiarism & Academic Integrity
- Plagiarism, including copying assignments or using AI-generated content without acknowledgment, is strictly prohibited.
- Students must properly cite all sources used in their research and assignments.
- Repeated violations of academic integrity may result in course failure or suspension.
- IVTC uses plagiarism detection tools to ensure originality in submitted work.