The following principles of attitude and behavior apply to all learning environments involving Theatre Program students. The Theatre Program expects students to:
- come to every class on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- support all colleagues and take an active interest in their work.
- maintain an attentive attitude throughout class.
- respect all classroom and rehearsal spaces by keeping them clean and damage-free.
- refrain from bringing food and drink – with the exception of bottled water – into any theatre, classroom, or studio unless as part of an official Theatre Program event.
- not smoke in any Columbia University building.
- refrain from the following behaviors:
- harassment of other students, faculty, or staff
- negative or disrespectful attitude
- unprofessional behavior (including texting or web surfing during class)
- unethical academic conduct
- plagiarism or cheating
- intentionally endangering the well-being of another student, faculty, staff, or audience member