- Participants are required to be within eyesight and within hearing distance of two authorized adults (program staff) at all times.
- Participants must ask for permission before leaving the group for any reason.
- Participants must be punctual and arrive to activities on time. Attendance will be taken.
- Participants may not leave the Readiness Institute space unless it is part of the program schedule.
- Misuse or damage of University property is prohibited. Charges will be assessed against those participants who are responsible for damage or misuse of University property.
- The possession or use of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vaping devices, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, guns, pocketknives, fireworks, or other weapons is prohibited.
- No theft of property, food, or medication, regardless of owner, will be tolerated.
- All medications, including over-the counter medications, must be turned in to program staff during check-in. Participants must manage their own medication schedule and will not receive reminders from staff.
- Participants are not allowed to share medication.
- Program staff are prohibited from administering medication.
- The operation of a motor vehicle by minors is prohibited while attending and participating in the program. Participants may drive to and from the program provided authorization is given on the registration form.
- Participants should not let cell phone use be a distraction during lessons.
- Participants may not access inappropriate internet content on any University-owned or personal computers, phones, or other devices.
- Hazing of any kind is prohibited. Bullying, including verbal, physical, and cyber bullying, is prohibited.
- No violence, including sexual abuse or harassment, will be tolerated.
- The inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, and digital devices is prohibited, including use of such devices in showers, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected by participants.
- Participants must receive consent before making any statements or actions to pursue a romantic relationship with another person at the Readiness Institute. Romantic relationships may not extend beyond handholding and referring to each other as significant other.
- When participating in a virtual Zoom session:
- Appropriate dress is required.
- The use of virtual backgrounds is prohibited. Participants should find a space with a neutral background that is unobstructed by objects that could be deemed inappropriate or reveal private/sensitive information about the participant and that cannot be interfered with or interrupted by others.
- Parents/Guardians must make arrangements for the child to attend every day of the program and be on time and prepared.
- Requests for accommodations must be submitted to program staff at least two weeks prior to the start of the program.
