Code of Conduct

Dr. G.U. Pope College of Engineering

Student Code of Conduct and College Regulations

Students must report to college on or before 9:20 AM.
Latecomers will not be permitted into the campus.
A minimum of 75% attendance per subject is mandatory as per Anna University norms.
Leave must be informed in advance with a proper leave letter. Medical leave must be supported by a medical certificate.

Uniform is mandatory on all working days except the last working day of the week.
Casual dress is permitted only on Saturdays.
Dress Code:
Boys: College uniform with tucked-in shirt, formal shoes, clean shave, and neatly groomed hair.
Girls: College uniform with neatly groomed hair and modest dressing.
ID card must be worn around the neck at all times within campus.

Students must wear the prescribed lab coat/uniform during laboratory sessions.
Lab Shoes (if specified) must be worn.
Students must follow the instructions of the faculty and lab technician strictly.
No unauthorized experiments should be performed.
Lab apparatus must be handled with care. Any damage may result in fine or disciplinary action.

Maintain strict silence inside the library.
Carry your ID card to access the library and borrow books.
Books must be returned within the due date; late returns will attract a fine.
Personal belongings must be kept outside the library.
Avoid marking or damaging library materials.

Ragging is strictly prohibited. It is a criminal offence under the law.
Students found guilty will be dismissed immediately and legal action will be taken under UGC regulations.
Usage of mobile phones in classrooms, labs, and the library is prohibited.
Respect faculty, staff, and peers at all times.
Any form of violence, harassment, or misconduct will result in serious disciplinary action.
Maintain cleanliness in classrooms, labs, and the campus.

Students are not allowed to leave the campus during college hours without prior permission.
Gate pass is mandatory to exit the campus during working hours. It must be approved by the respective HOD or Principal.
Parents/guardians must be informed in case of early exit.

Students must board and alight buses at designated stops only.
Maintain discipline inside the bus; do not create disturbance or cause damage.
Misbehavior in the bus will result in withdrawal of transport facility and further disciplinary action.

Avoid using mobile phones, smartwatches, or any electronic gadgets during academic sessions unless permitted.
Academic dishonesty, such as copying in exams or plagiarism in assignments, is strictly prohibited.

Any student found violating college rules will face strict disciplinary actions which may include:
Oral/Written Warning
Intimation to Parents
Suspension from Classes
Debarring from Exams
Cancellation of Scholarship/Privileges
Expulsion from College