Community Relations

Linfield University is a part of the McMinnville and Portland communities; therefore, all students have an obligation to behave in a manner that creates good relationships with surrounding neighborhoods and/or neighbors. A student's behavior on and off campus is subject to Linfield University policies as well as any rules, regulations, and laws applicable to McMinnville and Portland; furthermore, local police have jurisdiction on and off any Linfield University campus.

Students approached by campus and/or local authorities:

  • should show identification upon request,
  • should be truthful, and
  • should comply with requests made by those acting within the scope of their authority while doing their duty.