Policies by Category

It is important for students to understand that the University faculty and staff value student honesty and integrity as explained in this policy.

An explanation of the dismissal process for graduate students.

The SUNY Policy of the Board of Trustees, Article XI, Title I states: “It is the policy of the University to maintain and encourage full freedom, within the law, of inquiry, teaching, and researc…

To earn an undergraduate degree from SUNY Brockport students must complete their degree requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (referred to as “being in good standing” acad…

Matriculated graduate students who have completed at least nine graduate credits at Brockport and whose cumulative Brockport graduate GPA falls below 3.0 are placed on Academic Probation I.

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This policy addresses the number of credits of graduate level coursework that students enrolled in Accelerated Pathways or Combined Degree programs may complete, while a matriculated undergraduate …

Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.

Section 210.15-16

This policy refers to the maximum credit load allowed for undergraduate students in a semester based on Academic Class.

Students transferring from other SUNY units, whose initial request for transfer course equivalency to a lower-division course at Brockport is turned down, have a right to an appeal process at the l…

Students can appeal the department chair’s decision not to allow a withdrawal from a course.

Under certain conditions, students can appeal a faculty decision on enforcement of the attendance guidelines.

University faculty value regular attendance in all classes as explained in these guidelines.

The University has rules that govern whether or not minor children may accompany students to class / campus.

This policy provides the following terms and conditions applicable to a course buy-out:

1. A faculty member whose teaching time is reassigned to another purpose by the campus will have their dep
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Faculty are required to provide a course syllabus for all their students and to provide a file copy by the first day of class for their academic department office (this is also a Middle States requ…

Policy dealing with “swing” course credits.

This policy refers to the credit load limits allowed for non-matriculated students.

This policy refers to credit load totals during Summer Sessions for undergraduate students.

 An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.

An explanation of the number and level of graduate credits required for the awarding of a master’s degree.

There are rules that govern credit for a course listed in more than one department (different discipline codes).

 This policy describes how to declare a Major, second Major, or Minor.

This policy describes what your Academic Class status is based on the number of credits completed. It is important to note that a student’s class standing at any point is based only on the number…

An explanation of directed study courses at the graduate level, including how many may be carried each semester.

Students as well as faculty have the right to protest the decisions of the Section 504 Coordinator in regard to academic accommodations using established appeal procedures.

Students with very poor performance in their first semester at the University can be academically dismissed without a probationary semester.

This policy informs the University community of the email and network rules and regulations.

An explanation of whether students can complete a second graduate degree at the University, including whether credits can be applied across both degrees.

Failure to earn credits will cause a student’s status to become inactive.

This policy includes the protocols to follow for an extended student absence.

Policies and Procedures for the Implementation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants certain rights, priv…

Faculty members have the right and the responsibility to determine the form and content of end-of- the-semester examinations, subject to various departmental regulations. In some instances, these e…

It is possible to receive additional financial aid for overseas study.

 This policy explains how and what credits will transfer to Brockport.

Students have certain rights to appeal grades as explained by this policy.

An explanation of how and when the GPA is calculated at the graduate level, including what GPA is required for graduation.

How to compute your undergraduate GPA.

An explanation of which course grades do and do not result in the awarding of credit at the graduate level.

An explanation of the criteria for academic clemency – an appeal to have up to 9 graduate credits stricken from the graduate cumulative GPA.

An explanation of the three admission categories at the graduate level.

An explanation of the minimum number of courses that must be completed each year for a graduate student to maintain matriculated status, including the consequences of noncompliance.

The University’s definition of graduate student full-time status for enrollment verification purposes.

An explanation of registration for thesis/project continuance credits, including when such registration is required and how the credits earned affect both degree requirements and GPA.

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose to all enrolled and prospective students statistics on the graduation rates of undergraduate students.

This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The University’s hazing policy. Students and organizations may also

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Applications are required when applying for financial aid.

 In-Progress (PR) Grades are given for certain courses that cannot be finished in one semester.

This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.

An explanation of the requirements for and limits on enrolling for independent study courses at the graduate level.

Instructional Time

Instructional time (excluding registration and final examination periods) may not be shortened from that designated in the academic calendar without the written approval of t

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An explanation of leaves of absence at the graduate level, including how to apply for such a leave.

This policy addresses matriculated undergraduate students who want to withdraw completely, either by leaving during a semester or not enrolling in an upcoming semester.

This policy serves as a guide for safety intervention with students who have demonstrated behaviors that pose a substantial risk of harm to individuals within the University community, and/or whose…

Delineation of the minimum number of graduate credits that must be completed after readmission to a graduate program or program change.

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

An explanation of the requirement for newly accepted students to register in their first semester of matriculation.

All faculty are expected to maintain a regular schedule of office hours.

It is the policy of SUNY and the Research Foundation of SUNY to get inventions into the marketplace for the benefits of the inventor, the inventor’s campus, the University, industry, and the publ…

Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the University at all times.

This policy has been established to provide eligible academic employees the opportunity to phase into retirement gradually.

An explanation of the process for and time limit to determine the Plan of Study and obtaining an advisement key number.

This policy addresses criteria to award posthumous degrees.

 This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.

The University faculty and staff value maintaining an orderly learning environment in the classrooms and service areas as explained by this policy.

Appropriate procedures to assure confidentiality must be used for the collection, storage, access, and use of Professional Education Unit (PEU) data for candidates and programs.

This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.

All students are urged to note carefully the following course registration information in order to assure proper registration and receive credit for courses.

An explanation of the relationship of grades to quality points at the graduate level.

An explanation of the consequences of academic dismissal, including the required interval between dismissal and reapplication, consideration of previously earned credits, and limit on the number of…

This policy outlines the policy for readmission to the University after separation, leave of absence, academic dismissal and/or conduct suspension.

An explanation of the credit cap at the graduate level and the approvals necessary to exceed this cap.

Students may appeal their first dismissal from the University for poor academic performance.

An explanation of which courses may be repeated at the graduate level and how the repeated course grades are reflected in the GPA and on the transcript.

Repeating classes can have an impact on a student’s GPA and/or financial aid package. Before repeating a class, students should be aware of what the impact of repeating that class will have on th…

Section 210.12

A statement of the official University graduate policy on institutional residency.

This policy discusses the minimum number of credits needed at Brockport for your degree, major and/or minor.

The University has rules that govern employee official interactions with close relatives in classes and the service offices.

 Students are advised that continued eligibility for federal financial aid awards requires that students maintain compliance with Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. Federal Satisfac…

This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.

An explanation of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading at the graduate level, including limits on S/U credits and their relationship to GPA.

Section 240.02

Students who have already earned an undergraduate degree and do not wish to enroll in formal graduate study, have the option of further study at the undergraduate level by working toward a second b…

This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.

Student absences due to religious beliefs are protected under Section 224-A of New York State Education Law.

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

The University has rules that govern the situation when students take courses taught by a close relative.

The University provides you an advisor and a Degree Audit, to assist you in tracking your graduation requirements. However, it is ultimately your responsibility to track your graduation requirement…

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and p…

New York State Education law (Section 224-A) allows students to miss classes/work because of their observation of religious holidays.

An explanation of the time limits for graduate degree completion.

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

An explanation of requirements for transferring credits at the graduate level, and applying credits taken in non-matriculated status to degree requirements.

Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.

The University is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.

It is possible to receive financial aid if you are taking courses at another institution.

The University encourages students to obey the law when using electronic technology (downloads, file sharing) and to use good judgment with personal information that they send through email and pos…

An explanation of the process for withdrawing from a graduate program.

The SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees defines the academic year as up to 10 months (e.g., approximately September 1 through June 30), but note that an “academic year employee may be required…

The SUNY Policy of the Board of Trustees, Article XI, Title I states: “It is the policy of the University to maintain and encourage full freedom, within the law, of inquiry, teaching, and researc…

The purpose of these guidelines is to assist researchers planning to conduct research involving human participants to submit your proposal for review to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). This i…

Pursuant to the SUNY Patents, Inventions and Copyright Policy (“Patent Policy”) royalties received from the management and licensing of Intellectual Property (as defined in the Patent Policy) a…

The University Policy on Scientific Misconduct adopted by the Faculty Senate (Resolution #14, 1989-1990) and implemented on March 7, 1990 is as follows.

The SUNY Policy of the Board of Trustees, Article XI, Title I states: “It is the policy of the University to maintain and encourage full freedom, within the law, of inquiry, teaching, and researc…

This campus policy defines the review, assessment, modification, and submission of the University’s Broad Based, Local and Course-Related fees and a limited number of certain optional student cha…

Section 740.07

University Police (UP), Facilities Maintenance and Operations (FMO), and Brockport Information Technology Services (BITS) seek to maintain a safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff, an…

University Administrative Policies have broad application throughout the campus and significant impact to the University if not followed. They may be developed by a department or unit or campus adm

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The statewide policy reserves only the Governor the authority to close state buildings and allow employees to be absent without charge to leave credits. The policy identifies emergency situations a…

The statewide policy reserves only the Governor the authority to close state buildings and allow employees to be absent without charge to leave credits. The policy identifies emergency situations a…

Departments are responsible for all specialized equipment in their custody, including equipment they choose to purchase, acquire under grants and contracts, or are exclusive users of, and the follo…

It is the policy of SUNY Brockport to design and establish a fundamental institutional commitment to environmental responsibility and to implement methods to reduce energy consumption and related c…

SUNY Brockport has made a commitment to being a positive and innovative force for the protection and enhancement of the local, regional and global environment, through teaching, research and admini…

Section 141.10, Part 141 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, amended by the Board of Regents February 1971, provides for conformity to revised standards of eye safety devices in ed  

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The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose to all enrolled and prospective students statistics on the graduation rates of undergraduate students.

Employees of the University are in occasional contact with news media representatives carrying out their information-gathering tasks. Because the range of information sought in these contacts is so…

To protect life and property on the Brockport campus, it is necessary to be able to determine that persons on the grounds and in the various buildings have a legitimate reason for being there.

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The State Legislature has declared, and SUNY Brockport is committed firmly to the principle, that good government is the public’s business and that the public (both individually and collectively, and represented by a free news media) should have unimpaired access to appropriate University records and information.

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

It is the policy of the State University of New York to ensure that its officers and employees take and file an oath or affirmation in compliance with the Constitution of the United States and the …

It is the policy of SUNY and the Research Foundation of SUNY to get inventions into the marketplace for the benefits of the inventor, the inventor’s campus, the University, industry, and the publ…

Section 550

Among the visitors invited to the University are some in whom the public press may have special interest. The general purpose of a press conference for a speaker or other visitor is to minimize the…

Section 320

Request priority is made according to the guidelines listed below.

Public statements or news releases regarding SUNY Brockport should be issued through the Office of University Communications.

SUNY Brockport facilities and resources are available for use by faculty, students and campus organizations for educational, cultural, recreational and internal organizational activities that are i

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The University Policy on Scientific Misconduct adopted by the Faculty Senate (Resolution #14, 1989-1990) and implemented on March 7, 1990 is as follows.

SUNY Brockport Space Management Policy provides a framework to support academic and non-academic program needs. The University is committed to managing space based on our Strategic Plan and the 2018 Space Utilization Study by JMZ Architects.

The policy outlines allowable travel expenses using state funds for SUNY Brockport students, faculty, and staff.

University-provided telephone lines are to be used for official business only. 

Policy on the use of bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards on the SUNY Brockport campus.

State-owned, leased, privately-owned, or rental vehicles for which transportation costs are to be reimbursed by SUNY Brockport, will be used only for official University business.

University property is purchased exclusively for use by University employees, at their job-site, in the performance of their job-related responsibilities.

Department chairs and unit heads have …

The State University of New York University at Brockport does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or statu…

The following SUNY Brockport policy is in compliance with anti-sweatshop legislation established by SUNY for all campuses and their affiliates.

Regardless of the campus funding source used for …

Legislation enacted August 2001 (Chapter 214 of the Laws of 2001) amends the New York State Labor Law to authorize leave with pay without charge to accruals for state employees who are either bone

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This policy provides information on the University’s compliance with the regulations set forth by the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act concerning alcohol and drug prevention services, progra…

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

All animals and pets, other than service animals and those used for research and instructional purposes, are strictly prohibited from the University’s internal building areas including, but not r

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In an effort to protect the name of SUNY Brockport and its logos from inappropriate use, the University has partnered with a licensing group that issues license agreements to qualified vendors for …

Employees of the University are in occasional contact with news media representatives carrying out their information-gathering tasks. Because the range of information sought in these contacts is so…

Overuse and/or inappropriate use of the University’s mass email capabilities tax our email system, make email less effective as a communication medium, and annoy many email users. This policy est…

The University has established a common mechanism - the NetID and corresponding password - through which individuals can uniquely identify themselves to the University, and through which the Univer…

Among the visitors invited to the University are some in whom the public press may have special interest. The general purpose of a press conference for a speaker or other visitor is to minimize the…

Public statements or news releases regarding SUNY Brockport should be issued through the Office of University Communications.

IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the University.

University-provided telephone lines are to be used for official business only. 

In an effort to protect the name of SUNY Brockport and its logos from inappropriate use, the University has partnered with a licensing group that issues license agreements to qualified vendors for …

This policy describes Brockport’s privacy practices regarding information collected from visitors to this website. It also describes what data is collected and how that information is used. Brock

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The quality of information presented on the College’s Web pages plays an important role in shaping the image of SUNY Brockport. Thus a cogent and concise policy statement is in place.

This We

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This policy enables all parkers access to electric vehicle charging stations on SUNY Brockport’s main campus.

 The Operating Policy and Procedures of Parking and Transportation Services include parking permits and vehicle registration, visitor/guest parking, parking citations, parking enforcement times, m…

Parking fines imposed upon employees of SUNY Brockport, and not paid, may be deducted from the salary and wages of the offending employee.

Section 360 of the NYS Education Law authorizes the St…

During adverse winter weather conditions, it is often necessary to prioritize the assignment of personnel and equipment for snow removal. This document describes the staff responsibilities, weather…

Section 740.06

This campus policy defines the review, assessment, modification, and submission of the University’s Broad Based, Local and Course-Related fees and a limited number of certain optional student cha…

Delinquent student debt is subject to referral to an external collection agency and/or the New York State Attorney General.

This policy dictates course fee waivers for all courses that are 100 percent online and do not utilize materials associated with a course fee.

The purpose of this document is to clarify the process through which external funds are received and administered at SUNY Brockport. Appropriate classification and processing of external funds ensu…

Policies and Procedures for the Implementation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants certain rights, priv…

The Financial Aid Office is required by the US Department of Education to verify that a student is enrolled for the number of credits that they indicated on the FAFSA for federal aid eligibility.

It is possible to receive additional financial aid for overseas study.

SUNY Brockport realizes the importance of fund raising to its clubs, organizations and departments. The following policy has been established to allow for various fund raising while recognizing SUN…

Final High School transcripts are required in order to receive federal financial assistance.

Details regarding how aid eligibility is determined, awarded and disbursed are available for students studying at SUNY Brockport.

Applications are required when applying for financial aid.

This policy covers the penalty assessed when payments are not made by the published deadline.

Fees, rentals and other charges.

This policy summarizes SUNY Brockport’s guidelines for reimbursing moving expenses to a New York State new appointee when transporting themselves and their families and household effects to their…

SUNY Brockport is committed to maintaining appropriate internal controls regarding the security and distribution of paychecks. Departments are responsible for the security of paychecks and ensuring…

SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.

Student payment options.

Parking fines imposed upon employees of SUNY Brockport, and not paid, may be deducted from the salary and wages of the offending employee.

Section 360 of the NYS Education Law authorizes the St…

SUNY Brockport offers a payroll loan to employees on the state or student payroll, when circumstances occur prohibiting an employee from receipt of his/her regularly scheduled payroll check.

This policy explains the refund schedule and process, the percentage of refund allowed each week and a link to the Office of Student Accounts for further details.

Students have certain rights and responsibilities regarding the receipt of financial aid.

Pursuant to the SUNY Patents, Inventions and Copyright Policy (“Patent Policy”) royalties received from the management and licensing of Intellectual Property (as defined in the Patent Policy) a…

 Students are advised that continued eligibility for federal financial aid awards requires that students maintain compliance with Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. Federal Satisfac…

This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.

Section 370.07

This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.

This policy provides students and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with the University’s state approval agency and any other relevant state official or agency t…

Financial implications of reduced Title IV awards caused by student withdrawal from course(s).

Information regarding refunding student account overpayment(s) and the direct deposit option.

The Office of Student Accounts is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of charges and payments assessed to the student’s account. While tuition rates and fee amounts are not established by the O …

There are federal, state and private aid funds available to graduate and undergraduate students.

In an effort to protect the name of SUNY Brockport and its logos from inappropriate use, the University has partnered with a licensing group that issues license agreements to qualified vendors for …

It is possible to receive financial aid if you are taking courses at another institution.

The University President may grant additional sick leave to a Faculty/Professional employee who has exhausted all accrued sick leave credits.

SUNY Brockport is committed to eliminating discrimination and providing equal opportunity in education and employment. SUNY Brockport, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, tak…

The State University of New York is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff can learn and work in an environment that is free from nepotism, harassment, exploitation, and confli

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SUNY Brockport expresses and demonstrates its commitment to equal opportunity for all persons in the university community, regardless of race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin,

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Statement of Intent

In order to increase the diversity of our faculty and staff, our Affirmative Action Plan requires that all job vacancies be openly searched. It is encouraged that regional

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SUNY Brockport is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equ

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It is the policy of SUNY Brockport that no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the disability, be excluded from participation in employment or access to programs

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Section 320

SUNY Brockport offers its employees the opportunity for promotion to professional positions at the SL-1 through SL-6 levels and select management confidential positions.

Student absences due to religious beliefs are protected under Section 224-A of New York State Education Law.

SUNY Brockport, Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities (ORL/LC) recognizes the importance of “Service Animals” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as the b

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The University President may grant additional sick leave to a Faculty/Professional employee who has exhausted all accrued sick leave credits.

SUNY Brockport is committed to eliminating discrimination and providing equal opportunity in education and employment. SUNY Brockport, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, tak…

Employees rated “Unsatisfactory” may seek to raise their rating to “Satisfactory” through the appeals process. Probationary employees and trainees are not entitled to appeal. Employees may …

Legislation enacted August 2001 (Chapter 214 of the Laws of 2001) amends the New York State Labor Law to authorize leave with pay without charge to accruals for state employees who are either bone

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This document sets forth SUNY Brockport policies about cell phone usage and applies to all University employees. For purposes of this policy, the term “cell phone” is defined as any handheld el…

The statewide policy reserves only the Governor the authority to close state buildings and allow employees to be absent without charge to leave credits. The policy identifies emergency situations a…

The statewide policy reserves only the Governor the authority to close state buildings and allow employees to be absent without charge to leave credits. The policy identifies emergency situations a…

(SUNY Administrative Policies Manual) No authorization will be given to private commercial enterprises to operate on State University campuses or in facilities furnished by the University other tha…

The first type of compensatory time is accorded the State-UUP Agreement. An employee eligible to observe holidays but who is required to work on a holiday is entitled to a compensatory day off when

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The State University of New York is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff can learn and work in an environment that is free from nepotism, harassment, exploitation, and confli

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1. With prior written permission of the vice president concerned, academic and other professional employees who meet their professional obligation to the University may ordinarily accept consulting

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Domestic violence permeates the lives and compromises the safety of thousands of New York State employees each day, with tragic, destructive, and often fatal results. Domestic violence occurs with

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Illegal drug use and alcohol abuse adversely impacts the educational and work environment of SUNY Brockport. The University prohibits the unlawful possession, manufacture, use, distribution or disp…

SUNY Brockport provides staff with access to the Internet for the benefit of the University. Every employee has a responsibility to use the Internet in a productive and responsible manner. 

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The University will continue to make an effort to provide convenient and secure office space for emeritus faculty and to provide such amenities as will foster a continuing relationship between emer

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This policy will provide guidelines on the impact of severe weather conditions or other extraordinary circumstances on employee attendance in the case of closing State offices and directed early

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Employee organization leave (EOL) is governed by provisions of the collective bargaining agreements. An employee granted EOL is permitted time off for a specified time period from the regularly s

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SUNY Brockport expresses and demonstrates its commitment to equal opportunity for all persons in the university community, regardless of race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin,

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There are several University administrative buildings or portions of buildings on campus that are not air-conditioned and, occasionally, buildings that are normally air-conditioned may experience s

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The State Personnel Management Manual (SPMM) allows for extensions of probation due to absence as follows:

“Absence During Probationary Term—Authorized or unauthorized absences may, in the

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No employee may engage in other employment which interferes with the performance of the employee’s professional obligation to SUNY. No full-time employee of the State University may assume anothe…

To permit qualified professional staff at SUNY Brockport to be compensated for teaching credit-bearing courses at SUNY Brockport.

Employees who meet certain service requirements are entitled, through the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), to take leave of up to 12 weeks per year for serious personal or family health

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Statement of Intent

In order to increase the diversity of our faculty and staff, our Affirmative Action Plan requires that all job vacancies be openly searched. It is encouraged that regional

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The University complies fully with the New York state “Freedom of Information Law” (Article VI, Public Officers Law, as amended effective January 1, 1978), which was enacted to assure public ac

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SUNY Brockport is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equ

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Eligible SUNY Brockport employees may select a health insurance option from among four health insurance plans. The Empire Plan provides hospitalization coverage through Blue Cross and medical and m

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SUNY Brockport is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of health information of the campus community it serves. Health information is strictly confidential and should never be di

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Calendar-year and college-year employees are eligible to observe the twelve following holidays which fall within their period of professional obligation:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther Kin
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Honoraria, as defined in the Ethics Commission’s regulations, includes any payment, fee or other compensation given to a covered individual for services that are not related to the individual’s

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Temporary Non-Immigration

Since immigration law requires the employer to petition on behalf of the employee for appropriate temporary non-immigration services (USCIS), it is the policy of the S

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Section 203 of the NYS State Finance Law and 8 NYCRR § 8.14 (Comptroller’s Regulations) serve as the basis of the University’s policy on reimbursement of interview travel expenses incurred by c

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The Leave Donation Program permits employees to donate vacation credits to eligible co-workers. Recipients have usually been absent for extended periods due to personal illness and

TIAA Group Life Insurance (optional) is available in renewable five year terms.

Management/Confidential Life Insurance is available to all Management/Confidential Employees.

UUP Free Life I…

Members of the professional staff automatically are enrolled in the Long-Term Disability Insurance Program upon initial appointment. There is no cost to employees for participation in this program.…

The University has an obligation to protect the information of those we employ and those we serve.

The M/C Tuition Reimbursement Program provides financial support for approved educational activities on a reimbursement basis for employees classified as Management Confidential.

Classified employees may use sick leave accruals for up to four weeks prior to the anticipated due date and six weeks following the actual delivery date. If your disability begins prior to this per

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A number of additional insurance programs are available to employees as a function of their employment and their negotiating unit, but the employee or the employee’s union must pay premiums. They

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This policy summarizes SUNY Brockport’s guidelines for reimbursing moving expenses to a New York State new appointee when transporting themselves and their families and household effects to their…

It is the policy of SUNY Brockport that no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the disability, be excluded from participation in employment or access to programs

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This program allows non-teaching employees to apply for a reduced work obligation for a period of one year. The reduced work obligation requested must be sufficient to keep the participant benefits

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The University shall provide reasonable unpaid break time or permit an employee to use paid break time or meal time each day to allow an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for up…

It is the policy of the State University of New York to ensure that its officers and employees take and file an oath or affirmation in compliance with the Constitution of the United States and the …

Each employee should be aware of the policy with respect to non-University employment during the term of one’s professional obligation to the University.

Article XI (Appointment of Employees)

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The subject of overtime compensation is covered by Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as well as in collective bargaining agreements. The FLSA deals with issues of minimum wage and overtime fo

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SUNY Brockport is committed to maintaining appropriate internal controls regarding the security and distribution of paychecks. Departments are responsible for the security of paychecks and ensuring…

Parking fines imposed upon employees of SUNY Brockport, and not paid, may be deducted from the salary and wages of the offending employee.

Section 360 of the NYS Education Law authorizes the St…

SUNY Brockport offers a payroll loan to employees on the state or student payroll, when circumstances occur prohibiting an employee from receipt of his/her regularly scheduled payroll check.

The PSTP Voucher Program provides employees with vouchers, which act as payment for courses at PSTP participating colleges, universities, and institutions. Under the voucher system, the school will…

It is the practice of the SUNY Brockport, State University of New York, to provide Professional UUP Employees with a current written performance program for the ensuing evaluation period. At the en…

This policy has been established to provide eligible academic employees the opportunity to phase into retirement gradually.

SUNY Brockport is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its faculty, staff, students, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring

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Academic Employees (Article XI, Title B. Section 3 d)

In determining eligibility for continuing appointment, satisfactory, full-time prior service in academic rank at any other accredited acade

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Section 320

SUNY Brockport offers its employees the opportunity for promotion to professional positions at the SL-1 through SL-6 levels and select management confidential positions.

Philosophy statement: It is the University’s intent to attract, retain, and develop a highly qualified staff who share a commitment to service to the University and community. The University cont

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Section 211 provides a waiver to the earnings limitation of $30,000 (as of 01/01/2007). The NYS Civil Service Commission may grant waivers under Section 211 for retired employees to be employed in …

IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the University.

As established in Article XIII, Title E (5) of the State University of New York (SUNY) Policies of the Board of Trustees , “The objective of such leave is to increase an employee’s value to the …

Effective May 23, 2003, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a final safeguard rule as required by Section 501(b) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to establish standards relating to administrative,

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Classified employees must provide a minimum of two weeks written notice for resignations, including resignations for the purpose of retirement. Use of accruals duing the notice period is subject to

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Unlike vacation, personal and compensatory leave accruals, sick leave accruals are NOT an entitlement. The use of sick leave accruals is limited to times when employees are ill or in specific cases

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Permanent or contingent permanent classified state employees are eligible for one pay period of sick leave at half-pay for every six months of service. Temporary employees are not eligible for this benefit.

This is a web based training program with online self-scoring quizzes that newly hired student employees are encouraged to go through.

The Supervisors’ Manual is a Web-only publication   that is made available to supervisors to assist them in the management of student employees. It includes policies and/or procedures drawn from:

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The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

If, at retirement, an employee elects a retirement benefit option, which provides income benefits to a named beneficiary following the death of the employee, the beneficiary becomes eligible for Su…

Several tax sheltered programs are now available to employees depending on their negotiating unit. 

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

State employees are eligible for unemployment insurance the same as employees in private industry.

In the case of severe weather conditions, normal operations must be continued as much as possible. Services related to the maintenance and security of facilities and the health and safety of studen

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SUNY Brockport has established policies and procedures pertaining to the consideration of requests from Professional Staff represented by United University Professions, or the supervisors of said P…

Article 49 of the State-UUP Agreement provides a UUP Space Available Tuition Waivers program. This program provides UUP represented employees one Space Available Tuition Waiver per semester and spe…

This policy explains how employees accrue vacation leave.

Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) is a program that allows employees to voluntarily trade income for time off. The VRWS program is available to eligible annual-salaried CSEA, PEF and M/C …

Individuals who provide direct service in support of SUNY Brockport and its programs without remuneration are volunteers. All volunteer appointments must be reviewed and approved by the department

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Employees must report on-the-job accidents to both your supervisor and the ARS system at 1-888-800-0029 within 24 hours of the accident.

The University values family life and has worked to develop employment policies and benefits that are supportive of families. While the University seeks to focus on providing an environment open to

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Section 740.07

Vehicles are not to be driven in pedestrian areas (sidewalks, walkways, grass/landscaped areas), due to safety concerns. 

Domestic violence permeates the lives and compromises the safety of thousands of New York State employees each day, with tragic, destructive, and often fatal results. Domestic violence occurs with

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SUNY Brockport has made a commitment to being a positive and innovative force for the protection and enhancement of the local, regional and global environment, through teaching, research and admini…

Section 141.10, Part 141 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, amended by the Board of Regents February 1971, provides for conformity to revised standards of eye safety devices in ed  

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Section 807 of the Education Law requires a minimum of four fire drills to be held annually in all buildings on the campus. At least two of these must be unannounced. In every case, every person, i…

Each year, during the Christmas season, numerous fires result because of the flammability of Christmas trees and decorations.

To protect life and property on the Brockport campus, it is necessary to be able to determine that persons on the grounds and in the various buildings have a legitimate reason for being there.

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All faculty/staff, students, and affiliates must identify themselves by photo ID cards when requesting or receiving a key.

The Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Planning and the campu

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The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

All animals and pets, other than service animals and those used for research and instructional purposes, are strictly prohibited from the University’s internal building areas including, but not r

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Section 550

SUNY Brockport facilities and resources are available for use by faculty, students and campus organizations for educational, cultural, recreational and internal organizational activities that are i

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This policy sets forth guidance on the acquisition and funding of sit-stand workstations.

During adverse winter weather conditions, it is often necessary to prioritize the assignment of personnel and equipment for snow removal. This document describes the staff responsibilities, weather…

The use of portable space heaters is prohibited except where it is determined by the Office of Facilities that the building HVAC system cannot maintain the university approved temperature set point…

Section 740.06

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and p…

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

Policy on the use of bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards on the SUNY Brockport campus.

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing its employees a work environment that is safe, secure and free of threats, intimidation and acts of violence.  In compliance with New York Labor Law §27-b

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Section 740.07

Vehicles are not to be driven in pedestrian areas (sidewalks, walkways, grass/landscaped areas), due to safety concerns. 

Domestic violence permeates the lives and compromises the safety of thousands of New York State employees each day, with tragic, destructive, and often fatal results. Domestic violence occurs with

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Illegal drug use and alcohol abuse adversely impacts the educational and work environment of SUNY Brockport. The University prohibits the unlawful possession, manufacture, use, distribution or disp…

This policy provides information on the University’s compliance with the regulations set forth by the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act concerning alcohol and drug prevention services, progra…

SUNY Brockport has made a commitment to being a positive and innovative force for the protection and enhancement of the local, regional and global environment, through teaching, research and admini…

This policy includes the protocols to follow for an extended student absence.

Section 141.10, Part 141 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, amended by the Board of Regents February 1971, provides for conformity to revised standards of eye safety devices in ed  

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Employees who meet certain service requirements are entitled, through the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), to take leave of up to 12 weeks per year for serious personal or family health

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Section 807 of the Education Law requires a minimum of four fire drills to be held annually in all buildings on the campus. At least two of these must be unannounced. In every case, every person, i…

The purpose of these guidelines is to assist researchers planning to conduct research involving human participants to submit your proposal for review to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). This i…

This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The University’s hazing policy. Students and organizations may also

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International exchange, research and study program students are charged for SUNY-mandated health insurance coverage.

Each year, during the Christmas season, numerous fires result because of the flammability of Christmas trees and decorations.

To protect life and property on the Brockport campus, it is necessary to be able to determine that persons on the grounds and in the various buildings have a legitimate reason for being there.

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The University’s immunization requirements and consequences for non-compliance.

All faculty/staff, students, and affiliates must identify themselves by photo ID cards when requesting or receiving a key.

The Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Planning and the campu

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All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.

All international students on visas are mandated to be covered under the SUNY international insurance program.

In order to be waived from this policy you will need to show proof of comparable c…

Classified employees may use sick leave accruals for up to four weeks prior to the anticipated due date and six weeks following the actual delivery date. If your disability begins prior to this per

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Policy on transportation for off campus medical care.

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

All animals and pets, other than service animals and those used for research and instructional purposes, are strictly prohibited from the University’s internal building areas including, but not r

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Section 550

 This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.

SUNY Brockport facilities and resources are available for use by faculty, students and campus organizations for educational, cultural, recreational and internal organizational activities that are i

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This policy sets forth guidance on the acquisition and funding of sit-stand workstations.

During adverse winter weather conditions, it is often necessary to prioritize the assignment of personnel and equipment for snow removal. This document describes the staff responsibilities, weather…

The use of portable space heaters is prohibited except where it is determined by the Office of Facilities that the building HVAC system cannot maintain the university approved temperature set point…

Section 740.06

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and p…

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

Policy on the use of bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards on the SUNY Brockport campus.

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing its employees a work environment that is safe, secure and free of threats, intimidation and acts of violence.  In compliance with New York Labor Law §27-b

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This document sets forth SUNY Brockport policies about cell phone usage and applies to all University employees. For purposes of this policy, the term “cell phone” is defined as any handheld el…

This policy informs the University community of the email and network rules and regulations.

SUNY Brockport provides staff with access to the Internet for the benefit of the University. Every employee has a responsibility to use the Internet in a productive and responsible manner. 

Al

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SUNY Brockport is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities have the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as individua…

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing faculty and staff with the computing power they need to successfully fulfill their role. BITS will provide or partially fund replacement computers for facul…

Overuse and/or inappropriate use of the University’s mass email capabilities tax our email system, make email less effective as a communication medium, and annoy many email users. This policy est…

With the entire world available on-line, it is sometimes difficult to know what is OK to do. While it might seem the most natural thing in the world to download a song and copy it to CD for a frien…

The University has established a common mechanism - the NetID and corresponding password - through which individuals can uniquely identify themselves to the University, and through which the Univer…

SUNY Brockport provides and supports baseline connectivity to the University’s Exchange email and calendaring environment through state-owned computers and mobile devices.

We are aware that u

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IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the University.

SUNY Brockport reserves the right to place security cameras on campus where necessary. Security cameras will be limited to uses that do not violate the reasonable expectation of privacy of any indi

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The University is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.

This policy describes Brockport’s privacy practices regarding information collected from visitors to this website. It also describes what data is collected and how that information is used. Brock

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The quality of information presented on the College’s Web pages plays an important role in shaping the image of SUNY Brockport. Thus a cogent and concise policy statement is in place.

This We

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It is important for students to understand that the University faculty and staff value student honesty and integrity as explained in this policy.

An explanation of the dismissal process for graduate students.

The SUNY Policy of the Board of Trustees, Article XI, Title I states: “It is the policy of the University to maintain and encourage full freedom, within the law, of inquiry, teaching, and researc…

To earn an undergraduate degree from SUNY Brockport students must complete their degree requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (referred to as “being in good standing” acad…

Matriculated graduate students who have completed at least nine graduate credits at Brockport and whose cumulative Brockport graduate GPA falls below 3.0 are placed on Academic Probation I.

Stu…

This policy addresses the number of credits of graduate level coursework that students enrolled in Accelerated Pathways or Combined Degree programs may complete, while a matriculated undergraduate …

Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.

Section 210.15-16

This policy refers to the maximum credit load allowed for undergraduate students in a semester based on Academic Class.

Students transferring from other SUNY units, whose initial request for transfer course equivalency to a lower-division course at Brockport is turned down, have a right to an appeal process at the l…

Students can appeal the department chair’s decision not to allow a withdrawal from a course.

Under certain conditions, students can appeal a faculty decision on enforcement of the attendance guidelines.

University faculty value regular attendance in all classes as explained in these guidelines.

The University has rules that govern whether or not minor children may accompany students to class / campus.

This policy provides the following terms and conditions applicable to a course buy-out:

1. A faculty member whose teaching time is reassigned to another purpose by the campus will have their dep
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Faculty are required to provide a course syllabus for all their students and to provide a file copy by the first day of class for their academic department office (this is also a Middle States requ…

Policy dealing with “swing” course credits.

This policy refers to the credit load limits allowed for non-matriculated students.

This policy refers to credit load totals during Summer Sessions for undergraduate students.

 An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.

An explanation of the number and level of graduate credits required for the awarding of a master’s degree.

There are rules that govern credit for a course listed in more than one department (different discipline codes).

 This policy describes how to declare a Major, second Major, or Minor.

This policy describes what your Academic Class status is based on the number of credits completed. It is important to note that a student’s class standing at any point is based only on the number…

An explanation of directed study courses at the graduate level, including how many may be carried each semester.

Students as well as faculty have the right to protest the decisions of the Section 504 Coordinator in regard to academic accommodations using established appeal procedures.

Students with very poor performance in their first semester at the University can be academically dismissed without a probationary semester.

This policy informs the University community of the email and network rules and regulations.

An explanation of whether students can complete a second graduate degree at the University, including whether credits can be applied across both degrees.

Failure to earn credits will cause a student’s status to become inactive.

This policy includes the protocols to follow for an extended student absence.

Policies and Procedures for the Implementation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants certain rights, priv…

Faculty members have the right and the responsibility to determine the form and content of end-of- the-semester examinations, subject to various departmental regulations. In some instances, these e…

It is possible to receive additional financial aid for overseas study.

 This policy explains how and what credits will transfer to Brockport.

Students have certain rights to appeal grades as explained by this policy.

An explanation of how and when the GPA is calculated at the graduate level, including what GPA is required for graduation.

How to compute your undergraduate GPA.

An explanation of which course grades do and do not result in the awarding of credit at the graduate level.

An explanation of the criteria for academic clemency – an appeal to have up to 9 graduate credits stricken from the graduate cumulative GPA.

An explanation of the three admission categories at the graduate level.

An explanation of the minimum number of courses that must be completed each year for a graduate student to maintain matriculated status, including the consequences of noncompliance.

The University’s definition of graduate student full-time status for enrollment verification purposes.

An explanation of registration for thesis/project continuance credits, including when such registration is required and how the credits earned affect both degree requirements and GPA.

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose to all enrolled and prospective students statistics on the graduation rates of undergraduate students.

This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The University’s hazing policy. Students and organizations may also

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Applications are required when applying for financial aid.

 In-Progress (PR) Grades are given for certain courses that cannot be finished in one semester.

This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.

An explanation of the requirements for and limits on enrolling for independent study courses at the graduate level.

Instructional Time

Instructional time (excluding registration and final examination periods) may not be shortened from that designated in the academic calendar without the written approval of t

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An explanation of leaves of absence at the graduate level, including how to apply for such a leave.

This policy addresses matriculated undergraduate students who want to withdraw completely, either by leaving during a semester or not enrolling in an upcoming semester.

This policy serves as a guide for safety intervention with students who have demonstrated behaviors that pose a substantial risk of harm to individuals within the University community, and/or whose…

Delineation of the minimum number of graduate credits that must be completed after readmission to a graduate program or program change.

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

An explanation of the requirement for newly accepted students to register in their first semester of matriculation.

All faculty are expected to maintain a regular schedule of office hours.

It is the policy of SUNY and the Research Foundation of SUNY to get inventions into the marketplace for the benefits of the inventor, the inventor’s campus, the University, industry, and the publ…

Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the University at all times.

This policy has been established to provide eligible academic employees the opportunity to phase into retirement gradually.

An explanation of the process for and time limit to determine the Plan of Study and obtaining an advisement key number.

This policy addresses criteria to award posthumous degrees.

 This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.

The University faculty and staff value maintaining an orderly learning environment in the classrooms and service areas as explained by this policy.

Appropriate procedures to assure confidentiality must be used for the collection, storage, access, and use of Professional Education Unit (PEU) data for candidates and programs.

This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.

All students are urged to note carefully the following course registration information in order to assure proper registration and receive credit for courses.

An explanation of the relationship of grades to quality points at the graduate level.

An explanation of the consequences of academic dismissal, including the required interval between dismissal and reapplication, consideration of previously earned credits, and limit on the number of…

This policy outlines the policy for readmission to the University after separation, leave of absence, academic dismissal and/or conduct suspension.

An explanation of the credit cap at the graduate level and the approvals necessary to exceed this cap.

Students may appeal their first dismissal from the University for poor academic performance.

An explanation of which courses may be repeated at the graduate level and how the repeated course grades are reflected in the GPA and on the transcript.

Repeating classes can have an impact on a student’s GPA and/or financial aid package. Before repeating a class, students should be aware of what the impact of repeating that class will have on th…

Section 210.12

A statement of the official University graduate policy on institutional residency.

This policy discusses the minimum number of credits needed at Brockport for your degree, major and/or minor.

The University has rules that govern employee official interactions with close relatives in classes and the service offices.

 Students are advised that continued eligibility for federal financial aid awards requires that students maintain compliance with Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. Federal Satisfac…

This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.

An explanation of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading at the graduate level, including limits on S/U credits and their relationship to GPA.

Section 240.02

Students who have already earned an undergraduate degree and do not wish to enroll in formal graduate study, have the option of further study at the undergraduate level by working toward a second b…

This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.

Student absences due to religious beliefs are protected under Section 224-A of New York State Education Law.

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

The University has rules that govern the situation when students take courses taught by a close relative.

The University provides you an advisor and a Degree Audit, to assist you in tracking your graduation requirements. However, it is ultimately your responsibility to track your graduation requirement…

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and p…

New York State Education law (Section 224-A) allows students to miss classes/work because of their observation of religious holidays.

An explanation of the time limits for graduate degree completion.

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

An explanation of requirements for transferring credits at the graduate level, and applying credits taken in non-matriculated status to degree requirements.

Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.

The University is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.

It is possible to receive financial aid if you are taking courses at another institution.

The University encourages students to obey the law when using electronic technology (downloads, file sharing) and to use good judgment with personal information that they send through email and pos…

An explanation of the process for withdrawing from a graduate program.

The SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees defines the academic year as up to 10 months (e.g., approximately September 1 through June 30), but note that an “academic year employee may be required…

This policy refers to the maximum credit load allowed for undergraduate students in a semester based on Academic Class.

This policy refers to the credit load limits allowed for non-matriculated students.

This policy refers to credit load totals during Summer Sessions for undergraduate students.

There are rules that govern credit for a course listed in more than one department (different discipline codes).

 This policy describes how to declare a Major, second Major, or Minor.

This policy describes what your Academic Class status is based on the number of credits completed. It is important to note that a student’s class standing at any point is based only on the number…

Failure to earn credits will cause a student’s status to become inactive.

 This policy explains how and what credits will transfer to Brockport.

This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.

This policy addresses matriculated undergraduate students who want to withdraw completely, either by leaving during a semester or not enrolling in an upcoming semester.

This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.

This policy outlines the policy for readmission to the University after separation, leave of absence, academic dismissal and/or conduct suspension.

An explanation of which courses may be repeated at the graduate level and how the repeated course grades are reflected in the GPA and on the transcript.

Repeating classes can have an impact on a student’s GPA and/or financial aid package. Before repeating a class, students should be aware of what the impact of repeating that class will have on th…

This policy discusses the minimum number of credits needed at Brockport for your degree, major and/or minor.

This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.

This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.

The University provides you an advisor and a Degree Audit, to assist you in tracking your graduation requirements. However, it is ultimately your responsibility to track your graduation requirement…

Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.

Students as well as faculty have the right to protest the decisions of the Section 504 Coordinator in regard to academic accommodations using established appeal procedures.

SUNY Brockport realizes the importance of fund raising to its clubs, organizations and departments. The following policy has been established to allow for various fund raising while recognizing SUN…

This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The University’s hazing policy. Students and organizations may also

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To protect life and property on the Brockport campus, it is necessary to be able to determine that persons on the grounds and in the various buildings have a legitimate reason for being there.

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This policy details SUNY State-operated University Police Department rules for responding to requests from Federal immigration officials.

CBP: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a Division of

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This policy serves as a guide for safety intervention with students who have demonstrated behaviors that pose a substantial risk of harm to individuals within the University community, and/or whose…

All animals and pets, other than service animals and those used for research and instructional purposes, are strictly prohibited from the University’s internal building areas including, but not r

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Rules for posting posters, banners and signs on University property.

 This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.

For an overview and description of SUNY Brockport policies governing our fraternity and sorority system, please refer to the following Website , for the Relationship Statement Between SUNY Brockport…

To ensure the educational integrity of co-curricular activities on campus, SUNY Brockport has established registration procedures for student organizations.

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and p…

SUNY Brockport recognizes that we are a microcosm of the broader world, in which there are many differing experiences, perspectives, and understandings.

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The University’s hazing policy. Students and organizations may also

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This policy serves as a guide for safety intervention with students who have demonstrated behaviors that pose a substantial risk of harm to individuals within the University community, and/or whose…

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

This University policy informs students of disciplinary action that may occur with affiliation with any organization or group that has had its University registration withdrawn.

Policies and Procedures for the Implementation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants certain rights, priv…

The Financial Aid Office is required by the US Department of Education to verify that a student is enrolled for the number of credits that they indicated on the FAFSA for federal aid eligibility.

It is possible to receive additional financial aid for overseas study.

Final High School transcripts are required in order to receive federal financial assistance.

Details regarding how aid eligibility is determined, awarded and disbursed are available for students studying at SUNY Brockport.

Applications are required when applying for financial aid.

Students have certain rights and responsibilities regarding the receipt of financial aid.

 Students are advised that continued eligibility for federal financial aid awards requires that students maintain compliance with Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. Federal Satisfac…

This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.

This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.

This policy provides students and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with the University’s state approval agency and any other relevant state official or agency t…

Financial implications of reduced Title IV awards caused by student withdrawal from course(s).

There are federal, state and private aid funds available to graduate and undergraduate students.

It is possible to receive financial aid if you are taking courses at another institution.

Information on the honors breakdown for undergraduates according to matriculation date.

Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.

Matriculated, registered students and NYS citizens over 60 years of age may audit courses under certain conditions. This policy provides information on how to audit a course.

Basic information that deals with the release of student records.

The Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, Title 8, Part 52 requires that every curriculum or program leading to the award of a degree be duly approved and r

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 An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.

There are rules that govern credit for a course listed in more than one department (different discipline codes).

Information on the guidelines for taking an Independent Study or Directed Study

Faculty members have the right and the responsibility to determine the form and content of end-of- the-semester examinations, subject to various departmental regulations. In some instances, these e…

The University complies fully with the New York state “Freedom of Information Law” (Article VI, Public Officers Law, as amended effective January 1, 1978), which was enacted to assure public ac

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Information on the policy for a change of grade.

How to compute your undergraduate GPA.

Information related to graduation, Commencement, and diplomas.

In accordance with federal regulations, SUNY Brockport requires individuals to provide the institution with an emergency contact in case the person cannot be located.

 In-Progress (PR) Grades are given for certain courses that cannot be finished in one semester.

Information on taking an incomplete grade in a course.

This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.

Information on Mid-term Grades for Undergraduate Students.

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

All students are urged to note carefully the following course registration information in order to assure proper registration and receive credit for courses.

Definitions of terms used by the Office of Registration and Records.

This policy deals with student status as it relates to various registration opportunities, items that will prevent registration and affirming enrollment following registration.

An explanation of which courses may be repeated at the graduate level and how the repeated course grades are reflected in the GPA and on the transcript.

Repeating classes can have an impact on a student’s GPA and/or financial aid package. Before repeating a class, students should be aware of what the impact of repeating that class will have on th…

Section 210.12

Effective May 23, 2003, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a final safeguard rule as required by Section 501(b) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to establish standards relating to administrative,

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Students may take some courses graded only as satisfactory or unsatisfactory according to the rules stated in this policy.

Section 240.02

Information on grades of I, PR and W.

This information explains the student’s official academic record at SUNY Brockport.

Information on how to cross-register a course as an undergraduate student.

Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.

This policy provides information on accessing student records.

Section 685.06

Students as well as faculty have the right to protest the decisions of the Section 504 Coordinator in regard to academic accommodations using established appeal procedures.

This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The University’s hazing policy. Students and organizations may also

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This policy details SUNY State-operated University Police Department rules for responding to requests from Federal immigration officials.

CBP: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a Division of

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This policy serves as a guide for safety intervention with students who have demonstrated behaviors that pose a substantial risk of harm to individuals within the University community, and/or whose…

The following policy and procedure has been established to assist in the location of a student living on campus at the University, based on the facts the student is identified as a missing student.…

 The Operating Policy and Procedures of Parking and Transportation Services include parking permits and vehicle registration, visitor/guest parking, parking citations, parking enforcement times, m…

Rules for posting posters, banners and signs on University property.

 This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

SUNY Brockport, Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities (ORL/LC) recognizes the importance of “Service Animals” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as the b

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SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

It is important for students to understand that the University faculty and staff value student honesty and integrity as explained in this policy.

Information on the honors breakdown for undergraduates according to matriculation date.

To earn an undergraduate degree from SUNY Brockport students must complete their degree requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (referred to as “being in good standing” acad…

This policy addresses the number of credits of graduate level coursework that students enrolled in Accelerated Pathways or Combined Degree programs may complete, while a matriculated undergraduate …

Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.

Section 210.15-16

As per the guidance from the New York State Office of the Attorney General, all SUNY schools are advised to require students to affirm enrollment and accept financial responsibility. 

Each sem…

This policy refers to the maximum credit load allowed for undergraduate students in a semester based on Academic Class.

Students transferring from other SUNY units, whose initial request for transfer course equivalency to a lower-division course at Brockport is turned down, have a right to an appeal process at the l…

Students can appeal the department chair’s decision not to allow a withdrawal from a course.

Under certain conditions, students can appeal a faculty decision on enforcement of the attendance guidelines.

University faculty value regular attendance in all classes as explained in these guidelines.

SUNY Brockport will generate electronic billing notification to students with an outstanding balance of $5 or more.

The University has rules that govern whether or not minor children may accompany students to class / campus.

Delinquent student debt is subject to referral to an external collection agency and/or the New York State Attorney General.

This policy refers to the credit load limits allowed for non-matriculated students.

This policy refers to credit load totals during Summer Sessions for undergraduate students.

 An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.

 This policy describes how to declare a Major, second Major, or Minor.

This policy describes what your Academic Class status is based on the number of credits completed. It is important to note that a student’s class standing at any point is based only on the number…

Students as well as faculty have the right to protest the decisions of the Section 504 Coordinator in regard to academic accommodations using established appeal procedures.

Students with very poor performance in their first semester at the University can be academically dismissed without a probationary semester.

This policy informs the University community of the email and network rules and regulations.

Failure to earn credits will cause a student’s status to become inactive.

This policy includes the protocols to follow for an extended student absence.

Policies and Procedures for the Implementation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants certain rights, priv…

The Financial Aid Office is required by the US Department of Education to verify that a student is enrolled for the number of credits that they indicated on the FAFSA for federal aid eligibility.

Students must provide authorization in order to use federal Title IV aid to pay for miscellaneous account charges.

Faculty members have the right and the responsibility to determine the form and content of end-of- the-semester examinations, subject to various departmental regulations. In some instances, these e…

It is possible to receive additional financial aid for overseas study.

SUNY Brockport realizes the importance of fund raising to its clubs, organizations and departments. The following policy has been established to allow for various fund raising while recognizing SUN…

 This policy explains how and what credits will transfer to Brockport.

Students have certain rights to appeal grades as explained by this policy.

How to compute your undergraduate GPA.

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose to all enrolled and prospective students statistics on the graduation rates of undergraduate students.

The purpose of these guidelines is to assist researchers planning to conduct research involving human participants to submit your proposal for review to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). This i…

This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The University’s hazing policy. Students and organizations may also

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International exchange, research and study program students are charged for SUNY-mandated health insurance coverage.

Final High School transcripts are required in order to receive federal financial assistance.

Details regarding how aid eligibility is determined, awarded and disbursed are available for students studying at SUNY Brockport.

Applications are required when applying for financial aid.

This policy details SUNY State-operated University Police Department rules for responding to requests from Federal immigration officials.

CBP: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a Division of

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The University’s immunization requirements and consequences for non-compliance.

 In-Progress (PR) Grades are given for certain courses that cannot be finished in one semester.

This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.

This policy covers the penalty assessed when payments are not made by the published deadline.

This policy addresses matriculated undergraduate students who want to withdraw completely, either by leaving during a semester or not enrolling in an upcoming semester.

All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.

All international students on visas are mandated to be covered under the SUNY international insurance program.

In order to be waived from this policy you will need to show proof of comparable c…

This policy serves as a guide for safety intervention with students who have demonstrated behaviors that pose a substantial risk of harm to individuals within the University community, and/or whose…

Information on Mid-term Grades for Undergraduate Students.

Fees, rentals and other charges.

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

With the entire world available on-line, it is sometimes difficult to know what is OK to do. While it might seem the most natural thing in the world to download a song and copy it to CD for a frien…

 The Operating Policy and Procedures of Parking and Transportation Services include parking permits and vehicle registration, visitor/guest parking, parking citations, parking enforcement times, m…

SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.

Student payment options.

Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the University at all times.

Rules for posting posters, banners and signs on University property.

 This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.

The University faculty and staff value maintaining an orderly learning environment in the classrooms and service areas as explained by this policy.

Appropriate procedures to assure confidentiality must be used for the collection, storage, access, and use of Professional Education Unit (PEU) data for candidates and programs.

This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.

This policy outlines the policy for readmission to the University after separation, leave of absence, academic dismissal and/or conduct suspension.

Students may appeal their first dismissal from the University for poor academic performance.

For an overview and description of SUNY Brockport policies governing our fraternity and sorority system, please refer to the following Website , for the Relationship Statement Between SUNY Brockport…

Repeating classes can have an impact on a student’s GPA and/or financial aid package. Before repeating a class, students should be aware of what the impact of repeating that class will have on th…

Section 210.12

This policy discusses the minimum number of credits needed at Brockport for your degree, major and/or minor.

Residency eligibility for New York State tuition rates.

IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the University.

Students have certain rights and responsibilities regarding the receipt of financial aid.

The University has rules that govern employee official interactions with close relatives in classes and the service offices.

This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.

Section 240.02

Students who have already earned an undergraduate degree and do not wish to enroll in formal graduate study, have the option of further study at the undergraduate level by working toward a second b…

This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.

Student absences due to religious beliefs are protected under Section 224-A of New York State Education Law.

This is a web based training program with online self-scoring quizzes that newly hired student employees are encouraged to go through.

The Supervisors’ Manual is a Web-only publication   that is made available to supervisors to assist them in the management of student employees. It includes policies and/or procedures drawn from:

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The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

To ensure the educational integrity of co-curricular activities on campus, SUNY Brockport has established registration procedures for student organizations.

The University has rules that govern the situation when students take courses taught by a close relative.

The University provides you an advisor and a Degree Audit, to assist you in tracking your graduation requirements. However, it is ultimately your responsibility to track your graduation requirement…

The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and p…

New York State Education law (Section 224-A) allows students to miss classes/work because of their observation of religious holidays.

SUNY Brockport recognizes that we are a microcosm of the broader world, in which there are many differing experiences, perspectives, and understandings.

Financial implications of reduced Title IV awards caused by student withdrawal from course(s).

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

Information regarding refunding student account overpayment(s) and the direct deposit option.

The Office of Student Accounts is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of charges and payments assessed to the student’s account. While tuition rates and fee amounts are not established by the O …

There are federal, state and private aid funds available to graduate and undergraduate students.

Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.

This University policy informs students of disciplinary action that may occur with affiliation with any organization or group that has had its University registration withdrawn.

The University is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.

It is possible to receive financial aid if you are taking courses at another institution.

The University encourages students to obey the law when using electronic technology (downloads, file sharing) and to use good judgment with personal information that they send through email and pos…

It is important for students to understand that the University faculty and staff value student honesty and integrity as explained in this policy.

An explanation of the dismissal process for graduate students.

Matriculated graduate students who have completed at least nine graduate credits at Brockport and whose cumulative Brockport graduate GPA falls below 3.0 are placed on Academic Probation I.

Stu…

This policy addresses the number of credits of graduate level coursework that students enrolled in Accelerated Pathways or Combined Degree programs may complete, while a matriculated undergraduate …

Section 210.15-16

An explanation of where to submit graduate theses and capstone projects for public availability and archival access.

Policy dealing with “swing” course credits.

 An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.

An explanation of the number and level of graduate credits required for the awarding of a master’s degree.

An explanation of the grounds for de-matriculation at the graduate level.

An explanation of directed study courses at the graduate level, including how many may be carried each semester.

Students as well as faculty have the right to protest the decisions of the Section 504 Coordinator in regard to academic accommodations using established appeal procedures.

This policy informs the University community of the email and network rules and regulations.

An explanation of whether students can complete a second graduate degree at the University, including whether credits can be applied across both degrees.

Students have certain rights to appeal grades as explained by this policy.

An explanation of how and when the GPA is calculated at the graduate level, including what GPA is required for graduation.

An explanation of which course grades do and do not result in the awarding of credit at the graduate level.

An explanation of the criteria for academic clemency – an appeal to have up to 9 graduate credits stricken from the graduate cumulative GPA.

An explanation of the three admission categories at the graduate level.

An explanation of the minimum number of courses that must be completed each year for a graduate student to maintain matriculated status, including the consequences of noncompliance.

The University’s definition of graduate student full-time status for enrollment verification purposes.

An explanation of registration for thesis/project continuance credits, including when such registration is required and how the credits earned affect both degree requirements and GPA.

The purpose of these guidelines is to assist researchers planning to conduct research involving human participants to submit your proposal for review to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). This i…

An explanation of the requirements for and limits on enrolling for independent study courses at the graduate level.

An explanation of leaves of absence at the graduate level, including how to apply for such a leave.

All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.

This policy serves as a guide for safety intervention with students who have demonstrated behaviors that pose a substantial risk of harm to individuals within the University community, and/or whose…

Delineation of the minimum number of graduate credits that must be completed after readmission to a graduate program or program change.

The SUNY system now requires SUNY institutions of higher learning to make admissions decisions in the absence of felony knowledge, and charged the campuses to create policies that would collect fel…

With the entire world available on-line, it is sometimes difficult to know what is OK to do. While it might seem the most natural thing in the world to download a song and copy it to CD for a frien…

An explanation of the requirement for newly accepted students to register in their first semester of matriculation.

 The Operating Policy and Procedures of Parking and Transportation Services include parking permits and vehicle registration, visitor/guest parking, parking citations, parking enforcement times, m…

Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the University at all times.

An explanation of the process for and time limit to determine the Plan of Study and obtaining an advisement key number.

Rules for posting posters, banners and signs on University property.

 This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.

Appropriate procedures to assure confidentiality must be used for the collection, storage, access, and use of Professional Education Unit (PEU) data for candidates and programs.

An explanation of the relationship of grades to quality points at the graduate level.

An explanation of the consequences of academic dismissal, including the required interval between dismissal and reapplication, consideration of previously earned credits, and limit on the number of…

An explanation of the credit cap at the graduate level and the approvals necessary to exceed this cap.

An explanation of which courses may be repeated at the graduate level and how the repeated course grades are reflected in the GPA and on the transcript.

Section 210.12

A statement of the official University graduate policy on institutional residency.

IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the University.

 Students are advised that continued eligibility for federal financial aid awards requires that students maintain compliance with Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. Federal Satisfac…

An explanation of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading at the graduate level, including limits on S/U credits and their relationship to GPA.

Section 240.02

This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.

The Supervisors’ Manual is a Web-only publication   that is made available to supervisors to assist them in the management of student employees. It includes policies and/or procedures drawn from:

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The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the University to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and p…

SUNY Brockport recognizes that we are a microcosm of the broader world, in which there are many differing experiences, perspectives, and understandings.

An explanation of the time limits for graduate degree completion.

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

An explanation of requirements for transferring credits at the graduate level, and applying credits taken in non-matriculated status to degree requirements.

Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.

The University is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.

An explanation of the process for withdrawing from a graduate program.

As per the guidance from the New York State Office of the Attorney General, all SUNY schools are advised to require students to affirm enrollment and accept financial responsibility. 

Each sem…

This campus policy defines the review, assessment, modification, and submission of the University’s Broad Based, Local and Course-Related fees and a limited number of certain optional student cha…

SUNY Brockport will generate electronic billing notification to students with an outstanding balance of $5 or more.

Delinquent student debt is subject to referral to an external collection agency and/or the New York State Attorney General.

Students must provide authorization in order to use federal Title IV aid to pay for miscellaneous account charges.

International exchange, research and study program students are charged for SUNY-mandated health insurance coverage.

This policy covers the penalty assessed when payments are not made by the published deadline.

Fees, rentals and other charges.

SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.

Student payment options.

Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the University at all times.

This policy explains the refund schedule and process, the percentage of refund allowed each week and a link to the Office of Student Accounts for further details.

Residency eligibility for New York State tuition rates.

This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.

This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.

Financial implications of reduced Title IV awards caused by student withdrawal from course(s).

Information regarding refunding student account overpayment(s) and the direct deposit option.

The Office of Student Accounts is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of charges and payments assessed to the student’s account. While tuition rates and fee amounts are not established by the O …

The State University of New York University at Brockport does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or statu…

Campus vending policy specifically related to credit cards and third-party contracts.

This policy provides information on the University’s compliance with the regulations set forth by the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act concerning alcohol and drug prevention services, progra…

This act requires co-educational institutions of post-secondary education that participate in a Title IV federal student financial assistance program and have an intercollegiate athletic program to…

This policy informs The University community of the HIV and AIDS confidentiality and privacy regulations and expresses compliance with the New York State Public Health Law, Article 27-F.

This policy addresses the University’s compliance with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under the OSHA Act of 1970, SEC.5.Duties.

Radiation Safety

The University is in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations concerning the use of radio-chemicals, radio-isotopes, and radiation-producing equipment or utilizin

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Grievance Policy for Addressing Formal Complaints of Sexual Harassment Under the Title IX Regulations

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus.

The University Bookstore services are contracted with Barnes and Noble through BASC. The University Bookstore is SUNY Brockport’s exclusive retail buyer and seller of all required, recommended, or suggested course materials and supplies.

University property is purchased exclusively for use by University employees, at their job-site, in the performance of their job-related responsibilities.

Department chairs and unit heads have …