Student & Family Resources

Residential Life

All Residence Halls will be closed and check out is mandatory, effective immediately.

• There are very few exceptions to this decision: students already on campus who are from other countries, who may be facing homelessness, or those who have no access to technology.
• Your RD will coordinate your departure time so that social distancing can be implemented during the check-out process.

For related questions that were not answered above, please email housing@brockport.edu

Commencement

May Commencement Ceremonies Have Been Postponed

We are taking all necessary steps to reduce our campus density in an effort to combat this virus. Sadly, this will include postponing our May Commencement ceremonies. This was an incredibly difficult decision to make. Commencement is undoubtedly the most joyous day of our academic year. It’s a day to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and for our students to celebrate with their loved ones. But it would be irresponsible for us to move forward as originally planned. This will also allow families to adjust travel plans with plenty of advance notice. Students, please make your families aware of this change. I will be tasking a small group with the objective of re-imagining our 2020 Commencement ceremonies so that our graduates can be recognized properly at some point in the future. More details will be forthcoming as we make these plans.

Dining Services

Dining services will remain open throughout the semester but options will be limited. All meals are take-out only. 

Hours may fluctuate. 

Week of March 22 - 28: 

Transportation & Bus Safety Rules

To further promote social distancing, the following protocol has been developed for the Eagle Run bus shuttle. Please remember if you are feeling sick do not board the bus for any reason.

• Max load of four passengers — no exceptions.
• Passengers are required to maintain a distance of six feet between each other on the bus, at the bus stop, etc.
• Several rows of seats have been blocked off to protect passengers and drivers.

Eagle Run Schedule

The time indicated on the schedule, is the time the bus departs. Shuttles may run a few minutes early or late. Please arrive at shuttle stops early and be prepared for delays.

Eagle Run Shuttle Schedule (pdf)

Library Services & Online Resources

Refer to this guide to help you locate library research and instructional support resources as SUNY Brockport moves to online learning for the rest of the Spring 2020 semester.

Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center will remain open virtually.

The physical space is closed until further notice. Please reach out to any of the staff directly or email asc@brockport.edu for general help.

Staff will be available to assist students, remotely, via the following services:

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Virtual Accommodation FAQs

• Student Accessibility Services will continue to be available to students throughout the semester.
• To adjust your current accommodations to appropriately support you in the online learning environment, please contact us directly. 

Tutoring

• In person tutoring has been canceled until further notice. Tutoring will shift to online/remote tutoring only. Check ASC's Tutoring website for specifics regarding online/remote tutoring.
• As always, online tutoring is still available via STAR NY Sundays through Thursdays from 7pm-Midnight. To work with a tutor: click “request a tutor” and log in with your Brockport netID and password.
• To help students learn in the online environment, we’ve created an Online Learning Resources webpage.

Advisement

• Students should contact their faculty/major advisor for academic advisement, including the advisement key number and registration. In the event that you need to change your major, please contact the department of that major.  
• For general advisement and academic support questions, please email advise@brockport.edu or call 585-395-2711
• Any questions concerning financial aid academic compliance, please email compliance@brockport.edu

Brockport Downtown/REOC

Brockport Downtown is now 100% digital. For assistance or support, see the information below on who to contact.

General Inquiries

Phone: (585) 395-8000
Email: downtown@brockport.edu

Technology Inquiries

Kevin Montano
Phone: (585) 395-8470
Email: kmontano@brockport.edu

Library Services

Margaret Pierce
Phone: (585) 395-8476
Email: mpierce@brockport.edu

Stay connected with Brockport Downtown by following our Facebook page.

Tips for Successful Online/Distance Learning

Learning and studying in the online environment requires different strategies and skills than taking face-to-face classes. You will need to be intentional about studying and managing your time.

Time

It’s helpful to create a study schedule for each day, including when you will work on each of your classes. Build time into your schedule for fun and breaks. The worst feeling is to realize that you just spent an hour kind-of-sort-of studying while simultaneously kind-of-sort-of chatting online with friends, while not really being mentally present for either activity. Studies have shown that human beings don’t multi-task very well.

Space

You will be more successful if you set up a designated study space (or a few carefully selected spaces) where you will do all your work. This may be a quiet place in your house or a favorite coffee shop. The space should be your fortress against distractions, which may be of a different nature at your home than they were in a Brockport residence hall. It is helpful to keep televisions, phones, and other items away from your workspace when studying.

Care

Take care of yourself physically and socially. Get plenty of sleep, eat well, exercise, and stay in touch with friends, even though some of these things may be more challenging right now due to “social distancing.” Give yourself rewards for completing tasks.

Aware

Be aware of which study practices help you and which ones don’t. This will help you take charge of your learning. Do some quick self-reflection by writing down what you did to study for a test or finish a paper; then evaluate how helpful each activity was. Self-awareness can make a huge difference in your grades.

Resources for Online Learning

If you find yourself falling behind, reach out to your instructor and contact the Academic Success Center. Below are additional resources for effective online learning.

Brockport ASC Tutoring: Online Learning

Principles of Effective Time Management for Balance, Well-being, and Success

Six Time Management Tips for Online Students

Hazen Center for Integrated Care

The Hazen Health Center will remain physically open with our staff operating normal hours.

• Walk in hours have been discontinued. Please call ahead for an appointment at (585) 395-2414.
• Well visits (Physicals, Annual Gyn, etc.) are currently not being scheduled.
• Call ahead for an appointment for all other concerns:
  • Students with symptoms of fever or cough will be triaged by an RN.
  • Providers will be providing Telehealth for all mental health assessments,  follow-ups, and medications.
  • For onsite visits, practice social distancing by sitting 6 feet away from others. The waiting room has been modified to accommodate less students.
• Remember to practice safe practices: wash hands or use hand sanitizer after touching keyboards and wipe down surfaces

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center currently has limited staffing and is offering limited in-person services.

• Walk in hours have been discontinued. Please call ahead for an appointment at (585) 395-2414.
• Telemental health via Zoom will replace routine, onsite visits.
• Students in crisis are asked to call ahead to arrange for onsite care.

Prevention Outreach Services

The physical office for Prevention and Outreach Services is closed. We will continue provide fully remote services. Please call (585) 395-2414 with any questions or concerns.

Department/Office Availability for Student Support

Event Guidance

All SUNY Brockport-hosted events are canceled or postponed until further notice.

All events hosted by an outside organization on the SUNY Brockport campus between now and June 1 are canceled or postponed.

Emergency Funding

In an effort to provide support to students who may be struggling to stay on track academically because of financial crises, the college has established the Golden Eagle Opportunity Fund, for which students in need may apply.

Last Updated 3/30/20