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Academic Affairs
- Academic Freedom
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 research. In…
- Course Buy-Out Policy
This policy provides the following terms and conditions applicable to a course buy-out: A faculty member whose teaching time is reassigned to another purpose by the campus will have their depa…
- Course Objectives and Evaluation of Students
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 require…
- Disability Accommodation Appeals Policy
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.
- Graduation/Completion and Transfer-Out Rates
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the College to disclose to all enrolled and prospective students statistics on the graduation rates of undergraduate students.
- Instructional Time and Statement of Course Policy
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 the Vice…
- Office Hours
All faculty are expected to maintain a regular schedule of office hours.
- Patents and Copyrights
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 public. T…
- Phased Retirement Program for Academic Employees
This policy has been established to provide eligible academic employees the opportunity to phase into retirement gradually.
- Posthumous Degree Policy
This policy addresses criteria to award posthumous degrees.
- Rule on other Official Academic Relationships with Relatives
The College has rules that govern employee official interactions with close relatives in classes and the service offices.
- Student Relatives of a Course Instructor Need Special Permission to take the Course - Nepotism
The College has rules that govern the situation when students take courses taught by a close relative.
- Workload Policy
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 to c…
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Research
- Guide for review of research involving human participants
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 is a…
- Royalty Distribution Policy
Pursuant to the SUNY Patents, Inventions and Copyright Policy (“Patent Policyâ€) royalties received from the management and licensing of Intellectual Property (as defined in the Patent Poli…
- Scientific Misconduct
The College Policy on Scientific Misconduct adopted by the Faculty Senate (Resolution #14, 1989-1990) and implemented on March 7, 1990 is as follows.
- Guide for review of research involving human participants
Academic Affairs & Research
This category covers policies related to the college’s academic mission which includes teaching, academic research and outreach planning.
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Policy
- Academic Freedom
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 research. In…
- Assessment of Campus-Based Fees Policy
This campus policy defines the review, assessment, modification, and submission of the College’s Broad Based, Local and Course-Related fees and a limited number of certain optional student char…
- Bomb Threats
- Building Security Policy
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, and v…
- Campus Administrative Policy Development and Life Cycle Process Policy
College Administrative Policies have broad application throughout the campus and significant impact to the College if not followed. They may be developed by a department or unit or campus administrati…
- Closing State Offices / Directing Early Departures
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 and …
- Closing State Offices / Directing Early Departures (Severe Weather or Other Extraordinary Circumstances)
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 and …
- Departmental Funding Responsibility for the Purchase, Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Specialized Equipment Policy
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 followin…
- Dobson Records Retention Policy
Due to limited space to store records on campus, departments wishing to send boxes to the Records Retention area must adhere to the following policies and procedures.
- Energy Management Policy
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 cost…
- Environmental Sustainability Policy
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 administr…
- Eye Safety Policy
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 educa…
- Graduation/Completion and Transfer-Out Rates
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the College to disclose to all enrolled and prospective students statistics on the graduation rates of undergraduate students.
- Guidelines for Credit-Bearing Off-Campus Instructional Activities
If a SUNY unit plans to offer an off-campus credit-bearing activity in a geographic region where other SUNY units are located, the initiating campus must inform the President of all other SUNY units w…
- Guidelines for Dealing With News Media Policy
Employees of the College 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 wide,…
- Identification of Persons
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. It sha…
- Information Dissemination
The New York State Legislature has found that a free society is maintained when government is responsive and responsible to the public, and when the public is aware of governmental actions. The more o…
- Mail Service
- Move-The-Box Policy
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 felony…
- Oath of Office
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 Con…
- Patents and Copyrights
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 public. T…
- Possession of Firearms and Weapons
Possession of rifles, shotguns, firearms, or weapons is strictly prohibited in or upon any building or grounds of the SUNY College at Brockport or the Educational Opportunity Center without the writte…
- Press Conferences for Visitors Policy
Among the visitors invited to the College 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 inter…
- Procedures for Handling Investigations by State and Federal Agencies
- Project Priority Methodology Policy
Request priority is made according to the guidelines listed below.
- Public Statements and News Releases Policy
Public statements or news releases regarding SUNY Brockport should be issued through the Office of College Communications.
- Revocable Permits Policy
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 in s…
- Scientific Misconduct
The College Policy on Scientific Misconduct adopted by the Faculty Senate (Resolution #14, 1989-1990) and implemented on March 7, 1990 is as follows.
- Space Management Policy
SUNY Brockport Space Management Policy provides a framework to support academic and non-academic program needs. The College is committed to managing space based on our Strategic Plan and the 2018 Spac…
- State-Funded Travel Policy
The policy outlines allowable travel expenses using state funds for SUNY Brockport students, faculty, and staff.
- Telephone Services
General Guidelines College-provided telephone lines are to be used for official business only. Personal telephone calls must be made using a Personal Billing Number (PBN). Each PBN user received a bil…
- Use of Roller Skates, Roller Blades, Bicycles and Skate Boards
Policy on the use of bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards on the SUNY Brockport campus.
- Use, Long-Term and Short-Term Removal of College Equipment
College property is purchased exclusively for use by College employees, at their job-site, in the performance of their job-related responsibilities. Department chairs and unit heads have items of equ…
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Compliance
- Affirmative Action Compliance Statement
The State University of New York College at Brockport does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a…
- Anti-Sweatshop Policy
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 p…
- Bone Marrow / Organ Donor Leave
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 mar…
- Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Policy
This policy provides information on the College's compliance with the regulations set forth by the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act concerning alcohol and drug prevention services, program and po…
- Move-The-Box Policy
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 felony…
- Pets and Animals on Campus
All animals and pets, other than service animals and those used for research and instructional purposes, are strictly prohibited from the College's internal building areas including, but not restricte…
- Use of Campus Trademarks and Logos Policy
In an effort to protect the name of SUNY Brockport and its logos from inappropriate use, the College has partnered with a licensing group that issues license agreements to qualified vendors for qualif…
- Affirmative Action Compliance Statement
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Communications
- Guidelines for Dealing With News Media Policy
Employees of the College 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 wide,…
- Mail Service
- Mass E-Mail: Faculty / Staff Policy
Overuse and/or inappropriate use of the College's mass email capabilities tax our email system, make email less effective as a communication medium, and annoy many email users. This policy establishes…
- Password Practices and Standards Policy
The College has established a common mechanism - the NetID and corresponding password - through which individuals can uniquely identify themselves to the College, and through which the College can off…
- Press Conferences for Visitors Policy
Among the visitors invited to the College 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 inter…
- Public Statements and News Releases Policy
Public statements or news releases regarding SUNY Brockport should be issued through the Office of College Communications.
- Retention of IT Privileges
IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the College.
- Telephone Services
General Guidelines College-provided telephone lines are to be used for official business only. Personal telephone calls must be made using a Personal Billing Number (PBN). Each PBN user received a bil…
- Use of Campus Trademarks and Logos Policy
In an effort to protect the name of SUNY Brockport and its logos from inappropriate use, the College has partnered with a licensing group that issues license agreements to qualified vendors for qualif…
- Web Privacy Policy
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. Brockport …
- World Wide Web Content Policy
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 Web Content…
- Guidelines for Dealing With News Media Policy
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Parking
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Policy
This policy enables all parkers access to electric vehicle charging stations on SUNY Brockport’s main campus.
- Parking Permit Registration, Enforcement, and Visitor Regulations
The Operating Policy and Procedures of Parking and Transportation Services include parking permits and vehicle registration, visitor/guest parking, parking citations, parking enforcement times, meters…
- Payroll Deduction for Collection of Parking Fines
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 State Un…
- Snow Removal Program
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 em…
- Speed Limits on Campus
The speed limit in the parking lots is 15 mph. It is the responsibility of the owner of the registered vehicle to see that other drivers of his/her vehicle know and adhere to all campus traff…
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Policy
Administration & Operations
This category covers policies related to the general administrative duties and operation of the College.
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Financial
- Assessment of Campus-Based Fees Policy
This campus policy defines the review, assessment, modification, and submission of the College’s Broad Based, Local and Course-Related fees and a limited number of certain optional student char…
- Collection of Delinquent Accounts - External Agency and Attorney General
Delinquent student debt is subject to referral to an external collection agency and/or the New York State Attorney General.
- Course Fee Waiver for 100 Percent Online Courses Policy
This policy dictates course fee waivers for all courses that are 100 percent online and do not utilize materials associated with a course fee.
- External Funds/Fundraising Policy
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 ensures…
- Fundraising/Vending Policy
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 SUNY B…
- Late Fees (Fees, Rentals and Other Charges)
This policy covers the penalty assessed when payments are not made by the published deadline.
- Miscellaneous Student Fees (Fees, Rentals, and Other Charges)
Fees, rentals and other charges.
- Moving Expenses for New Appointees Policy
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 new …
- Paycheck Distribution Procedure
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 th…
- Payment Deadline (Billing, Refunds, Collection, Write-Offs Policy for Tuition, Fees, Other Charges)
SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.
- Payments (Including Web Payment and Installment Plan)
Student payment options.
- Payroll Deduction for Collection of Parking Fines
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 State Un…
- Payroll Loan Policy
SUNY College at 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…
- Refunds
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.
- Royalty Distribution Policy
Pursuant to the SUNY Patents, Inventions and Copyright Policy (“Patent Policyâ€) royalties received from the management and licensing of Intellectual Property (as defined in the Patent Poli…
- Soliciting Funds on Campus
- Title IV (Withdrawal) Refunds / Impact on Student Account
Financial implications of reduced Title IV awards caused by student withdrawal from course(s).
- Tuition Overpayment Refunds
Information regarding refunding student account overpayment(s) and the direct deposit option.
- Tuition Schedule
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 Office…
- Use of Campus Trademarks and Logos Policy
In an effort to protect the name of SUNY Brockport and its logos from inappropriate use, the College has partnered with a licensing group that issues license agreements to qualified vendors for qualif…
- Assessment of Campus-Based Fees Policy
Business & Financial
This category covers policies related to the financial or business functionality of the College – including, but not limited to: accounting, budgeting, procurement and travel.
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Affirmative Action
- Additional Sick Leave for Faculty / Professional Staff Policy
The College President may grant additional sick leave to a Faculty/Professional employee who has exhausted all accrued sick leave credits.
- Affirmative Action Recruitment Policy
General Policy A. Each administrative and academic officer and search committee must take appropriate steps within the areas of their responsibility to ensure that, for each faculty and non-teac…
- Consensual Relationship Policy - SUNY
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 conflicts…
- Equal Employment Opportunity
The State University of New York College at Brockport expresses and demonstrates its commitment to equal opportunity for all persons in the college community, regardless of race, color, sex, age…
- Filling Professional Staff Vacancies Through Succession Planning
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 or na…
- Harassment and Discrimination Policy
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 equal …
- Non-Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities
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 of…
- Procedures for Handling Investigations by State and Federal Agencies
- Professional Promotion Program Policy
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 Absence due to Religious Beliefs - Section 224-A of the New York State Education Law
Student absences due to religious beliefs are protected under Section 224-A of New York State Education Law.
- Therapy Animal Policy
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 broader …
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Employment
- Additional Sick Leave for Faculty / Professional Staff Policy
The College President may grant additional sick leave to a Faculty/Professional employee who has exhausted all accrued sick leave credits.
- Affirmative Action Recruitment Policy
General Policy A. Each administrative and academic officer and search committee must take appropriate steps within the areas of their responsibility to ensure that, for each faculty and non-teac…
- Appealing CSEA Unsatisfactory Performance Evaluation
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 use the app…
- Bone Marrow / Organ Donor Leave
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 mar…
- Cell Phone Usage / Texting Policy
This document sets forth SUNY Brockport policies about cell phone usage and applies to all College employees. For purposes of this policy, the term "cell phone" is defined as any handheld electronic d…
- Closing State Offices / Directing Early Departures
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 and …
- Closing State Offices / Directing Early Departures (Severe Weather or Other Extraordinary Circumstances)
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 and …
- College Closing Due to Severe Weather Conditions
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 students,…
- Commercial Enterprise Policy
(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 than t…
- Compensatory Time for Professional Employees
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 th…
- Consensual Relationship Policy - SUNY
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 conflicts…
- Consulting
1. With prior written permission of the vice president concerned, academic and other professional employees who meet their professional obligation to the College may ordinarily accept consulting assig…
- Domestic Violence in the Workplace Policy
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 withi…
- Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace
Illegal drug use and alcohol abuse adversely impacts the educational and work environment of SUNY Brockport. The College prohibits the unlawful possession, manufacture, use, distribution or dispensing…
- E-Mail and Network Policy - Staff Use
SUNY Brockport provides staff with access to the Internet for the benefit of the College. Every employee has a responsibility to use the Internet in a productive and responsible manner. All equip…
- Emeritus Faculty Space Policy
The College 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 emeriti an…
- Employee Attendance Guidelines in the Case of Severe Weather Conditions or Other Extraordinary Circumstances
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…
- Employee Organization Leave (EOL)
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 …
- Equal Employment Opportunity
The State University of New York College at Brockport expresses and demonstrates its commitment to equal opportunity for all persons in the college community, regardless of race, color, sex, age…
- Excessive Heat Policy
There are several College administrative buildings or portions of buildings on campus that are not air-conditioned and, occasionally, buildings that are normally air-conditioned may experience system …
- Extension of Probationary Periods Due to Leaves of Absence
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 dis…
- Extra Service
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 another ful…
- Extra Service Policy for Professionals Who Teach
To permit qualified professional staff at SUNY Brockport to be compensated for teaching credit-bearing courses at SUNY Brockport.
- Family and Medical Leave Act
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 co…
- Filling Professional Staff Vacancies Through Succession Planning
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 or na…
- Freedom of Information Requests
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 accountab…
- Harassment and Discrimination Policy
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 equal …
- Health Insurance
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 majo…
- HIPPA
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 discl…
- Holiday Leave
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 King Day Lincoln…
- Honorarium Reporting
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 offici…
- Immigration Petitions: Legal and Financial Support
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 State Un…
- Indemnification for Legal Liability
- Interview / Travel Expenses Incurred by Candidates for Staff Appointment
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 candid…
- Leave Donation Program
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 have exhausted all …
- Life Insurance
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 Insurance:…
- Local Procedures for Out-of-Season Raises
- Long-Term Disability
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. Co…
- Maintaining the Security, Confidentiality & Integrity of Personal Information
The College has an obligation to protect the information of those we employ and those we serve.
- Management Confidential Tuition Reimbursement Program
The M/C Tuition Reimbursement Program provides financial support for approved educational activities on a reimbursement basis for employees classified as Management Confidential.
- Maternity Leave - Classified Employees
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 period…
- Miscellaneous Insurance
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 incl…
- Moving Expenses for New Appointees Policy
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 new …
- Non-Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities
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 of…
- Non-Teaching Employee Phased Retirement Program for Non-Teaching Professionals and Classified Staff
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 el…
- Nursing Mothers - Express Breast Milk
The College 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 to th…
- Oath of Office
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 Con…
- Outside Employment Policy
Each employee should be aware of the policy with respect to non-College employment during the term of one's professional obligation to the College. Article XI (Appointment of Employees), Title H (Appo…
- Overtime
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 for h…
- Paycheck Distribution Procedure
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 th…
- Payroll Deduction for Collection of Parking Fines
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 State Un…
- Payroll Loan Policy
SUNY College at 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…
- PEF Tuition Assistance Program (PSTP Voucher)
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 bi…
- Performance Program for UUP Professional Employees
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 end o…
- Phased Retirement Program for Academic Employees
This policy has been established to provide eligible academic employees the opportunity to phase into retirement gradually.
- Pre-Employment Background Investigations
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 o…
- Prior Service
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 academic ins…
- Procedures for Handling Investigations by State and Federal Agencies
- Professional Promotion Program Policy
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.
- Professional Staff Recruitment - Minimum Qualifications
Philosophy statement: It is the College's intent to attract, retain, and develop a highly qualified staff who share a commitment to service to the College and community. The College continues to attem…
- Re-Employment of Retirees
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 pos…
- Retention of IT Privileges
IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the College.
- Retirement Bridge Policy for Faculty Members
- Sabbatical Leaves Policy
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 State U…
- Safeguarding Customer Information
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, te…
- Separation from Employment Policy
Classified employees must provide a minimum of two weeks written notice for resignations, including resignations for the purpose of retirement. Use of accruals during the notice period is subject to m…
- Sick Leave Abuse
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…
- Sick Leave at Half Pay - Classified Employees
- Student Employment Basic Training
Online self-scoring quizzes for student employees. This is a web based training program with online self-scoring quizzes that newly hired student employees are encouraged to go through. Materials are …
- Student Employment Supervisor' Manual
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: Feder…
- Student Injury Policy
The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.
- Survivor's Benefits
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 Survi…
- Tax Sheltered Annuities & Savings Bond Program
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Unemployment Insurance
State employees are eligible for unemployment insurance the same as employees in private industry.
- UUP Professional Request for Promotion or Salary Increase
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 Prof…
- UUP Tuition Assistance (UUP Space Available Tuition Waiver)
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 speci…
- Vacation Leave
- Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS)
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 cla…
- Volunteer Policy
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 departme…
- Workers’ Compensation/Accident Reporting
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.
- Workplace Visitor Policy
The College values family life and has worked to develop employment policies and benefits that are supportive of families. While the College seeks to focus on providing an environment open to work and…
- Additional Sick Leave for Faculty / Professional Staff Policy
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Environmental Health and Safety
- Bomb Threats
- Campus Walkway Safety Policy
Vehicles are not to be driven in pedestrian areas (sidewalks, walkways, grass/landscaped areas), due to safety concerns.Â
- Domestic Violence in the Workplace Policy
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 withi…
- Environmental Sustainability Policy
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 administr…
- Eye Safety Policy
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 educa…
- Fire and Other Emergencies Requiring Building Evacuation
- Fire Drills
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, incl…
- Holiday Decorations - Fire Safety
Each year, during the Christmas season, numerous fires result because of the flammability of Christmas trees and decorations.
- Identification of Persons
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. It sha…
- Key Control
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 campus lock…
- Move-The-Box Policy
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 felony…
- Pets and Animals on Campus
All animals and pets, other than service animals and those used for research and instructional purposes, are strictly prohibited from the College's internal building areas including, but not restricte…
- Possession of Firearms and Weapons
Possession of rifles, shotguns, firearms, or weapons is strictly prohibited in or upon any building or grounds of the SUNY College at Brockport or the Educational Opportunity Center without the writte…
- Revocable Permits Policy
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 in s…
- Sit-Stand Workstation Policy
This policy sets forth guidance on the acquisition and funding of sit-stand workstations.
- Snow Removal Program
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 em…
- Space Heaters Policy
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 college approved temperature set point range…
- Speed Limits on Campus
The speed limit in the parking lots is 15 mph. It is the responsibility of the owner of the registered vehicle to see that other drivers of his/her vehicle know and adhere to all campus traff…
- Student Right-to-Know Policy
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the College to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and prospec…
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Use of Roller Skates, Roller Blades, Bicycles and Skate Boards
Policy on the use of bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, and skateboards on the SUNY Brockport campus.
- Use of State Vehicles
State-owned, privately owned, or rental vehicles for which transportation costs are to be reimbursed by the SUNY College at Brockport, will be used only for official College business. When available,…
- Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
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-…
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Health
- Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace
Illegal drug use and alcohol abuse adversely impacts the educational and work environment of SUNY Brockport. The College prohibits the unlawful possession, manufacture, use, distribution or dispensing…
- Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Policy
This policy provides information on the College's compliance with the regulations set forth by the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act concerning alcohol and drug prevention services, program and po…
- Extended Student Absence
This policy includes the protocols to follow for an extended student absence.
- Family and Medical Leave Act
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 co…
- Guide for review of research involving human participants
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 is a…
- Hazing Policy
This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The College's hazing policy. Students and organizations may also be subj…
- Health Insurance Coverage for International Exchange, Research and Study Programs
International exchange, research and study program students are charged for SUNY-mandated health insurance coverage.
- Immunization Requirements Policy
The College's immunization requirements and consequences for non-compliance.
- Mandatory Health Insurance for Domestic Students
All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.
- Mandatory International Student 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…
- Maternity Leave - Classified Employees
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 period…
- Medical Transportation Policy
Policy on transportation for off campus medical care.
- Procedures for Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities
This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.
- Student Injury Policy
The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace
Human Resources
This category covers policies (including rules, related procedures and information) that impact all employee groups’ working relationship with the College.
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Computing/Technology
- Cell Phone Usage / Texting Policy
This document sets forth SUNY Brockport policies about cell phone usage and applies to all College employees. For purposes of this policy, the term "cell phone" is defined as any handheld electronic d…
- E-Mail and Network Policy
This policy informs the college community of the email and network rules and regulations.
- E-Mail and Network Policy - Staff Use
SUNY Brockport provides staff with access to the Internet for the benefit of the College. Every employee has a responsibility to use the Internet in a productive and responsible manner. All equip…
- Electronic & Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Policy
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 individuals …
- Mass E-Mail: Faculty / Staff Policy
Overuse and/or inappropriate use of the College's mass email capabilities tax our email system, make email less effective as a communication medium, and annoy many email users. This policy establishes…
- Music, Video, Software and Games: Your Obligations and Rights
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 friend, …
- Password Practices and Standards Policy
The College has established a common mechanism - the NetID and corresponding password - through which individuals can uniquely identify themselves to the College, and through which the College can off…
- Personal Mobile Device Policy
SUNY Brockport provides and supports baseline connectivity to the College's Exchange email and calendaring environment through state-owned computers and mobile devices. We are aware that users will co…
- Retention of IT Privileges
IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the College.
- Security Camera Policy
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 individ…
- Use of Electronic Devices in the Classroom Policy
The College is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.
- Web Privacy Policy
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. Brockport …
- World Wide Web Content Policy
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 Web Content…
- Cell Phone Usage / Texting Policy
Information Technology
This category covers policies that deal with the dissemination and protection of information and data which includes implementation of security standards for campus systems, access, and technology usage.
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Academic
- Academic Dishonesty Policy
It is important for students to understand that the College faculty and staff value student honesty and integrity as explained in this policy.
- Academic Dismissal From A Graduate Program
An explanation of the dismissal process for graduate students.
- Academic Freedom
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 research. In…
- Academic Probation and Dismissal at the Undergraduate Level
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" academicall…
- Academic Standing / Academic Probation
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. Students …
- Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing Courses
Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.
- Advising Student Organizations and Tutoring
- Allowable Credit Loads (Undergraduate)
This policy refers to the maximum credit load allowed for undergraduate students in a semester based on Academic Class.
- Appeals of SUNY to SUNY Transfer Course Equivalency
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 loca…
- Appeals of the Withdrawal Policy
Students can appeal the department chair's decision not to allow a withdrawal from a course.
- Attendance Guidelines
College faculty value regular attendance in all classes as explained in these guidelines.
- Attendance Guidelines Appeal Process
Under certain conditions, students can appeal a faculty decision on enforcement of the attendance guidelines.
- Bringing Minor Children to Class / Campus Policy
The College has rules that govern whether or not minor children may accompany students to class / campus.
- Credit for Courses that include both graduate students and undergraduate students
Policy dealing with "swing" course credits.
- Credit Loads for Non-Matriculated Students (Undergraduate)
This policy refers to the credit load limits allowed for non-matriculated students.
- Credit Loads in Summer Sessions
This policy refers to credit load totals during Summer Sessions for undergraduate students.
- Credit/Contact Hour Policy
An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.
- Credits Required for Graduation at the Graduate Level
An explanation of the number and level of graduate credits required for the awarding of a master's degree.
- Declaring a Major/Minor
This policy describes how to declare a Major, second Major, or Minor.
- Determination of Academic Class at the Undergraduate Level
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 of c…
- Directed Study (At the Graduate Level)
An explanation of directed study courses at the graduate level, including how many may be carried each semester.
- Disability Accommodation Appeals Policy
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.
- Dismissals Without Probation for Undergraduate Students in Their First Semester
Students with very poor performance in their first semester at the College can be academically dismissed without a probationary semester.
- E-Mail and Network Policy
This policy informs the college community of the email and network rules and regulations.
- Earning a Second Master's Degree
An explanation of whether students can complete a second graduate degree at the College, including whether credits can be applied across both degrees.
- Earning Credit
Failure to earn credits will cause a student's status to become inactive.
- Extended Student Absence
This policy includes the protocols to follow for an extended student absence.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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, privileges …
- Final Examination Policy
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 exam…
- Financial Aid for Study Abroad
It is possible to receive additional financial aid for overseas study.
- Getting the Credit You Deserve
This policy explains how and what credits will transfer to Brockport.
- Grade Appeals Policy
Students have certain rights to appeal grades as explained by this policy.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) at the Graduate Level
An explanation of how and when the GPA is calculated at the graduate level, including what GPA is required for graduation.
- Grade Point Averages (GPA) at the Undergraduate Level
How to compute your undergraduate GPA.
- Grading System at the Graduate Level
An explanation of which course grades do and do not result in the awarding of credit at the graduate level.
- Graduate Academic Clemency
An explanation of the criteria for academic clemency – an appeal to have up to 9 graduate credits stricken from the graduate cumulative GPA.
- Graduate Admissions Categories
An explanation of the three admission categories at the graduate level.
- Graduate Continuous Enrollment Policy
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.
- Graduate Full-time Status for Enrollment Verification Purposes
The College's definition of graduate student full-time status for enrollment verification purposes.
- Graduate Thesis or Project Continuance
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.
- Guidelines for Credit-Bearing Off-Campus Instructional Activities
If a SUNY unit plans to offer an off-campus credit-bearing activity in a geographic region where other SUNY units are located, the initiating campus must inform the President of all other SUNY units w…
- Hazing Policy
This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The College's hazing policy. Students and organizations may also be subj…
- How to Apply for Aid
Applications are required when applying for financial aid.
- In-Progress (PR) Grades
In-Progress (PR) Grades are given for certain courses that cannot be finished in one semester.
- Independent and Directed Study at the Undergraduate Level
This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.
- Independent Study (at the Graduate Level)
An explanation of the requirements for and limits on enrolling for independent study courses at the graduate level.
- Leave of Absence at the Graduate Level
An explanation of leaves of absence at the graduate level, including how to apply for such a leave.
- Leaving Brockport or Withdrawing From All Courses Before Graduation and Returning
This policy addresses matriculated undergraduate students who want to withdraw completely, either by leaving during a semester or not enrolling in an upcoming semester.
- Mandatory Leave with Conditions for Return Policy
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 College community, and/or whose behav…
- Minimum Number of Graduate Credits after readmission or program change
Delineation of the minimum number of graduate credits that must be completed after readmission to a graduate program or program change.
- Move-The-Box Policy
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 felony…
- Newly Accepted Graduate Student Enrollment Requirement
An explanation of the requirement for newly accepted students to register in their first semester of matriculation.
- Permanent Address Required
Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the College at all times.
- Plan of Study and Advisement Key Number (Graduate Level)
An explanation of the process for and time limit to determine the Plan of Study and obtaining an advisement key number.
- Procedures for Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities
This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.
- Procedures for Dealing with Students who are Disruptive in Class
The College faculty and staff value maintaining an orderly learning environment in the classrooms and service areas as explained by this policy.
- Professional Education Unit Assessment Data Collection, Storage, Access, and Use 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.
- Progress Toward the Degree
This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.
- Proper Registration is Required to Receive Credit for Courses
All students are urged to note carefully the following course registration information in order to assure proper registration and receive credit for courses.
- Quality Points for Letter Grades at the Graduate Level
An explanation of the relationship of grades to quality points at the graduate level.
- Re-Admission 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 re…
- Readmission at the Undergraduate Level
This policy outlines the policy for readmission to the College after separation, leave of absence, academic dismissal and/or conduct suspension.
- Registration for Credit Overload at the Graduate Level
An explanation of the credit cap at the graduate level and the approvals necessary to exceed this cap.
- Reinstatement at the Undergraduate Level After Dismissal
Students may appeal their first dismissal from the College for poor academic performance.
- Repeating Courses at the Graduate Level
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 Courses at the Undergraduate Level
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 their G…
- Reporting Absences, Verification of Class Rosters, and Unregistered Students
- Residency Requirement
This policy discusses the minimum number of credits needed at Brockport for your degree, major and/or minor.
- Residency Requirement at the Graduate Level
A statement of the official College graduate policy on institutional residency.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to Retain Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial AID - Graduate Level
Students are advised that continued eligibility for federal financial aid awards requires that students maintain compliance with Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. Federal Satisfacto…
- Satisfactory Grades (at the Graduate Level)
An explanation of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading at the graduate level, including limits on S/U credits and their relationship to GPA.
- Semester Index
The semester index is a measure of academic performance determined by dividing the total number of quality credits earned for a semester by the total number of semester credits registered, as indicate…
- Special Opportunities after the Baccalaureate Degree
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 bacc…
- Student Absence due to Religious Beliefs - Section 224-A of the New York State Education Law
Student absences due to religious beliefs are protected under Section 224-A of New York State Education Law.
- Student Complaints About Sexual harassment in the Instructional Setting
The College is committed to preventing sexual harassment and other forms of intimidation and discrimination.
- Student Injury Policy
The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.
- Student Responsibility for Graduation Requirements (Undergraduate)
The College 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 requirements.
- Student Right-to-Know Policy
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the College to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and prospec…
- Student's Rights to make up work missed due to observation of religious holidays
New York State Education law (Section 224-A) allows students to miss classes/work because of their observation of religious holidays.
- Taking Graduate Courses at the Undergraduate Level
Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.
- Time Limit for Completion of Graduate Degree
An explanation of the time limits for graduate degree completion.
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Transfer Credits at the Graduate Level
An explanation of requirements for transferring credits at the graduate level, and applying credits taken in non-matriculated status to degree requirements.
- Use of Electronic Devices in the Classroom Policy
The College is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.
- Visiting Student Financial Aid Policy
It is possible to receive financial aid if you are taking courses at another institution.
- Warning: Campus E-mail, Downloads, and Social Networking Services are Not Private
The College 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 post in s…
- Withdrawal from a graduate program or from non-degree status
An explanation of the process for withdrawing from a graduate program.
- Academic Dishonesty Policy
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Academic Advisement
- Allowable Credit Loads (Undergraduate)
This policy refers to the maximum credit load allowed for undergraduate students in a semester based on Academic Class.
- Credit Loads for Non-Matriculated Students (Undergraduate)
This policy refers to the credit load limits allowed for non-matriculated students.
- Credit Loads in Summer Sessions
This policy refers to credit load totals during Summer Sessions for undergraduate students.
- Cross-Listed Courses
There are rules that govern credit for a course listed in more than one department (different discipline codes).
- Declaring a Major/Minor
This policy describes how to declare a Major, second Major, or Minor.
- Determination of Academic Class at the Undergraduate Level
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 of c…
- Earning Credit
Failure to earn credits will cause a student's status to become inactive.
- Getting the Credit You Deserve
This policy explains how and what credits will transfer to Brockport.
- Independent and Directed Study at the Undergraduate Level
This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.
- Leaving Brockport or Withdrawing From All Courses Before Graduation and Returning
This policy addresses matriculated undergraduate students who want to withdraw completely, either by leaving during a semester or not enrolling in an upcoming semester.
- Progress Toward the Degree
This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.
- Readmission at the Undergraduate Level
This policy outlines the policy for readmission to the College after separation, leave of absence, academic dismissal and/or conduct suspension.
- Repeating Courses at the Graduate Level
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 Courses at the Undergraduate Level
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 their G…
- Residency Requirement
This policy discusses the minimum number of credits needed at Brockport for your degree, major and/or minor.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to Retain Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial Aid - Undergraduate Level
This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.
- State-Established Academic Standards for New York State Financial Aid - Undergraduate and Graduate
This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.
- Student Responsibility for Graduation Requirements (Undergraduate)
The College 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 requirements.
- Taking Graduate Courses at the Undergraduate Level
Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.
- Allowable Credit Loads (Undergraduate)
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Campus Life
- Campus Life Event Policy
Policy for programming events on campus.
- Code of Student Conduct
The Code of Student Conduct states the behavioral expectations and standards of conduct for all students. Rules pertain to the actions of individuals as well as student clubs, organizations and/or gro…
- Disability Accommodation Appeals Policy
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.
- Fundraising/Vending Policy
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 SUNY B…
- Hazing Policy
This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The College's hazing policy. Students and organizations may also be subj…
- Identification of Persons
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. It sha…
- Immigration Enforcement
This policy details SUNY State-operated College University Police Department rules for responding to requests from Federal immigration officials. CBP: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a Di…
- Mandatory Leave with Conditions for Return Policy
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 College community, and/or whose behav…
- Pets and Animals on Campus
All animals and pets, other than service animals and those used for research and instructional purposes, are strictly prohibited from the College's internal building areas including, but not restricte…
- Posting Policy
Rules for posting posters, banners and signs on College property.
- Procedures for Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities
This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.
- Relationship Statement Between SUNY Brockport and its Affiliated Fraternities and Sororities
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 an…
- Student Organization Registration Policy
To ensure the educational integrity of co-curricular activities on campus, SUNY Brockport has established registration procedures for student organizations.
- Student Right-to-Know Policy
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the College to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and prospec…
- SUNY Policy Overview: Maintenance of Public Order, Use of Campus Facilities & Campus Procedures
SUNY Brockport recognizes that we are a microcosm of the broader world, in which there are many differing experiences, perspectives, and understandings. The College values diversity of identity and…
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Campus Life Event Policy
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Code of Student Conduct
- Code of Student Conduct
The Code of Student Conduct states the behavioral expectations and standards of conduct for all students. Rules pertain to the actions of individuals as well as student clubs, organizations and/or gro…
- College Policy on Student Organization Affiliation
This college policy informs students of disciplinary action that may occur with affiliation with any organization or group that has had its College registration withdrawn.
- Hazing Policy
This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The College's hazing policy. Students and organizations may also be subj…
- Mandatory Leave with Conditions for Return Policy
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 College community, and/or whose behav…
- Move-The-Box Policy
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 felony…
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Code of Student Conduct
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Financial Aid
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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, privileges …
- Federal Aid Credit Census
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.
- Financial Aid for Study Abroad
It is possible to receive additional financial aid for overseas study.
- High School Final Transcript
Final High School transcripts are required in order to receive federal financial assistance.
- How Eligibility is Determined, Awarded, and Disbursed
Details regarding how aid eligibility is determined, awarded and disbursed are available for students studying at SUNY Brockport.
- How to Apply for Aid
Applications are required when applying for financial aid.
- Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Financial Aid
Students have certain rights and responsibilities regarding the receipt of financial aid.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to Retain Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial AID - Graduate Level
Students are advised that continued eligibility for federal financial aid awards requires that students maintain compliance with Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. Federal Satisfacto…
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to Retain Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial Aid - Undergraduate Level
This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.
- State-Established Academic Standards for New York State Financial Aid - Undergraduate and Graduate
This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.
- Student Consumer Disclosure Requirement
This policy provides students and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with the College's state approval agency and any other relevant state official or agency that woul…
- Title IV (Withdrawal) Refunds / Impact on Student Account
Financial implications of reduced Title IV awards caused by student withdrawal from course(s).
- Types of Financial Aid
There are federal, state and private aid funds available to graduate and undergraduate students.
- Visiting Student Financial Aid Policy
It is possible to receive financial aid if you are taking courses at another institution.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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Registration and Records
- Academic Honors for Undergraduates
Information on the honors breakdown for undergraduates according to matriculation date.
- Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing Courses
Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.
- Auditing Courses at SUNY Brockport
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.
- College Records Access
This policy provides information on accessing student records.
- Confidential Nature of Student Records
Basic information that deals with the release of student records.
- Consumer Information Policy
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 regi…
- Credit/Contact Hour Policy
An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.
- Cross-Listed Courses
There are rules that govern credit for a course listed in more than one department (different discipline codes).
- Differences Between Independent Study and Directed Study
Information on the guidelines for taking an Independent Study or Directed Study
- Dobson Records Retention Policy
Due to limited space to store records on campus, departments wishing to send boxes to the Records Retention area must adhere to the following policies and procedures.
- Final Examination Policy
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 exam…
- Freedom of Information Requests
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 accountab…
- Grade Changes
Information on the policy for a change of grade.
- Grade Point Averages (GPA) at the Undergraduate Level
How to compute your undergraduate GPA.
- Graduation, Commencement, and Diplomas
Information related to graduation, Commencement and diplomas.
- In Case of Emergency (ICE) Contact Information Policy
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
In-Progress (PR) Grades are given for certain courses that cannot be finished in one semester.
- Incomplete Grades – Application Process
Information on taking an incomplete grade in a course.
- Independent and Directed Study at the Undergraduate Level
This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.
- Mid-Term Grades at the Undergraduate Level
Information on Mid-term Grades for Undergraduate Students.
- Move-The-Box Policy
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 felony…
- Proper Registration is Required to Receive Credit for Courses
All students are urged to note carefully the following course registration information in order to assure proper registration and receive credit for courses.
- Registration
This policy deals with student status as it relates to various registration opportunities, items that will prevent registration and affirming enrollment following registration.
- Registration and Records Definitions
- Repeating Courses at the Graduate Level
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 Courses at the Undergraduate Level
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 their G…
- Reporting Absences, Verification of Class Rosters, and Unregistered Students
- Safeguarding Customer Information
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, te…
- Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading
Students may take some courses graded only as satisfactory or unsatisfactory according to the rules stated in this policy
- Semester Index
The semester index is a measure of academic performance determined by dividing the total number of quality credits earned for a semester by the total number of semester credits registered, as indicate…
- Taking Graduate Courses at the Undergraduate Level
Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.
- The Transcript
This information explains the student's official academic record at SUNY Brockport.
- Three Other Possibilities: "I", "PR" and "W"
Information on grades of I, PR and W.
- Undergraduate Cross-Registration
Information on how to cross-register a course as an undergraduate student.
- Academic Honors for Undergraduates
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Residential Life
- Approval of Off-Campus Housing
The College does not inspect or supervise private, off-campus housing facilities. Operators of off-campus housing facilities must, under federal and state law, make them uniformly available to all stu…
- Code of Student Conduct
The Code of Student Conduct states the behavioral expectations and standards of conduct for all students. Rules pertain to the actions of individuals as well as student clubs, organizations and/or gro…
- Disability Accommodation Appeals Policy
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.
- Hazing Policy
This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The College's hazing policy. Students and organizations may also be subj…
- Immigration Enforcement
This policy details SUNY State-operated College University Police Department rules for responding to requests from Federal immigration officials. CBP: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a Di…
- Mandatory Leave with Conditions for Return Policy
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 College community, and/or whose behav…
- Missing Student Notification Policy for Residential Students
The following policy and procedure has been established to assist in the location of a student living on campus at the College, based on the facts the student is identified as a missing student.
- Parking Permit Registration, Enforcement, and Visitor Regulations
The Operating Policy and Procedures of Parking and Transportation Services include parking permits and vehicle registration, visitor/guest parking, parking citations, parking enforcement times, meters…
- Posting Policy
Rules for posting posters, banners and signs on College property.
- Procedures for Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities
This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.
- Student Injury Policy
The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.
- Therapy Animal Policy
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 broader …
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Approval of Off-Campus Housing
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Student - Undergraduate
- Academic Dishonesty Policy
It is important for students to understand that the College faculty and staff value student honesty and integrity as explained in this policy.
- Academic Honors for Undergraduates
Information on the honors breakdown for undergraduates according to matriculation date.
- Academic Probation and Dismissal at the Undergraduate Level
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" academicall…
- Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing Courses
Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.
- Advising Student Organizations and Tutoring
- Affirming Enrollment / Accepting Financial Responsibility Policy
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 semeste…
- Allowable Credit Loads (Undergraduate)
This policy refers to the maximum credit load allowed for undergraduate students in a semester based on Academic Class.
- Appeals of SUNY to SUNY Transfer Course Equivalency
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 loca…
- Appeals of the Withdrawal Policy
Students can appeal the department chair's decision not to allow a withdrawal from a course.
- Attendance Guidelines
College faculty value regular attendance in all classes as explained in these guidelines.
- Attendance Guidelines Appeal Process
Under certain conditions, students can appeal a faculty decision on enforcement of the attendance guidelines.
- Billing Statements (Billing, Refunds, Collection, Write-Offs Policy for Tuition, Fees, Other Charges
SUNY Brockport will generate electronic billing notification to students with an outstanding balance of $5 or more.
- Bringing Minor Children to Class / Campus Policy
The College has rules that govern whether or not minor children may accompany students to class / campus.
- Campus Life Event Policy
Policy for programming events on campus.
- Code of Student Conduct
The Code of Student Conduct states the behavioral expectations and standards of conduct for all students. Rules pertain to the actions of individuals as well as student clubs, organizations and/or gro…
- Collection of Delinquent Accounts - External Agency and Attorney General
Delinquent student debt is subject to referral to an external collection agency and/or the New York State Attorney General.
- College Policy on Student Organization Affiliation
This college policy informs students of disciplinary action that may occur with affiliation with any organization or group that has had its College registration withdrawn.
- Credit Loads for Non-Matriculated Students (Undergraduate)
This policy refers to the credit load limits allowed for non-matriculated students.
- Credit Loads in Summer Sessions
This policy refers to credit load totals during Summer Sessions for undergraduate students.
- Credit/Contact Hour Policy
An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.
- Declaring a Major/Minor
This policy describes how to declare a Major, second Major, or Minor.
- Determination of Academic Class at the Undergraduate Level
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 of c…
- Disability Accommodation Appeals Policy
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.
- Dismissals Without Probation for Undergraduate Students in Their First Semester
Students with very poor performance in their first semester at the College can be academically dismissed without a probationary semester.
- E-Mail and Network Policy
This policy informs the college community of the email and network rules and regulations.
- Earning Credit
Failure to earn credits will cause a student's status to become inactive.
- Extended Student Absence
This policy includes the protocols to follow for an extended student absence.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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, privileges …
- Federal Aid Credit Census
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.
- Federal Title IV Authorization (Federal Aid Funds)
Students must provide authorization in order to use federal Title IV aid to pay for miscellaneous account charges.
- Final Examination Policy
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 exam…
- Financial Aid for Study Abroad
It is possible to receive additional financial aid for overseas study.
- Fundraising/Vending Policy
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 SUNY B…
- Getting the Credit You Deserve
This policy explains how and what credits will transfer to Brockport.
- Grade Appeals Policy
Students have certain rights to appeal grades as explained by this policy.
- Grade Point Averages (GPA) at the Undergraduate Level
How to compute your undergraduate GPA.
- Graduation/Completion and Transfer-Out Rates
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the College to disclose to all enrolled and prospective students statistics on the graduation rates of undergraduate students.
- Guide for review of research involving human participants
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 is a…
- Hazing Policy
This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The College's hazing policy. Students and organizations may also be subj…
- Health Insurance Coverage for International Exchange, Research and Study Programs
International exchange, research and study program students are charged for SUNY-mandated health insurance coverage.
- High School Final Transcript
Final High School transcripts are required in order to receive federal financial assistance.
- How Eligibility is Determined, Awarded, and Disbursed
Details regarding how aid eligibility is determined, awarded and disbursed are available for students studying at SUNY Brockport.
- How to Apply for Aid
Applications are required when applying for financial aid.
- Immigration Enforcement
This policy details SUNY State-operated College University Police Department rules for responding to requests from Federal immigration officials. CBP: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a Di…
- Immunization Requirements Policy
The College's immunization requirements and consequences for non-compliance.
- In-Progress (PR) Grades
In-Progress (PR) Grades are given for certain courses that cannot be finished in one semester.
- Independent and Directed Study at the Undergraduate Level
This deals with the criteria required to take a course as an Independent or Directed Study.
- Late Fees (Fees, Rentals and Other Charges)
This policy covers the penalty assessed when payments are not made by the published deadline.
- Leaving Brockport or Withdrawing From All Courses Before Graduation and Returning
This policy addresses matriculated undergraduate students who want to withdraw completely, either by leaving during a semester or not enrolling in an upcoming semester.
- Mandatory Health Insurance for Domestic Students
All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.
- Mandatory International Student 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…
- Mandatory Leave with Conditions for Return Policy
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 College community, and/or whose behav…
- Mid-Term Grades at the Undergraduate Level
Information on Mid-term Grades for Undergraduate Students.
- Miscellaneous Student Fees (Fees, Rentals, and Other Charges)
Fees, rentals and other charges.
- Move-The-Box Policy
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 felony…
- Music, Video, Software and Games: Your Obligations and Rights
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 friend, …
- Parking Permit Registration, Enforcement, and Visitor Regulations
The Operating Policy and Procedures of Parking and Transportation Services include parking permits and vehicle registration, visitor/guest parking, parking citations, parking enforcement times, meters…
- Payment Deadline (Billing, Refunds, Collection, Write-Offs Policy for Tuition, Fees, Other Charges)
SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.
- Payments (Including Web Payment and Installment Plan)
Student payment options.
- Permanent Address Required
Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the College at all times.
- Posting Policy
Rules for posting posters, banners and signs on College property.
- Procedures for Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities
This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.
- Procedures for Dealing with Students who are Disruptive in Class
The College faculty and staff value maintaining an orderly learning environment in the classrooms and service areas as explained by this policy.
- Professional Education Unit Assessment Data Collection, Storage, Access, and Use 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.
- Progress Toward the Degree
This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.
- Readmission at the Undergraduate Level
This policy outlines the policy for readmission to the College after separation, leave of absence, academic dismissal and/or conduct suspension.
- Reinstatement at the Undergraduate Level After Dismissal
Students may appeal their first dismissal from the College for poor academic performance.
- Relationship Statement Between SUNY Brockport and its Affiliated Fraternities and Sororities
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 an…
- Repeating Courses at the Undergraduate Level
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 their G…
- Reporting Absences, Verification of Class Rosters, and Unregistered Students
- Residency Requirement
This policy discusses the minimum number of credits needed at Brockport for your degree, major and/or minor.
- Residency, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes
Residency eligibility for New York State tuition rates.
- Retention of IT Privileges
IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the College.
- Rights and Responsibilities of Students Receiving Financial Aid
Students have certain rights and responsibilities regarding the receipt of financial aid.
- Rule on other Official Academic Relationships with Relatives
The College has rules that govern employee official interactions with close relatives in classes and the service offices.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to Retain Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial Aid - Undergraduate Level
This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.
- Semester Index
The semester index is a measure of academic performance determined by dividing the total number of quality credits earned for a semester by the total number of semester credits registered, as indicate…
- Special Opportunities after the Baccalaureate Degree
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 bacc…
- State-Established Academic Standards for New York State Financial Aid - Undergraduate and Graduate
This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.
- Student Absence due to Religious Beliefs - Section 224-A of the New York State Education Law
Student absences due to religious beliefs are protected under Section 224-A of New York State Education Law.
- Student Complaints About Sexual harassment in the Instructional Setting
The College is committed to preventing sexual harassment and other forms of intimidation and discrimination.
- Student Employment Basic Training
Online self-scoring quizzes for student employees. This is a web based training program with online self-scoring quizzes that newly hired student employees are encouraged to go through. Materials are …
- Student Employment Supervisor' Manual
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: Feder…
- Student Injury Policy
The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.
- Student Organization Registration Policy
To ensure the educational integrity of co-curricular activities on campus, SUNY Brockport has established registration procedures for student organizations.
- Student Relatives of a Course Instructor Need Special Permission to take the Course - Nepotism
The College has rules that govern the situation when students take courses taught by a close relative.
- Student Responsibility for Graduation Requirements (Undergraduate)
The College 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 requirements.
- Student Right-to-Know Policy
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the College to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and prospec…
- Student's Rights to make up work missed due to observation of religious holidays
New York State Education law (Section 224-A) allows students to miss classes/work because of their observation of religious holidays.
- SUNY Policy Overview: Maintenance of Public Order, Use of Campus Facilities & Campus Procedures
SUNY Brockport recognizes that we are a microcosm of the broader world, in which there are many differing experiences, perspectives, and understandings. The College values diversity of identity and…
- Taking Graduate Courses at the Undergraduate Level
Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.
- Title IV (Withdrawal) Refunds / Impact on Student Account
Financial implications of reduced Title IV awards caused by student withdrawal from course(s).
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Tuition Overpayment Refunds
Information regarding refunding student account overpayment(s) and the direct deposit option.
- Tuition Schedule
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 Office…
- Types of Financial Aid
There are federal, state and private aid funds available to graduate and undergraduate students.
- Use of Electronic Devices in the Classroom Policy
The College is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.
- Visiting Student Financial Aid Policy
It is possible to receive financial aid if you are taking courses at another institution.
- Warning: Campus E-mail, Downloads, and Social Networking Services are Not Private
The College 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 post in s…
- Academic Dishonesty Policy
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Student - Graduate
- Academic Dishonesty Policy
It is important for students to understand that the College faculty and staff value student honesty and integrity as explained in this policy.
- Academic Dismissal From A Graduate Program
An explanation of the dismissal process for graduate students.
- Academic Standing / Academic Probation
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. Students …
- Advising Student Organizations and Tutoring
- Archiving Master's Thesis and Capstone Projects
An explanation of where to submit graduate theses and capstone projects for public availability and archival access.
- Code of Student Conduct
The Code of Student Conduct states the behavioral expectations and standards of conduct for all students. Rules pertain to the actions of individuals as well as student clubs, organizations and/or gro…
- Credit for Courses that include both graduate students and undergraduate students
Policy dealing with "swing" course credits.
- Credit/Contact Hour Policy
An explanation of how credit hours are assigned to courses, as adopted from SUNY Policy.
- Credits Required for Graduation at the Graduate Level
An explanation of the number and level of graduate credits required for the awarding of a master's degree.
- Dematriculation at the Graduate Level
An explanation of the grounds for de-matriculation at the graduate level.
- Directed Study (At the Graduate Level)
An explanation of directed study courses at the graduate level, including how many may be carried each semester.
- Disability Accommodation Appeals Policy
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.
- E-Mail and Network Policy
This policy informs the college community of the email and network rules and regulations.
- Earning a Second Master's Degree
An explanation of whether students can complete a second graduate degree at the College, including whether credits can be applied across both degrees.
- Grade Appeals Policy
Students have certain rights to appeal grades as explained by this policy.
- Grade Point Average (GPA) at the Graduate Level
An explanation of how and when the GPA is calculated at the graduate level, including what GPA is required for graduation.
- Grading System at the Graduate Level
An explanation of which course grades do and do not result in the awarding of credit at the graduate level.
- Graduate Academic Clemency
An explanation of the criteria for academic clemency – an appeal to have up to 9 graduate credits stricken from the graduate cumulative GPA.
- Graduate Admissions Categories
An explanation of the three admission categories at the graduate level.
- Graduate Continuous Enrollment Policy
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.
- Graduate Full-time Status for Enrollment Verification Purposes
The College's definition of graduate student full-time status for enrollment verification purposes.
- Graduate Thesis or Project Continuance
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.
- Guide for review of research involving human participants
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 is a…
- Independent Study (at the Graduate Level)
An explanation of the requirements for and limits on enrolling for independent study courses at the graduate level.
- Leave of Absence at the Graduate Level
An explanation of leaves of absence at the graduate level, including how to apply for such a leave.
- Mandatory Health Insurance for Domestic Students
All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.
- Mandatory Leave with Conditions for Return Policy
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 College community, and/or whose behav…
- Minimum Number of Graduate Credits after readmission or program change
Delineation of the minimum number of graduate credits that must be completed after readmission to a graduate program or program change.
- Move-The-Box Policy
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 felony…
- Music, Video, Software and Games: Your Obligations and Rights
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 friend, …
- Newly Accepted Graduate Student Enrollment Requirement
An explanation of the requirement for newly accepted students to register in their first semester of matriculation.
- Parking Permit Registration, Enforcement, and Visitor Regulations
The Operating Policy and Procedures of Parking and Transportation Services include parking permits and vehicle registration, visitor/guest parking, parking citations, parking enforcement times, meters…
- Permanent Address Required
Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the College at all times.
- Plan of Study and Advisement Key Number (Graduate Level)
An explanation of the process for and time limit to determine the Plan of Study and obtaining an advisement key number.
- Posting Policy
Rules for posting posters, banners and signs on College property.
- Procedures for Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities
This policy informs students on rules and regulations for accessing services for students with disabilities.
- Professional Education Unit Assessment Data Collection, Storage, Access, and Use 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.
- Quality Points for Letter Grades at the Graduate Level
An explanation of the relationship of grades to quality points at the graduate level.
- Re-Admission 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 re…
- Registration for Credit Overload at the Graduate Level
An explanation of the credit cap at the graduate level and the approvals necessary to exceed this cap.
- Repeating Courses at the Graduate Level
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.
- Reporting Absences, Verification of Class Rosters, and Unregistered Students
- Residency Requirement at the Graduate Level
A statement of the official College graduate policy on institutional residency.
- Retention of IT Privileges
IT privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the College.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to Retain Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial AID - Graduate Level
Students are advised that continued eligibility for federal financial aid awards requires that students maintain compliance with Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. Federal Satisfacto…
- Satisfactory Grades (at the Graduate Level)
An explanation of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading at the graduate level, including limits on S/U credits and their relationship to GPA.
- Semester Index
The semester index is a measure of academic performance determined by dividing the total number of quality credits earned for a semester by the total number of semester credits registered, as indicate…
- State-Established Academic Standards for New York State Financial Aid - Undergraduate and Graduate
This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.
- Student Employment Supervisor' Manual
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: Feder…
- Student Right-to-Know Policy
The Student Right-to-Know Act requires the College to disclose certain information including crime statistics, institutional graduation rates and student privacy guidelines to all enrolled and prospec…
- SUNY Policy Overview: Maintenance of Public Order, Use of Campus Facilities & Campus Procedures
SUNY Brockport recognizes that we are a microcosm of the broader world, in which there are many differing experiences, perspectives, and understandings. The College values diversity of identity and…
- Taking Graduate Courses at the Undergraduate Level
Eligibility criteria for Brockport undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses; potential degree requirements fulfilled by those courses.
- Time Limit for Completion of Graduate Degree
An explanation of the time limits for graduate degree completion.
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Transfer Credits at the Graduate Level
An explanation of requirements for transferring credits at the graduate level, and applying credits taken in non-matriculated status to degree requirements.
- Use of Electronic Devices in the Classroom Policy
The College is committed to educationally sound uses of technology in the classroom and preventing technology from becoming disruptive to the learning environment.
- Withdrawal from a graduate program or from non-degree status
An explanation of the process for withdrawing from a graduate program.
- Academic Dishonesty Policy
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Student Accounts
- Affirming Enrollment / Accepting Financial Responsibility Policy
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 semeste…
- Assessment of Campus-Based Fees Policy
This campus policy defines the review, assessment, modification, and submission of the College’s Broad Based, Local and Course-Related fees and a limited number of certain optional student char…
- Billing Statements (Billing, Refunds, Collection, Write-Offs Policy for Tuition, Fees, Other Charges
SUNY Brockport will generate electronic billing notification to students with an outstanding balance of $5 or more.
- Collection of Delinquent Accounts - External Agency and Attorney General
Delinquent student debt is subject to referral to an external collection agency and/or the New York State Attorney General.
- Dobson Records Retention Policy
Due to limited space to store records on campus, departments wishing to send boxes to the Records Retention area must adhere to the following policies and procedures.
- Federal Title IV Authorization (Federal Aid Funds)
Students must provide authorization in order to use federal Title IV aid to pay for miscellaneous account charges.
- Health Insurance Coverage for International Exchange, Research and Study Programs
International exchange, research and study program students are charged for SUNY-mandated health insurance coverage.
- Late Fees (Fees, Rentals and Other Charges)
This policy covers the penalty assessed when payments are not made by the published deadline.
- Miscellaneous Student Fees (Fees, Rentals, and Other Charges)
Fees, rentals and other charges.
- Payment Deadline (Billing, Refunds, Collection, Write-Offs Policy for Tuition, Fees, Other Charges)
SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.
- Payments (Including Web Payment and Installment Plan)
Student payment options.
- Permanent Address Required
Students are required to maintain an active permanent address on file with the College at all times.
- Refunds
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, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes
Residency eligibility for New York State tuition rates.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to Retain Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial Aid - Undergraduate Level
This policy explains the federal academic requirements to maintain eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid at the Undergraduate Level.
- State-Established Academic Standards for New York State Financial Aid - Undergraduate and Graduate
This policy explains the New York State academic requirements to maintain eligibility for state financial aid programs.
- Title IV (Withdrawal) Refunds / Impact on Student Account
Financial implications of reduced Title IV awards caused by student withdrawal from course(s).
- Tuition Overpayment Refunds
Information regarding refunding student account overpayment(s) and the direct deposit option.
- Tuition Schedule
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 Office…
- Affirming Enrollment / Accepting Financial Responsibility Policy
Student
This category covers a broad range of policies which are applicable to those with the status of student.
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General
- Affirmative Action Compliance Statement
The State University of New York College at Brockport does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a…
- College Bookstore
The College Bookstore services are contracted with Barnes and Noble through BASC.
- Credit Card and Third-Party Solicitation Policy
Campus vending policy specifically related to credit cards and third-party contracts.
- Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Policy
This policy provides information on the College's compliance with the regulations set forth by the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act concerning alcohol and drug prevention services, program and po…
- Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
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 pr…
- HIV and AIDS Confidentiality Policy
This policy informs The College community of the HIV and AIDS confidentiality and privacy regulations and expresses compliance with the New York State Public Health Law, Article 27-F.
- OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Standard
This policy addresses the College's compliance with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under the OSHA Act of 1970, SEC.5.Duties.
- Radiation Safety and Hazardous Materials
Radiation Safety The College is in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations concerning the use of radio-chemicals, radio-isotopes, and radiation-producing equipment or utilizing radioact…
- Title IX Grievance Policy
What is the purpose of the Title IX Grievance Policy? 1 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits any person in the United States from being discriminated against on the basis of sex…
- Tobacco-free, Smoke-free & Vape-free Campus Policy
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 is a research-based public health s…
- Use, Long-Term and Short-Term Removal of College Equipment
College property is purchased exclusively for use by College employees, at their job-site, in the performance of their job-related responsibilities. Department chairs and unit heads have items of equ…
- Affirmative Action Compliance Statement
Other
This category covers policies that do not qualify for inclusion in the aforementioned categories.