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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…

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…

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…

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.

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 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…

The following is the SUNY Brockport's Mandatory Course Syllabi Title IX Compliance Statement: "Sex and Gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, are prohibited in educational programs …

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

It is the policy of SUNY and the Research Foundation of SUNY to get inventions into the marketplace for the benefits of the inventor, the inventor's campus, the University, industry, and the public. T…

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

This policy addresses criteria to award posthumous degrees.

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

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…

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…

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

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

The University Senate has provided "Guidelines Governing Relationships Between the Academic Community and United States intelligence agencies."

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

This policy is in the process of being updated.  We are awaiting final guidance from SUNY.   The intent of this policy is to provide COVID-19 guidelines and daily requirements for contractor a…

This policy is in the process of being updated.  We are awaiting final guidance from SUNY.   The intent of this policy is to provide clear guidelines so that vendors and contractors working on…

This policy is in the process of being updated.  We are awaiting final guidance from SUNY.   All evacuation alarms and emergency voice notification system messages are to be taken seriously an…

This policy is in the process of being updated.  We are awaiting final guidance from SUNY.   SUNY Brockport has established procedures to ensure compliance with SUNY policies and the safety of…

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…

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.

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…

The Faculty Senate will undertake a regular evaluation of the campus president to coincide with the time of the Chancellor's presidential evaluation so that the Faculty Senate President or his/her rep…

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…

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.

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

Request priority is made according to the guidelines listed below.

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

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

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

SUNY Brockport Space Management Policy provides a framework to support academic and non-academic program needs. The College is committed to managing space based on our Strategic Plan and the 2018 Spac…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

This policy is in the process of being updated.  We are awaiting final guidance from SUNY.   All evacuation alarms and emergency voice notification system messages are to be taken seriously an…

This policy is in the process of being updated.  We are awaiting final guidance from SUNY.   SUNY Brockport has established procedures to ensure compliance with SUNY policies and the safety of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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 or news releases regarding SUNY Brockport should be issued through the Office of College Communications.

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

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…

Thompson Conference Center is a completely refurbished former residence hall that includes seven air-conditioned meeting rooms, 45 neatly decorated guest rooms, and five private suites. The main floor…

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…

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 …

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 Conten…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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…

The policy of the SUNY College at Brockport is that no solicitation of funds, grants, contracts or property shall be made by anyone for the benefit of the College, or any agency thereof, without the p…

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

Fees, rentals and other charges.

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

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…

SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.

Student payment options.

Parking fines imposed upon employees of SUNY Brockport, and not paid, may be deducted from the salary and wages of the offending employee. Section 360 of the NYS Education Law authorizes the State Un…

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…

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

The following is the SUNY Brockport's Mandatory Course Syllabi Title IX Compliance Statement: "Sex and Gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, are prohibited in educational programs …

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…

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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,…

(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…

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…

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…

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…

All state employees are eligible to become members of the New York State Employees' Federated Credit Union which is a cooperative savings and loan associate owned and operated by its members.

The CSEA Tuition Assistance Program is administered by New York State and the CSEA Partnership for Education and Training. The program provides money to help you: Update your job skills or start a n…

The dental insurance plans available to employees are comprehensive plans designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families in meeting the cost of dental care. Generally, the De…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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) 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 …

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…

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 i…

When the Office of Human Resources receives word that an employee is leaving the College, an invitation is issued to that employee to schedule a departure interview. This meeting serves to advise the …

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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 …

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…

The College's Annual Fire Safety Report document.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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:…

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…

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

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

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

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 (App…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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

Philosophy statement: It is the 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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

The 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…

The Campus will strive to provide suitable work and study environments for the entire Campus Community. Priorities and decisions for HVAC improvements will be based on a variety of factors and criteri…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

The College's Annual Fire Safety Report document.

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

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

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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 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…

General Objective of University Police The objective of University Police is the protection of the lives and property of the students, employees and campus visitors of the State University College at …

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

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,…

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-…

This report contains a comprehensive analysis of the College’s alcohol and drug prevention program, including policy and enforcement and fulfills the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Commu…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

The College's immunization requirements and consequences for non-compliance.

All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.

All international students on visas are mandated to be covered under the SUNY international insurance program. In order to be waived from this policy you will need to show proof of comparable…

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…

This policy outlines the procedures and conditions for placing a student on Medical Leave with Conditions for Return, including reentry requirements and implications for the student concerning academi…

Policy on transportation for off campus medical care.

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

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

SUNY Brockport 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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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, …

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…

The College at 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 us…

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

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…

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

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

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 Conten…

The University Senate has provided "Guidelines Governing Relationships Between the Academic Community and United States intelligence agencies."

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

An explanation of the dismissal process for graduate students.

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

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…

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 …

Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Policy dealing with "swing" course credits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Policies and Procedures for the Implementation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants certain rights, privileges …

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…

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

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

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

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

How to compute your undergraduate GPA.

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

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

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

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

The College's definition of graduate student full-time status for enrollment verification purposes.

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

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…

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…

Applications are required when applying for financial aid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Faculty, instructors, and college supervisors must complete key assessments of candidate performance by established deadline dates.

This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

The College is committed to preventing sexual harassment and other forms of intimidation and discrimination.

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

Participation in academic governance is not a token gesture; instead, students are expected to work diligently and constructively within the departments and the departmental committees to which they a…

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.

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…

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

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

An explanation of the time limits for graduate degree completion.

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus. This policy is a research-based public health s…

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

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

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

The 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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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.

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

Policy for programming events on campus.

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…

The BASC Dining Service Department offers an extensive variety of services on campus.

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

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

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…

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…

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…

The following is the SUNY Brockport's Mandatory Course Syllabi Title IX Compliance Statement: "Sex and Gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, are prohibited in educational programs …

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…

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

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

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

The Building Coordinator has responsibilities in several areas. The Building Coordinator serves as a focal point for many activities that take place within the physical structure and is the liaison be…

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

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

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…

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…

General Objective of University Police The objective of University Police is the protection of the lives and property of the students, employees and campus visitors of the State University College at …

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…

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.

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…

The following is the SUNY Brockport's Mandatory Course Syllabi Title IX Compliance Statement: "Sex and Gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, are prohibited in educational programs …

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…

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…

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 …

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

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

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

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

Applications are required when applying for financial aid.

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

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

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

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

This policy provides students and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with the College's state approval agency and any other relevant state official or agency that woul…

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

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

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

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

Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.

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

This policy provides information on accessing student records.

Basic information that deals with the release of student records.

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

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

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

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

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.

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…

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…

Information on the policy for a change of grade.

How to compute your undergraduate GPA.

Information related to graduation, Commencement and diplomas.

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

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

Information on taking an incomplete grade in a course.

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

Information on Mid-term Grades for Undergraduate Students.

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

Information on grades of I, PR and W.

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

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…

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…

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

This policy defines hazing and informs students and organizations of possible disciplinary action(s) when found in violation of The College's hazing policy. Students and organizations may also be subj…

The College's Annual Fire Safety Report document.

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…

The following is the SUNY Brockport's Mandatory Course Syllabi Title IX Compliance Statement: "Sex and Gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, are prohibited in educational programs …

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.

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…

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

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

Policies for students living in the residence halls.

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

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

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…

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

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

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

Procedures for adding, dropping and withdrawing courses.

Students must acknowledge financial responsibility in order to remain enrolled in courses.

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

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

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

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

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

This report contains a comprehensive analysis of the College’s alcohol and drug prevention program, including policy and enforcement and fulfills the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Commu…

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

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

Policy for programming events on campus.

Important campus safety and security issues including crime prevention and reporting information, University Police responsibilities and recent crime statistics required by the Clery Act.

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…

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Policies and Procedures for the Implementation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 grants certain rights, privileges …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to compute your undergraduate GPA.

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

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

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…

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

The College's Annual Fire Safety Report document.

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

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

Applications are required when applying for financial aid.

This policy details SUNY State-operated College University Police Department rules for responding to requests from Federal immigration officials. CBP: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a Di…

The College's immunization requirements and consequences for non-compliance.

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

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

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

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

The following is the SUNY Brockport's Mandatory Course Syllabi Title IX Compliance Statement: "Sex and Gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, are prohibited in educational programs …

All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.

All international students on visas are mandated to be covered under the SUNY international insurance program. In order to be waived from this policy you will need to show proof of comparable…

Information on Mid-term Grades for Undergraduate Students.

Fees, rentals and other charges.

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

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, …

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…

SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.

Student payment options.

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

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

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

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

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

Faculty, instructors, and college supervisors must complete key assessments of candidate performance by established deadline dates.

This policy explains how your degree requirements are determined.

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

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

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

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…

Policies for students living in the residence halls.

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

Residency eligibility for New York State tuition rates.

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

The College is committed to preventing sexual harassment and other forms of intimidation and discrimination.

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 …

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…

The policy covers the procedure for reporting student injury.

Participation in academic governance is not a token gesture; instead, students are expected to work diligently and constructively within the departments and the departmental committees to which they a…

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

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

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.

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…

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

SUNY Brockport recognizes that we are a microcosm of the broader world, in which there are many differing experiences, perspectives, and understandings. The College values diversity of identity and…

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

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

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus. This policy is a research-based public health s…

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

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

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

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

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

The 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…

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

An explanation of the dismissal process for graduate students.

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

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

This report contains a comprehensive analysis of the College’s alcohol and drug prevention program, including policy and enforcement and fulfills the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Commu…

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…

Policy dealing with "swing" course credits.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The College's definition of graduate student full-time status for enrollment verification purposes.

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

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

The College's Annual Fire Safety Report document.

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

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

The following is the SUNY Brockport's Mandatory Course Syllabi Title IX Compliance Statement: "Sex and Gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, are prohibited in educational programs …

All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.

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

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

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, …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Faculty, instructors, and college supervisors must complete key assessments of candidate performance by established deadline dates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

Participation in academic governance is not a token gesture; instead, students are expected to work diligently and constructively within the departments and the departmental committees to which they a…

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 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…

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

An explanation of the time limits for graduate degree completion.

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing a tobacco-free environment including prohibiting the use of all forms of tobacco and vaping products on campus. This policy is a research-based public health s…

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

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

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

Students must acknowledge financial responsibility in order to remain enrolled in courses.

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…

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Fees, rentals and other charges.

SUNY-mandated payment deadline information.

Student payment options.

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

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

Residency eligibility for New York State tuition rates.

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

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

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

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

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

Academic regalia shall be worn on such occasions as the President of the College may direct.

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…

The College Bookstore services are contracted with Barnes and Noble through BASC.

This policy is in the process of being updated.  We are awaiting final guidance from SUNY.   In the event of an outbreak of a highly infectious and/or deadly disease, including a pandemic, SUN…

This policy is in the process of being updated.  We are awaiting final guidance from SUNY.   SUNY Brockport will permit visitors/guests on campus. All guests will be required to wear masks whi…

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

The BASC Dining Service Department offers an extensive variety of services on campus.

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…

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…

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.

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 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…

Thompson Conference Center is a completely refurbished former residence hall that includes seven air-conditioned meeting rooms, 45 neatly decorated guest rooms, and five private suites. The main floor…

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…

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…

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…