Graduate Policies

Academic Dismissal From A Graduate Program Policy

An explanation of the dismissal process for graduate students.

Academic Integrity Policy

Academic integrity is a foundational principle of higher education and is expected of all students, staff, and faculty.

Academic Standing / Academic Probation Policy

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

Stu…

Accelerated Pathway / Combined Degree Credit Limit Policy

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

Advisement Key Number (Graduate Level) Policy

This policy provides an explanation of the process for matriculated graduate students to obtain an advisement key number, which is required to register for classes.

Advising Student Organizations and Tutoring Policy

Section 210.15-16

Camping, Use of Tents, and Tailgating on Campus Policy

SUNY Brockport is committed to maintaining a clean, aesthetically pleasing, healthy, hygienic and safe work, educational, and living environment in order to effectively carry out its educational mi…

Code of Student Conduct

Credit for Courses that Include Both Graduate Students and Undergraduate Students Policy

Policy dealing with “swing” course credits.

Credit/Contact Hour Policy

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

Credits Required for Graduation at the Graduate Level Policy

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

Dematriculation at the Graduate Level Policy

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

Directed and Independent Study Policy

Directed and Independent Study courses offer students the opportunity to learn in a non-classroom setting by interacting directly with an instructor and to earn up to a certain number of credits. T…

E-Mail and Network Policy

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

Earning a Second Master’s Degree Policy

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

Federal Financial Aid Credit Census Policy

Federal regulations state that an institution of higher education must verify that a student is enrolled and has attended courses in order to be eligible for federal financial aid.

Freedom of Expression and Assembly Student Policy and Procedures

SUNY Brockport students are guaranteed the rights of free inquiry and expression. Subject to applicable content-neutral policy, students are guaranteed the right to hold public meetings and engage …

Grade Appeal Policy

A student has the right to appeal a final course grade assigned by an instructor if certain conditions apply. The appeal process is a stepwise procedure involving the course instructor, department …

Grade Point Average (GPA) at the Graduate Level Policy

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

Grading System at the Graduate Level Policy

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

Graduate Academic Clemency Policy

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

Graduate Admissions Categories Policy

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

Graduate Continuous Enrollment Policy

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

Graduate Full-time Status for Enrollment Verification Purposes Policy

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

Graduate Thesis or Project Continuance Policy

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

Guide for Review of Research Involving Human Participants Policy

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

Hazing Policy

Hazing is abusive, degrading, psychologically damaging, and may be life-threatening. It is unacceptable in all forms and has no place in the SUNY Brockport community.

Identification Cards for Students Policy

It is the policy of the State University of New York (SUNY) to issue identification cards to students at its campuses. SUNY Brockport requires all students to carry a valid SUNY Brockport identific…

Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy

This policy provides parameters surrounding involuntary leaves of absence for students.

Leave of Absence at the Graduate Level Policy

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

Mandatory Health Insurance for Domestic Students Policy

All enrolled students are required to have health insurance.

Minimum Number of Graduate Credits After Readmission or Program Change Policy

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

Missing Student Notification for Residential Students Policy

To establish policy and procedures regarding reporting, investigation, and emergency notification when a residential student is missing from SUNY Brockport.

Move-The-Box Policy

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

Music, Video, Software and Games: Your Obligations and Rights Policy

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

Newly Accepted Graduate Student Enrollment Requirement Policy

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

Parking Permit Registration, Enforcement, and Visitor Regulations Policy

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

Permanent Address Required Policy

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

Posting Policy

It is the policy of the State University of New York (SUNY) to ensure that recognized student organizations, university programs, departments, and units that want to share information about upcomin…

Pregnant and Parenting Student Policy

This policy outlines pregnant and parenting students’ rights.

Procedures for Accessing Services for Students with Disabilities Policy

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

Professional Education Unit Assessment Data Collection, Storage, Access, and Use Policy

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

Quality Points for Letter Grades at the Graduate Level Policy

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

Re-Admission at the Graduate Level Policy

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…

Reasonable Accommodations and Appeal Policy

Students who meet specific requirements have the right to:

seek reasonable accommodation through the Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS), and
appeal to the Provost (or designee)

Registration for Credit Overload at the Graduate Level Policy

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

Repeating Courses at the Graduate Level Policy

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

Reporting Absences, Verification of Class Rosters, and Unregistered Students Policy

Section 210.12

Residency Requirement Policy

This policy describes the minimum number of credits that a student must earn from SUNY Brockport to receive a SUNY Brockport credential, including but not limited to a degree, certificate, or badge…

Retention of IT Privileges Policy

Information Technology (IT) privileges generally expire when an individual separates from the University, with some exceptions as described herein.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards to Retain Eligibility for Federal Title IV Financial AID - Graduate Level Policy

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