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Student
Handbook
State University of New York Institute of Technology
www.sunyit.edu/student_affairs

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Student Life Information................................................................................................................................. 2
History of the SUNYIT.................................................................................................................................... 3
President......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Academic Affairs............................................................................................................................................. 3
Administration ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management............................................................................... 3
Getting Help................................................................................................................................................... 4
Student Services.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Clubs and Organizations............................................................................................................................... 19
Alumni Association....................................................................................................................................... 22
Commencement............................................................................................................................................ 22
Campus Center Building Policies.................................................................................................................. 22
Athletic Facilities........................................................................................................................................... 23
Bookstore Policies......................................................................................................................................... 23
Computer Policies......................................................................................................................................... 24
Parking Regulations and Vehicle Registration................................................................................................ 24
Student Groups and Organizations Registration Policy.................................................................................. 24
Sales and Solicitation Policy.......................................................................................................................... 24
Campus Posting Policy.................................................................................................................................. 24
Campus Dining Services............................................................................................................................... 25
SUNYIT Card Procedures and Policies.......................................................................................................... 27
Student Judicial System................................................................................................................................. 27
Student Rights within the College Community............................................................................................. 27
Statement of Rights for Student Campus Crime Victims................................................................................ 28
Statement of Rights for Student Campus Sexual Assault Victims................................................................... 28
Recommended Procedures for Victims of Sexual Assault............................................................................... 29
Campus and Community Resources Available for the Victims of Campus Crime .......................................... 29
Sex Offenses.................................................................................................................................................. 29
Bias Crimes Prevention................................................................................................................................. 29
Standards for the Conduct of Students.......................................................................................................... 30
Code of Academic Conduct.......................................................................................................................... 30
Student Code of Conduct............................................................................................................................. 34
State University Board of Trustees Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order ............................................. 38
Mediation Services........................................................................................................................................ 43
Student Judicial System Procedures.............................................................................................................. 43
College Policies and Additional Information................................................................................................. 47
Notification of Student Fatality or Serious Injury.......................................................................................... 47
Class Attendance........................................................................................................................................... 47
Absentee Policy for Student-Athletes............................................................................................................. 47
Medical Review Policy................................................................................................................................... 47
SUNYIT Student Academic Grievance Procedures ........................................................................................ 47
Academic Research Involving Human Subjects............................................................................................. 48
Confidentiality of Student Records................................................................................................................ 48
Cancellation of Classes Due to Inclement Weather or Other Emergency ..................................................... 51
Affirmative Action Statement........................................................................................................................ 51
Harassment Statement................................................................................................................................... 51
College Policy Statement on Sexual Harassment............................................................................................ 51
Reporting Suspicious or Disruptive Persons.................................................................................................. 51
Location of Red Emergency Phones............................................................................................................... 51
Location of Emergency Call Boxes................................................................................................................. 52
Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Calendars................................................................ Inside Back Cover
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STUDENT LIFE
OPPORTUNITIES AT SUNYIT
Welcome to SUNY Institute of Technology!
SUNYIT provides an environment where you will have every opportunity to learn and develop. This Student
Handbook is designed to address a wide range of student concerns and questions, especially from those who are
new to SUNYIT. This handbook will also help you find the member of the SUNYIT faculty, staff or administration
who might best respond to whatever issue you need to address.
It is important to become well acquainted with its contents and retain it as an important reference – the handbook
provides a broad description of student rights and expectations. The rules and regulations provide a
defined framework upon which each member of the campus community must adhere throughout the year.
Whether you are a resident student, full- or part-time commuter, please take the opportunity to become involved
in the campus community. I urge you to commit your time, energy and imagination to helping us enhance
the quality of campus life at SUNYIT. Your investment will benefit you now and in the years to come.
Again, welcome! Best wishes for success as you work to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Sincerely,
Wm. Murabito, Ph.D.
Vice President
for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF
SUNY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Established by the SUNY Board of Trustees in 1966,
“Upper Division College at Herkimer-Rome-Utica” began
offering graduate education classes in 1969 using classrooms
at West Frankfort Elementary School. In May 1971,
the college began operating in the former Globe Mill building
in West Utica. The former mill was gradually remodeled
into classrooms, offices, and a library. In 1973, the
college was granted authority to offer bachelor’s degree programs;
the first full-time undergraduates began attending
classes in the fall. With growing enrollment, the institution
leased three additional buildings in West Utica, and adopted
a new name in 1977: the State University of New York
College of Technology.
In 1981, groundbreaking ceremonies were held in Marcy,
just north of Utica, for the new campus. The first building,
Kunsela Hall, was completed in 1984. Other buildings followed:
Donovan Hall, the Campus Center, a service building,
and two residential complexes; Adirondack Residence
Hall opened in 1991, Mohawk Residence Hall opened in
1996. The newest addition to the campus, the $14 million
Cayan Library, was dedicated in 2003. Four new buildings
are planned: a $13.6 million student center, a $20 million
field house, a $27.5 million technology center and $20 million
plus residence hall complex.
The campus now includes:
• Donovan Hall, which contains faculty offices and
classrooms, as well as the engineering technology and
science laboratories.
• Kunsela Hall houses a 241-seat lecture hall, administrative
offices, Information Technology Services,
Instructional Resources, the Gannett Gallery, classrooms,
laboratories, mail room, and faculty offices.
• The Cayan Library comprises traditional and technologically
sophisticated library and information
resources.
• The Campus Center contains the student dining hall,
athletic, recreational and social facilities, health and
wellness center and student organization offices.
• The 400-bed Adirondack Residence Hall opened in 1991.
• The 180-bed Mohawk Residence Hall opened in 1996.
• The Service building contains the Facilities Management
offices and workshops.
In 1989, the SUNY Board of Trustees approved “State University
of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome”
as an institutional name more accurately reflecting the
evolving mission and curriculum. A new short-form name
– SUNYIT – was adopted in 2002. Founded as a graduate
and transfer institution, SUNYIT added traditional fouryear
undergraduate degree programs in 2003.
Even as the physical campus continues to develop SU-
NYIT has continued to expand its academic offerings over
the past five years, launching two MBA programs, a B.S.
in Electrical Engineering in cooperation with Binghamton
University, a B.S. in Criminal Justice, and additional graduate
nursing programs.
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PRESIDENT
The president, SUNYIT’s chief administrative officer, is appointed
by the SUNY Board of Trustees on the recommendation
of the College Council and the Chancellor, after consultation
with the representatives of the faculty, staff, and
students.
THE DIVISION OF
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The vice president for academic affairs serves as the chief
academic officer and reports to the president. SUNYIT is
organized into four academic schools: arts and sciences,
business, information systems and engineering technology,
and nursing and health systems. Each school is headed by a
dean who reports to the vice president for academic affairs.
Academic support services (library services, instructional
resources, information technology services, and the office of
continuing professional education, sponsored research and
conference services) are directly under the jurisdiction of the
vice president for academic affairs.
ADMINISTRATION
A number of business and auxiliary service offices are organized
under the direction of the vice president for administration.
The Bookmark (college bookstore), housing/residential
life, business affairs, facilities management, human
resources, print shop, and university police department
provide important services for SUNYIT’s students, faculty,
and staff.
The vice president for administration also serves as the
execu tive officer of the College Association, which oversees
the dis bursement of funds collected through auxiliary operations.
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT
AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT
MANAGEMENT
The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
consists of the Vice President’s office and a variety of departments:
Athletics and Recreation, Career Services/Office of
Transitions, Student Services Center (Bursar, Financial Aid,
Registrar) Enrollment Management, Student Success Center
(Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program [CSTEP],
Educational Opportunity Program [E.O.P.], International
Student Affairs, Counseling), Campus Life, the Health and
Wellness Center, Student Activities, and Admissions.
In April 1994, the Division adopted a mission statement,
which says, in part:

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs, in partnership
with other members of the Institute community, is
to provide for the intellectual, cultural, academic, social,
physical, ethical, spiritual, and emotional development of
students so that they will be fully prepared as citizens of
the Institute and the broader society. The Division is an
integral contributor to the Institute’s teaching and service
mission and provides a supportive role for students and
faculty toward the success of this mission.
GETTING HELP
1. Faculty Advisor. Every student is assigned a faculty
advisor within his/her curriculum. Your advisor will
help you plan your program of course work and help you
find answers to your questions about personal academic
goals, requirements, and regulations. Each student
should share responsibility in the advising process by
taking the initiative in seeking advise ment and
developing a working relationship with the advisor. In
order to do this effectively, each student should:
a. learn the academic advisor’s name and office location
as soon as possible.
b. become familiar with curriculum, departmental,
program, and graduation requirements. These are
listed in a variety of places (e.g., catalog, department
checksheets, etc.).
c. consult with the advisor prior to making any changes
in the academic program and/or schedule (e.g., adding
or dropping courses, summer courses, etc.).
d. consult with the advisor if experiencing academic or
personal problems affecting academic performance.
e. consult with the advisor when considering a change of
curriculum or program, transfer to another college, or
withdrawal from college.
f. meet with the advisor at least twice during each
semester–once during registration days or during the
first week of classes, to be followed by a second
meeting during the fifth week.
g. discuss class requirements and grades with advisor,
and schedule a meeting to get academic advice when
needed.
h. accept final responsibility for decision making after
consulting with the advisor.
i. keep all scheduled appointments made with the advisor.
2. Counseling. The Student Success Center and the Career
Services offices offer services to assist you with a wide
range of con cerns. These include academic, personal/
social, study skills, and career or curriculum choice. It is
your responsibility to request the help you want and to
keep all scheduled ap pointments. Your counselor will
help you explore all options, but in the end, all decisions
will be yours to make.
3. Tutoring. When you need additional clarification, review,
or drills for difficult course work–after you have sought
help from the course instructor–you should request a peer
tutor through the Learning Center. It is your responsibility
to contact the tutor. Additional responsibilities include:
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a. keeping all tutoring appointments and arriving on
time.
b. attending all classes and being attentive.
c. reading all textbook assignments and working on all
homework problems as far as you can on your own.
d. studying for all quizzes and exams.
e. preparing specific questions about the subject matter
to guide the tutor in providing you with review, drills,
and/or clarification.
f. seeking additional help when it is recommended–don’t
wait until it’s too late.
NOTE: All tutoring services are based on availability of qualified tutors.
STUDENT SERVICES
The faculty and staff are com mitted to providing a full range
of advising, counseling, tuto rial, and other services to support
the academic progress of students. On-campus health
care, housing, career services, recreation/sports programs,
and student activities programs are also provided by student
services offices.
Admissions office
Kunsela Hall Room A108, 792-7500
The Admissions office is the first point of contact for new
students at SUNYIT. Prospective students can arrange for an
interview to discuss general information, admission into an
undergraduate program, transferability of credit as well as
arrange a campus and residence hall tour. The Admissions
office also schedules Open Houses in the fall and spring.
The Admissions staff regularly travels to high schools and
two-year colleges throughout New York State and parts of
the northeast promoting SUNYIT.
The Admissions office assists returning students with readmission
if they have been out for more than one year or have
been academically dismissed.
Athletics and Recreation
Campus Center Room 221, 792-7520
SUNYIT student-athletes participate in the National Collegiate
Athletic Conference (NCAA III) and compete in the
Northeast Athletic Conference (NEAC). Intercollegiate teams
include baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, bowling,
men’s and women’s cross country, golf, men’s and women’s
soccer, women’s softball and men and women’s volleyball.
Swimming and men’s volleyball are the newest intercollegiate
sports. The intercollegiate coaching staff invites you to
try out for a team or to take part in the Wildcat sports program
by cheering on fellow students at all home games.
Exercise opportunities, recreation and intramural sports
programs abound for SUNYIT students. The Wildcat Fitness
Center and the weight and aerobic exercise rooms are fully
equipped with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Recreation
and intramural activities take place in the modern athletic
facilities, which include a pool, full gymnasium, indoor
running track, racquetball court and outdoor basketball and
tennis courts. Students can enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting
of the campus by hiking the Roemer Fitness Trail.

The Athletics Department has added a series of one-credit
physical activity courses to the college curriculum. Courses
such as Introduction to Fitness and Athletic Conditioning
can help you achieve your personal health goals and classes
on recreational sports can help you hone your skills.
For intercollegiate game schedules, facility hours, intramural
and recreational sports activities or more information, feel
free to stop by or call the Department of Athletics and Recreation
or visit the athletic website at sunyit.edu.
Bursar/Student Accounts Office
Student Services Center
Kunsela Hall Suite A208-A210
792-7412
The Bursar’s office, located in the Student Services Center,
is the focal point for the billing and collection of student
accounts and the distribution of student financial aid and
tuition refunds. The Bursar’s office also functions as the
contact for third party sponsors such as state and federal
vocational rehabilitation offices, state and county displaced
worker programs, U.S. Armed Forces, private scholarships,
and employer sponsors. All third party documentation and
contracts are maintained in student accounts folders. The office
staff will answer all questions regarding student account
charges, payments, record holds, and refunds. Financial aid
and tuition refunds are made available as they are received,
in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Financial Aid
Student Services Center
Kunsela Hall Suite A208-A210
792-7210
More than 85% of students who apply receive some form of
financial aid at SUNYIT, and all students are encouraged to
apply for assistance. Aid comes in a variety of forms, including
grants, loans, and part-time employment. In addition,
students who have demonstrated high academic achievement
may be eligible for scholarship assistance. The staff
at the Financial Aid office encourages students to apply for
financial aid as early as possible in order to qualify for all
available aid programs. Students may also obtain an emergency
loan and receive financial counseling through the Financial
Aid office.
Registrar
Student Services Center
Kunsela Hall Suite A208-A210
792-7267
The Registrar’s office, located in the Student Services Center,
is responsible for maintaining student academic records
and for preparing the master course sched ule each semester.
The office processes student course regis tration, drop/add
requests, academic petitions, transcript re quests, graduation
applications, changes of program, certifies student enrollment,
and verifies graduation requirements. The Registrar’s
Office is also responsible for processing Academic Dismissals
and coordinating re-admission after dismissal.
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Bookmark
Kunsela Hall Room B112, 792-7257
The Bookmark serves as the college bookstore and as a
full-service academic supply and specialty shop. Students
can purchase new and used textbooks, collegiate apparel,
computer software, newspapers, snack foods, beverages,
and a variety of other specialty items. The Bookmark offers
a check-cashing service. (See page 23 of this handbook for
information on the Bookmark’s policies.)
Bus Service
During the day, bus service is available to the college by the
Centro Bus Service. Bus passes are available at a discount for
students. Limited evening service is also available. Current
schedules and ticket passes for busses can be obtained at the
College Association office, A217 Kunsela Hall.
Career Services
Kunsela Hall Room B101, 792-7165
Career Services mission is to link the college with the world
of work and enhance our students’ and alumni’s ability to
make meaningful career decisions.
Registering with Career Services is an easy, important process
that allows students and alumni to fully utilize our services.
The Student/Alumni Registration form is located at “http://
www.careerservices.sunyit.edu/apps/form/?resource=car_
student_registration”. When registered, students will receive
an email advising them of their PIN number, a link
to instructions for accessing the eRecruiting database, and
directions to upload their resume. New students are encouraged
to register with Career Services at orientation. Current
students are reminded to register through various campus
mediums.
eRecruiting is a database used by Career Services for employers
to post job and internship opportunities. Students
and alumni who are registered with Career Services receive
emails regarding these opportunities. Students must be registered
with Career Services to utilize this service.
Visit Career Services website, careerservices.sunyit.edu, to
learn about career planning and preparation, initiating a job
search, resume and cover letter writing tips, interviewing
preparation techniques, etc. The website also includes a listing
of news and events and career-related links to a host of
other websites.
Career Fair is a yearly event that provides an opportunity
for students, alumni, and employers to meet informally. Students
and alumni have the opportunity to learn more about
prospective employers while employers have the opportunity
to meet students and alumni interested in full-time, parttime,
or summer employment and internships.
Career Services Programming/Events include weekly Interview
and Resume Workshops, Professionals for a Day (job
shadowing with local employers), a yearly Business Etiquette
Luncheon, On-campus Recruiting, Intern Seminars, and an
Internship Panel Discussion.

Individual Career Counseling is an opportunity for students
and alumni to talk with a counselor about self-assessment
(skills, values, interests, and abilities), career decision-making,
and job search strategies.
Consulting Sessions are available for students and alumni
to meet with a professional staff member primarily for the
purpose of resume and cover letter critiques.
Career Planning Strategies
Many college students, especially during the early stages of
campus life, view a “career” or even a “job” as something
to think about in the future. Career planning is a more involved,
time-consuming activity than many students realize.
It’s never too early to start, or at least to think about starting,
the process. Here are several guidelines for career planning.
1. Work on your resume the first semester
Begin by keeping track of things that can be included on
your resume such as special projects, volunteer and committee
work, field trips, and research activities that can enhance
your academic background. Later, when you meet with a
career counselor to begin writing a resume, some of these
experiences may have to be pared down or eliminated for
various reasons. However, it is beneficial to be able to select
from an abundant collection of experiences. Often, when an
employer is choosing between two recent college graduates,
the one with more extracurricular experiences and transferable
skills will be the one hired.
2. Participate in at least one or two internships/co-ops
Take advantage of internships or co-ops to gain experience
in your field. These opportunities may or may not be eligible
for course credit, but they will provide many of the
desired skills that prospective employers look for when the
job search begins.
3. Develop communication skills
College can be viewed as one large communications course.
Regardless of the subject matter, every course requires students
to express themselves (orally, literally, or artistically).
Students who can fit public speaking and writing courses
into their schedules have a special advantage. Seize every
opportunity to write and speak in class. It’s invaluable practice
for the future. Nearly every job held by college graduates
requires the ability to write reports and correspondence, interview
clients, or conduct meetings.
4. Learn to get along with all types of people
College is a crucial time to build social skills which are crucial
in virtually every profession. You will meet a variety
of people on campus, and some will be easier to deal with
than others. In each case, ask yourself why you relate to the
individual the way you do. Then work on improving your
versatility with others. This does not mean that you have to
like everyone. Merely try to get along with as many people
as you can, and handle conflicts diplomatically. After graduating
from college, you will have to work with many of the
same types of personalities that you have encountered on
campus. However, on the job, more than in college, you will
be held accountable for your interpersonal skills. In an organization,
there are people who perform their duties well
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but have trouble holding their jobs because they cannot get
along with their co-workers.
5. Establish personal relationships to be used for references
Employers and graduate schools will ask for references, so
begin the process early. During your undergraduate education,
the most likely sources of references are your professors
and advisors. If you’ve taken a course that appears relevant
to your career goals or one in which the professor has recognized
your achievements and efforts, ask the professor for a
letter of reference. If you develop a good relationship with an
advisor or counselor, also ask them for a letter of reference.
Letters of reference should be requested several weeks prior
to the end of the semester.
Career planning, in the broadest sense, includes everything
that must be done in preparation for your work career.
Choosing courses, taking notes during lectures, writing papers,
reading books, journals, and articles (course-related or
otherwise) should all be viewed as components of the career
planning process, for all will affect one’s professional life.
You should work with your career counselor to develop your
portfolio which includes references.
Career planning becomes more intensive as graduation approaches.
You will be updating and editing your resume and
cover letters, preparing for and attending job interviews, filling
out applications, and arranging for references. Start early
and visit Career Services in Kunsela Hall, Room B101, (315)
792-7165. Visit our website at careerservices.sunyit.edu
Computer Labs
All students may use lab G161 Donovan Hall and B118 Kunsela
Hall on a first-come first-served basis. These labs are not
scheduled for classes. The Donovan Hall lab is open during
building hours and the Kunsela Hall lab is open 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
The Lanigan Room on the second floor of the Peter J. Cayan
library is a computer lab that is also available to all students
for Internet access and word-processing when it is not reserved
for classes. It is open during library hours.
Additional information about the computer and network resources
is posted on the Information Technology Services
web pages at http://its.sunyit.edu.
Food Service
Campus Center Room 115C, 792-7224
Sodexo Dining Services provides the food service for the
Institute, and students can choose from a variety of dining
options.
Resident students must purchase either a 19, 14, or block
meal plan. The resident dining hall is in the Campus Center
and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays
with continuous service at the grill station, salad bar, and
sandwich bar. During primary meal times, the dining hall
offers hot entrees and other food specials. On weekends, the
dining hall is open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from
4:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Resident students receive “points” with their meal plans
which can be used to purchase food at all campus dining

locations. Cafe Kunsela is open for breakfast and lunch on
weekdays, the ‘Cats’ Den in the Campus Center is open for
dinner and late evening cuisine daily, and The Basement
Bistro in Donovan Hall is open for snacks and sandwiches
throughout the day on weekdays.
Non-resident students may purchase a prepaid meal plan at
the Food Service office in the Campus Center. This plan allows
the purchase of food and beverages at a discount at all
campus dining locations. The resident student dining hall in
the Campus Center does not provide ala carte service, but
non-resident students are invited to purchase meals in the
dining hall at any time.
Further information about the Food Service is available from
the Dining Services Guide available at all food service locations
and on page 25 of this handbook.
Graduate Center
Kunsela Hall Room A010, 792-7347
gradcenter@sunyit.edu
SUNYIT offers Master of Science degree programs in accountancy*,
advanced technology, adult nurse practitioner,
applied sociology, computer & information science, family
nurse practitioner, gerontological nurse practitioner, health
services administration*, information design & technology*,
nursing administration, nursing education and telecommunications.
Two MBA (Master of Business Administration)
degree programs are also offered in health services
management* and technology management*. In addition,
certificates for advanced study are available in all nursing
programs. Programs noted with an asterisk are offered in
both on-campus and on-line formats. The Graduate Center
provides information on graduate programs, admission
requirements, the application process and assistantships/fellowships.
Interviews for prospective graduate students are
available by appointment.
Health and Wellness Center
Campus Center Room 217, 792-7172
The Health and Wellness Center, conveniently located in
the Campus Center, provides evaluation, treatment and prevention
of health-related problems for full-time, part-time,
undergraduate and graduate students. The Health and
Wellness Center is staffed by a part-time physician, nurse
practitioners, registered nurses, a health educator and support
personnel. It is open daily Monday through Friday with
the hours posted each semester. Please visit www.sunyit.edu
– offices/health & wellness for information and forms.
SUNYIT has a mandatory health fee for each semester. This
fee provides each student intermittent, comprehensive, confidential
health-related services by appointment or a walk-in
basis. Some services provided by the mandatory health fee
include:
Clinical Services:
• Sick/Injury Care - medical evaluation, treatment &
follow-up medical care
• Vaccinations - MMR, Influenza, etc.
• Women’s & Men’s Health - examinations, birth control,
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STD testing, etc.
• Laboratory work - throat cultures, HIV, etc.
• Medications - prescription & over the counter
• Medical Equipment/Supplies/Other - crutches,
band-aids, cough drops, etc.
• Referrals - to private practitioners, community agencies, etc.
Health Education:
• Free, confidential HIV rapid testing & counseling
• Alcohol/substance abuse screening & counseling
• Smoking cessation services
• Prevention focused programs
• Peer education programs
• Current health-related educational literature/resources
• Appropriate health guidance with referral.
Student Health Requirements for Attending SUNYIT:
New York State Public Health Laws § 2165 and § 2167 mandate
specific health documentation that must be provided to
the Health and Wellness Center by August 15th for fall admission,
January 15th for spring admission. Non-compliant
students will be de-registered pursuant to the directives of
the law.
Required health documentation:
1. Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) – NYS Health Law
§ 2165 requires that all students registered for six (6) or
more credits provide documentation of immunity to
MMR by either immunization or positive blood titers.
Persons born prior to 1/1/57 are exempt.
✓ Measles: Two dates of immunization given after 1967,
at least 4 days prior to the 1st birthday
✓ Mumps: One date of immunization given at least 4
days prior to the 1st birthday
✓ Rubella: One date of immunization given at least 4
days prior to the 1st birthday
2. Meningococcal Meningitis – NYS Health Law § 2167
requires that all on-or-off campus students provide the
date of the meningococcal immunization given within
the past 10 years or completion of the Meningococcal
Information Response Form indicating
acknowledgement of meningococcal disease risks and
refusal of the meningococcal meningitis immunization
signed by the student (or student’s parent/guardian if
under 18 years old).
3. Health History and Physical Examination within the
last two (2) years – Mandatory for all students registered
for twelve (12) or more credits. The student may only
receive clinical services at the Health & Wellness Center
after the health history and physical examination has
been submitted. Full-time students will not be
permitted to register for another term until this health
requirement has been met.
4. Health Insurance – Mandatory for all students registered
for twelve (12) or more credits. All full-time students
must possess some type of health insurance. SUNYIT
provides a basic, economical health insurance plan for
students who need coverage or wish to purchase
additional coverage.

a) Domestic Health Insurance Policy – EACH
semester all domestic students taking twelve (12)
or more credits are automatically billed for a
health insurance policy as designated by
SUNYIT. If a student has other health insurance
coverage, i.e. under a parent or employer, and the
student does not wish to purchase the SUNYIT
designated health insurance, a waiver must be
completed prior to attendance EACH semester.
Automatic billing will occur if a waiver is not
completed EACH semester. The health insurance
waiver is completed electronically at http://health
waiver.sunyit.edu .
Students taking less than twelve (12) credits are not billed
for the health insurance designed by SUNYIT but may purchase
it at the Student Accounts Office each semester.
b) International Health Insurance Policy- The State
University of New York requires all international
students entering the country for study or research,
or any US student studying abroad in a
SUNY-sponsored program purchase a SUNY
health insurance policy. Health insurance
information is mailed upon admission and
students are automatically billed.
Student Success Services
Donovan Hall Room G174, 792-7805
Discover the way to build a foundation for academic and
personal success and life-long learning. Student Success
Services provides a variety of professionals, programs and
activities designed to support students and promote academic
achievement, personal growth, and progress toward
graduation. Our mission is to promote student learning,
leading to academic and personal success. The Counseling
Center, Disabilities Services, Freshman Mentor Program,
Educational Opportunity Program, Collegiate Science and
Technology Entry Program and International Student Services
Offices make up the SUNYIT Student Success Services.
Counseling Center
Donovan Hall Room G174, 792-7805
Counseling services are provided for students who seek personal,
educational, or vocational advice in a confidential setting.
The Center offers workshops throughout the academic
year on a variety of topics including stress management,
test-taking skills, study skills and relaxation. Students are
encouraged to visit the Counseling Center to discuss personal
concerns, for assistance with problem solving, or for a
referral if long-term psychological counseling or psychiatric
services are required.
Disabilities Services Office
Donovan Hall Room G174, 792-7805
SUNYIT welcomes students with disabilities and strives to
ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and Title II (The Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990). It is important to note that postsecondary schools have
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different requirements than high schools with regard to these
laws. Some students may have an identified disability which
affects learning or physical accessibility, and may be entitled
to reasonable accommodations if supported by appropriate
documentation. Students seeking accommodations must register
with the Disabilities Services Office and provide consent
for SUNYIT to request supporting documentation. Disclosure
of a disability is always voluntary, but accommodations cannot
be made without such disclosure. The exact nature of the
disability is maintained as confidential by the Disabilities Services
Office. Accommodations plans must be updated each
semester. The Disabilities Services Office is not responsible
for or able to provide evaluation services. The Disabilities Services
Office does offer resource information and referral, supportive
counseling, and advocacy services. It is important for
students to consider help as early as possible. It is difficult to
address issues of poor academic performance once they have
occurred. Planning and prevention are the best solutions.
Collegiate Science and Technology
Entry Program (CSTEP)
Donovan Hall Room G174, 792-7805
The college offers an academic and career preparation program
for promising African-American, Hispanic, Native
American Indian, Alaskan Native and economically disadvantaged
students enrolled in mathematics, science, technology
or health-related majors, and to those who enter fields
in which they may seek professional licensure. CSTEP is
funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department.
Participants must be full-time matriculated students
in good academic standing, and are required to participate
in program offerings such as tutorials, internships/
job shadowing, career counseling and information sessions
about graduate school. Additionally, workshops are offered
to enhance career awareness – including resume writing,
effective interviewing and networking skills.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Donovan Hall Room G174, 792-7805
EOP is designed to identify New York State students who
are educationally under-prepared, talented and in need of
academic and financial support to attend college. Student
services include tutorials, personal counseling, career planning
and financial assistance. EOP offers higher education
opportunities to freshmen and transfer applicants. Though
freshmen candidates do not meet normal admissions criteria,
they are talented and have the potential for post-secondary
academic success. Transfer candidates must have
previously been enrolled in EOP, the Higher Educational
Opportunity Program (HEOP), and the Search for Education,
Elevation and Knowledge Program (SEEK), the College
Discovery Program, or a similar academic and financial support
program. Freshmen applicants interested in applying
for EOP must indicate their intent on the SUNY application
for undergraduate admission. For transfer candidates, admission
criteria and procedures are the same as other students.
Subsequently, freshmen and transfer applicants must
submit supplemental materials supplied by the EOP office to
determine their eligibility.

International Student Services
Donovan Hall Room G174, 792-7805
The Office of International Student Services provides programs
and services for our SUNYIT International community.
International students receive assistance with travel
to the United States, orientation, employment information,
student advocacy, health insurance, taxes, regulatory updates,
essential forms, and liaison with USCIS on immigration
issues.
The Learning Center
Donovan Hall Room G155, 792-7316
The resources of the Learning Center are available free of
charge to all students. The Center’s primary service is tutoring.
There are both peer tutors, students trained to help others
with master course material, as well as professional tutors
with advanced degrees in their fields. Tutors are available in
writing, reading, mathematics, physics, statistics, com puter
science, and other subject areas depending on need and the
availability of qualified tutors.
The Center has computers for student use with software
available for tu torial review in mathematics, physics, economics,
reading skills, and a variety of other subjects. The
staff at the Learning Center help lead several workshops
each semester to help students improve study and test-taking
skills. The Learning Center has some adaptive technology
to assist students with disabilities. Contact the Learning
Center Director for more information.
Legal Services
Campus Center Room 229A, 792-7135
The SUNYIT Student Association has arranged for a local
attorney to meet with students by appointment to discuss
landlord/tenant disputes and other legal concerns. Legal advice
is provided to students free of charge. Students may
contact the Student Association office to schedule an appointment
with the attorney.
Library
Named after SUNYIT’s third president, the Peter J. Cayan
Library opened its doors on March 17, 2003. The building
has over 45,000 net square feet of usable space, housing all
of SUNYIT’s library resources. Cayan Library includes 10
group study rooms which students can use on a first come,
first serve basis and a dedicated library instruction laboratory
which is open for student use when it is not scheduled
for classes.
The current collection is over 200,000 volumes, of which
165,000 are books. In addition, Cayan Library has microfilm,
bound periodicals, government documents, archives
and special collections. The library is a selective U.S. government
depository, receiving about 15% of the available
documents. SUNYIT is a member of SUNYConnect which
offers numerous electronic databases and a unified Library
Management System. Currently, the library offers over 35
electronic databases and over 1,400 on-line journals.
During the spring and fall semesters, the library is open
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seven days a week for a total of 86 hours. There is always a
librarian on duty, when the library is open, to assist students
with their informational needs. Using electronic library resources
is not limited to coming into the building. All registered
students have access to most of the electronic resources
available in the library from off-campus with a valid SITNet
account.
Please refer to the library website www.sunyit.edu/library
for current hours and services. At any time, if a student has
any questions about library policies or procedures, he or she
should feel free to ask any of the library staff for clarification.
Lost and Found
Located in University Police (Kunsela Hall B126).
Mail and Messages
Resident student mailboxes are located in the residence hall
commons area. To send campus mail or first class mail to a resident
student, send it to his or her campus mailbox number.
Commuter student mail folders are located near each of the
academic offices. The commuter mail folders are used to distribute
campus mail and personal messages. First class mail
will not be placed in commuter student mail folders. Students
are encouraged to check their mail fold ers regularly.
Notary Public
Several Institute employees have agreed to provide notary
public services to students. If you need to notarize a document,
contact Abbie Gorczynski, Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management office (Kunsela Hall
Room A221) or Angelina Mercurio, Athletics Office (Campus
Center 221).
Residential Life and Housing
Kunsela Hall, Room A226, 792-7810
Adirondack Hall, 792-7422
Mohawk Hall, 792-7811
Campus housing at the Institute offers the many benefits of
townhouse apartment living with on-campus convenience
and safety. The 400-bed Adirondack residence halls opened
in the fall of 1991. The 180-bed Mohawk residence halls
opened in the fall of 1996. Each apartment is equipped with
a furnished living room, bathroom, microwave/re frigerator
unit, and single or double bedrooms. There are also convenient
laundry centers and a commons lounge/TV room for
the resident students.
Resident students are required to purchase a meal plan.
A number of convenient meal plans are available for residents.
Meals are served in the dining hall in the Campus
Center, but residents can also use meal card “points” in the
three campus snack bars. The Residential Life and Housing
staff and Hall Council work with the residents to develop
programs, activities, and services that enhance the high
quality of campus life at the college.
Although the campus is a secure place for students, the college
staff puts a high priority on safety and security. The
residence halls are protected by central smoke and fire de-

tectors, and the exterior doors are secured with computerized
card readers. University Police monitors the residence
halls 24 hours a day with regular patrols and closed-circuit
television.
(See page 11 of this handbook for Residence Hall License
Agreement and additional residence hall information.)
Student Activities/
Campus Life
Campus Center Room 208/209,
792-7530
The Student Activities/Campus Life office helps create and
support positive out-of-classroom experiences and environments.
The office works closely with student leaders to foster
the development of campus clubs and organizations. In addition,
the Student Activities/Campus Life office plays a supportive
role in the management of student and campus-wide
events. Some of these events include the New Student Orientation
program, Fall Fest, opening week events each semester,
low ropes leadership course and Apocalypse. Please
stop in if you have ideas for programs or events or would like
to become involved.
Student Government
Campus Center Room 229A, 792-7135
The SUNYIT Student Association (SUNYITSA) is the elected
student government organization for the student body.
Through student activity fees, SUNYITSA provides funding
for three student publications, a student-run FM radio/TV
cable station, and major campus programming and special
events. Student organizations at SUNYIT provide students
with leadership opportunities and with outlets for creative
expression and campus involvement.
Professional, academic, and special interest clubs are open to
all students. The Black Student Union, the Latino/a Student
Association, Pride, Caribbean Club and the In ternational
Student Association provide peer support and multicultural
activities for the campus. Student govern ment sponsors various
clubs, such as ski club, running and mountain biking
club, outdoor club, and hockey and cricket club to supplement
the college’s recreational pro gram; and clubs such as
the chess/gamers club and ruiter club for students’ general
interest. Academic honor societies and honorary fraternities
are also an important component of campus life at SUNYIT.
Throughout the year, a number of campus-wide special
events are held which involve not only students but their
families and alumni as well. These include Fall Fest, Children’s
Holiday Party, and Apocalypse. The Utica area also
boasts a fine schedule of cultural and social events planned
under the auspices of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute,
the Broadway Theatre League, the Cosmopolitan Center,
La Familia, and the Great Artist Series.
Student Lockers
There are two sets of lockers in the Campus Center which
are available for students to use. One set is available on the
2nd floor outside of the ‘Cats’ Den. These are primarily used
by commuting students as a location for extra supplies and
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to serve as a ‘home base’ while they are on campus. The other
lockers are available in the 1st floor locker rooms. These are
used for either short- or long-term storage of athletic clothes
and equipment.
The 2nd floor lockers may be signed out through the Cam pus
Life office, Campus Center Room 209, for a period of one academic
year. These are available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Following sign-out, students place their own lock on
the chosen locker. Any non-registered locks will be cut and
the locker contents will be removed and disposed of.
Small lockers in the athletic locker rooms, based on availability,
may be signed out for one semester at a time. Visit
the Athletic office, Campus Center Room 221, to obtain a
locker.
The large lockers in the athletic locker rooms are designed
for short-term usage while people are using the athletic facilities.
Locks are permitted to be used during the day only.
Any locks left overnight will be cut, and the contents will
be removed.
SUNYITCard
The student identification card at the Institute is known as
the “SUNYITCard.” Students are issued a SUNYITCard with
their photograph and student identification number. The
SUNYITCard provides access to library lending privi leges,
athletic facilities, computer laboratories, the college dining
hall, and the residence halls.
Lost or damaged SUNYITCards may be replaced for a $15
fee by contacting the Bookmark, Kunsela Hall B112, (315)
792-7257. (See SUNYITCard policies on page 27 for more
information about regulations governing the use of the
SUNYITCard.)
SUNYIT Student Ambassadors
Each year, the Admissions office recruits student volun teers
to participate in the SUNYIT Student Ambassador program.
Ambassadors are selected during the fall to as sist the admissions
office in two ways, tours and school visitations. Following
a training session, Ambassadors are asked to commit
to one hour a week where they will give tours of the campus
to potential students and their families or they are asked to
meet with students and/or faculty at their two-year college
or high school. The Ambassadors provide valuable information
to prospective students about SUNYIT’s programs, student
life, and campus facilities. For more information about
the Ambassadors program, contact the Admissions office at
792-7500.
University Police
Kunsela Hall Room B126, 792-7106
The University Police Department provides patrol, investigative,
and emergency services to the campus 24 hours a day.
University officers are police officers in the State of New York
with authority to enforce New York State Vehicle & Traffic
laws, New York State Penal Laws, investigate criminal complaints,
and make arrests.
In an emergency, students can use outdoor emergency call
boxes (marked with blue lights at night) or indoor red emer-

gency telephones to call the office. As part of their service
mis sion, University Police officers will escort students to
campus buildings or parking lots, provide emergency first
aid, and provide emergency vehicle assistance. Campus
programs are scheduled to educate students about personal
safety, sexual assault, drug and alcohol abuse, and crime
prevention. The office also provides vehicle registration and
environmental health and safety services.
The University Police Department maintains a daily log that
records all crimes reported. The log reports the nature, date,
time and general location of each crime, and the disposition
of the complainant, if known. The log is open to the
public. A request for information can be made in writing to
the Chief of University Police. The Chief will review the entry
with the requestee and information will be released that
does not interfere with a current investigation or violate the
confidentiality of a victim.
(See page 24 of this handbook for Parking and Motor
Ve hicle Information.)
The College Campus Safety Report
This report is filed as required by the federal “Crime Awareness
and Campus Security Act,” (hereafter referred to as the
Jeanne Clery Act) which was last amended in 1998. The
purpose of this report is to provide our faculty, staff and
students with campus safety information including crime
statistics and procedures to follow to report a crime. The
report is prepared by the Chief of University Police and is
electronically available in the University Police section of the
campus website, www.sunyit.edu. Any questions regarding
this report should be directed to room B126 of Kunsela
Hall, University Police, or telephone (315) 792-7106. A copy
of the State University of New York Institute of Technology
Campus Crime Statistics as reported annu ally to the U.S.
Dept. of Education will be provided upon request by SUNY-
IT University Police. Information can also be obtained from
the U.S. Dept. of Education website at www.ope.ed.gov/security.
Veterans Services
Student Services Center
Kunsela Hall Suite A208-A210
792-7267
The Veterans office, located in the Student Services Center,
provides educational assistance and certification of benefits
for military veterans, military de pendents, reservists, and
active duty military personnel.
Voter Registration
Campus Center Room 208/209
Student Life Office
The Institute encourages all eligible students to register to
vote and to become involved in the American democratic
process. Each year, voter registration information forms are
distributed to all students registered at SUNYIT. In order to
vote in a local or general election, students must submit a
voter registration form to the county board of elections no
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later than 25 days before the scheduled election. For more
information contact the Campus Life Office at 792-7530 or
call the New York State voter registration hotline at (800)
FOR VOTE.
Wellness Committee
Campus Center Room 217, 792-7808
Wellness is a philosophy to describe a holistic approach to a
healthy lifestyle. SUNYIT has a Wellness Committee comprised
of faculty, staff and student representatives who plan
and schedule campus-wide programs and activities which
highlight the many benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Wellness involves the following dimen sions of health: physical,
emotional, occupational, social, cultural, environmental,
spiritual, and intellectual. Some of the wellness activities
held include: participation in health fairs, lifestyle change
programs, fun run/walk, study break massage with healthy
snacks, and support for various national and local health organizations.
The Wellness Committee coordinates programs
with other campus offices such as Student Activities for yoga,
kickboxing & aerobics classes. Students are encouraged to
adopt the wellness lifestyle to effectively manage stress, become
better educated on topics such as exercise and nutrition,
as well as seek positive emotional and spiritual interactions.
The SUNYIT campus offers excellent facilities and
resources to pursue a personal wellness program. Some of
the facilities/resources include a fitness center, weight room,
swimming pool, tennis, racquetball, hiking trail and basketball
courts.
Student Health Advisory Committee
(SHAC)
SUNYIT has a Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
that is chaired by director of the Health & Wellness Center.
The SHAC committee is instrumental in providing guidance
to the SUNYIT Health & Wellness Center to ascertain
necessary health related services for the students. Committee
members include representation from the campus community:
students, faculty & staff. Participation as a member
of this committee is welcomed. Please contact the Health &
Wellness Center 792-7172 for more information.
RESIDENCE HALL LICENSE
This license is extended by the State University of New York
Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (SUNYIT) to individual
students for an assigned space in SUNYIT’s residence
halls. This license is for a residence hall space, not a particular
room, and should not be construed to be a lease. This
license is for the period of time the residential facilities are
open as specified in SUNYIT’s academic calendar. Failure
to occupy a space after signing this license does not relieve
the student of the respon sibility to fulfill its terms. Likewise,
a student who occupies a space without signing the license
is nevertheless responsible for all its terms and conditions.
Students may not lease a space in their assigned apartment
or sub-let their housing assignment to another person. Students
may not occupy rooms when the residential facilities
are closed.

SUNYIT believes that having first-time undergraduate students
reside on campus better supports their academic and
personal develop ment. Living on campus maximizes a student’s
adjustment to college life and provides the tools and
experiences necessary to be a successful student.
All full-time freshmen and sophomores are required to live
on campus; those with extenuating circumstances may petition
for a waiver by contacting the Director of Col lege Housing.
Waivers may be offered to students with the following
circumstances: live with parent/parents or legal guardian,
reside within a 30-mile radius from campus, have dependents,
live with a spouse, have verification of prior military
experience, or other special circumstances. Transfers and
graduate students are encouraged to live on campus; however,
available rooms are limited. Except during summer
sessions, all resident students must have a meal plan contract
through the College Association.
Residents in SUNYIT’s housing are expected to conduct
themselves in a manner appropriate to a community living
environment. Residents must abide by the policies and
regu lations of this license and by the Student Code of Conduct.
Residents are jointly and individually liable for damages
which occur to assigned residence hall suite and common
areas. Resident students are expected to be familiar
with these policies and with the terms and conditions of
this housing license. The relationship be tween SUNYIT and
its students is non-custodial in nature and no “special relationship”
is established as a result of an individual’s student
status or residential status.
Eligibility
To be eligible for residence in SUNYIT housing, a student
must be registered as a full-time undergraduate or graduate
student at SUNYIT and be in good financial standing with
the SUNYIT Bursar office. Each resident student is required
to sign and submit a Request for Accommodations form
which is binding for the entire academic year. Residents
who drop below full-time status at SUNYIT will be required
to vacate their rooms and may not remain as the “guest” of
another resident. Additionally, residents who have not satisfied
their financial obligations to SUNYIT will not be permitted
to reside on campus.
Academic Dismissal policy
Students who participate in room selection and are later academically
dismissed will lose their housing. Students who
are readmitted to SUNYIT must reapply for housing.
Housing Assignment and
Administrative Room Changes
The Residential Life and Housing (RLH) office has the authority
to make room assignments and reassignments in the
residence halls. Students may be reassigned to another bedroom
or suite (at any time) at the discretion of the Director of
College Housing. These adminis trative reassignments may
take place when it is determined that a student’s lifestyle,
hygiene, health, or behavior may be adversely affecting the
other students in the suite or building. When possible, a student
will be given 24 hours notice before an administrative
room change takes place.
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Students are not guaranteed their specific housing preference
and are liable for the room rent at the specified rate of
the room to which they are assigned. Students assigned to
triple rooms may be de-tripled if space becomes available.
When de-tripling occurs, all students involved will have a
prorated charge applied to the students account. For example,
a student moving out of a triple into a double or single
will receive a prorated charge for the new room. The students
left in the de-tripled room (now a double) will receive
a prorated charge for a double room. Additional charges will
apply regardless of the reason for de-tripling.
RLH makes every attempt to fill the residence halls; therefore,
housing preference cannot be guaranteed. As vacancies
become available, residents may be reassigned for the
purpose of consolidation. When housing space is limited,
housing preference may be given to those students whose
permanent home address is more than 30 miles from the
SUNYIT campus.
Students who participate in room selection and are later academically
dismissed will lose their housing. Students who
are readmitted to SUNYIT must reapply for housing.
Terms of the License
This license is in effect for the academic year. Residents enrolled
in the fall semester will be permitted to cancel their
license if they will not be attending SUNYIT in the following
spring semester because of withdrawal from SUNYIT, graduation,
transfer, or participation in a SUNY-sponsored study
abroad pro gram. Students who move off campus without
an approved license cancellation will be liable for room rent
fees for the balance of the academic year. Eligible residents
who wish to be released from their license must submit a
Residence Hall Release Application.
Residence Halls will remain open during the fall and spring
semesters. Students are required to vacate the residence
halls by 5 p.m. on graduation day. Exceptions may be granted
by the Director of College Housing or his/her designee.
Students who are disruptive may be required to vacate their
room prior to or immediately following exams.
Summer Occupancy
This license is in effect for students who request housing for
the summer session. Students requesting summer housing
will be assigned to campus suites designated for that purpose.
In addition to students, conference guests may occupy
certain residence hall rooms during the summer months.
Therefore, summer students may be subject to special policies
and regulations related to conference groups housed
on campus. Also, students may be required to move to accommodate
maintenance work in the residence halls. Fire
and safety regulations and health regulations prohibit the
cooking of meals in the residence hall suites. Students may
prepare light snacks using the micro-fridge unit provided in
the suite. There is also a kitchen unit in the common area of
each residential complex.
Early Arrivals
Generally, students may not occupy or deliver items to their
rooms, suites, or storage areas prior to the semester’s opening
date. Students whose presence on campus is required by SU-

NYIT (e.g., athletics) may be granted permission to arrive early.
Please contact RLH to arrange early arrival.
Late Arrivals
Students must notify RLH if they plan to arrive after the official
opening date for campus housing or they may forfeit their
housing deposit and room assignment.
Right of Inspection
SUNYIT reserves authorized employees’ right to enter residence
hall suites at any time to ensure both the safety and well-being
of members of the college community and the good condition
of SUNYIT property, and for the following purposes:
• Housekeeping
• Damage and safety inspections
• Occupancy and vacancy determination
• Emergencies
• Investigation of suspected violations of the Student
Code of Conduct and/or the Residence Hall License
Agreement
• Scheduled inspections following advance notice to
residents
Housing Deposits and Room Reservation
New Students must have:
• $150 housing deposit on record at the Bursar’s Office
• Completed Request for Accommodations Form on
file in RLH at the time of deposit.
Returning Students must have:
• $150 housing deposit on record at the Bursar’s Office
by the deadline established by RLH
• Participated in the room selection process and
completed and returned a Request for
Accommodations Form to RLH
• Registered (full-time) for fall classes by May 1 and
December 1 for spring classes.
Note: Students who participate in room selection and are later
aca demically dismissed will lose their housing. Students who are
readmitted to SUNYIT must reapply for housing.
Refunds
Students registering and occupying a room for two weeks
or less who move out for a college-approved reason will receive
a pro-rata refund for housing based on the number of
weeks (a partial week is considered a full week) in housing.
For this purpose, weeks are defined as beginning on
Sunday and ending the following Saturday at midnight. Any
student who occupies a room after the Saturday following
the second full week of classes is responsible for the entire
semester’s housing charge. Exceptions may be made when a
student withdraws to enter active military service or due to
circumstances beyond his or her control.
Termination of Housing License
Before withdrawing from SUNYIT, a student must terminate
his/her housing license by notifying RLH in writing at the
earliest possible date. Failure to terminate the license in the
prescribed manner may result in charges for room rental,
moving, and storage.
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Upon withdrawal, a student must terminate his/her occupancy
of the residence hall by:
• submitting a completed mail forwarding card to RLH
• removing all belongings and cleaning the assigned
room
• contacting a RLH staff member to complete the
checkout process
• signing the Room Condition Report
• turning in all residence hall keys to the RLH
Residents withdrawing from SUNYIT must vacate the residence
halls and remove all personal belongings from its
premises no later than midnight of the date on which the
withdrawal becomes effec tive. Items left in storage will be
held for a reasonable period of time and then appropriately
discarded. The Bursar’s office will mail any refund check to
a withdrawing resident’s permanent mailing address in the
order in which the approved refund request is received.
Rental Rates
Rent is paid by the semester upon receipt of a bill from the
Bursar. The provisions of this license are not in effect and
room assignments are not made until a student is formally
admitted to SUNYIT, a $150 room reservation deposit has
been received, a Room and Board Accommodations Form
has been signed and returned to RLH, and the student has
registered for classes (full-time).
Standard accommodation is a suite occupied by four persons
of the same sex and bedrooms occupied by one or two persons.
As necessary, SUNYIT reserves the right to triple the
standard double rooms. Once rooms have been assigned,
any changes in assignment must be ap proved in writing by
the Director.
Residents are billed for standard occupancy before the
begin ning of each semester. The tentative room and board
rates for the 2008-2009 academic year are as follows:
Per Semester
Room Meal Plan Room Meal Total
Single 19/week * $2,925.00 $1,595.00 $4,520.00
Single 14/week $2,925.00 $1,480.00 $4,405.00
Single 125/semester $2,925.00 $1,535.00 $4,460.00
Single 100/semester $2,925.00 $1,560.00 $4,485.00
Double 19/week $2,565.00 $1,595.00 $4,160.00
Double 14/week $2,565.00 $1,480.00 $4,045.00
Double 125/semester $2,565.00 $1,535.00 $4,100.00
Double 100/semester $2,565.00 $1,560.00 $4,125.00
* Default plan
The Director reserves the right to reassign a student to another
room to consolidate rooms. If a reassignment is refused,
the student may lose his or her housing.
In accordance with the college’s equal opportunity policy
and federal housing guidelines, RLH does not discriminate
against individuals during the housing assignment process.
Resident Advisor Position Description
The Resident Advisor (RA) works closely with the Hall Director
and the Director of College Housing to create a resi-

dential community, which encourage the academic, personal,
and social growth of each individual resident.
The RA experiences opportunities for personal growth as a
programmer, advisor, and administrator. To be successful
in the position, the RA must make a serious commitment of
time and energy to both the training sessions and the work
with residents. Specific duties include but are not limited
to: Office Duty, Programming, Community Building, Hall
Council, Discipline/Crisis Management, Peer Counseling,
Administrative Duties, Policy Enforcement and Developing
an Educational Environment. Interested students are encouraged
to contact the office of Residential Life and Housing.
APPENDIX I:
RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES
Resident students and their guests are considered adults
who are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance
with state and local laws as well as with the college’s
alcohol and drug policy. Resident students and their guests
are required to abide by the following college policies:
Alcohol Policy
21 Years of Age and Over
Resident students who are 21 years of age or older and do
not live in substance free housing, may possess limited
quantities of alcoholic beverages. They may serve alcohol
to resident and non resident guests provided the guests are
at least 21 years of age. Resident student hosts will be responsible
for ensuring that intoxicated guests are not served
alcohol and for compliance with residence hall alcohol and
guest policies. The sale of alcohol to any person is strictly
prohibited.
In accordance with the established regulations, possession
and consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted in the
private living areas of the residence apartments. Alcohol can
be consumed by students of age within the residential enclosed
quad areas only. Glass containers of any kind may
not be used outdoors.
Alcohol games such as, but not limited to, beer pong, quarters
and other games that promote excessive drinking of alcohol
are prohibited from being played.
Quantity Limits
Each resident student of legal drinking age is limited to the
possession of the following amounts of four kinds of alcoholic
beverages:
• no more than one 12-pack of beer (16 ounce
maximum) per resident living within that suite; or
• no more than one 12-pack of wine coolers (16 ounce
maximum) per resident living within that suite; or
• no more than one liter of distilled alcohol per
resident living within that suite; or
• no more than one liter of wine per resident living
within that suite.
Alcohol Violations (State Laws Enforced)
Course of action is determined by the nature of the viola tion.
Refer to Student Code of Conduct, Section B, for sanctions.
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Prohibition of Bulk Dispensers
The possession or use of kegs, beer balls, beer taps, alcoholic
punches, or any form of alcoholic bulk dispensers is
prohibited in the residence halls. The possession or use of
grain alcohol and drinking funnels is prohibited. University
Police will confiscate these items for disposal, return and
removal off campus.
Substance Free Housing (Space Limited)
A townhouse may be designated as a substance free building.
Residents of this building are prohibited from using tobacco
products, alcohol, or illegal drugs. Students agree ing
to live in this environment will be required to sign an agreement
and know that violations of this agreement may result
in removal from substance free housing, and judicial action
beginning with an educational component. All freshman
housing is considered substance free.
Alcohol Policy – Under 21 Years of Age
Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by
persons under the age of 21 is strictly prohibited on the SU-
NYIT campus and is a violation of Section 65c New York
State Law.
All persons are prohibited from selling or serving alcohol
as well as purchasing alcohol for those under the age of 21.
This is a violation of Section 260.20, New York State Penal
Laws.
Maximum Occupancy of Apartments
In accordance with the residence hall guest policy and applicable
fire/safety regulations, the college has determined
the maximum occupancy for each student apartment to be
20 persons (including those who are the resident students).
Apartment residents are responsible for ensuring that this
maximum occupancy is not exceeded.
Bottles and Cans
Bottles and cans should be returned immediately and not
stored in the residence hall apartments, for health and safety
reasons.
Guest Alcohol Policy
Guest(s), in total, visiting a resident are allowed to bring the
following:
• no more than one 6-pack of beer (16 ounce
maximum); or
• no more than one 6-pack of wine coolers (16 ounce
maximum); or
• no more than one 500 ml (1/2 liter) distilled alcohol; or
• no more than one 750 ml (3/4 liter) of wine.
This means that regardless of the number of visitors a resident
may have, they are permitted to bring no more than the
above stated quantities.
Intoxication is not an excuse for violation of SUNYIT rules
and expectations.
Overall Focus
• Primary prevention – to prevent any drug or alcohol
problem before it starts• Educational process with behavior
modification over punitive measures• Responsibility and

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independence before parental involvement• Students are
considered adults who are responsible for conducting themselves
in accordance with state/ local laws as well as with the
college alcohol & drug policy
Appliances
Air conditioners, and all cooking appliances, other than
those permitted below, are pro hibited. Fire and safety regulations
and health regulations prohibit the cooking of meals
in the residence hall apartments. For snack preparation, the
following appliances, UL approved only, are permitted: air
popcorn popper, thermo statically controlled percolator/coffeemaker
(auto shut-off), hot pots with temperature control.
Students may prepare light snacks using the micro-fridge
unit provided in the suite. Refrigerators other than those
provided by the college are prohibited. Refrigerators must
be cleared of all food, discon nected, and the doors left open
during any official college recess, when the residential facilities
are closed for a period of more than five days. Refrigerators
may be authorized for medical needs by completing the
Special Housing Request for a Medical Issue/Concern form
found on the Residential Life and Housing Website.
Bicycles/Motor Vehicles
The storage of bicycles and motor vehicles in student rooms
or apartments is prohibited. Motor vehicles, including motorcycles,
may not be driven on sidewalks.
Care of the Facilities
The furnishings and equipment have been provided for the
enjoyment, convenience, and safety of all residents. Residents
are responsible for the care and cleanliness of their
suite or room and in abiding by college policies in maintaining
these facilities. Personal furniture is not permitted.
Residents are responsible for their guests or visitors and may
be held responsible for their actions. Theft or vandalism is
prohibited.
Commercial Activity
No commercial activity may be conducted in or from any
residential facility unless approval has been provided under
the guidelines of the campus Sales and Solicitation Policy.
Computer Network Access
The SUNYIT data network is a state-of-the art high speed
infrastructure that supports a broad range of academic, administrative
and student computing requirements.
SUNYIT maintains several documents that directly address
a constituent’s use of our computer services and corresponding
data network. Included are the: “Computer and Network
Resources Statement of Responsibility,” “Com puter Software
Policy,” “Computer Use Policy,” “Dormitory Connection
Policy,” “Instructional Computing Guide”, and “Web Policy.”
They are available online at http://its.sunyit.edu/. Students
should also be aware that the policies outlined in the Student
Handbook and Residence Hall License are additionally
enforced. Students should pay particular atten tion to
the “Code of Academic Conduct” and the “Student Code of
Conduct” policies and procedures.
Condition of Apartments/Rooms & Townhouses
Room and suite inventory forms must be completed no later
than the Friday ending the second week of classes. Residents
who choose not to complete inventory forms by the
date outlined above will not be permitted to appeal damage
charges as it will be assumed that the suite/room was in
perfect condition.
Common area damage is considered damage that occurs in
areas where more than one student has access. Access is
defined as having keys to, or card access to, a specific area
of the residence halls, (e.g., bathroom, living room, hallway,
lounges, laundry rooms...). Common area damage can include
the vestibule and stairway of each townhouse. Common
area damage will be assessed to all stu dents who have
access to the damaged area only after efforts are made to
determine the responsible party (Students are responsible
for themselves and their guests.)
Contraband Items
Students are prohibited from possessing the following items
in residence halls: space heaters, incense, firearms or other
weap ons, immersion heaters, open fires, cooking appliances,
air conditioners, hot plates, explosives, dartboards,
microwave ovens (other than provided), extra furniture (unless
specifically approved), refrigerators (un less specifically
approved), ceiling fans, and halogen torchiere lamps are prohibited.
Extension cords are prohibited; however, UL approved, electrical,
polarized, grounded power strips with fuses (or circuit
breakers) are acceptable. The maximum amperage of
such devices may not exceed 15 amps.
Decorations
Students are encouraged to decorate their rooms and apartments
but cautioned that any damage caused by nail holes,
stripped paint, etc., may be assessed (residents may use
tacks to display posters or banners on their room/apartment
wall(s), with respect to fire and safety policies.) Fire
regulations prohibit the blocking of free entry to and from
the apartment and stipulate that paper and other flammable
decorations may not exceed 20 percent of the wall space in
any room. No com bustible materials or items may be affixed
to the ceiling. The use of fabrics (including bed linens), fishnetting,
tapestries, etc., may not be used to decorate walls
or ceilings. Natural boughs and trees for holiday decorating
are also prohibited. Students are required to adhere to safe
practices when dis playing electrically illuminated lights or
decorations. (See “Window Displays” for additional information.)
Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior, including physical abuse, assault, harassment,
threats, excessive noise (which may include loud
playing stereos or musical equipment), and unruly behavior
is prohibited. Behaviors which compromise the peace,
safety, and/or health of other residents or compromise the
educa tional mission of SUNYIT are prohibited. (See also
Student Code of Conduct.)
Drugs
The possession or use, without a physician’s prescription, of
any drug defined as a controlled substance by federal, State,
or local laws is strictly prohibited on the SUNYIT premises.
Controlled substances are defined in broadest terms to cover
narcotics, depres sants, stimulants, and hallucinogens. Drugs

or drug related paraphernalia may be confiscated and used
as evidence. (See also Student Code of Conduct.)
Facilities and Services
Facilities and services provided by SUNYIT include: Bedroom
furniture: bed, desk chair, window blinds, mat tress,
dresser, mirror, desk, closet, floor lamp, telephone service,
wired/wireless LAN connection, wall-to-wall carpeting
Living room furniture: coffee table, couch, chair, microfridge,
window blinds, floor lamp, table lamp, wall-to-wall
carpeting (except in hallway)
Safety and security: 24/7 staffing, smoke and heat detectors,
sprinklers, closed circuit security cameras covering quad
and parking areas, locks on all doors, proximity card access
to buildings
Other conveniences: parking (permit must be purchased),
cable TV (50 channels including HBO), limited storage,
grills, mail, laundry, utilities
Removal of college provided furniture is prohibited. You
must provide your own toiletries, bedding and personal
items.
Fire Safety
Residents are required to abide by all fire regulations, and
the evacuation of the residence halls during fire alarm is
manda tory. Tampering with fire equipment and/or noncompliance
with fire regulations may result in disciplinary
and/or civil action. The use of candles, potpourri burners,
and incense is prohibited. Microwave ovens are provided for
snack prepara tion only. Gas or propane grills, internal combustion
engines, or tires may not be operated or stored in the
residence halls or apartments. Residential life or college staff
may enter resident student apartments and rooms to verify
compliance at any time.
Keys/ID Cards
Keys/ID Cards (proximity cards used to access residence
halls) are provided for residents as a matter of convenience
and security. The unauthorized use or reproduc tion of a
Key/ID Cards for any college room or facility is prohibited.
Lost Keys/ID Cards must be reported to the Residential Life
Staff immediately. The loss of a room key may result in the
re-keying of your room and all other rooms in the suite and
all affected mailboxes. The resident is responsible for associated
charges.
Noxious or Offensive Odors
A noxious or offensive odor is any aroma of such intensity that
it becomes disruptive to others. Nearly any aroma can become
noxious or offensive when it is overwhelmingly strong.
Some examples might include cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke
(note: smoking is prohibited in all buildings); perfume; air
freshening spray; or even large amounts of dirty laundry or
garbage. Residents are urged to use courtesy and good judgment
about this potentially annoying concern. Residential
Life and Housing staff members may ask residents to take
corrective action if complaints about odors are received.
Outdoor Recreation and Weightlifting Equipment
Residents are prohibited from engaging in outdoor recreation
activities in the vicinity of the residence hall area if the
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activity presents a danger to personal safety or property or
a disruption to the academic/living environment. Residents
are urged to be respectful of others and to use good judgment
when participating in outdoor recreational activities
near the residence halls.
The use or storage of athletic free weights and weight benches
in the residence halls or in the residence hall area is prohibited.
Guest Policy
This policy is intended to protect the rights of all residents in
a suite and to support the academic mission of the residence
halls. Therefore, residents and their guests must follow this
policy.
The consent of roommates must be obtained before guests
are invited to visit.
Resident students may not host overnight guests for more
than three consecutive nights or more than six nights in any
one calendar month. A resident student may host no more
than three overnight guests at one time. Persons who have
been suspended or dismissed from SUNYIT or the residence
halls are not permitted to be overnight guests.
Resident student hosts are responsible for the conduct of
their guests and are advised to make their guests familiar
with college policies. Residents will also be held financially
accountable for any damage caused by their guests.
The use of residence hall laundry facilities are for resident
students only.
Visitors and overnight guests are required to park in designated
parking located in E, F, and J lots.
For social gatherings, maximum apartment occupancy has
been established at 20 persons, including the suite residents.
Pets
Except for aquarium fish, pets are not permitted to visit or be
kept in the residence halls. Fish must be kept in aquarium
tanks of less than 20 gallons. Specially trained companion
dogs for disabled persons are not classified as “pets” under
this policy.
Quiet Hours/Courtesy Hours
Residence halls provide environments conducive to study
and sleep, as well as social interaction. At all times each resident
is expected to be courteous of others by monitoring
noise levels so others are not disturbed and by responding
to requests to be more quiet.
The Residence Hall Council and RLH have outlined specific
quiet hours which are designed to support an environment
to study and sleep.
Quiet Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Friday and Saturday, Midnight to 8 a.m.
Courtesy hours exist at all other times and are a minimum
condi tion to allow residents the right to study and sleep.
During finals weeks, 24 hour Quiet Hours will be determined
by RLH in conjunction with student feedback from
the Residence Hall Council.

Each resident is expected to initially confront any noise
problem that is of concern to him/her and to call upon the
staff if assistance is needed.
Trash Removal
Residents are provided with a limited amount of trash bags
at the start of the semester and are responsible for taking
their trash to the designated dumpsters. Additional trash
bags needed above the number provided will be the responsibility
of the residents. Residents who do not dispose
of their trash in designated containers may be referred for
disciplinary action. The campus is in the process of developing
a comprehensive recycling program; residents should
review notices outlining the program.
Trash can not be placed in hallways, stairways, lobbies or
outside for any length of time.
Repairs
Residents are responsible for immediately reporting needed
repairs for their apartment or room and all fixtures, furniture,
fire and safety equipment, and effects therein, to RLH.
Prompt notification is required to prevent serious problems
from developing. Students are prohibited from doing their
own repairs in college-owned housing. Spackling, painting,
and any other repairs are prohibited.
Residence Hall Non-Smoking Policy
The purpose of the non-smoking policy is to limit exposure
of the SUNYIT residence hall community to the effects of
second hand smoke, and to reduce the risk of fire in and
around the residence halls.
• Absolutely no smoking will be permitted inside any
residence hall room, suite or building (including
entry canopy).
• Smoking will be permitted outside of the buildings
only in designated smoking areas.
• Students are responsible for the proper disposal of
smoking material in campus provided smoking
receptacles.
• Students are responsible for notifying their guests of
the smoking policy and ensuring they are abiding by
the policy.
• Damage/cleaning charges as well as judicial action
may apply to students who choose to violate the
smoking policy.
• This policy stresses the rights of non-smokers to
enjoy a smoke free environment in the residence
halls. It relies on the cooperation of the entire college
community, smokers and non-smokers. It is the
responsibility of all members in the college
community to observe the smoking policy and to
direct those who choose to smoke to do so only in
the designated smoking areas.
Complaints relating to the implementation of this policy
should initially be referred to the appropriate Resident
Assistant (RA). If the RA cannot satisfactorily resolve the
complaint, then the Director of College Housing should be
contacted. ALL students have a responsibility to remind
offenders of this policy, otherwise they provide passive approval
by their silence.
Sales and Solicitation
(commercial, political, religious)
Solicitation and/or sales by residents or outside agents are
not permitted in the residence halls. The posting of any
advertise ment or non-college related material must be authorized
by the Director of College Housing (or designee)
and only be posted on designated vendor boards (laundry
room, mail room).
Screens and Windows
The removal, loss, or damage of a window or screen from
student rooms or suites is prohibited and may result in installation/replacement
charges and disciplinary action. The
throwing of objects from windows and the placing of any
objects outside the window, including aerials, banners, flyers,
and other equipment, is prohibited.
Security
SUNYIT has provided each residence hall with various security
systems which are designed to enhance the safety of
the residents. However, security and safety is a shared responsibility
between SUNYIT and students residing in the
residence halls. Therefore, residents are required to comply
with policies in order to maintain the security of the buildings.
Residents are encouraged to keep their room/apartment
locked at all times. Residents are strongly advised to insure
all of their personal property against loss, damage, and/or
theft by appropri ate individual or family insurance coverage.
Unless the campus is responsible for a particular loss, SU-
NYIT does not accept liability for residents’ personal property.
Students are advised to seek insurance for personal
belongings.
Snow Removal
In order to keep parking lots open to traffic, emergency
snow removal procedures are enacted in the residence hall
parking lots during the winter months. Residents may be
required to move vehicles from the parking lots in the residence
hall area during the snow removal process. Vehicles
that are not moved may be ticketed and/or towed away for
impoundment with the student responsible for all associated
charges. Residents will be notified by advance posting
for snow removal. Failure to comply with snow removal directives
may result in judicial action.
Displays
Resident students are permitted to display any posters or other
items in their apartments that do not violate fire codes or SU-
NYIT policies on harassment and discrimination. Displays in
the exterior windows or doors are subject to regulation. In the
interest of promoting an academic environment, alcoholic beverage
containers, alcohol promotional signs, and items which
may affront or alarm members of the college community may
not be displayed to the outside of a student apartment. Fire and
safety regulations also prohibit displaying any items in the windows
which would interfere with an emergency exit or rescue.
Students with questions about this policy may contact the Director
of College Housing.
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APPENDIX II: CALENDAR OF
RESIDENCE HALL OCCUPANCY
Fall Semester 2008
Sat., Aug. 23 New and returning students move in at 9
a.m. (Food Service opens for dinner)
Tues., Nov. 25
Sun., Nov. 30
Thanksgiving Break (Food Service closes
after dinner)
Food Service opens for dinner
Sat., Dec. 13 Halls close for semester break at 5 p.m.
(Students must check out within 24 hours
after their last final. Food Service closes Fri.,
Dec. 12, after dinner)
Spring Semester 2009
Sun., Jan. 18
Sun., Mar. 8
Sun., Mar. 15
Sat., May 9
Halls open for new and returning students
at 9 a.m. (Food Service opens for dinner)
Spring Break (Food Service closes Fri., Mar.
6, after dinner)
Food Service opens for dinner
Halls close for residents at 5 p.m. (Nongraduating
residents must check out within
24 hours after their last final. Graduating
students are permitted to stay until 5 p.m.
on Sat., May 9.) (Food Service closes Fri.,
May 8, after Dinner)
APPENDIX III: THE RESIDENCE HALL
BOARD LICENSE
Obligations and Duration of Board License
Basic Meal Plan: This plan is the basic meal plan offered
with an on-campus residency. A “Basic Plan” entitles you to
a total number of meals per week during the semester and
points per semester. The two plans are the 14 meals-perweek
or the 19-meals-per-week plan. Each of these plans
includes 100 points. For example, if you pur chase a 19 meal
plan, it entitles you to use up to 19 meals in a week and $100
in points throughout the semester.
Block Meal Plan: A “Block Plan” entitles you to a total number
of meals over the course of a semester and points per
semester, depending on the plan you select. The two block
plans are the 100 block + 400 points or 125 block + 200
points. For example, if you purchase the 125 Block Plan, it
entitles you to 125 meals + $200 in points per semester. The
125 block plan also allows you to transfer up to 25 meals
into points at $5.50 per meal prior to November 30 for the
fall and April 30 for the spring. Points can be used at any
campus food service location.
Information regarding dining facilities, as well as any questions
or concerns, may be directed to the Director of Sodexo
Dining Services, 315-792-7224. The College Housing office
will accept requests from students who desire to change
their meal plan prior to the beginning of the semester. Once
a semester has begun, requests for a change in meal plan
may not be processed. Any misuse of dining services may
be subject to the college disciplinary process. (See information
about Dining Services and Policies on page 25 of this
handbook.)
Withdrawals, Terminations, and Refund of Board Plan
(Food Service)
Students registering and occupying a room for three weeks
or less who move out for a college-approved reason will receive
a pro-rata refund for board based on the number of
weeks (a par tial week is considered a full week) on the meal
plan. For this purpose, weeks are defined as beginning on
Sunday and ending the following Saturday at midnight. Any
student who occupies a room after the Saturday following
the second full week of classes is responsible for the entire
semester’s board charge. Exceptions may be made when a
student withdraws to enter active military service or due to
circumstances beyond his or her control. The Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management approves
all exceptions.
All regulations and provisions herein shall remain in effect
unless changed or modified by official written notice.
APPENDIX IV: GUIDELINES FOR
LIVING CONDITION STANDARDS
Introduction
In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 416 of the
Laws of 1988, the State University of New York Institute of
Technology Col lege Council has approved minimum living
condition standards. These minimum living condition standards
have been submitted to the Chancellor or designee for
review for conformance with the University-wide standard
guidelines. The minimum living condi tion standards have
been incorporated into student handbooks and guidelines
for residence hall living.
Standard I
The residences are constructed and maintained to conform
with all applicable safety codes and health standards.
Guidelines
1. Furnishings and equipment purchased by SUNYIT meet
applicable fire and safety code standards promulgated by
the State of New York.
2. Each resident’s sleeping room is equipped with an
operational smoke detector. SUNYIT’s Environ mental
Health and Safety officer inspects all smoke detectors
bi-annually. Once notified of a non-working smoke
detector, repair will be done immediately.
3. Student residents are required to adhere to all
applicable safety codes and health standards in the use
of private equipment and appliances (where permitted)
as outlined in the license.
4. Access to residence hall living at SUNYIT is provided
for students with disabilities in accordance with
applicable codes and standards (e.g., Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
5. Inspection and assessment of the physical facility and its
components (e.g., water, electricity, and heating systems)
are conducted annually by appropriate office of Facilities
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personnel. The report of this inspection is available at the
Facilities office and RLH.
Standard II
The campus maintenance plan shall provide for a regular
schedule of cleaning and repair for all common areas in residence
halls.
Guidelines
1. A regular schedule for cleaning of commons areas,
including lounges, hallways, public restrooms, and areas
used by all residents, is established. Under normal circumstances,
the commons areas will be cleaned on a
daily basis, Monday through Friday, between the hours
of 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
2. Every reasonable effort will be made by the RLH and
Facilities to keep residence halls sanitary and vermin-free.
Student residents have an equal re sponsibility to
maintain their living area to prevent unsanitary conditions.
Students encountering problems should contact
RLH immediately.
All furnishings and appliances provided by SUNYIT are in
working order. Repair and replace ment of appliances are
usually completed in two days of the completion of the appropriate
request under normal conditions.
3. The Director of College Housing or designee have the
authority to decide if a student room is unlivable and
should be removed from service based on pertinent
infor mation from the Director of Facilities and/or other
appropriate campus personnel. The Director or designee
will consider the life, health, and safety of student
residents and whether continued occupancy could harm
the occupants or further impair the condition of the
facil ity. Students affected by this decision, as well as the
Director of Facilities, should be contacted in writing with
this information.
Standard III
SUNYIT shall provide each student resident with adequate
living space, furniture, and appropriate and sufficient heat,
light, and hot water.
Guidelines
1. SUNYIT will provide each student resident with
adequate living space and furniture. At a minimum,
except in the case of tripling, each student resident will
be provided with: a bed, lamp, chair, dresser/chest,
desk/carrel unit, closet or wardrobe. All such equipment
is inspected annually and will be clean, sturdy, free from
major scarring, and of acceptable appearance.
2. The campus has a scheduled replacement and
rehabilita tion outline for residence hall furnishings. A
schedule of replacement of furniture is available in RLH.
Standard IV
SUNYIT shall establish procedures for routine and emergency
repairs to residence hall facilities.
Guidelines
1. Students should report heat, light and hot water concerns
to the main office of their residence hall. RLH staff
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will contact Facilities, and Facilities personnel will follow
through on requests regarding routine building repairs
and maintenance themselves or through the work order
system. If a problem persists for more than 24 hours,
students should notify RLH and staff will submit a work
order request form to Facilities for a status update.
2. To the extent possible, major rehabilitation or other
capital projects will take place at times when the
residence halls are largely unoccupied, e.g., those
periods between semesters. When possible, potentially
disruptive major construc tion projects will be suspended
during scheduled examination periods.
Standard V
SUNYIT shall establish procedures for redress for student
residents in the event of the loss of services such as heat,
light, and hot water in the residence halls for extended periods
that are within the control of the campus.
Guidelines
1. If a student at SUNYIT goes without heat, electricity, or
hot water for three or more consecutive days, or the room
is declared unlivable for any other reason and the
situation is determined to be within the control of the
campus, then that student should be reimbursed for the
amount of time they were inconvenienced. The
reimbursement shall never exceed the full cost of room
rent for the number of days the student has been affected
by the detrimental condition. RLH staff members and
administrative staff from Facilities shall review all
applications for redress and determine the appropriate
level of reimbursement. When a student’s room has
been declared unlivable and is removed from service, the
occupant(s) of that room shall be reassigned as follows:
SUNYIT reserves the right to assign to: a) any available
space on campus, b) any guest room on campus, c) any
common area on campus.
2. If reassignment on campus is not possible, alternate
off-campus housing will be assigned by RLH and a
refund will be made of a portion of room rental charges
where applicable.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Accounting Club
The Accounting Club is a professionally oriented group that
maintains an active membership in the National Association
of Accountants (NAA). The major objectives of the club are
to encourage, support, and assist all Business and Accounting
stu dents in the world of Public Accounting. Club activities
include NAA seminars, on-campus lectures, and social
events.
Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honor Society)
Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society was founded to provide
recognition for high standards of scholarship and involvement
of students in the field of Sociology.
American Society for Quality/Society
of Manufacturing Engineers (ASQ/SME)
This organization is dedicated to improving quality in manu-

facturing processes and all enterprises world-wide. We strive
to instill a sense of concern and awareness throughout the
quality and manufacturing communities of public health,
safety, conservation, and environmental issues related to
qual ity manufacturing and application of sound engineering
and management principles. Open to all disciplines.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
The purpose of ASME is to inform and introduce interested
stu dents in Mechanical Engineering Technology and other
majors the benefits of being involved with a national organization.
Such benefits relate to being associated with professionals
in related fields and interaction with other students
through participation in regional conferences, field
trips, tours, and guest speakers. Social events are generally
planned to raise funds and network with members of the
Senior Chapter of ASME.
Badminton Club
The purpose of this club is to acquaint members with the
rules and procedures of badminton, to participate in the
sport of badminton and enhance physical fitness, and to
further enhance the students social life on campus by organizing
tournaments and fundraisers for the club.
Black Student Union (BSU)
The primary purpose of the Black Student Union is to unite
and to help educate minority students through cultural, social,
and academic programming activities. The BSU coordinates
and sponsors activities during Black History month
and provides valuable input to campus-wide com mittees.
All students are welcome to join the BSU.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC)
Brothers and Sisters in Christ is a charismatic college ministry
which connects local churches to students on nearby
cam puses. The purpose of this chapter is threefold: discipleship,
evangelism, and fellowship.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
This group plans and implements all campus programming
throughout the school year. These events range from singers
and comedians to educational programs as well as community
service projects. CAB welcomes your ideas.
Chess Club
The Chess Club is a group of students brought together socially
to play the game of chess. The club sponsors tournaments
and holds informal weekly meetings where new
members are always welcome.
Civil Engineering Technology Club
The purpose of this club is to have a voice in the development
and improvement of academic engineering and
technical resources at the Institute. The club provides an
opportunity to exchange ideas and opportunities related to
the Civil Technology field. The club has won regional and
national recognition in academic competition.
Club Funding Board (CFB)
The Club Funding Board is made up of representatives of
each of the recognized clubs. This group shares information
about club events and activities and approves requests for
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additional funding.
Computer Science Club (Comp Sci)
The Computer Science Club provides students with an
opportunity to have a voice in the development and improvement
of the academic computing facilities. An added
goal of the Computer Science Club is to provide a forum for
the exchange of ideas in computer science.
Cricket Club
The purpose of this club is to promote cricket as a sport,
promote social and cultural activities in accordance with the
needs of members, and to promote unification among students
both international and domestic.
Environmental Club
This group has received awards for its commitment to the
environment and to campus life. They sponsor Earth Day
Celebrations as well as a number of awareness campaigns,
information, and clean-up projects.
Factory Times
The student newspaper is run entirely by students and is put
out approximately every two weeks. The publication provides
a place to share information about campus life, current
issues, and the local community.
Gamer’s Club
The purpose of this club is to bring together all students who
share a common interest in electronic gaming of any kind.
This includes video games, handheld games, PC games and
online games.
Genesis
The yearbook is a permanent record of the year which
chronicles both the people and the events which shape the
college community.
Hockey Club
The purpose of the Hockey Club is to acquaint members
with the rules and procedures of hockey, to participate in
playing and viewing games, and to further enhance social
life on campus.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers is comprised
of students interested in Electrical Engineering Technology,
Computer Science, or Telecommunications. IEEE
increases student awareness of opportunities in these fields.
IEEE plans several events each year, including lec tures, plant
tours, and other trips.
International Student Association (ISA)
The International Student Association is a group dedicated
to bringing the many students at the college who come from
other countries into contact with American students and
each other. Both groups benefit from the exchange of culture.
Activities are planned occasionally to expose students
to international foods and activities.
Latino Student Association (LSA)
The Latino Student Association is designed to engage in
cultural and social activities of particular interest to Latino
students. The association will provide a support peer group

for Latino students. This organization, open to all students,
will act as an advocate for the Latino culture and enhance
the college community’s awareness of the contributions of
Latinos.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The National Society of Black Engineers, mission is to increase
the number of culturally responsible Black engineers
who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively
impact the community through the development of
multiple programs. NSBE is dedicated to the development
of programs for increasing Black and other ethnic minority
participation in the field of engineering and engineering
technology.
Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Student Association dedicates its efforts to
gaining a strong Muslim community on campus, helping
Muslims strengthen their faith, gain knowledge about their
religion, build Islamic character and interact with other
Muslims. Additionally, MSA events are aimed at promoting
an understanding of the often misunderstood religion of
Islam among all members of the SUNYIT community and
providing community service. The MSA of SUNYIT aims
to increase awareness of Islamic issues and to create a more
positive atmosphere between Muslims and non-Muslims
alike. MSA is dedicated to educating the general public
about Islam and to allow non-Muslims and Muslims to better
understand one another. It is here to provide a unique
point of view in the hopes that more people will better understand
Islam.
Outdoors Club
The Outdoors Club promotes participation in outdoor activities
and a better understanding of nature. The club sponsors
various field trips throughout Central New York and the
Adirondack Mountains.
Paintball Club
The purpose of this club is to provide students the opportunity
to enjoy the sport of paintball on a regular basis.
Phi Beta Lambda
This club is affiliated with the School of Business. This club
offers students the opportunity to become more knowledgeable
about the dynamics of large and small business ventures
and participates in a variety of community service projects.
They participate in statewide and national academic competitions.
Pride (Gay/Lesbian/Bi-Sexual)
Pride is a group of gay and/or gay friendly students who are
dedicated to educating the college community about gay
issues and issues of diversity. The club accomplishes this
through cultural and social activities.
Psi Chi
Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, recognizes
outstanding academic achievement and promotes active
student involvement in the field of psychology.
Psychology Club
This club is intended for students majoring in psychology. Its
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goals are to increase members’ interest in, and understanding
of, psychology. Its activities include lectures on topics on
psychology and discussions of graduate school and careers.
It meets twice monthly.
Residence Hall Council
The purpose of this organization is to provide a forum for
the discussion of issues pertaining to residential living and
student life at the Institute.
Ruiter Club
The purpose of this social club is to offer our members a retreat
from the academic grind; to promote honorable friendships;
to cultivate intellectual excellence and to make connections
between alumni, undergraduates, graduates, and
members of the college community.
Senate
The senate is the legislative branch of student government
which oversees each of the listed organizations. It also works
in partnership with the Institute to offer advice and consultation
to policy-making committees and administrators.
Sigma Theta Tau
Sigma Theta Tau International is the National Honor Society
of Nursing. The School of Nursing’s Iota Delta Chapter
includes in its membership students, alumni, faculty, and
community leaders in nursing. The purposes of this society
are to recognize superior achievement and the development
of leadership qualities, to foster high professional standards,
to encourage creative work, and to strengthen commitment
to the ideals and purposes of the profession.
Ski Club
The Ski Club is a group of students who ski or simply want
to learn. In either case, the members’ primary objective is to
enjoy the snow while it lasts. Several ski trips are scheduled
every winter, with at least one weekend trip to a major ski
resort.
Soccer Club
The purpose of this club is to promote exercise, health, and
nutrition and provide a means of recreational soccer interaction
among club members and the college community.
Sociology Club
The Sociology Club is open to all students on campus for
the purpose of enhancing the students’ social life and to
promote a social awareness among members of the college
community. The club supports such activities as Earth Day,
recycling programs, and the development of a state-wide
Par ent Advocates Network.
Student Association of Health Administrators (SAHA)
The Student Association of Health Administrators is a club
for the Health Services Management students. In addition
to making its contribution to the college’s social life, SAHA
sponsors professional and educational events.
Student Health Information
Management Association (SHIMA)
SHIMA is a group of students dedicated to providing a forum
for discussion of health information issues and promoting
health information in the college and community. They

ac complish this through guest lecturers and other media
and also to further their knowledge of the Health Information
Management field.
SUNY Jazz
This group plays jazz and performs at campus functions and
local venues. SUNY Jazz welcomes new musicians, especially
trumpets, trombones, saxophones, keyboard, guitar, bass
and drums.
Requirements: Any student or faculty member who is approved
by the director/instructor may join the club or take
the course for credit.
Previous musical experience is required as well as an interest
in learning jazz music reading and improvisation. Attendance
at rehearsals and performances is also necessary.
SUNY Professional Registered Nurses (SPRN)
This group is unique from any other student nursing organization
because every nursing student is already a registered
nurse. As a result, the focus is to promote professional activities
that will expand the awareness of current issues in
nursing, education and wellness opportunities, and nursing
politics.
Tau Alpha Pi
Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society was founded to provide
recognition for high standards of scholarship among
students in technical colleges and universities. Realizing
student achievement is an important aspect of every educational
institution, in 1980, the Beta Kappa Chapter of Tau
Alpha Pi was established at SUNYIT. The Beta Kappa Chapter
oper ates with the intent of offering recognition for those
students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
Technical Communication Club (TCC)
The purpose of this club is to expand writing on campus
and to participate in activities related to the Technical Communication
field. Once a year the club travels to Rochester
for the Society for Technical Communication (STC) Spectrum
conference.
Telecommunications Club
This club helps to broaden each member’s understanding of
the practical side of their technology training. The club sponsors
trips to telecommunication facilities, research centers,
and companies seeking to hire telecommunications graduates.
Many opportunities are provided for the members to
par ticipate in on-campus projects involving telecommunications
systems and networks. The club uses fund-raising
events to support these activities.
Theatre Club
The Theatre Club puts on various plays and Improv skits
and other performing arts projects. This club enhances the
cultural programs of SUNYIT and the surrounding community
as well as the performing arts of the campus community.
Women’s Organization of Excellence (WOE)
The purpose of WOE is to promote unity and leadership
among SUNYIT Women and the SUNYIT Community.
WOE also fo cuses on recruiting more women to attend SU-
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NYIT and become involved in campus life.
Wildcat Media (Radio/TV)
The mission of WM is to provide quality entertainment
through both its radio and tv stations. The station’s radio
signal is broadcast via AM 1590 and cable FM 89.1. Television
broadcast is available on the college’s cable system via
channel 10. WM has moved to the WWW with music for
the world.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome has more than
20,000 alumni, meaning those who have completed all degree
requirements and graduated from SUNYIT. The Alumni
Association represents the needs and interests of alumni
and future alumni (students), and is led by an all-volunteer
board comprised of two Student Association representatives,
alumni representatives, and SUNYIT administrators.
The Alumni Office provides staff support to the alumni board
and works with the board members and student leaders to
research, plan, and implement programs that are meaningful
to graduates and future alumni. The alumni board and
Alumni Office work to foster a sense of community among
all members of the SUNYIT family: past, present and future.
Therefore, an important goal of SUNYIT’s alumni operation
is to help students develop an awareness of both the Alumni
Office and Alumni Association before graduation and provide
students with programs that help them prepare for personal,
professional, and career opportunities.
The student-paid Alumni Fee supports alumni programs
for students, and students become members of the Alumni
Association upon receiving their SUNYIT diploma. All
students are encouraged to participate in student-oriented
Alumni Association programs, including activities that help
build connections between students and alumni and foster
personal and professional contacts. Information about these
programs is posted on the SUNYIT website and publicized
elsewhere on campus.
COMMENCEMENT
Commencement is held twice each year, in May and December.
In May, ample seating in a local venue al lows graduates
the opportunity to invite plenty of family members and
friends; December Commencement, a more intimate yet
still formal ceremony, is held in the Campus Center Gymnasium.
Academic regalia (available from the Bookmark) are
required for all graduates. Specific infor mation about Commencement
is distributed to graduates several weeks prior
to each ceremony.
In keeping with tradition, Commencement is SUNYIT’s most
important academic event; many guests travel great distances
to share in the achievements of graduates. Our faculty
and staff expect students to celebrate and enjoy the occasion
but also to respect the solemnity of Com mencement.
CAMPUS CENTER BUILDING POLICIES
1. All building facilities may be used only during

established service hours. Common areas, lounges, and
student organization offices may be used only during
regular Campus Center hours.
2. Groups or individuals who use the meeting room,
confer ence room, ‘Cats’ Den, Dining Hall, or lounge
spaces are responsible for ensuring that furniture is
returned to its proper location.
3. Campus Center furnishings may not be removed from
their assigned areas of the building without consent from
the Director of Student Activities or his/her designee.
4. Bicycles are not permitted in the Campus Center.
Stu dents are encouraged to lock bicycles to the bicycle
racks located outside the lower entrances.
5. Campus Center visitors are required to wear shirts and
shoes in any area of the Campus Center, and follow
ath letics and recreation facilities rules and regulations.
6. Pets are not permitted in any part of the Campus Center,
except for animals which aid persons with disabilities.
7. To use any Campus Center space, students or
organiza tions must first reserve that space. Reservations
are taken on a first come, first served basis, with at least
two weeks advance notice. The athletic and recreation
spaces are re served through the Athletic office, Campus
Center Room 221. All other spaces within, and
immediately adjacent to, the Campus Center (including
the Student/Alumni Pavilion) are reserved through
Campus and Corporate Events, Kunsela Room A239.
8. Only registered student organizations are eligible to
pro vide transportation to events off campus. Pick up
and drop off will be allowed at either the Campus
Center or Kunsela Hall circles, except for those events
which in terfere with the academic or student activities
calendar as determined by the Director of Student Activities.
9. Building hours for the Campus Center are as follows:
Academic Year: Sunday - Thursday 7 a.m. - midnight,
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Breaks: (Holidays &
Summer) Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday &
Sunday Closed.
10. The game room is available when the building is open.
Pool table equipment is available through the Student
Association office, Campus Center Room 229A, during
the day. Other games are available for checkout at no cost
at night and on weekends.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
The athletic facilities, consisting of the swimming pool,
locker rooms, gymnasium, indoor running track, saunas,
weight room, exercise room, and racquetball courts, are primarily
for the use of the students, faculty, College Council
members, and staff of the Institute of Technology. Permission
to use the facility is extended to the following groups
as a privilege and not a right. As such, the college reserves
the right to withdraw this permis sion from an individual or
group and will give appropriate (maximum available) notice
thereof. Individuals shall be given a non-transferable identification
card which will identify them as having permission
to use the facilities. These cards must be shown upon
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demand while in the facility.
The following may use the athletic facilities:
Spouse/Immediate Family of Students, Faculty, Administration,
College Council Members, and Staff may use the facilities
during posted hours of operation when it does not interfere
with intercollegiate practices or games and scheduled
intramural activities. The college does not assume responsibility
for injury or loss of personal belongings.
Children of students, faculty, administration, council members,
and staff 15 years of age or older have the same privileges
in the facility as students but they cannot participate
in intramural activities. Children fourteen years of age and
younger must be directly supervised by their parents when
using the facility.
Alumni (persons who have been granted a SUNYIT degree)
who have paid the appropriate Alumni Fee via the Alumni
Association may use the facility by purchasing a fitness
membership (fee is $150 annually; $75 semi-annually) and
providing proof of his or her own current personal health
insurance with a completed Fitness Application Form.
Foundation Members may make a donation to the Foundation
($50 annually) to qualify them to purchase a Use of Facility
membership ($200 annually or $100 semi-annually).
Each member is required to provide proof of current health
insurance.
GUEST POLICY
A bona fide user of the facility may bring a maximum of two
guests on any given occasion. All guests must sign in at the
Athletic office prior to use of the facility.
The President of the college or his duly noted designee can
waive any part of these guidelines for good and sufficient
reason.
Note: Application forms for alumni and foundation members can
be obtained from the Business office in Kunsela Hall. Alumni application
forms are also available at www.sunyit.edu/alumni, and
additional information can be obtained by contacting the Business
office at 792-7342.
BOOKSTORE POLICIES
The Bookmark provides a number of services to augment
the academic and residential needs of the students.
Check Cashing: The Bookmark provides a personal check
cashing service for students, faculty, and staff during the semester
for up to $30 daily. A $0.25 fee will be charged per
check. A valid SUNYITCard and driver license are required.
If a check is returned to the Bookmark, there is a $30 charge
to cover bank fees.
General Books: The Bookmark has a wide selection of books
for reference, supplementary course work and academic interest.
Special Orders: Books can be special ordered through the
Assistant Bookstore Manager. All special orders must be prepaid.
Shipping charges will apply to any rush orders.
Supplies: A wide variety of notebooks, paper supplies, writing
instruments, folders, desktop notions, computer sup-

plies, software, collegiate apparel, daily newspapers, and
much more is available to cover all your academic and residential
needs.
Refund Policy: The refund policy varies by item, and copies
of the policy may be picked up at the checkout counter.
The Bookmark honors all major credit cards.
COMPUTER POLICIES
The Institute maintains several policy documents that directly
address a constituent’s use of college computer systems,
services and network. Included are the: “Com puter
and Network Resources Statement of Responsibil ity,” “Computer
Software Policy,” “Acceptable Use Policy,” “ResNet Policy,”
“Community Mail Policy,” and ”Web Publishing Policy.”
All of these documents are posted on the Informa tion Technology
Services website. The “Web Publishing Policy” policy
is under Web Publishing and all others are under Policies.
Users should also be aware that the policies outlined in
the Student Handbook are additionally enforced. Students
should pay particular attention to the “Code of Academic
Conduct” and the “Student Code of Conduct” policies and
procedures.
PARKING REGULATIONS AND
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
All vehicles parked on campus must display a current parking
decal and be registered with the University Police Department.
The Institute has established parking and traffic
regulations which motorists must follow along with New
York State traffic laws. A brochure containing campus and
parking regulations is available at the University Police Department.
STUDENT GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS REGISTRATION
POLICY
All student groups and organizations must register with the
Student Activities office. Upon initial application, the organization
will be provisionally registered for a period of four
weeks. During this time the group will be afforded all rights
and responsibilities of a registered group. The group is expected
to complete the application for registration packet
and submit it to the Student Activities office, Campus Center
208.
To register, a student organization must fill out and return
the following:
1. an application for Student Organization Registration,
which includes:
a. list of officers, their addresses, and phone numbers;
b. list of members;
c. statement of non-discrimination and hazing;
d. rights and responsibilities of officers.
2. the organization’s constitution and by-laws;
3. an advisor agreement letter.
Registered student groups are afforded several privileges,
including, but not limited to:
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1. eligible to use campus facilities, services, and
equip ment;
2. posting on campus bulletin boards;
3. eligible to receive advising and other services from the
Student Activities office;
4. eligible to apply for funding from the SUNYIT Student
Association;
5. eligible to be listed in Institute/student publications.
For a complete description of the registration process, please
refer to the “Guidelines for Student Organization” packet,
available through the Student Activities office, Campus Center
Room 208.
SALES AND SOLICITATION POLICY
All sales, solicitation, or fund-raising for the campus must be
coordinated through, and approved by, the Student Activities
office. Sales and solicitation within the Residence Hall
areas is strictly prohibited.
Revenue generating activities by outside interests on the
cam pus of SUNY Institute of Technology are strictly prohibited
under the guidelines for campus sales and solicitation
estab lished by the Institute. However, under certain
circumstances, a registered student organization or campus
department may sell commercial items, do fund-raising, or
sponsor services for the exchange of revenue. For more information,
please refer to the “Guidelines for Campus Sales
and Solicitation” available through the Student Activities office,
Campus Center Room 208.
CAMPUS POSTING POLICY
Statement on Posting
The Institute maintains several spaces on campus where its
members can share information about upcoming events and
activities which may be of interest to others. The focus of
the poster is to inform the SUNYIT community about an
event taking place, the time, and location. We have developed
these standards so that all members will have an equal
opportunity to utilize these spaces without offending other
members of the community.
1. There are two types of posting boards on the SUNY
Institute of Technology campus:
a. Events Boards: for registered campus organizations
and departments for notices to the college community;
b. Vendor Boards: for all other organizations or
businesses and for the sale of items.
2. Posting on these boards will be limited to posters sized
11” x 17” or smaller. Anything larger must be first approved
in writing by the office of Student Activities.
Contact the Student Activities office for more information
about creating and posting banners and other large
posters.
3. All posters will focus on the event and will responsibly
promote the activity in good taste.
4. In the interest of maintaining an academic
environment, alcohol will not be mentioned on posters.
This includes any reference to drink specials.
5. There are several special use bulletin boards around

cam pus. They are to be used only by those designated
on that board. These may include, but are not limited
to, academic departments, campus offices, and
employee unions.
6. All classroom bulletin boards are to be used for
academic notices only.
7. There will be no placing of advertising materials on
car windshields, doors, or wall surfaces other than
bulletin boards. Exceptions may be granted, in writing,
by the Student Activities office for special functions.
8. Any notices on tables will be in approved table tent
form. The table tent must be free standing and easily
moved and replaced during cleaning.
9. Posting materials can be distributed two weeks previous
to an event and are expected to be removed the day
following the event. Any exceptions to this must be
obtained in writ ing from the office of Student Activities.
10. Door to door solicitation in the residence halls is not
per mitted. This includes handing out flyers at each
door. For additional information on posting in the
residence hall complex, see the Residence Hall Policies.
11. All materials must clearly indicate the sponsoring
orga nization.
CAMPUS DINING SERVICES
The food service program is provided by Sodexo Dining
Services, a diversified food service company. Sodexo’s goal
is to provide the finest food service program at the most reasonable
cost and is included as part of a residential students
room and board plan costs.
Food service operations are conducted at the following campus
locations:
Campus Center Dining Hall: open seven days a week, this
facility serves the resident students with breakfast, lunch,
and dinner Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner
on the weekends. Services offered include deli, grill, hot
entrees, salad bar, desserts, and beverages. Some stations
are self-service and unlimited seconds are always available.
Continuous service and repeat entry allow the resident diner
constant access to the dining hall. Resident students enter
using their SUNYITCard; non-resident students and guests
may pay cash or purchase a meal plan.
Café Kunsela: the snack bar located in Kunsela Hall, Cafe
Kunsela is open weekdays and offers breakfast items and
cold and hot sandwiches, soups, grill items, pizza, daily specials,
and a full selection of beverages and desserts.
The Basement Bistro: located on the Donovan Hall ground
floor, The Basement Bistro offers a variety of beverages, soup,
sandwiches, hot dogs, and snacks for a quick bite between
classes.
The ‘Cats’ Den: the ‘Cats’ Den in the Campus Center is open
seven nights a week, offering the finest of your favor ites: pizza,
wings, deli, sandwiches, grill items, and a wide variety
of beverages. All menu items are available for eat in or take
out.
Catering Services: Sodexo offers a wide selection of items
and will help plan your special event, both on campus and
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off. Stop by the Campus and Corporate Events office for details.
Serving Hours
Campus Center Dining Hall
Monday - Friday Continuous Service 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Primary Meal Times Breakfast 7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Lunch
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dinner
4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday Brunch 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dinner
4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Continuous service not offered on weekends.
Cafe Kunsela Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
‘Cats’ Den Daily 6:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
The Basement Bistro Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hours are subject to change.
Campus Meal Plans
If living on campus all students are required to have a combined
room and board plan. Presently there are four meal
plans (2 weekly & 2 block).
Basic Meal Plan: This plan is the basic meal plan offered with
an on-campus residency. A “Basic Plan” entitles you to a total
number of meals per week during the semester and points
per semester. The two weekly plans are the 14 meals-perweek
or the 19-meals-per-week plan. Each of these plans
includes 100 points. For example, if you pur chase a 19 meal
plan, it entitles you to use up to 19 meals in a week and $100
in points throughout the semester.
Block Meal Plan: A “Block Plan” entitles you to a total number
of meals over the course of a semester and points per
semester, depending on the plan you select. The two block
plans are the 100 block + 400 points or 125 block + 200
points. For example, if you purchase the 125 Block Plan, it
entitles you to 125 meals + $200 in points per semester. The
125 block plan also allows you to transfer up to 25 meals
into points at $5.50 per meal prior to November 30 for the
fall and April 30 for the spring. Points can be used at any
campus food service location.
Meals are deducted upon entering the dining room. The
meal plan week begins Sunday breakfast and ends the following
Saturday at midnight.
The repeat entry feature allows reentry into the dining room
during the same meal period without another meal being
deducted from the account.
The meal plan is not transferable; others may not use your
meal plan or repeat entry for entrance into the dining room.
No refunds will be given for meals not eaten. Meal plans
may only be changed up to the first Friday at the beginning
of each semester. Meal plan changes for subsequent semesters
may be requested at the Residential Life and Housing office.
The SUNYITCard serves as the Dining Services access
card. The magnetic stripe on the back of the ID contains information
about your food service account. You must present
your SUNYITCard to the food service employee when
entering the Campus Center Dining Hall where it will be
checked for eligibility to enter. Entry to the Dining Hall will
not be permitted without a SUNYITCard. Please be sure to
remember to bring it.

Points: These funds may be used to purchase meals for
friends and family at the Campus Center, for purchases at
Café Kunsela, Basement Bistro, or the ‘Cats’ Den. Points are
carried over from fall to spring semester; however, unused
points are forfeited at the end of the spring semester. Additional
points may be added at the food service office.
The Wildcat Plan, for non-resident students, faculty, and
staff is a prepaid dining (“points”) account that may be used
at any college food service location or for catered events. The
cost of the purchase is deducted from the balance in your
account. Wildcat Plan points are carried over from semester
to semester. Accounts are inactivated after one year without
use. Purchases receive an 8% discount at the time of sale.
Accounts may be opened for as little as $25. For additions of
$100 or more to an account at any one time, a 2% enhancement
will be made to the account. Payments for Wildcat Plan
accounts may be made by mail or in person, with checks
made out to “Sodexo Dining Services,” and delivered to the
Food Service office, Campus Center Room 115C, SUNYIT,
P. O. Box 3050, Utica, New York, 13504. Please include your
SUNYITCard number on the check.
A non-resident student may purchase any meal plan. This
is an excellent option for students who will be spending a
great deal of time on campus and want the benefits of an
extensive set of meal options without having to worry about
shopping, cooking, and cleaning up. Resident meal plans
can be purchased through the Residential Life and Hous ing
office.
Lost Cards: If you participate in a Food Service meal plan
(resident or non-resident, faculty, or staff) and lose your
SUNYITCard, notify the Food Service office in the Campus
Center immediately and your dining account will be suspended.
Resident students will be issued a one-day temporary
card for admission to the dining hall. There is a charge
of $2.00 per day for the temporary card. Upon receipt of a
new SUNYITCard, please report in person to the Food Service
office in the Campus Center with the new SUNYITCard
to reactivate the account.
As part of their residing in campus housing, all students living
on campus are required to purchase a meal plan.
Information regarding dining facilities, as well as any questions
or concerns, may be directed to the Director of Sodexo
Dining Services at 792-7224. The Residential Life and Housing
office will accept requests from students who desire to
change their meal plan prior to the beginning of the semester.
Students are advised that once a semester has begun,
requests for a change in meal plan may not be processed.
Any misuse of dining services may be subject to the college
disciplinary process.
Withdrawals, Terminations, and
Refund of Board Plan (Food Service)
Students registering and occupying a room for three weeks
or less who move out for a college-approved reason will receive
a pro-rata refund for board based on the number of
weeks (a partial week is considered a full week) on the meal
plan. For this purpose, weeks are defined as beginning on
Sunday and ending the following Saturday at midnight. Any
student who occupies a room after the Saturday following
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the second full week of classes is responsible for the entire
semester’s board charge. Exceptions may be made when a
student withdraws to enter active military service or due to
circumstances beyond his or her control. The Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management approves
all exceptions.
All regulations and provisions herein shall remain in effect
unless changed or modified by official written notice from
the Director, President, or Board of Trustees.
Student Employment
The Sodexo Dining Services on campus employs nearly
thirty students each semester, with an average work schedule
of six hours per week. The student manager program is
an opportunity to learn more about college dining services
and opportunities with Sodexo. Applications are available at
the Food Service office, Campus Center Room 115C. Please
bring along your class schedule when you apply.
Sick Trays and Bag Meals for Resident Students
If you are ill and have to miss a meal, a special “sick tray” can
be picked up by a friend with an authorization from Health
Services or the Residence Hall staff. Should you require an
extended modified diet, our Chef will work with you to assure
your nutritional needs are met.
Bag meals are provided for class conflicts only. Please bring
your class schedule to the Food Service office at the beginning
of the semester to arrange for a bag meal. A copy of
the bag meal policy is available at the Food Service office,
Campus Center Room 115C.
Dining Hall Policies
You may eat as much as you want but please don’t take food
out of the Campus Center Dining Hall. We also ask your
cooperation in leaving equipment such as trays, utensils,
plates, and glasses in the dining hall. Replacement expense
for china and silverware is very high and it is paid for through
your meal plan cost. Please help keep those costs down.
Please do not bring large purses or bags into the dining hall.
We cannot be responsible for any lost or stolen property, and
recommend, whenever possible, that you leave your bags,
books, etc., in your room or locker.
As with any dining facility, shirts and shoes must be worn in
the dining room and serving area.
Communicating with the Food Service
You are our customer and we are here to serve you by ensuring
that you enjoy healthy and hearty meals. We have several
means for you to communicate with us with your suggestions
or concerns.
SUNYITSA Food Service Committee: open to anyone, the
Food Service Committee meets biweekly during the semester,
or more frequently if needed. The Food Service Director
and Food Production Manager participate in the committee,
and it is our primary means of responding to your needs.
Watch for signs announcing the first meeting early in the
semester.
Suggestion boxes: suggestion boxes are located in the Campus
Center Dining Hall and Cafe Kunsela. We reply to and
post all comments received.

A food service manager or supervisor is on duty at all meals.
Never hesitate to approach us during the meal period with
any immediate concern.
SUNYIT CARD PROCEDURES
AND POLICIES
The student identification card at the Institute is known as
the “SUNYITCard.” Students are issued a SUNYITCard with
their photograph and student identification number. The
SUNYITCard provides access to library lending privileges,
athletic facilities, computer laboratories, the college dining
hall, and the residence halls.
If your SUNYITCard is lost or stolen, it should be immediately
reported to the University Police Department at (315)
792-7106. The SUNYITCard should be protected the same
way you would protect cash, a credit card or a bank card.
Lost or damaged SUNYITCards may be replaced for a $15
fee by contacting the Bookmark, Kunsela Hall B112, (315)
792-7257.
The SUNYITCard should be treated with care. Stickers,
creases, worn vending stripes or punched holes will render
the card inoperable. The SUNYITCard should not be left in
direct sunlight or near any heat source or magnetic field.
Terms and Conditions for SUNYITCard Users
SUNYITCard users agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. The SUNYITCard is the Institute of Technology’s identification
card and is the property of the Institute. Use of
the card to fraudulently identify any individual, other
than the issued cardholder, is prohibited.
2. Fraudulent use of the SUNYITCard to gain unauthorized
campus access or to illegally obtain goods and services is
prohibited.
3. The SUNYITCard is not transferable to any other person.
4. SUNYITCard holders are responsible for contacting the
appropriate campus offices to report a change in account
status or to report the loss or theft of a card. Please refer
to the SUNYITCard Replacement Policy
SUNYITCard Replacement Policy
To obtain a replacement card for a lost, stolen, or damaged
SUNYITCard, a $15 fee will be charged.
SUNYITCard Replacement Instructions
1. Immediately report lost, stolen, or damaged SUNYITCard
to University Police, Kunsela Hall Room B126 or call
(315) 792-7106, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2. Replace ment SUNYIT ID must be obtained on the first
business day after the card is reported lost, stolen, or
damaged.
3. Make payment at the Bookstore, located in Kunsela Hall
B112, during regular business hours. Waiver of the $15
fee may be granted by the Director of University Police
for extenuating circumstances.
Food Service: Dining plan and points program participants
must immediately notify the Food Service office at (315)
792-7224 to suspend their dining plan account. Dining plan
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participants can obtain a one-day temporary admis sion to
the Dining Hall at the Campus Dining Hall, to allow for
meals when the Bookstore is closed.
Once the SUNYITCard has been replaced, it must be presented
at the Food Service Office for dining plan account
reactivation.
Residence Halls: Students residing in the residence halls
must inform Residential Life & Housing to deactivate card
access. Residential Life & Housing will issue a temporary
access code for entry during periods when the Bookstore is
closed.
Once the SUNYITCard has been replaced, it must be presented
at Residential Life & Housing Office for card access
reactivation.
STUDENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM
STUDENT RIGHTS WITHIN THE
COLLEGE COMMUNITY
With the approval of the College Council, the SUNY Institute
of Technology affirms the following student rights and
privi leges within the context of the college community:
1. to engage in discussion; to make inquiries; to exchange
findings and recommendations; to speak, write, or print
freely on any subject; and to sponsor speakers of their
choice, in accordance with the guarantees of our Federal
and State Constitutions, subject only to the right of the
college to make reasonable rules and regulations related
thereto.
2. to associate freely with others.
3. to engage in the educational process.
4. to engage in peaceful, orderly, and non-destructive
picket ing, protests, and demonstrations, to the extent
they do not violate public law or college rules on the use
of facili ties, time, place, and manner, and do not interfere
with the educational process, or the rights of other
members of the college.
5. to be secure in their persons, living quarters, papers and
ef fects, from unreasonable, illegal, or unauthorized
searches and seizures; and in the event of a legally
authorized search, whenever possible to have present an
official of the college and the student against whom the
legally authorized search is directed.
6. to organize one’s own personal behavior as long as such
behavior does not violate public law or rights of others,
and does not interfere with the educational process.
7. to be informed of the standards and the norms of conduct
established by the college, and the right to have advance
notice of any sanctions for violations thereof.
8. to have the benefit of fair and equitable procedures for
determining the validity of charges of alleged violations
of college standards of conduct. All procedures shall be
structured to facilitate a reliable determination of the
truth or falsity of charges, while providing due process
and fundamental fairness to all persons.

9. to retain unaltered status as a member of the college
com munity and to be present on the campus and attend
classes during the consideration of any disciplinary
matter, except for reasons relating to the safety and well
being of members of the college community or college
prop erty or a student’s own physical or emotional safety
and well-being.
10. to petition for redress of a grievance arising from
negligent, malicious, or irresponsible actions of a
member of the college community.
11. to have college records reflect only such information as
is reasonably related to the educational purposes of the
college.
12. to be informed of the existence, custodianship, and
gen eral character of all personal records maintained by
the college.
13. to inspect all personal records, except those records
de termined to be confidential in accordance with
properly established criteria.
14. to have protection from disclosure of personal records
to unauthorized persons. Information will not be released
outside of the college community without the expressed
consent of, or waiver by, the student involved, except
under guidelines established by the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act.
15. to establish and elect a representative, democratic
student government which is accountable to the college
and the student community.
16. to be heard and have one’s views considered at
appropriate levels of the decision-making process within
the college community.
17. to use designated college facilities as individuals and
mem bers of student organizations for extracurricular
activities sponsored by registered student organizations
and student groups, subject to the priority of academic
needs and to reasonable college rules and regulations
regarding use of facilities.
STATEMENT OF RIGHTS FOR STUDENT
CAMPUS CRIME VICTIMS
Every victim of a crime who reports the incident to the University
Police Department or the Student Affairs staff will be
afforded the following rights:
1. The right to have the incident promptly and thoroughly
investigated by appropriate college officials.
2. The right to have the incident duly adjudicated by
campus, civil, and/or criminal authorities with
appropriate jurisdic tion.
3. The right to full and prompt cooperation from the
ap propriate college officials in order to notify the proper
investigating or judicial authorities.
4. The right to be free from any pressure from college
officials who would suggest that the victim:
a. not report crimes committed against them to civil
and criminal authorities or to campus University
Police and Student Affairs officials.
b. report crimes as lesser offenses than the victim
perceives them to be.
5. The right to have complete access to the college’s
counseling services or other available community-based
counseling or victim advocate services.
6. The right to receive written notice of these rights from
the University Police Department when a crime is
reported to them.
7. For victims of violent or sexual assault offenses, the right
to re ceive regular information about the proceedings
of any college judicial action resulting from the
complaint. This includes the composition of the judicial
hearing board, the witnesses who will testify, and the
final outcome of the judicial proceeding after the appeal
process is complete.
STATEMENT OF RIGHTS FOR STUDENT
CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS
A student who reports a sexual assault or other sexual offense,
which took place on property under the college’s jurisdiction
or at a college-sponsored event, will be afforded
the following rights:
1. The right to be free from suggestions by college officials
that:
a. sexual assault or sexual offense victims are
“responsible” for the commission of crimes against
them.
b. sexual assault victims were contributorily negligent
or “assumed the risk” of being assaulted.
c. by reporting crimes the college would incur
unwanted publicity.
2. The right to have complete access to immediate medical
treat ment and/or counseling support services.
3. The right to decline to go forward with criminal
proceedi ngs.
4. The right to be treated with dignity and compassion
by each college official who is involved in the counseling,
investiga tive, or adjudicatory process.
5. The right to receive regular information about the
proceedings of any college judicial action resulting from
the complaint. This includes the composition of the
judicial hearing board, the witnesses who will testify,
and the outcome of the judicial proceeding after the
appeals process is complete.
6. The same right to assistance, or right to have others
present, which is afforded the accused during any college
judicial action.
7. The right to request that campus personnel take the
neces sary steps reasonably available to prevent unwanted
con tact or proximity with an alleged assailant(s). This
could include a reassignment of the victim’s campus
housing, reassignment of the victim’s academic class
schedule, or interim suspension of the alleged assailant(s)
from the college.
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RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR
VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
A number of campus support services and community agencies
are available to assist victims of sexual assault. Victims
are encour aged to report sexual offenses to the appropriate
law enforcement agency. A victim’s first priority, however, is
to get to a safe location and to seek medical assistance. The
Oneida County Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence Services
Agency in Utica will provide a support person to accompany
a victim through the medical examination and, if a criminal
complaint is filed, through the investigation and subsequent
legal process.
The following procedures are recommended:
1. Get to a safe place away from the attacker.
2. Contact an on-campus support person and/or call the
Oneida County Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence
Services Agency hotline (797-7740).
3. Call an ambulance or go to a hospital emergency room
for treatment of injuries/sexually transmitted disease,
preg nancy testing, and forensic examination to obtain
physical evidence.
Students are encouraged to immediately report a sexual assault
to the police:
1. Call the University Police Department (111) if on campus
or other police agency if you are off-campus.
2. Contact the Oneida County Rape Crisis & Domestic
Violence Services Agency office and/or a campus support
person and go to an emergency room.
3. Preserve physical evidence: do not wash, urinate, douche,
or change your clothes. If clothing is removed, keep it in
a paper (not plastic) bag for evidence preservation. If
forced oral sex was involved in the assault, do not drink
anything, brush your teeth, or use mouthwash.
4. Preserve the crime scene: do not move anything in or
near the scene of the assault.
5. Victims may need longer-term personal counseling or
advice from legal counsel.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE
VICTIMS OF CAMPUS CRIME
University Police Department
Mr. Jeffrey Jecko, Chief (792-7106)(criminal investigations,
personal security information)
• Dial 111 Emergency from an on-campus telephone or
pick up any outside emergency telephone with a blue
light
• Dial 792-7105 Emergency from an off-campus telephone
Division of Student Affairs
Mr. David Garrett, Director of Counseling Center
(792-7805) (personal counselor)
Ms. Elizabeth Briggs, Counseling Center
(792-7805) (personal counselor)
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Ms. Ellen Gooch, Counseling Center
(792-7805) (personal counselor)
Mrs. Josephine Ruffrage, Coordinator of Health and
Wellness Center (792-7172) (medical assistance)
Mr. John Borner, Director of Campus Life
(792-7530) (judicial affairs officer, personal counselor)
Community Resources
• University Police 792-7106
• New York State Police 736-0121
• Oneida County Sheriff’s office 736-0141
• Oneida County Rape Crisis &Domestic Violence
Services Agency797-7740
• Maynard Emergency Response (Ambulance)911
• St. Elizabeth Hospital Emergency 798-8111
• St. Luke’s Hospital Emergency 624-6112
• Faxton Urgent Care 624-5226
• Family Services, Inc.735-2236
SEX OFFENSES
The following are sex offenses taken from the New York State
Penal Law. All are crimes in New York State and punishable
by fines or imprisonment, or both:
Section 130.25
Rape in the Third Degree
A person is guilty of rape in the third degree when:
1. he or she engages in sexual intercourse with another
person to whom the actor is not married, who is
incapable of consent by reason of some factor other than
being less than seventeen years old; or
2. being twenty-one years old or more, he or she engages in
sexual intercourse with another person to whom the
actor is not married, less than seventeen years old.
Rape in the third degree is a Class E felony.
Section 130.30
Rape in the Second Degree
A person is guilty of rape in the second degree when, being
eighteen years old or more, he or she engages in sexual
inter course with another person to whom the actor is not
married, less than fifteen years old.
Rape in the second degree is a Class D felony.
Section 130.35
Rape in the First Degree
A male is guilty of rape in the first degree when he engages
in sexual intercourse with a female:
1. by forcible compulsion; or
2. who is incapable of consent by reason of being physically
helpless; or
3. who is less than thirteen years old.
Rape in the first degree is a Class B felony.
BIAS CRIMES PREVENTION
Hate Crimes and the Law
It is a State University of New York Institute of Technol ogy
(SUNYIT) Police mandate to protect all members of the SU-

NYIT community by preventing and prosecuting bias or
hate crimes that occur within the campus jurisdiction.
Hate crimes, also called bias crimes or bias-related crimes,
are criminal activities motivated by the perpetrator’s bias or
attitude against an individual victim or group based on perceived
or actual personal characteristics, such as their race,
religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Hate/bias crimes have received renewed attention in recent
years, particularly since the passage of the federal Hate/Bias
Crime Reporting Act of 1990 and the New York State Hate
Crimes Act of 2000 (Penal Law Article 485). Copies of the
New York law are available from University Police.
Penalties for bias-related crimes are very serious and range
from fines to imprisonment for lengthy periods, depending
on the nature of the underlying criminal offense, the use of
violence or previous convictions of the offender. Perpetrators
who are students will also be subject to campus disciplinary
procedures where sanctions including dismissal are
possible.
In addition to preventing and prosecuting hate/bias crimes,
State University of New York Institute of Technology Police
also assist in addressing bias-related activities that do not
rise to the level of a crime. These activities, referred to as bias
inci dents and defined by the University as acts of bigotry,
harass ment, or intimidation directed at a member or group
within the SUNYIT community based on national origin,
ethnicity, race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability,
veteran sta tus, color, creed, or marital status, may
be addressed through the State University’s Discrimination
Complaint Procedure or the campus conduct code. Bias incidents
can be reported to University Police as well as to
Human Resources.
If you are a victim of, or witness to, a hate/bias crime on
campus, report it to University Police by calling 111 in an
emergency, using a Blue Light or red emergency phone, calling
792-7106, or stopping by University Police. Uni versity
Police will investigate and follow the appropriate adjudication
procedures.
Victims of bias crime or bias incidents can avail themselves
of counseling and support services from the campus as follows:
Counseling Center, Donovan Hall Room G172, phone
792-7805.
For general information on SUNYIT security procedures,
see http://www.sunyit.edu/administration/offices/police/,
Student Handbook page 10, or call 792-7106.
More information about bias-related and bias crimes, including
up-to-date statistics on bias crimes, is available from
University Police, 792-7106.
STANDARDS FOR THE CONDUCT
OF STUDENTS
The SUNY Institute of Technology, a college community comprised
of students, faculty and staff, has established standards
of conduct which are intended to guarantee the protection
of individual rights and promote the development of
a learn ing environment conducive to academic achievement
and personal growth.
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The conduct of our faculty and staff is regulated by established
personnel policies and applicable collective bargaining
agree ments. The standards of conduct for students are
divided into four sections: 1) the Code of Academic Conduct,
2) the Student Code of Conduct, 3) the SUNY Rules
for the Main tenance of Public Order, and 4) the Penal Law
of the State of New York.
The administration of the standards for the conduct of students
is intended to be educational and not punitive. Student
judicial hearings will be conducted with a commitment to
fundamental fairness and will provide the appropriate level
of due process. Because of the educational emphasis of the
student judicial system, hearing procedures will be informal
and are not intended to model those held in the criminal
justice system.
Students who are charged with a violation are presumed to
be innocent, and the complainant will assume the burden of
proof. Cases will be judged based on the standard of “clear
and convincing evidence.”
The Code of Academic Conduct is administered by the Vice
President for Academic Affairs, and alleged violations may
be referred to him/her for adjudication.
The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
is responsible for the administration of the Student
Code of Conduct and the SUNY Rules for the Maintenance
of Public Order. Alleged violation of these codes may be adjudicated
by an assigned administrator, the Student Judicial
Board, or an Administrative Judicial Board.
The enforcement of violations of the Penal Law and Vehicle
and Traffic Law of the State of New York which occur on
campus is the responsibility of the officers of the University
Police De partment. The Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management is responsible for determining
the appropriate adjudication through the disciplinary process
of alleged on-campus violations of law or rules.
Serious violations of law which occur off-campus are also
subject to adjudication by the student judicial system if the
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
determines that the alleged conduct presents a clear
and present danger to the college community or a serious
disruption to the academic environment of the college.
CODE OF ACADEMIC CONDUCT
I. Standards of Academic Conduct
The student’s first obligation is to pursue his or her academic
objectives conscientiously and honestly. The student is required
to conform to all regulations of the University and
Institute, the school and program in which the student is
matriculated, and the classes in which the student is enrolled.
The student is expected to complete all academic
work, including but not limited to pa pers, examinations,
laboratory reports, and other assignments, in compliance
with the standards set forth in this code.
Academic achievement is ordinarily evaluated on the basis
of the work that the student has produced independently.
A student who attempts to obtain credit for work, words,
or ideas that are not the products of his or her own effort is

dishonest. Dishonesty undermines the integrity of academic
standards. Infringement of this academic code entails penalties
ranging from reprimand to dismissal from college.
The Institute expects students to tell the truth. Misrepresentation
of facts, significant omissions or falsifications in any
academic work are violations of the code.
Misunderstanding of the code is not an acceptable excuse
for dishonesty. If a student is uncertain whether a practice is
permit ted in a particular course, the student should consult
the course’s instructor or the dean of the academic school, in
order to avoid the charge of academic dishonesty.
II. Summary of Academic Integrity Code
A student’s name on any course exercise (theme, report,
notebook, performance, computer program, course paper,
laboratory or practicum or co-op report, examination, quiz)
is taken as assur ance that the exercise is the product of the
student’s own thoughts and study, and that it is expressed in
the student’s own words and produced without assistance,
except as indicated by quotation marks, references and footnotes
acknowledging use of printed sources or other outside
help.
In some instances, the instructor or department may authorize
students to work together to solve problems, complete
projects, or produce written or performed coursework; any
such effort must be clearly marked the product of collaboration.
Unless permission is obtained ahead of time from
the instructor, a student may not submit the same exercise
in more than one course. The student who sees the possibility
of overlapping assignments should consult with both
instructors before pro ceeding. Where collaboration is authorized,
students should indicate clearly which parts of the assignment
were performed independently.
III. Prohibited Behavior
The following offenses are violations of the Code of Academic
Conduct.
A. Plagiarism
Any piece of work that has been presented as the
individual creation of the student is assumed to involve
no other assistance than incidental comment from any
other per son.
Plagiarism is the use of another person’s work, words,
or ideas without attribution. It may involve using
another’s words without quotation marks and footnotes
to indicate the appropriate source. Paraphrasing or
summarizing the content of another’s work is not
dishonest as long as the source is clearly identified.
Paraphrasing does not consti tute independent work,
however; the instructor may thus reject it as insufficient
or unsuitable. Plagiarism may also involve misrepresenting
the sources that were used. The issue of
plagiarism applies to any type of academic work,
including but not limited to papers, examinations and
quizzes, computer programs, works of art, photography
or video.
B. Inappropriate Collaboration
Collaboration on academic work requires acknowledgment.
It is academically dishonest to work with an-
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other person to develop, organize, or revise a project (e.g.,
a paper, oral presentation, research project, or take home
examination) without acknowledging that person’s help.
Specific policies regarding collaborative work, peer review,
use of tutors, and editing vary from instructor to
instructor. It is the student’s obligation to check with the
professor concerning any collaborative academic effort.
C. Dishonesty in Examinations (In-Class or Take-home)
An examination must be solely the student’s own work,
unless otherwise directed by the instructor. Communi -
cation is not allowed between or among students while
an examination or quiz is being taken, nor are students
permitted to consult books, papers, study aids, or notes,
without the instructor’s explicit permission.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from
another’s paper, giving unauthorized assistance to another,
obtaining unauthorized advance knowledge of the
ques tions to an examination or quiz, or use of
mechanical or marking devices or procedures to achieve
false scores on machine graded examinations. Specific
policies concern ing examinations may vary from
instructor to instruc tor.
D. Dishonesty in Papers and Reports
The student is prohibited from submitting any material
pre pared by or purchased from another person or
company. All written materials submitted in fulfillment
of course requirements must be the student’s original
work, unless sources are cited following the accepted
protocols for citation of another person’s words or ideas.
E. Work Done For One Course and Submitted To Another
The student may not present the same work for credit
in more than one course. Under exceptional
circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit
a paper or other written assignment to satisfy
requirements in two courses. However, both professors
must agree in advance to this arrangement. When
incorporating past research into current projects, the
student must reference the previous work.
F. Falsification of Data
The student may not deliberately falsify data or distort
sup porting documentation for coursework or other
academic activity.
G. Interference With Another Student’s Work
The student may not intentionally interfere with the
work of others, by sabotaging laboratory experiments or
research, or computer programs or computer
laboratories, by giving misleading information, or by
disrupting class work or library work, including study.
H. Copyright Violation
Copyrighted material is the property of the copyright
holder and may only be used with appropriate
authorization. The student must observe the copyright
laws, which govern practices of using printed materials,
duplicating computer software, photoduplicating
copyrighted materi als, and reproducing video and
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The Student Code of Conduct prohibits theft or
unauthor ized use of another’s property and requires
adherence to federal and State laws. This provision will
be enforced by the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management, under the
provisions of the Student Code of Conduct and the State
University of New York Rules for the Maintenance of
Public Order.
I. Other Offenses Against the Academic Integrity Code
In addition to the practices specified above, academic
dishonesty embraces all other practices that circumvent
procedures to assure a fair grade.
Use of the services of commercial term paper or “research”
companies is cheating, and a punishable offense.
Student groups may not maintain and re-use papers,
reports, course exercises, or examinations that have been
kept on file from prior years.
Falsification of records or routines for grading is
dishonest, whether before or after graduation.
Gaining access to a confidential recommendation
without permission, after waiving right of access, is a
violation of the code.
Withholding, altering or destroying materials needed by
other students for course exercises is an offense against
the academic code.
Lying in the course of an investigation of an academic
offense or during a hearing is a violation of the Student
Code of Conduct, and will be referred to the Vice
President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
for disciplinary action.
IV. Adjudication of Charges
A. Faculty Action
If the instructor is convinced that the alleged offense
was an error in judgment on the part of the student and
not willful dishonesty, the instructor may elect to use the
occasion to educate the student on academic obligations
and standards within the Institute of Technology. In
such cases, the instructor may require the student to rewrite
or correct the original assignment, or submit a
substitute assignment.
If the instructor believes the student has been willfully
dis honest, the instructor will assess an appropriate
penalty, based on the seriousness of the violation and the
range of penalties outlined below, in the section headed
Penalties for Academic Dishonesty.
In either case, within two weeks the instructor should
make a written record of the incident and convey this to
the dean of the School in which the course resides.
In the event the student wishes to dispute the finding of
the instructor, or the penalty assessed by the instructor,
the student may appeal, through the dean, and request a
hearing before the Academic Conduct Board.
B. Academic Conduct Board
The student who disagrees with an instructor’s finding
of aca demic dishonesty, or with the penalty assessed for
academic dishonesty, may request that the matter be ad-
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judged by the Academic Conduct Board. In all hearings
of the Board, the following procedure will be observed:
1. The instructor reporting a charge of academic dishonesty
must do so in writing within two calendar
weeks of discovery of the alleged offense,
supporting the charge with appropriate
documentation, to the dean of the school within
which the course resides.
If the instructor recommends a penalty of censure,
dismissal, or suspension, the Academic Conduct
Board will be caused to convene.
2. The dean notifies the student of the charge in
writing within one calendar week of receipt of
notice from the instructor. (S)he also advises the
student that a hearing of the Board is being
scheduled, and outlines the procedure and the s
student’s rights. The dean asks the Vice President to
convene the Board.
3. Within one calendar week, the Academic Conduct
Board hears the case. The chairperson of the Board
submits a written summary of findings and a
recommendation of penalties to the dean (copy to
the Vice President) within one calendar week of
completion of the hearing.
4. The dean renders a decision to all parties (student,
instructor, Vice President, Board) within one
calendar week of receipt of the Board’s findings and
recommendation.
5. In the case of a recommendation of suspension or
dismissal, the dean recommends penalty to the Vice
President, the Vice President consults with the
President, and the President renders a decision
within two calendar weeks.
Throughout the process, nothing shall prevent the
student and the instructor from reaching agreement
on a suitable resolution of the case.
The dean or Vice President may extend any stage of
the hearing calendar as appropriate and necessary.
C. Appeal
The student may appeal the decision of the dean by
peti tioning the Vice President in writing within one
calendar week of receipt of the dean’s decision. The Vice
President renders a decision on the appeal within one
calendar week of receipt of the petition.
Appeal from a decision of suspension or dismissal is
directly to the President. The same calendar applies.
The Vice President or President may extend any stage of
the hearing calendar as appropriate and necessary.
V. Academic Conduct Board
The Academic Conduct Board is composed of four faculty
and two students, appointed respectively for each hearing
by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President
of the Student Association from a pool of eight faculty (two
per school) and four students. The purpose of the pool of
faculty and students is to provide a hedge against conflict of
interest or schedule in any particular hearing.

V.1. Officers
The board selects a chairperson and secretary for each hearing.
The secretary maintains a record of the hearing. This
record and all documents pertaining to the hearing are circulated
only to persons involved in the hearing and to the
appropri ate appeals officer (Vice President or President) in
the case of an appeal
V.2. Quorum. Decision
A quorum consists of at least four members, with a majority
of faculty and at least one student in attendance. Decision is
rendered by majority vote.
V.3. Parties Excluded from the Board
Any member of the Board who is party to the dispute under
consideration, or has other reason to feel that there is a legitimate
conflict of interest involved in his or her hearing a case,
is excluded from participating in the hearing.
V.4. Hearing Procedure
The purpose of the hearing is educational as well as disciplinary.
Thus, courtroom procedures and rules of evidence
need not be followed in the interest of ascertaining the facts
of the case.
Both student and instructor have the right to examine all
writ ten evidence prior to the hearing; this evidence shall be
kept in a restricted file in the dean’s office pending hearing.
Both student and instructor have the right to attend the
hearing and question and respond to witnesses. The student
may bring up to two advisors, provided one of them is a
member of the Col lege Community (faculty, staff, student).
The advisor(s) may advise the student and, with the permission
of the chairperson of the Board, address the Board.
The chairperson of the Board may remove any person from
the hearing room for obstruction of hearing.
V.5. Special Periods
The appropriate dean has authority to resolve disputes during
special periods, when the Academic Conduct Board cannot
meet.
VI. Class Attendance Pending Decision
The student accused of academic dishonesty may continue
in class until a final decision has been reached, including
appeal. Pending final determination of the charge, a grade
of Incom plete may be assigned in the disputed course or
courses.
VII. Penalties for Academic Dishonesty
The student found in violation of this policy may receive any
of the following sanctions, depending on the severity of the
offense and the number or repetition of offenses committed
by the student.
VII.1. Reprimand
When a first offense is judged to merit a minor penalty, the
student shall receive a written reprimand from the dean of
the school in which the course resides. The student may be
required to repeat the exercise or complete an alternative assignment,
as determined by the instructor.
Copies of the letter of reprimand will be sent to the school in
which the student is matriculated and to the Vice President
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for Academic Affairs, where it will be placed in the student’s
academic discipline folder (located in the Vice President’s office).
The dean may specify that the letter be removed from
the student’s folder after a specified length of time, upon
condition of the student’s good behavior.
VII.2. Loss of Credit for the Exercise
The student will be allowed to continue in the course, but
may not receive credit for the assignment or for any alternative
as signment that is required.
The student also receives a letter of reprimand. Copies of
the letter of reprimand will be sent to the school in which
the student is matriculated and to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs, where it will be placed in the student’s
academic discipline folder (located in the Vice President’s
office). If the student later requests an institutional letter of
reference, the letter may refer to the incident.
VII.3. Failing Grade in the Course
Notice is made in the student’s confidential academic discipline
folder of this penalty. If the student later requests an
institu tional letter of reference, the letter may refer to the
incident.
VII.4. Censure and Failing Grade
Repeated offenses, or a sufficiently serious first offense, may
result in the imposition of both the penalty of a failing grade
in the course and academic censure. The words “Censured
for Academic Dishonesty” appear in the student’s confidential
academic discipline folder. If the student later requests
an institutional letter of reference, the letter may refer to the
incident.
VII.5. Suspension or Dismissal
An unusually serious first offense, or repeated offenses, may
result in suspension or dismissal from college. The student
is suspended or dismissed from college as of the date of the
infraction and receives grades of F in all coursework for the
semester. Only the President may suspend or dismiss a student
from the college.
The words “Suspended” or “Dismissed for Academic Dishonesty”
appear on the student’s permanent academic transcript.
If the student later requests an institutional letter of
reference, the letter may refer to the incident.
Suspension is temporary withdrawal from the college for a
specified period of at least one semester, after which the student
may return in good standing, in accordance with the
standing regulations governing matriculation, by submitting
a petition for readmission.
Dismissal is withdrawal from the college without promise
of reinstatement and with loss of matriculated status.
Reinstate ment after dismissal requires the approval of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs, who must interview the
student and approve reinstatement. A student who has been
academi cally dismissed loses matriculated status and must
apply for matriculation at the time of reinstatement. The student
may not petition for readmission until at least one year
has passed after dismissal.
VIII. Record of Disciplinary Actions
Records pertaining to student violations of the Code of

Aca demic Conduct are maintained for five years after the
student’s last registration at the Institute. When penalties become
part of the student’s permanent academic record, the
record is maintained indefinitely. These records are subject
to Univer sity and Institute regulations concerning the confidentiality
of student records.
Upon written request, the student has the right to inspect
his or her record.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Article I: Definitions
1. The term “SUNYIT” means State University of New York
Institute of Technology.
2. The term “student” includes all persons taking courses at
SUNYIT, both full-time and part-time, pursuing undergraduate,
graduate, or professional studies and those
who attend post-secondary educational institutions other
than SUNYIT, and who reside in SUNYIT residence
halls. Persons who are not officially enrolled for a
particular term but who have a continuing relationship
with SUNYIT are considered “students.”
3. The term “faculty member” means any person hired by
SUNYIT to conduct classroom activities.
4. The term “SUNYIT official” includes any person
employed by SUNYIT, performing assigned
administrative or professional responsibilities. This term
also includes Resident Advisors performing duties within
their responsibilities.
5. The term “member of the SUNYIT community” includes
any person who is a student, faculty member, SUNYIT
official, or any other person employed by SUNYIT. A
person’s status in a particular situation shall be
determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management.
6. The term “SUNYIT premises” includes all land,
buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession
of or owned, used, or controlled by SUNYIT (including
adjacent streets and/or sidewalks).
7. The term “organization” means any number of persons
who have complied with the formal requirements for
SUNYIT recognition.
8. The term “judicial body” means any person or persons
authorized by the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management to determine
whether a student has violated the Student Code of
Conduct and to recommend imposition of sanctions.
9. The term “Judicial Officer” means a SUNYIT official
authorized on a case-by-case basis by the Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
to impose sanctions upon students
found to have violated the student code. The Vice
President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management may authorize a Judicial Officer to
serve simultaneously as a Judicial Officer and the sole
member or one of the members of a judicial body.
Nothing shall prevent the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management from authorizing
the same Judicial Officer to impose sanctions in all cases.
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10. The term “appellate board” means any person or persons
authorized by the Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management to consider an appeal from a
judicial body’s determination that a student has violated
the Student Code of Conduct or from the sanctions
imposed by the Judicial Officer.
11. The term “shall” is used in the imperative sense.
12. The term “may” is used in the permissive sense.
13. The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management is that person designated by the SUNYIT
President to be responsible for the administration of the
Student Code of Conduct.
14. The term “policy” is defined as the written regulations of
SUNYIT as found in, but not limited to, the Student
Handbook and graduate and/or undergraduate catalogs.
15. The term “Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order” is
defined as regulations to all SUNY campuses mandated
by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New
York. A copy of these rules can be found on page 38.
Article II: Judicial Authority
1. The Judicial Officer shall determine the composition
of the judicial bodies and appellate boards and determine
which judicial body and appellate board shall be
authorized to hear each case.
2. The Judicial Officer shall develop policies for the
administration of the judicial program and procedural
rules for the conduct of hearings that are not inconsistent
with provisions of the student code.
3. Decisions made by a judicial body and/or Judicial Officer
shall be final, pending the normal appeal process.
4. Decisions made by an appellate board shall be final,
unless the President of SUNYIT considers it necessary to
review the case.
5. A judicial body may be designated as mediator of
disputes within the student community in cases that do
not involve a violation of the student code. All parties
must agree to mediation, and to be bound by the
decision with no right of appeal.
Article III: Proscribed Conduct
A. Jurisdiction of SUNYIT
Generally, SUNYIT jurisdiction and discipline shall be
limited to conduct which occurs on SUNYIT premises or
off campus where a definite, legitimate, and/or
substantial college inter est exists.
B. Conduct Rules and Regulations
Any student found to have committed the following mis
conduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined
in Article IV:
1. Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the
following:
a. Furnishing false information to any SUNYIT faculty
member or official.
b. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any SUNYIT
document, record, or instrument of identification.
c. Tampering with the election related to any SUNYIT

ecognized student organization.
2. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research,
administration, disciplinary proceedings, other SUNYIT
activities, including its public-service functions on or off
campus, or other authorized non SUNYIT activities,
when the act occurs on SUNYIT premises.
3. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation,
harassment, coercion and/or other conduct which
threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
4. Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property
of SUNYIT, or property of a member of the SUNYIT
community, or other personal or public property.
5. Hazing, defined as an act which endangers the mental or
physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys
or removes public or private property, for the purpose of
initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a
condition for continued membership in a group or
organization.
6. Failure to comply with the directions of a SUNYIT
official or law enforcement officer acting in performance
of their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these
persons when requested to do so.
7. Unauthorized possession, duplication, or use of keys
and/or access card to any SUNYIT premises, or unauthorized
entry to or use of SUNYIT premises.
8. Violation of published SUNYIT policies, rules, or
regulations.
9. Violation of federal, state, or local law on or off SUNYIT
premises, at SUNYIT sponsored or supervised activities.
10. Use, possession, or distribution of narcotic or other
controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law.
11. Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages
except as expressly permitted by the law and SUNYIT
regulations (See Residence Hall Policies for more
information), or public intoxication.
12. Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, fireworks
and other explosives, weapons, or dangerous chemicals
on SUNYIT premises.
13. Participation in a campus demonstration which disrupts
the normal operations of SUNYIT and in fringes on the
rights of other members of the SUNYIT community;
leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled and/or
normal activities within any campus building or area;
intentional obstruction which unreasonably interferes
with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or
vehicular, on campus.
14. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular
traffic on SUNYIT premises or at SUNYIT sponsored or
supervised functions.
15. Conduct which is disorderly, lewd, or indecent; breach
of peace; or aiding, abetting, or procuring another
person to breach the peace on SUNYIT premises or at
functions sponsored by, or participated in by, SUNYIT.
16. Theft or other abuse of computer privileges, including
but not limited to:
a. Unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read, or change
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the contents, or for any other purpose.
b. Unauthorized transfer or sharing of a file.
c. Unauthorized use of another individual’s
identification and password.
d. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work
of another student, faculty member, or SUNYIT official.
e. Use of computing facilities to send obscene or abusive
messages.
f. Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal
operation of the SUNYIT computing or network system.
g. Lending individual’s identification and password to
another person.
h. Negligently spreading viruses, worms, or any
programs that act to degrade, violate, disable, or affect
service or operation of SUNYIT’s or students’ personal
computers connected to SUNYIT’s network.
17. Abuse of the judicial system, including but not limited
to:
a. Failure to obey the summons of a judicial body or
SUNYIT official.
b. Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of
information before a judicial body.
c. Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of
a judicial proceeding.
d. Initiation of a judicial proceeding knowingly without
cause.
e. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper
participation in, or use of, the judicial system.
f. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a member
of a judicial body prior to, and/or during the course of,
the judicial proceeding.
g. Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of
a member of a judicial body prior to, during, and/or
after a judicial proceeding.
h. Failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed under
the student code.
i. Influencing or attempting to influence another person
to commit an abuse of the judicial system.
C. Violation of Law and SUNYIT Discipline
1. SUNYIT disciplinary proceedings may be instituted
against a student charged with violation of a law, which
is also a violation of this student code, if both violations
result from the same factual situation. Proceedings under
this student code will be pursued without regard to
pending civil litigation in court or criminal arrest and
prosecution.
2. When a student is charged by federal, state, or local
authorities with a violation of law, SUNYIT will not
request or agree to special consideration for that
individual because of his or her status as a student. If
the alleged offense is also the subject of a proceeding
before a judicial body under the student code, however,
SUNYIT may advise off-campus authorities of the
existence of the student code and of how such matters
will be handled internally within the SUNYIT

community. SUNYIT will cooperate fully with law
enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of
criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed
by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student
violators. Individual students and SUNYIT community
members, acting in their personal capacities, remain free
to interact with governmental representatives, as they
deem appropriate.
Article IV: Judicial Policies
A. Charges and Hearings
1. Any member of the SUNYIT community may file
charges against any student for misconduct. Charges
shall be prepared in writing and directed to the Judicial
Officer responsible for the administration of the SUNYIT
judicial system. Any charge should be submitted as soon
as possible after the event takes place.
2. The Judicial Officer may conduct an investigation to
determine if the charges have merit and/or if they can
be disposed of administratively by mutual consent of the
parties involved on a basis acceptable to the Judicial
Officer. Such disposition shall be final and there shall be
no subsequent proceedings. If the charges cannot be
disposed of by mutual consent, the Judicial Officer may
later serve in the same matter as the judicial body or a
member thereof.
3. If charges are warranted, a judicial body will inform the
accused in writing of the charges and stating the time of
a prehearing.
4. During the prehearing the judicial body will:
a. Ensure that the accused understands the judicial
process and his/her due process rights.
b. Offer the accused the opportunity to informally
resolve the charges. Informal resolutions will be in
writing and signed by both parties. All informal
resolutions are final and there shall be no subsequent
proceedings.
5. If an informal resolution is not obtained, the accused will
be informed in writing of the time of a hearing, not less
than five (5) nor more than fifteen (15) school days
after the student has been notified. Maximum time limits
for scheduling of hearings may be extended at the
discretion of the Judicial Officer.
6. Hearings shall be conducted by a judicial body according
to the following guidelines:
a. Hearings normally shall be conducted in private.
b. Admission of any person to the hearing shall be at the
discretion of the judicial body and/or its Judicial Officer.
c. In hearings involving more than one accused student,
the chairperson of the judicial body, in his or her
discretion, may permit the hearing concerning each
student to be conducted separately.
d. The complainant and the accused have the right to be
assisted by an advisor they choose. The advisor must
be a member of the SUNYIT Community (faculty,
administrator, staff, or student). Advisors cannot be
attorneys. The complainant and/or the accused is re-
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sponsible for presenting his or her own case and,
therefore, advisors are not permitted to speak or to
participate directly in any hearing before a judicial body.
e. The complainant, the accused, and the judicial body
shall have the privilege of presenting witnesses,
subject to the right of cross- examination.
f. Pertinent records and exhibits may be accepted as
evidence for consideration by the judicial body at the
discretion of the chairperson.
g. All procedural questions are subject to the final
decision of the chairperson of the judicial body.
h. After the hearing, the judicial body shall determine
(by majority vote) whether the student has
violated each section of the student code, which the
student is charged with violating.
i. The judicial body’s determination shall be made on
the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the
accused student violated the student code.
7. There shall be a single verbatim record, such as a tape
recording, of all hearings before a judicial body. The
record shall be the property of SUNYIT.
8. Except in the case of a student charged with failing to
obey the summons of a judicial body or SUNYIT official,
no student may be found to have violated the student
code solely because the student failed to appear before
a judicial body. In all cases, the evidence in support of
the charges shall be presented and considered.
9. In accordance with federal laws, the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management may release
information concerning a student’s judicial record to
those with a legitimate educational interest.
B. Sanctions
1. The following sanctions may be imposed upon any
student found to have violated the student code:
a. Warning: A notice in writing to the student that the
student is in violation or has violated institutional
regulations.
b. Probation: A written reprimand for violation of
specified regulations. Probation is for a designated
period of time and includes the probability of more
severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to
be violating any institutional regulation(s) during the
probationary period.
c. Loss of Privileges: Denial of specified privileges for a
designated period of time.
d. Restitution: Monetary compensation for loss or
damages.
e. Community Service: Work assignments, service to
SUNYIT or other related discretionary assignments
(such assignments must have the prior approval of the
Judicial Officer).
f. Educational Paper: Student is required to submit a
typed paper on a topic specified by a judicial body.
The judicial body determines the topic and length of
the paper.

g. Educational Sanction: Student is required to, but not
limited to, attending an alcohol education program,
college counseling, or other educational opportunity
that the judicial body deems appropriate.
h. Change in Residence Hall Assignment: Written
direction to relocate a student to an alternative
residence hall accommodation.
i. Persona Non Grata Status: Exclusion from part or all
of SUNYIT premises for a specified period of time.
During this time, the student is prohibited from
entering or participating in any function within the
restricted area(s).
j. Residence Hall Probation: A written reprimand for
violations of specified Residence Hall Policies.
Residence Hall Probation is for a designated period of
time and includes the probability of more severe
disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to be in
violation of any institutional regulation(s) during the
probationary period.
k. Residence Hall Suspension: Separation of the student
from the residence halls for a definite period of time,
after which the student is eligible to return.
Conditions for readmission may be specified.
l. Residence Hall Expulsion: Permanent separation of
the student from the residence halls.
m. SUNYIT Suspension: Separation of the student from
SUNYIT for a definite period of time, after which the
student is eligible to return. Conditions for
readmission may be specified.
n. SUNYIT Expulsion: permanent separation of the
student from SUNYIT.
2. More than one of the sanctions listed above may be
imposed for any single violation.
3. The following sanctions may be imposed upon groups or
organizations:
a. Those sanctions listed above in Section B 1, a through g.
b. Deactivation: Loss of all privileges, including SUNYIT
recognition, for a specified period of time.
4. In each case in which a judicial officer determines that a
student has violated the student code, the sanction(s)
shall be determined and imposed by the Judicial Officer.
In cases in which persons other than or in addition to the
Judicial Officer have been authorized to serve as the
judicial body, the recommendation of all members of the
judicial body shall be considered by the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management in
determining the imposed sanction(s). The Judicial Officer
is not limited to sanctions recommended by the
members of the judicial body. Following the hearing, the
Judicial Officer shall advise the accused in writing of its
determinations of responsibility and the sanctions(s)
imposed, if any.
5. Penalty enhancement for bias-related offenses. For any
violation where there is clear and convincing evidence
that the conduct was directed toward the victim’s race/
ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, disability, marital status, status as a
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Vietnam era or disabled veteran, a penalty enhancement
will be added to the sanction.
C. Interim Suspension
In certain circumstances, the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management, or a designee, may
impose a SUNYIT or residence hall suspension prior to
the hearing before a judicial body.
1. Interim suspension may be imposed only (a) to ensure
the safety and well-being of members of the SUNYIT
community or preservation of SUNYIT property; (b) to
ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety
and well-being; (c) if the student poses a definite threat of
disruption of or interference with the normal operations
of SUNYIT; or (d) in the case tampering has occurred
with any fire detection, notification, suppression
protection system or equipment.
2. During the interim suspension, students shall be
considered Persona Non Grata from the residence halls,
campus (including classes), and/or other SUNYIT
activities or privileges for which the student might other
wise be eligible, as the Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management or the Judicial Officer may
determine to be appropriate.
3. Interim suspension will be imposed for at least 24 hours
with the length of time determined by the Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management or the
judicial officer.
D. Appeals
1. A decision reached by the judicial body or a sanction
imposed by the Judicial Officer may be appealed by
accused students or complainants to an appellate board
within five (5) school days of the decision. Such appeals
shall be in writing, stating the reason for the appeal (see
Section 2 below), and shall be delivered to the Judicial
Officer or his or her designee.
2. Except as required to explain the basis of new evidence,
an appeal shall be limited to review of the verbatim
record of the initial hearing, and supporting documents
for one or more of the following purposes:
a. To determine whether the original hearing was
conducted fairly in light of the charges and evidence
presented, and in conformity with prescribed
procedures giving the complaining party a reasonable
opportunity to prepare and present evidence that the
student code was violated, and giving the accused
student a reasonable opportunity to prepare and to
present a rebuttal of those allegations.
b. To determine whether the decision reached regarding
the accused student was based on substantial
evidence; that is, whether the facts in the case were
sufficient to establish that a violation of the student code
occurred.
c. To whether the sanction(s) imposed were appropriate
for the violation of the student code, which the student
was found to have committed.
d. To consider new evidence, sufficient to alter a decision
or other relevant facts not brought out in the original

hearing, because such evidence and/or facts were not
known to the person appealing at the time of the original
hearing.
3. In cases involving appeals by a student accused of
violating the student code, review of the sanction by the
appellate board may not result in more severe sanction(s)
for the accused student.
Article V: Student Rights
A. College Responsibilities to the Student
In preserving the rights of the individual student,
SUNYIT shall have the obligation:
1. To describe its standards clearly.
2. To make known its standards in a form readily available
to its students and in a manner that will provide fair
notice of what is expected and what is prohibited.
3. To apply rules and regulations fairly, impartially, and
equally to all students.
B. Students Rights
For any disciplinary action for which sanctions may be
im posed, the student shall have the right:
1. To be informed of his/her rights.
2. To be informed of the format and procedures of the
SUNYIT Judicial System.
3. To receive written, timely, and complete notice of the
specific charges to be resolved.
4. To seek advice from any member of the SUNYIT
community (attorneys are not permitted).
5. To have a fair disposition of all matters as promptly as
possible under the circumstances.
6. To elect to dispose of the charges administratively by
mutual consent with the Judicial Officer, or to have his/
her case heard by a judicial body.
7. To hold unaltered student status pending a final
adjudication and disposition of all charges, unless the
student has been placed on Interim Suspension.
8. To be informed of the general nature of the evidence to
be presented.
9. To confront and question all parties and witnesses
except when extraordinary circumstance (as determined
by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management) make this impossible.
10. To present a factual defense through witnesses, personal
testimony, and other relevant evidence.
11. To decline to testify against oneself. Silence will not be
considered an admission of responsibility.
12. To request attendance of witnesses upon a showing of
relevance.
13. To have only relevant evidence considered by the judicial
body.
14. To be informed of all decisions within a reasonable
time.
15. To listen to a recording of a hearing for an appeal upon
written request.
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16. To appeal a decision and be informed of the criteria and
procedures to be followed.
Article VI: Interpretation and Revision
A. Any questions of interpretation regarding the student
code shall be referred to the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management or his/her designee
for final determination.
B. The student code shall be reviewed every year under the
direction of the Judicial Officer.
STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD
OF TRUSTEES RULES FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER
§ 535.1 Statement of purpose.
The following rules are adopted in compliance with section
6450 of the Education Law and shall be filed with the Commissioner
of Education and the Board of Regents on or before
July 20, 1969, as required by that section. Said rules shall
be subject to amendment or revision and any amendments
or revisions thereof shall be filed with the Commissioner of
Education and Board of Regents within 10 days after adoption.
Nothing herein is intended, nor shall it be construed,
to limit or restrict the freedom of speech or peaceful assembly.
Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to
the objectives of a higher educational institution. Similarly,
experience has demonstrated that the traditional autonomy
of the educational institution (and the accompanying institutional
responsibility for the maintenance of order) is best
suited to achieve these objectives. These rules shall not be
construed to prevent or limit communication between and
among faculty, students and administration, or to relieve the
institution of its special responsibility for self-regulation in
the preservation of public order. Their purpose is not to prevent
or restrain controversy and dissent but to prevent abuse
of the rights of others and to maintain that public order appropriate
to a college or university campus without which
there can be no intellectual freedom and they shall be interpreted
and applied to that end.
§ 535.2 Application of rules.
These rules shall apply to all State-operated institutions of
the State University except as provided in Part 550 as applicable
to the State University Maritime College. These rules
may be supplemented by additional rules for the maintenance
of public order heretofore or hereafter adopted for any
individual insti tution, approved and adopted by the State
University trustees and filed with the Commissioner of Education
and Board of Regents, but only to the extent that such
additional rules are not inconsistent herewith. The rules
hereby adopted shall gov ern the conduct of students, faculty
and other staff, licensees, invitees, and all other persons,
whether or not their presence is authorized, upon the campus
of any institution to which such rules are applicable and
also upon or with respect to any other premises or property,
under the control of such institution, used in its teaching,
research, administrative, service, cultural, rec reational, athletic
and other programs and activities; provided, however,
that charges against any student for violation of these rules

upon the premises of any such institution other than the one
at which he is in attendance shall be heard and determined
at the institution in which he is enrolled as a student.
§ 535.3 Prohibited conduct.
No person, either singly or in concert with others, shall:
(a) willfully cause physical injury to any other person, nor
threaten to do so for the purpose of compelling or
inducing such other person to refrain from any act
which he has a lawful right to do or to do any act
which he has a lawful right not to do;
(b) physically restrain or detain any other person, nor remove
such person from any place where he is
authorized to remain;
(c) willfully damage or destroy property of the
institution or under its jurisdiction, nor remove or
use such property without authorization;
(d) without permission, expressed or implied, enter into
any private office of an administrative officer,
member of the faculty or staff member;
(e) enter upon and remain in any building or facility for
any purpose other than its authorized uses or in such
manner as to obstruct its authorized use by others;
(f) without authorization, remain in any building or
facility after it is normally closed;
(g) refuse to leave any building or facility after being
required to do so by an authorized administrative officer;
(h) obstruct the free movement of persons and vehicles
in any place to which these rules apply;
(i) deliberately disrupt or prevent the peaceful and
orderly conduct of classes, lectures and meetings or
deliberately interfere with the freedom of any person to
express his views, including invited speakers;
(j) knowingly have in his possession upon any premises
to which these rules apply, any rifle, shotgun,
pistol, revolver, or other firearm or weapon without
the written authorization of the chief administrative
officer; whether or not a license to possess the same
has been issued to such person;
(k) willfully incite others to commit any of the acts
herein prohibited with specific intent to procure
them to do so; or
(l) take any action, create, or participate in the creation
of, any situation which recklessly or intentionally
endangers mental or physical health or which involves
the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the
purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any
organization.
§ 535.4 Freedom of speech and assembly; picketing
and demonstrations.
(a) No student, faculty or other staff member or
authorized visitor shall be subject to any limitation or
penalty solely for the expression of his views nor for
having assembled with others for such purpose.
Peaceful picketing and other orderly demonstrations
in public areas of ground and building will not be
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interfered with. Those involved in picketing and
demonstrations may not, however, engage in specific
conduct in violation of the provisions of the
preceding section.
(b) In order to afford maximum protection to the
participants and to the institutional community,
each State-operated institution of the State
University shall promptly adopt and promulgate, and
thereafter continue in effect as revised from time
to time, procedures appropriate to such institution for
the giving of reasonable advance notice to such
institution of any planned assembly, picketing or
demonstration upon the grounds of such institution,
its proposed locale and intended purpose; provided,
however, that the giving of such notice shall not be
made a condition precedent to any such assembly,
picketing or demonstration and provided, further,
that this provision shall not supersede nor preclude
the procedures in effect at such institution for
obtaining permission to use the facilities thereof.
§ 535.5 Penalties.
A person who shall violate any of the provisions of these
rules (or of the rules of any individual institution) shall:
(a) If he is a licensee or invitee, have his authorization to
remain upon the campus or other property withdrawn
and shall be directed to leave the premises. In
the event of his failure or refusal to do so he shall be
subject to ejection.
(b) If he is a trespasser or visitor without specific license
or invitation, be subject to ejection.
(c) If he is a student, be subject to expulsion or such
lesser disciplinary action as the facts of the case may
warrant, including suspension, probation, loss of
privileges, reprimand or warning.
(d) If he is a faculty member having a term or
continuing appointment, be guilty of misconduct and
be subject to dismissal or termination of his
employment or such lesser disciplinary action as the
facts may warrant including suspension without pay
or censure.
(e) If he is a staff member in the classified service of the
civil service, described in section 75 of the Civil
Service Law, be guilty of misconduct, and be subject
to the penalties prescribed in said section.
(f) If he is a staff member other than one described in
subdivisions (d) and (e) of this section, be subject to
dismissal, suspension without pay or censure.
§ 535.6 Procedure.
(a) The chief administrative officer or his designee shall
inform any licensee or invitee who shall violate any
provisions of these rules (or of the rules of any
individual institution supplementing or
implementing these rules) that his license or
invitation is withdrawn and shall direct him to leave
the campus or other property of the institution. In
the event of his failure or refusal to do so such officer
shall cause his ejection from such campus or property.

(b) In the case of any other violator, who is neither a
student nor faculty or other staff member, the chief
administrative officer or his designee shall inform
him that he is not authorized to remain on the
campus or other property of the institution and
direct him to leave such premises. In the event of his
failure or refusal to do so such officer shall cause his
ejection from such campus or property. Nothing in
this subdivision shall be construed to authorize the
presence of any such person at any time prior to such
violation nor to affect his liability to prosecution for
trespass or loitering as prescribed in the Penal Law.
(c) In the case of a student, charges for violation of any
of these rules (or of the rules of any individual institution
supplementing or implementing these rules)
shall be presented and shall be heard and determined
in the manner hereinafter provided in section 535.9
of this Part.
(d) In the case of a faculty member having a
continuing or term appointment, charges of
misconduct in violation of these rules (or of the rules
of any individual institution supplementing or
implementing these rules) shall be made, heard and
determined in accordance with title D of Part 338 of
the policies of the Board of Trustees.
e) In the case of any staff member who holds a
position in the classified civil service, described in
section 75 of the Civil Service Law, charges of misconduct
in violation of these rules (or of the rules of
any individual institution supplementing or
implementing these rules) shall be made, heard and
determined as prescribed in that section.
(f) Any other faculty or staff member who shall violate
any provision of these rules (or of the rules of any
individual institution supplementing or
implementing these rules) shall be dismissed,
suspended or censured by the appointing authority
prescribed in the policies of the Board of Trustees.
§ 535.7 Enforcement program.
(a) The chief administrative officer shall be responsible
for the enforcement of these rules (or of the rules of
any individual institution supplementing or
implementing these rules) and shall designate the
other administrative officers who are authorized to
take action in accordance with such rules when
required or appropriate to carry them into effect.
(b) It is not intended by any provision herein to curtail
the right of students, faculty or staff to be heard upon
any matter affecting them in their relations with the
institution. In the case of any apparent violation of
these rules (or of the rules of any individual
institution supplementing or implementing these
rules) by such persons, which, in the judgment of the
chief administrative officer or his designee, does not
pose any immediate threat of injury to person or
property, such officer may make reasonable effort to
learn the cause of the conduct in question and to
persuade those engaged therein to desist and to
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resort to permissible methods for the resolution of
any issues which may be presented. In doing so such
officer shall warn such persons of the consequences
of persistence in the prohibited conduct, including
their ejection from any premises of the institution
where their continued presence and conduct is in
violation of these rules (or of the rules of any
individual institution supplementing or
implementing these rules).
(c) In any case where violation of these rules (or of the
rules of any individual institution supplementing or
implementing these rules) does not cease after such
warning and in other cases of willful violation of such
rules, the chief administrative officer or his designee
shall cause the ejection of the violator from any
premises which he occupies in such violation and
shall initiate disciplinary action as hereinbefore provided.
(d) The chief administrative officer or his designee may
apply to the public authorities for any aid which
he deems necessary in causing the ejection of any
violator of these rules (or of the rules of any individual
institution supplementing or implementing these
rules) and he may request the State University
counsel to apply to any court of appropriate
jurisdiction for an injunction to restrain the violation
or threatened violation of such rules.
§ 535.8 Communication.
In matters of the sort to which these rules are addressed,
full and prompt communication among all components of
the institutional community, faculty, students and administration,
is highly desirable. To the extent that time and
circumstances permit, such communication should precede
the exercise of the authority, discretion and responsibilities
granted and imposed in these rules. To these ends each
State-operated institution of the State University shall employ
such procedures and means, formal and informal, as
will promote such communication.
§ 535.9 Notice, hearing and determination of charges
against students.*
(a) The term chief administrative officer, as used in these
rules, shall be deemed to mean and include any
person authorized to exercise the powers of that office
during a vacancy therein or during the absence or
disability of the incumbent and for purposes of this
section shall also include any designee appointed by
said officer.
(b) Whenever a complaint is made to the chief
administrative officer of any State-operated
institution of the university of a violation by a student
or students of the rules prescribed in this Part (or of
any rules adopted by an individual institution
supplementing or implementing such rules) or whenever
he has knowledge that such a violation may have
occurred, he shall cause an investigation to be made
and the statements of the complainants, if any, and
of other persons having knowledge of the facts
reduced to writing. If he is satisfied from such

investigation and statements that there is reasonable
ground to believe that there has been such a violation,
he shall prepare or cause to be prepared charges
against the student or students alleged to have
committed such violation which shall state the
provision prescribing the offense and shall specify
the ultimate facts alleged to constitute such offense.
(c) Such charges shall be in writing and shall be served
on the student or students named therein by
delivering the same to him or them personally, if
possible, or, if not, by mailing a copy of such charges
by registered mail to such student or students at his
or their usual place or places of abode while attending
college and also to his or their home address or addresses,
if different.
(d) The notice of charges so served shall fix a date for
hearing thereon not less than 10 or more than 15
days from the date of service which shall be the date
of mailing where necessary to effect service by mail.
Failure to appear in response to the charges on the
date fixed for hearing, unless there has been a
continuance for good cause shown, shall be deemed
to be an admission of the facts stated in such charges
and shall warrant such action as may then be appropriate
thereon. Before taking such action the
hearing committee, hereinafter referred to, shall give
notice to any student, who has failed to appear, in
the manner prescribed in subdivision (c), of its
proposed findings and recommendations to be
submitted to the chief administrative officer and shall
so submit such findings and recommendations 10
days thereafter unless the student has meanwhile
shown good cause for his failure to appear, in which
case a date for hearing shall be fixed.
(e) Upon demand at any time before or at the hearing,
the student charged or his representative, duly
designated, shall be furnished a copy of the
statements taken by the chief administrative officer
in relation to such charges and with the names of any
other witnesses who will be produced at the hearing
in support of the charges; provided, however, that
this shall not preclude the testimony of witnesses
who were unknown at the time of such demand.
(f) The chief administrative officer may, upon the service
of charges, suspend the student named therein, from
all or any part of the institution’s premises or facilities,
pending the hearing and determination thereof,
whenever, in his judgment, the continued presence
of such student would constitute a clear danger to
himself or to the safety of persons or property on the
premises of the institution or would pose an
immediate threat of disruptive interference with the
normal conduct of the institution’s activities and
functions; provided, however, that the chief
administrative officer shall grant an immediate
hearing on request of any student so suspended with
respect to the basis for such suspension.
(g) There shall be constituted at each State-operated
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institution a hearing committee to hear charges
against students of violation of the rules for
maintenance of public order prescribed by or
referred to in this Part. Such committee shall
consist of three members of the administrative staff
and three members of the faculty, designated by the
chief administrative officer, and three students who
shall be designated by the members named by the
chief administrative officer. Each such member shall
serve until his successor or replacement has been
designated. No member of the committee shall serve
in any case where he is witness or is or has been
directly involved in the events upon which the
charges are based. In order to provide for cases where
there may be such a disqualification and for cases of
absence or disability, the chief administrative officer
shall designate an alternate member of the
administrative staff and an alternate member of the
faculty, and his principal designees shall designate an
alternate student member, to serve in such cases.
Any five members of the committee may conduct
hearings and make findings and recommendations
as hereinafter provided. At any institution where the
chief administrative officer determines that the
number of hearings which will be required to be
held is, or may be, so great that they cannot otherwise
be disposed of with reasonable speed, he may
determine that the hearing committee shall consist
of six members of the administrative staff and six
members of the faculty to be designated by him and
of six students who shall be designated by the
members so designated by him. In such event the
chief administrative officer shall designate one of
such members as chairman who may divide
the membership of the committee into three divisions
each to consist of two members of the administrative
staff, two faculty members and two students and may
assign charges among such divisions for hearing. Any
four members of each such division may conduct
hearings and make recommendations as hereinafter
provided.
(h) The hearing committee shall not be bound by the
technical rules of evidence but may hear or receive
any testimony or evidence which is relevant and
material to the issues presented by the charges and
which will contribute to a full and fair consideration
thereof and determination thereon. A student against
whom the charges are made may appear by and with
representatives of his choice. He may confront and
examine witnesses against him and may produce
witnesses and documentary evidence in his own
behalf. There may be present at the hearing: the
student charged and his representatives and
witnesses; other witnesses; representatives of the
institutional administration; and, unless the student
shall request a closed hearing, such other members
of the institutional community or other persons, or
both, as may be admitted by the hearing committee.
A transcript of the proceedings shall be made.

(i) Within 20 days after the close of a hearing, the
hearing committee shall submit a report of its
findings of fact and recommendations for disposition
of the charges to the chief administrative officer,
together with a transcript of the proceedings, and
shall at the same time transmit a copy of its report to
the student concerned or his representative. Within
10 days thereafter the chief administrative officer shall
make his determination thereon. Final authority to
dismiss the charges or to determine the guilt of those
against whom they are made and to expel, suspend
or otherwise discipline them shall be vested in the
chief administrative officer. If he shall reject the
findings of the hearing committee in whole or in part,
he shall make new findings which must be based on
substantial evidence in the record and shall include
them in the notice of his final determination which
shall be served upon the student or students with
respect to whom it is made.
* Applies to charges for violation of the rules prescribed by or
referred to in this Part heretofore served which have not been
finally determined within 60 days after the adoption hereof,
which charges shall be referred to the committee constituted
pursuant to said section 535.9 for determination in accordance
therewith, and said section shall apply to all charges for
violation of such rules hereafter made, whether for violations
heretofore or hereafter committed.
§ 535.10 Rules for organizations.
(a) Organizations. Organizations which operate upon
the campus of any State- operated institution or upon
the property of any State-operated institution used
for educational purposes shall be prohibited from
authorizing the conduct described in subdivision (l)
of section 535.3 of this Part.
(b) Procedure. The chief administrative officer at each
state-operated institution shall be responsible for the
enforcement of this section, and, as used herein, the
term chief administrative officer shall include any
designee appointed by said officer.
(1) Whenever the chief administrative officer has
determined on the basis of a complaint or
personal knowledge that there is reasonable
ground to believe that there has been a violation
of this section by any organization, the chief administrative
officer shall prepare or cause
to be prepared written charges against
the organization which shall state the provision
proscribing the conduct and shall specify the
ultimate facts alleged to constitute such violation.
(2) Such written charges shall be served upon
the principal officer of the organization by
registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the organization’s current address
and shall be accompanied by a notice that the
organization may respond in writing to the
charges within 10 days of receipt of said notice.
The notice of the charge so served shall include
a statement that the failure to submit a response
within 10 days shall be deemed to be an
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admission of the facts stated in such charges and
shall warrant the imposition of the penalty
described in subdivision (c) of this section. The
response shall be submitted to the chief
administrative officer and shall constitute the
formal denial or affirmation of the ultimate facts
alleged in the charge. The chief administrative
officer may allow an extension of the 10-day
response period.
(3) Upon written request, by an authorized
representative of the organization, the chief
administrative officer shall provide the
representative organization an opportunity for a
hearing. A hearing panel designated by the chief
administrative officer shall hear or receive
any testimony or evidence which is relevant
and material to the issues presented by the
charge and which will contribute to a full and fair
consideration thereof and determination thereon.
The organization’s representative may confront
and examine witnesses against it and may
produce witnesses and documentary evidence on
its behalf. The hearing panel shall submit
written findings of fact and recommendations for
disposition of the charge to the chief
administrative officer within 20 days after the
close of the hearing.
(4) Final authority to dismiss the charges or to
make a final determination shall be vested in the
chief administrative officer. Notice of the decision
shall be in writing; shall include the reasons
supporting such decision; and shall be served on
the principal officer of the organization by mail in
the manner described in paragraph (2) of this
subdivision within a reasonable time after such
decision is made.
(c) Penalties. Any organization which authorizes the
prohibited conduct described in subdivision (l) of
section 535.3 of this Part shall be subject to the
rescission of permission to operate upon the campus
or upon the property of the State-operated institution
used for educational purposes. The penalty provided
in this subdivision shall be in addition to any penalty
which may be imposed pursuant to the Penal Law
and any other provision of law, or to any penalty to
which an individual may be subject pursuant to this Part.
(d) Bylaws. Section 6450(1) of the Education Law
requires that the provisions of this Part which
prohibit reckless or intentional endangerment to
health or forced consumption of liquor or drugs for
the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any
organization shall be deemed to be part of the bylaws
of all organizations which operate upon the campus
of any State-operated institution used for educational
purposes. The statute further requires that each such
organization shall review these bylaws annually with
individuals affiliated with the organization.
(e) Distribution. Copies of the provisions of this Part
which prohibit reckless or intentional endangerment

to health or forced consumption of liquor or drugs for
the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any
organization shall be given to all students enrolled in
each State-operated institution.
MEDIATION & CONFLICT
RESOLUTION SERVICES
Student conflicts which do not involve a clear violation of
college judicial policies may be submitted to mediation. Mediation
is a voluntary process that is conducted by a Student
Affairs professional or student Resident Advisor. Mediators
will conduct the session with a commitment to fairness, objectivity,
confidentiality, and with a non-judgmental style. Both
parties to the dispute will be encouraged by the mediator to
seek their own solution and develop a written agreement to
resolve the conflict. Typically, mediation can be effective for
resolving conflicts between resident student roommates and
for resolving disputes over bills, personal property damage,
and interpersonal relationships. Mediation sessions result
in a formal, written, and binding agreement between the
involved parties. Students who fail to comply with signed
mediation agreements may be subject to disciplinary action
(if appropriate) or administrative housing reassignment (for
resident students).
STUDENT JUDICIAL SYSTEM
PROCEDURES
The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
shall serve as the liaison with students who have
been placed on Disciplinary Probation or separated from
the college or the residence halls; the Vice President shall
be responsible for informing the student of the procedure
for reinstatement. The Vice President has authority to carry
out or direct Interim Suspension of students as authorized
by the President of the college. The Vice President also has
authority either to recommend or to place holds from further
registration on a student’s record if a student fails to
comply with estab lished judicial procedures. In accordance
with federal higher education laws, in certain types of cases,
the Vice President may release information concerning the
status of a discipline case to persons involved in the case.
These may include the accuser, the witnesses, the Student
Affairs staff, and other appropriate college officials.
The Director of Campus Life serves as an advisor to the various
campus judicial boards. He/she may not, however, be a
member of any board, nor may he/she impose a more severe
sanction than the most severe sanction recommended to
him/her by either the Student Judicial Board or the Administrative
Judicial Board.
The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
shall have responsibility for receiving complaints
against students from any member of the college community,
from local and state agencies, and from the local community.
The Director of Campus Life will receive com plaints
for alleged violations of the residence hall regulations and for
student code of conduct violations which occur on campus
or in the residence halls. The Director of Campus Life or his/
her designee may hold administrative hearings to adjudicate
these complaints, provided a formal hearing is waived. Any
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sanc tions, with the exception of suspension or expulsion
from the college, may be administered by an administrative
hearing with the Director of Campus Life or his/her designee.
Complaints which appear to be substantially indicative of a
violation of a college regulation shall be reason for the Vice
President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
or his/her designee to charge the student. The Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management or his/her
designee shall notify the student in writing of the specific
charges placed against him/her and shall inform the student
of his/her rights, together with a statement of the hearing
procedures and sanctions. The accused student, in consultation
with the Vice President or his/her designee, shall decide
upon one of the following three options:
a. To dispose of the charges informally by mutual
consent without the initiation of a formal hearing. Such
disposal will be final and there shall be no subsequent
proceedings or appeals.
b. To take the case to the Student Judicial Board for
adjudica tion (Fall and Spring semesters only).
c. To take the case to the Administrative Judicial Board
for adjudication.
As the administrative officer for the College Student Judicial
System, the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management will conduct and supervise administrative
operations of the judicial system.
ALLEGED STUDENT MISCONDUCT DIRECTED AT
SUNYIT OFFICIALS
All cases which involve any allegation of misconduct, or verbal
or physical abuse which is directed against a SUNYIT official
will be heard by the Institute’s Administrative Judicial
Board. This action will occur regardless of whether or not
the student accepts responsibility for the alleged misconduct
or abuse.
CAMPUS JUDICIAL BOARDS
The SUNY Institute of Technology Student Judicial Board
and Administrative Judicial Board are duly authorized judicial
bod ies which have jurisdiction over all students for
matters arising from the Student Code of Conduct, Rules for
the Maintenance of Public Order, and Residence Hall Regulations.
These boards shall conduct hearings, make findings
of facts, recommend disciplinary sanctions where appropriate,
and provide due process for students while protecting
the rights of all members of the college community. Campus
judicial hearings are closed administrative proceedings.
Except with the consent of the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management, only those who are
complainants, accused, witnesses or approved advisors will
be permitted to attend.
In extraordinary circumstances where the complexity of factual
issues and/or matters of law so dictate, the President of
the SUNY Institute of Technology may appoint an ad hoc
hearing committee to hear cases. Any proceedings before
such an ad hoc body shall provide due process and ensure
the rights of students.

STUDENT JUDICIAL BOARD
Jurisdiction
During the Fall and Spring semesters, the Student Judicial
Board shall have jurisdiction over cases of alleged violations
of the Student Code of Conduct referred to the Board by the
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management,
unless the student does not contest the validity of the
charges and wishes to reconcile his/her case informally by
mutual consent with the Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management, or designee, or unless the case
is referred to the Administrative Judicial Board by the Vice
President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Composition
The Student Judicial Board shall be composed of eight (8)
students and one (1) student chairperson. For each case, the
chairperson and four (4) student members shall be pres ent
for the hearing. It is the responsibility of the SUNYIT Student
Association, in consultation with the Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, to recommend
the chairperson and student members of the Student
Judicial Board to the President of the college for appointment
to the Board.
Term of office
Members of the Student Judicial Board shall serve for a term
of one academic year, commencing on the first day of the
fall semester, and may be appointed for additional terms of
office. Vacancies may be filled at any time by the President.
Sanctions
The Student Judicial Board may recommend any sanctions
provided for in College Sanctions. The recommendations
shall be forwarded to the Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management. The Vice Presi dent may either
implement the sanctions as recommended, or he/she may
lessen the severity of the sanctions. He/she may not increase
the severity of the sanctions.
Appeals
A student who wishes to appeal the findings and/or recommendations
of the Student Judicial Board must submit a
written request for an appeal within five (5) days of the initial
hearing. The request shall be directed to the judicial officer
or his/her designee. An appeal shall stay the imposition
of a sanction unless the Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management, with the concurrence of the
President, for good cause, directs in writing that the sanction
be imposed immediately.
ADMINISTRATIVE JUDICIAL BOARD
Jurisdiction
The Administrative Judicial Board shall have jurisdiction
over cases of alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct
when the Student Judicial Board is not in session or
when, as determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management, a case should be adjudicated
by a group of college administrators and/or faculty.
Composition
The Administrative Judicial Board shall be composed of
three (3) administrators and/or faculty members from within
the SUNY Institute of Technology. It is the responsibility
of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management to recommend names to the College Presi dent
for appointment to the Administrative Judicial Board.
Sanctions
The Administrative Judicial Board may recommend any
sanc tions provided for in College Sanctions. The recommendations
shall be forwarded to the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management. The Vice Presi dent
may either implement the sanctions as recommended, or he/
she may lessen the severity of the sanctions. He/she may not
increase the severity of the sanctions.
Appeals
A student who wishes to appeal the findings and/or recommendations
of the Administrative Judicial Board must submit
a written request for an appeal within five (5) days of the
initial hearing. The request shall be directed to the judicial
officer or his/her designee. An appeal shall stay the imposition
of a sanction unless the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management, with the concurrence
of the President, for good cause, directs in writing that the
sanction be imposed immediately.
APPOINTMENT TO THE
STUDENT JUDICIAL BOARD
Recommendations for appointment to the Student Judicial
Board shall be at the beginning of the fall semester by
a selec tion committee composed of the President and Vice
President of the SUNYIT Student Association and the Vice
President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Recommendations for appointment must be approved by
the President of the Institute. The student representative to
the College Council will serve on the Judicial Board as one
of the nine members by Presidential appointment unless he
or she is otherwise ineligible.
Applicants shall be solicited from the student population
and shall meet the following requirements:
a. must be a registered student.
b. must not be on academic warning or disciplinary
proba tion.
Applicants may be interviewed by the selection committee
and recommendations shall be made by a majority vote.
REMOVAL OF A STUDENT
JUDICIAL BOARD MEMBER
A member of the Student Judicial Board shall be removed
automatically for the following:
a. Academic Warning
b. Disciplinary Probation
c. Residence Hall Suspension
d. Residence Hall Dismissal
A member may be removed by a majority vote of the Student
Judicial Board membership for failure to discharge the
respon sibilities of his/her position.
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PROCEDURES FOR FILING
A JUDICIAL COMPLAINT
Any member of the college community may institute a proceeding
before a judicial body by filing a complaint in the
office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management. A complaint against a stu dent must set
forth the following:
a. The name and address of the student against whom a
com plaint is being lodged.
b. The name of the complainant and his/her status in
the col lege community.
c. The alleged offense which is the basis of the
complaint.
d. A statement demonstrating the facts of the alleged
offense, which should include:
1. date of occurrence.
2. time of occurrence.
3. place of occurrence.
4. narrative of events.
e. The names of persons having personal knowledge of
cir cumstances or events.
f. The general nature and description of all evidence.
g. The signature of the complainant.
Notice of a Complaint
Upon receipt of a properly filed complaint, the Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, or
his/her designee, shall notify the accused student by mail
that proceedings have been instituted. The written notice
shall include:
a. a notice of the complaint.
b. a request for a preliminary conference.
Preliminary Conference
The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management,
or his/her designee, shall schedule a preliminary
conference. The purpose of the preliminary conference is
to provide guidance to the accused in the dis position of the
charges, to answer questions regarding the procedures and
format of the Campus Judicial Boards, to make arrangements
for a hearing, and to provide other assistance when
appropriate.
Hearing Notification
After a reasonable attempt to confer with all parties, a hearing
shall be scheduled. All parties shall receive written notification
of the hearing, which shall include the time, date, and
place of the hearing.
Witnesses
All parties involved in the hearing may request witnesses to
attend the hearing if it can be shown that the witness has
relevant testimony or other evidence to offer. Witnesses will
be summoned to the hearing by the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management.
The call or request to witnesses shall set forth:
a. names of parties.
b. request to appear.
c. time of the hearing.
d. date of the hearing.
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e. place of the hearing.
f. signature of the Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enroll ment Management.
Hearing Format
The Campus Judicial Boards, under the direction of their
respec tive chairperson and with advisorship from the Director
of Campus Life, do not function as civil or criminal
courts of law but rather as administrative hearing boards.
Therefore, legal technicalities are kept to a minimum while
an emphasis is placed upon maintaining the interdependent
network of rights and responsibilities between the individual
student and the college. Hearings held by the Campus
Judicial Boards are oriented toward the achievement of an
understanding among all parties involved. Within this conceptual
framework, the legal doctrine of procedural due process
is operationally defined as fundamental fairness. Thus,
the judicial system works to ensure that there is fundamental
fairness throughout the entire disciplin ary process.
Judicial Boards shall adhere to the following format for all
hearings:
1. The Chairperson shall introduce the members of the
Board and request the names of all persons present at the
hearing. The Chairperson shall then explain the
procedure to be fol lowed and ask if there are any
questions. The hearing will be recorded on tape.
2. The Chairperson will read the charges being filed against
the student and will ask the accused to respond with
respect to his/her responsibility. The accused student
will be asked to give his/her account of the incident or
alleged policy viola tion.
3. The Chairperson will ask the party filing charges if they
have any additional information or clarification.
4. Witnesses for both sides will be asked to give their account
of the incident or alleged policy violation.
5. At the conclusion of the two presentations, both of the
parties involved will be free to ask questions for
clarifica tion.
6. Board members reserve the right to ask questions of
clari fication at any time during the course of the hearing.
7. When all aspects of the case have been discussed to the
sat isfaction of the parties involved, the Chairperson will
ask all people to leave the room, except the Board
members and their advisors.
8. During deliberations, the Board will first decide as to
whether or not the accused student is responsible for
violation of the charges as indicated. If found
responsible, the student will be sanctioned in accordance
with the sanctions stated under the Student Code of
Conduct.
9. The accused student will be asked to return to the room,
and the decision will be read. The accused student will
be told that the decision is a recommendation to the Vice
President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management,
and that it may be administered as recommended
or made less severe. It cannot be made more severe. The
student will be told of his/her right to appeal the decision.

Final Adjudication
The Campus Judicial Boards, in their deliberations, shall
consider only relevant evidence presented at the hearing.
The final adjudication shall be sent to the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management for approval. It
shall then be sent in letter form to the accused student and
shall set forth:
a. names of the parties.
b. date of the hearing.
c. offenses involved.
d. finding of fact.
e. recommended sanction.
f. approval and signature of the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Where a sanction has been imposed, a record of the adjudication
shall be maintained in the office of the Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
A record of a judicial sanction may be properly introduced
at a subsequent disciplinary hearing if it is determined that
a student has committed another offense.
JUDICIAL APPEALS BOARD
Jurisdiction
The Judicial Appeals Board shall hear appeals by students
from findings and/or recommendations of the Student Judicial
Board and/or the Administrative Judicial Board. The
Judicial Appeals Board shall also review findings and/or recommendations
of either of these Boards at the request of the
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Composition
The Judicial Appeals Board shall be composed of two (2)
stu dents, two (2) faculty members, and one (1) administrator.
The President and Vice President of the SUNYIT Student
Associa tion and the Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management shall select the membership
from the college community.
Term of office
Members of the Judicial Appeals Board shall serve for a term
of one year, commencing on the first day of the fall semester,
and may be appointed for additional terms of office. Vacancies
may be filled at any time.
Sanctions
The Judicial Appeals Board may either uphold the decision
and sanction of a Campus Judicial Board or it may lower
the severity of the sanction. It may not increase the severity
of the sanction. Recommendations of the Judicial Appeals
Board shall be forwarded to the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management. The Vice Presi dent
shall implement the recommendation(s) unless he/she refers
the case to the President of the college as provided for in
Procedures for Appeal or Review.
Appeals
A student may appeal the recommendation(s) of the Judicial
Appeals Board to the President of the college only when
the sanction involves separation from the college. When the
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President agrees to consider an appeal, he/she shall review
the records of the Board of original jurisdiction and of the
Judicial Appeals Board and such written submissions and
oral arguments as the President requests. The President
shall make such disposition of the case as he/she deems appropriate.
RIGHT TO APPEAL
Student defendants have the right to appeal a decision of the
Student Judicial Board or the Administrative Judicial Board
and shall be informed of that right when notified of the final
adjudication. Appeal from a decision of either Board shall be
made in writing to the Judicial Appeals Board.
Procedures for Appeal or Review
All requests for appeals must be submitted to the Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management within
two (2) days after the receipt of the letter or the initial
hearing. A student may request an appeal on one or more of
the following grounds:
1. the student has been deprived of his/her rights as
defined herein.
2. the facts appear to be insufficient to establish his/her
re sponsibility.
3. the sanction(s) recommended by the initial hearing board
was not justified by the nature of the offense.
In reviewing an appeal, the Judicial Appeals Board shall
limit itself to consideration of the following questions:
1. whether the rights set forth in the college’s judicial
procedures have been denied.
2. whether the adjudicatory process of an initial hearing
was conducted fairly and in conformity with properly
pre scribed procedures.
3. whether the adjudication was supported by substantial
evidence.
4. whether the regulations involved were properly applied
in the particular case.
5. whether the sanction or remedy imposed was in due
pro portion to the gravity and nature of the conduct.
After reviewing the audio tape and all material relevant to
the appealed case, the Judicial Appeals Board may choose
one of the following three options:
1. Recommend to the Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enroll ment Management that:
a. the decision of the initial hearing board should be upheld,
and the sanction should be implemented as
recommended.
b. the decision of the initial hearing board should be upheld,
but the severity of the sanction should be
decreased.
c. the decision of the initial hearing board should be
overturned. Reasons must be given for this
recommendation.
2. Recommend that the case be reheard by the initial
hearing board. Reasons must be given for this
recommenda tion.
3. Decide to hear the case by the Judicial Appeals Board.

If this option is followed, the same format will be used as
described in the Hearing Format. Recommendations
will be forwarded to the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management. The
Vice President shall either implement the
recommendation(s) or transmit the case and all case
materials to the Presi dent for disposition. The Vice
President shall notify the student of the status of his/her case.
In reviewing any appeal, the Judicial Appeals Board may not
recommend a sanction more severe than the sanction recommended
by the initial board.
COLLEGE POLICIES AND
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NOTIFICATION OF STUDENT
FATALITY OR SERIOUS INJURY
Members of the college community are encouraged to notify
the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management office if word is received about a student death
or serious injury. The Institute has established a protocol to
offer assistance to the student or his/her family.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Although the Institute has no formal attendance policy common
to all courses, students are expected to attend class
regularly. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the
instructor if a class will be missed. Generally, a prolonged
absence from class is permitted only for an emergency, such
as an illness or a death in the immediate family. Students are
responsible for any class assignments missed because of absence,
regardless of cause. Faculty members are encouraged
to provide specific information about attendance requirements
in the course syllabus.
ABSENTEE POLICY FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
Each student-athlete must present a Notice of Class Absence
Due to Competition form to the appropriate faculty member
at the beginning of each semester or sports sea son. Studentathletes
representing SUNYIT in intercollegiate sports competition
may be excused at the discretion of the instructor
from required course activities due to participation in scheduled
contests or due to travel related to a scheduled contest.
The student-athletes are responsible for all material and announcements
covered during their absence and should be
fully aware that they are students first and athletes second
while enrolled at SUNYIT.
MEDICAL REVIEW POLICY
A medical review proceeding can be initiated for a student
by directing information to the Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management for an initial judgment
of whether the process should be invoked. If information
indicates that a student’s continued presence on campus
constitutes a serious threat to the health or safety of the student
or others on the campus or a serious disruption of the
normal conduct of college functions, the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management will give written
notice to the student requiring that the student cooperate
in an appropriate medical or psychological evaluation as
determined by the Vice President for Student Affairs and
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Enrollment Management. This notification will advise that
the student has the right to present medical documentation
secured independently and to be accompanied by a support
person (friend, relative, faculty member, medical/mental
health staff person). Failure to appear for a medical evaluation
may result in an involuntary medical dismissal without
further process. Official notification of the involuntary medical
dismissal will be sent from the President of the college.
Interim suspension may be invoked by the Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management while proceedings
for medical review are in progress.
Following the medical evaluation, the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management will receive a
report and recommendations from the appropriate staff persons.
Some examples of possible out comes include referrals
to medical or mental health agen cies, changes in the campus
residence, and involuntary medical dismissal. Should involuntary
medical dismissal be recommended, and should the
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
concur, the recommendation will be forwarded to the
President for notice to the student, to be sent within forty-eight
(48) hours of the medical evaluation. Involuntary
medical dismissal is normally for at least one semester. Following
that period, a student may apply to the Vice President
for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management for
readmission, presenting, in writing, evidence of treatment
for the condition originally identified. If the evi dence is appropriate,
the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management will arrange for a new evaluation and,
depending on the outcome of that evaluation, may recommend
to the President continuation of involuntary medical
dismissal or readmission.
SUNYIT STUDENT ACADEMIC
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
This document describes the process by which grievances
or expressions of concern by students – against members
of the faculty or administration – are to be considered and
resolved.
Department Chairs/Program Coordinators shall serve as a
resource for questions or concerns about the process.
A student who believes that he/she has been subject to inappropriate,
capricious, or arbitrary treatment, by a member of
the faculty or administration, shall follow these steps:
1) First, schedule a meeting with the faculty or
administration member to discuss concerns. Every
attempt should be made to resolve the potential
grievance at this level.
2) If the student believes that the issue has not been
resolved, the student should then schedule an
appointment with the Department Chair/Coordinator
or administrative supervisor who will attempt to
facilitate an informal resolution.
3) If this fails, the student may submit a Letter of Appeal
to the Department Chair/Coordinator and Dean (or
administrative supervisor), which must be sent no
later than two weeks after the completion of step 2 and
within four weeks of the time the dispute originated.

Upon receipt of a Letter of Appeal, the Department Chair/
Coordinator and Dean (or administrative supervisor) shall
consult with both the student and the faculty or administration
member and formulate a written Letter of Appeal
Recommen dation. The Recommendation shall be completed
and issued to the student and faculty or administration
member within four weeks of receipt of the Letter of Appeal.
If the student feels that further deliberation is necessary, he/
she may submit a Letter of Appeal to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs (VPAA). The VPAA shall review the recommendations
of the department and the Dean to ensure
diligence of consideration and deliberation. Within four
weeks, the VPAA will either affirm the recommendations of
the department and Dean (or administrative supervisor), or
the VPAA may choose to make other recommendations. The
VPAA shall communicate the results of his/her review to the
appropriate parties.
In matters of grade dispute, recommendations of a Department
Chair or Program Coordinator, the Dean, and the
VPAA are advisory only and are not binding on an instructor.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS
Before any research project involving human subjects can
be initiated, a review must be conducted by a committee
of faculty members appointed to insure that safe protocols
and confidential procedures are followed. A broad range of
experimental and survey research methods fall under the
auspices of the Committee on Research Involving Human
Subjects. Forms may be obtained from the Vice President for
Academic Affairs, Kunsela B223.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF
STUDENT RECORDS
Student Rights Under Federal Law
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords
students certain rights with respect to their educa tion
records. They are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education
records.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s
education records to ensure that they are not
inac curate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of
the student’s privacy or other rights.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally
identi fiable information contained in the student’s
education records, except to the extent that FERPA
authorizes disclosure without consent.
4. The right to file with the U.S. Department of
Education a complaint concerning alleged failures by
the Institute to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
5. The right to obtain a copy of the Institute’s student
records policy. The student records policy is published
each year in the student handbook.
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Definitions
For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions of
terms are applicable:
Student: any person who attends or has attended the SUNY
Institute of Technology.
Education records: any record (in handwriting, print, tapes,
film, computer, or other medium) maintained by the Institute
or an agent of the Institute which is directly related to a
student, except:
1. A personal record kept by a staff member if it is kept in
the sole possession of the maker of the record and is
not accessible or revealed to any other person except a
temporary substitute for the maker of the record;
2. Records created and maintained by the Institute’s
University Police Department for law enforcement
purposes;
3. An employment record of an individual whose
em ployment is not contingent on the fact that he or
she is a student, provided the record is used only in
relation to the individual’s employment;
4. Records made or maintained by a physician, nurse
practitioner, registered nurse, psychiatrist,
psycholo gist, counselor, or other recognized
professional or paraprofessional if the records are used
only for treat ment of a student and made available
only to those persons providing the treatment;
5. Alumni records which contain information about a
student after he or she is no longer in attendance at
the University and which do not relate to the person as
a student.
Procedure to Inspect Education Records
Students may inspect and review their education records
upon request to the appropriate records custodian.
Students should submit to the records custodian or an appropriate
University staff person a written request which
identifies as precisely as possible the record or records he or
she wishes to inspect.
The records custodian or an appropriate University staff
person will make the needed arrangements for access as
promptly as possible and notify the student of the time and
place where the records may be inspected. Access must be
given in 45 days or less from the date of receipt of the request.
When a record contains information about more than one
student, the student may inspect and review only the records
which relate to him or her.
Limitation on Right of Access
The SUNY Institute of Technology reserves the right to refuse
to permit a student to inspect the following records:
1. The financial statement of the student’s parents;
2. Letters and statements of recommendation for which
the student has waived his or her right of access, or
which were maintained before January 1, 1975;
3. Records connected with an application to attend the
Institute or a component unit of the Institute if that

application was denied;
4. Those records which are excluded from the FERPA
definition of education records;
5. Student transcripts received from other institutions.
Refusal to Provide Copies
The Institute reserves the right to deny copies of records,
including transcripts, not required to be made available by
FERPA in any of the following situations:
1. The student lives within commuting distance of the
Institute’s Marcy campus;
2. The student has an unpaid financial obligation to the
Institute;
3. There is an unresolved disciplinary action against the
student;
4. The education record requested is an exam, quiz, or
set of standardized test questions.
Fees for Copies of Records
The fee for copies will be $1.00 per page.
Types, Locations, and Custodians of
Education Records
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(FERPA), as amended, establishes federal guidelines for the
maintenance and access of student records. Questions about
access to student records should be directed to the College
Public Relations Director. Student educational re cords at the
Institute are located in the following offices:
Type: Admissions Records
Location: Admissions office
Kunsela Hall Room A108
Custodian: Director, Admissions
Type: Admissions Records
Location: Registrar’s office
Kunsela Hall Room A208
Custodian: Registrar
Type: Cumulative Academic Records
(current and former students)
Location: Admissions office
Kunsela Hall Room A108
Custodian: Director, Admissions
Type: Cumulative Academic Records
(current and former students)
Location: Registrar’s office
Kunsela Hall Room A208
Custodian: Registrar
Type: Health Records
Location: Health and Wellness Center
Campus Center Room 217
Custodian: Director, Wellness Center
Type: Financial Records
Location: Bursar’s office
Kunsela Hall Room A210
Custodian: Bursar
Type: Career Services Records
Location: Career Services office
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Kunsela Hall Room B101
Custodian: Director, Career Services
Type: Academic Progress Records
Location: Dean’s office at each School
Custodian: Dean
Type: Academic Progress Records
Location: Faculty office at each Department
Custodian: Instructor
Type: Student Judicial Records
Location: Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management office
Kunsela Hall Room A221
Custodian: Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management
Type: Campus Housing Records
Location: Residential Life & Housing office
Kunsela Hall Room A226
Custodian: Director, College Housing
Type: International Student Records
Location: Admissions office
Kunsela Hall Room A108
Custodian: Director, International Student Services
Type: Disabled Student Records
Location: Student Success Center
Donovan Hall Room G172
Custodian: Director, Student Success Center
Disclosure of Education Records
The Institute of Technology will disclose information from
a student’s education records only with the written consent
of the student, except that records may be disclosed without
consent when the disclosure is:
1. To school officials who have a legitimate educational
interest in the records.
A school official is:
• a person employed by the Institute in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or
support staff position, including health, medical staff,
student resident advisor, or Campus Center staff;
• a person who is a member of the SUNY Board of
Trustees or the Institute’s College Council;
• a person employed by or under contract to SUNY or
the Institute to perform a special task, such as the
attorney or auditor;
• a person who is employed by the Institute’s University
Police Department;
• a person who is employed by SUNY System
Administration staff;
• a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or who is
assisting another school official in performing his or
her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the
official is:
• performing a task that is specified in his or her
position description or contract agreement;

• performing a task related to a student’s education;
• performing a task related to the discipline of a student;
• providing a service or benefit relating to the student or
student’s family, such as health care, counseling, job
placement, or financial aid;
• maintaining the safety and security of the campus.
2. To officials of another school, upon request, in which a
student seeks or intends to enroll.
3. To certain officials of the U.S. Department of Educa tion,
the Comptroller General, and New York State and local
educational authorities, in connection with audit or
evaluation of certain State or federally supported
education programs.
4. In connection with a student’s request for or receipt of
financial aid to determine the eligibility, amount, or
con ditions of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms
and conditions of the aid.
5. To State and local officials or authorities if specifically
required by a State law that was adopted before
November 19, 1974.
6. To organizations conducting certain studies for or on
behalf of SUNY or the Institute.
7. To accrediting organizations to carry out their func tions.
8. To parents of an eligible student who is claimed as a
dependent for income tax purposes.
9. To comply with a court order or a lawfully issued subpoena.
10. To appropriate parties in a health or safety emer gency.
11. To individuals requesting directory information so
designated by the Institute.
12. The results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by
the University against an alleged perpetrator of a crime of
violence to the alleged victim of that crime.
Record of Requests for Disclosure
The Institute will maintain a record of all requests for
and/or disclosures of information from a student’s education
records. The record will indicate the name of the party
making the request, any additional party to whom it may
be redisclosed, and the legitimate interest the party had in
requesting or obtaining the information. The record may be
reviewed by the eligible student.
Directory Information
A student may prevent the release of Directory Information
by contacting the Public Relations & Communications office,
phone 792-7113; fax 792-7266, before the first Friday
of each semester. A request for an information hold is valid
for one semester and must be resubmitted each sub sequent
semester. Student directory information will not be released
for commercial use.
SUNYIT designates the following items as Direc tory Information:
student name, parent’s name, address, telephone
number, date and place of birth, major field of study, class
schedule/roster, full- or part-time status, participation in officially
recognized activities and sports, weight and height of
members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and
awards received, most recent previous school attended, e-
mail address, and photograph. SUNYIT may disclose any of
those items without prior written consent, unless the Public
Relations & Communications office is notified in writing to
the contrary before the first Friday of each semester.
Correction of Education Records
Students have the right to ask to have records corrected
that they believe are inaccurate, misleading, or in violation
of their privacy rights. Following are the procedures for the
correction of records:
1. A student must ask the Director of Public Relations of the
Institute to amend a record. In so doing, the student
should identify the part of the record to be amended and
specify why the student believes it is inaccurate,
mislead ing, or in violation of his or her privacy rights.
2. The Institute may comply with the request or it may
decide not to comply. If it decides not to comply, the
Institute will notify the student of the decision and
advise the student of his or her right to a hearing to
challenge the information believed to be inaccurate,
misleading, or in violation of the student’s privacy rights.
3. Upon request, the Institute will arrange for a hearing,
and notify the student, reasonably in advance, of the
date, place, and time of the hearing.
4. The hearing will be conducted by the Vice President for
Academic Affairs (or designee) or by the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (or
designee). The student shall be afforded a full and fair
opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues
raised in the original request to amend the student’s
education records. The student may be advised by one or
more individuals, including an attorney. Advi sors are
limited to speaking only to the student during the hearing.
5. The Institute will prepare a written decision based solely
on the evidence presented at the hearing. The decision
will include a summary of the evidence presented and
the reasons for the decision.
6. If the Institute decides that the information is inaccurate,
misleading, or in violation of the student’s right of
privacy, it will amend the record and notify the student,
in writing, that the record has been amended.
7. If the Institute decides that the challenged information
is not inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the
student’s right of privacy, it will notify the student that
he or she has a right to place in the record a statement
commenting on the challenged information and/or a
statement setting forth reasons for disagreeing with the
decision.
8. The statement will be maintained as a part of the
student’s education records as long as the contested
portion is maintained. If the Institute discloses the
contested por tion of the record, it will also disclose the
statement.
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CANCELLATION OF CLASSES DUE
TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER
EMERGENCY
SUNYIT has a 24-hour hotline to inform students, faculty
and staff when severe winter weather prompts the cancellation
of all classes. On-campus, you can call the “Snowline”
by dialing ext. 7669 (“SNOW”). Off-campus, Snowline
can be reached by calling 315-792-7385. Snowline cards are
available in various locations on campus.
In the event of severe weather, Snowline will announce only
the cancellation of ALL classes. The cancellation of all classes
will also be posted online, at www.sunyit.edu, and will
be broadcast on radio and television stations in the Utica-
Rome, Syracuse, and Albany areas. Individual class cancellations
are always available at www.sunyit.edu.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Consistent with the policy of the State University of New
York, the Institute of Technology does not dis criminate on
the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, disability,
marital status, or veteran status dur ing the process of
recruiting students, recruiting and employing faculty and
staff, or in the operation of any of its programs and activities
as specified by federal and state laws and regulations.
Additionally, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation
and the provision of services or benefits by state agencies
relating to employment is prohib ited by the Governor’s
Executive Order Number 28 (with exceptions for recruiters
of the United States Military as amended by Governor’s
Executive Order Number 34). The policies of the Board of
Trustees of the State University of New York also require
that personal preferences of individuals which are unre lated
to job or academic performance, such as sexual orientation,
shall provide no basis for judgment of such individuals.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Institute is committed to maintaining a learning and
working environment which is free of inappropri ate and
unwelcome sexual conduct and communica tion, especially
when the behavior creates a hostile or intimidating learning
environment for a student. Employees and agents of the Institute
are prohibited by policy from engaging in any behavior
which could be defined as sexual harassment.
COLLEGE POLICY STATEMENT ON
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances,
requests for sexual favors, and other ver bal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature when: 1) submission is made an explicit
or implicit term or condition of a student’s academic
progress or an individual’s employment; 2) submission or
rejection is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting
an individual; or 3) such conduct substantially interferes
with a student’s or employee’s work performance or creates
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic or working
environment.
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COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURES
Students alleging sexual harassment or discrimination
brought about by the action of an employee of the Institute
may use the SUNY Discrimination Complaint Procedure.
In most cases, the deadline for filing a complaint against an
employee of the Institute is within 90 calendar days of the
alleged discriminatory act. A student who files a complaint
with the Insti tute is also entitled to file a complaint with
external regulatory agencies.
The Associate Vice President for Human Resources is the
designated coordinator in the Institute’s continuing compliance
with relevant federal and state laws and regulations
with respect to non-discrimination issues and allegations of
sexual harassment brought against an employee of the Institute.
The Human Resources office may be consulted during
regular business hours on the ground floor of Kunsela Hall
(A011) or by call ing (315) 792-7191.
Student complaints alleging sexual harassment by another
student should be directed to the Vice Presi dent for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management for adjudication via the
Student Judicial System.
REPORTING SUSPICIOUS OR
DISRUPTIVE PERSONS
The Institute’s University Police Department, Residential
Life and Housing office, and Facilities Management office
have developed a comprehensive approach toward making
the cam pus a safe and secure place for students. Outdoor
emergency call boxes, indoor red emergency telephones,
closed circuit video monitors, and electronic door locks in
residence halls have been added to increase campus safety.
Students who observe a suspicious person on campus or feel
threatened in any way should immediately contact the University
Police Department.
LOCATION OF RED EMERGENCY
PHONES (INSIDE CAMPUS BUILDINGS)
Kunsela Hall Ground Floor Computer Wing
Donovan Hall Ground Floor North & South Hallway
First Floor North & South Hallway
Second Floor East Hallway
Campus Center
Adirondack Halls
Mohawk Halls
Facilities
Lower Lobby
Laundry Rooms
Central Commons Lounge Entrance
Residence Life office Entrance
Laundry Entrance
Study Lounge Entrance
Recreational Lounge Entrance
Front Door

LOCATION OF EMERGENCY
CALL BOXES (OUTSIDE CAMPUS
BUILDINGS)
Emergency Call Boxes have blue lights for identification at
night and in inclement weather.
1. Campus Drive (near Edic Road entrance)
2. Parking Lot A (sidewalk “C” wing entrance to Kunsela
Hall)
3. Parking Lot B (west side)
4. Bus Stop in front of Kunsela Hall
5. Parking Lot C (near front entrance to Donovan Hall)
6. Intersection of Flanagan Road and Campus Drive
7. Parking Lot F (near soccer field)
8. Parking Lot H (near Central Commons)
9. South Quad of Adirondack Residence Halls
10. North Quad of Adirondack Residence Halls
11. Residence Hall Bridge (Adirondack Hall side)
12. By Student/Alumni Pavilion
13. On the circle in front of Campus Center
14. Parking Lot J
15. Parking Lot D (near basketball courts)
16. Campus Center Bridge (Campus Center side)
17. Outside ground floor exit of Kunsela Hall (near
University Police)
18. Parking Lot K
19. Parking Lot L
20. Parking Lot M
21. Inside Quad of Mohawk Halls
22. Service Roadway near Campus Center Service Entrance
23. Campus Drive (near athletic fields)
Note: There are YELLOW emergency call boxes at the baseball
field and nature trail (west of F Lot).
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
INSTITUTION
SUNYIT, in compliance with Federal law (Americans with
Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973), does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, handicap, sex, religion, or age in any of its
polices, practices or procedures. This includes but is not
limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational
services.
College Credit Card
Marketing Policy
Whereas, pursuant to Article 129-a of the Education Law,
any college chartered by the New York State Board of Regents
or incorporated by special act of the New York State
Legislature shall establish an official college credit card marketing
policy; and
Whereas, such official college credit card marketing policy
shall prohibit the advertising, marketing, or merchandising
of credit cards on college campuses to students, except as
provided in said policy; and
Whereas, Article 129-a requires that the penalties for individuals
violating such official credit card marketing policy
be clearly set forth therein;
Now, therefore, let it be known that the SUNY Institute of
Technology has adopted the following official college credit
card marketing policy on March 3, 2008.
1. Prohibition. The advertising, marketing or merchandising
of credit cards to students on campus of SUNY
Institute of Technology is strictly prohibited, except as
provided in paragraph 3.
2. Penalty. Any individual visitor, licensee, or invitee on
said campus found violating this policy shall be banned
from the campus for a period of two years and any credit
card issuer represented by said visitor, licensee, or
invitee shall be banned from the campus for a period of
one year. Any student, faculty, or other staff found
violating this policy shall receive a warning and be
prohibited from any and all future credit card marketing
on the campus.
3. Restrictions. The following restrictions shall be imposed
on any individual wishing to advertise, market, or
merchandise credit cards, hereinafter referred to as
“vendor”, on the campus of SUNY Institute of
Technology:
A. The vendor shall register with the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management or
designee and receive express written authorization to
be on campus property for the purpose of advertising,
marketing, or merchandising of credit cards.
B. On subsequent visits, vendor must register with the
office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management atleast three (3) business
days prior to the day of vending, to receive proper
authorization to vend.
C. A credit card vendor is allowed to solicit only for one
type of card.
D. There shall be no inducement or gifts provided to the
student in exchange for completing a credit card
application.
E. Vendors may only offer an application to an
individual once.
F. The vendor shall be restricted to locations and hours
determined at the time of the request.
G. Vendors must show proper ID and authorization to
vend upon request by University officials. Failure to
do so will result in the vendor being asked to leave
and possibly barred from the campus.
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H. Vendors must be notified that they may not misrepresent
credit card policies or ask or suggest that
students put wrongful information on credit card
applications.
I. Vendors may be prohibited at campus option from
collecting credit card applications.
J. Credit card policies must be clearly displayed at the
site of vending and copies of the credit card policies
must be handed out to all individuals who accept (or
complete) an application (these policies must include,
but are not limited to interest rates, teaser rates, and
annual fees).
K. Vendors must clearly post at the site of vending and
distribute handouts on the dangers and consequences
of consumer debt to all individuals who have
taken (or completed) an application. This posting
shall occur only on the day the marketer is on the
campus and is limited to the immediate vicinity
where the marketer has permission to operate.
L. The vendor shall provide to each student applying for
a credit card, a pamphlet with information about
good credit management practices, including how
to access any information or services provided by the
New York State Consumer Protection Board.
The information in this student handbook is current as of August 1, 2008. The college reserves the right to cancel any
program described herein and to change any rules governing curricu lum, administration, tuition, fees, admissions,
regulations affecting students, dates, and program content.
Each registered student at the SUNY Institute of Technology is expected to have knowledge of the information contained
in this handbook and in other college publications. Consult the college’s current undergraduate catalog for
complete information on academic policies and undergraduate pro grams offered by the college.
This student handbook is a publication of the Division of Student Affairs at the SUNYIT. We acknowledge the production
assistance of Jennifer Orr, Assistant Director of Student Activities; Matthew Kopytowski, Graphic Designer; Robert
Jones and the Print Shop staff; and Michael De Cicco, Director of Publications, and we thank the many other members
of our college community who contributed to this publication.
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Fall Semester 2008
Comprehensive Academic Calendar Undergraduate/graduate
August 1 Fri $40 Late Fee to Register for Fall 2008 Courses Begins for Returning Students
August 25 Mon All Classes Begin
Please refer to Campus Refund Policy &
First Half Semester Calendar on the reverse side
Add/Drop Begins - No Fees Charged
August 30 Sat Saturday Classes are in Session
September 1 Mon
September 2 Tues
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - No Classes
Add/Drop Fees Begin
(Students Must Obtain Instructor’s Signature to Add a Course)
$40 Late Fee Charged for ALL Students Registering for Fall 2008
September 8 Mon Last Day to Add/Register for Courses
September 15 Mon Last Day to Drop Courses Without Academic Record
September 16 Tues Withdrawal (W Grade) from Courses Begins
October 10 Fri Last Day of Classes for First Half Semester Courses
October 11-14 Sat-Tues Mid-Semester Break
October 15 Wed First Day of Classes for Second Half Semester Courses
Incomplete Grades from Spring & Summer 2008 Revert to “F” Grades
October 31 Fri Last Day to Officially Withdraw (W Grade) from Courses
November 3 Mon Last Day to File for May 2009 Graduation
Nov. 10-14 Mon-Fri Advance Registration - Spring 2009
(Matriculated Students: See Academic Department for Advising Schedule)
Nov. 26-30 Wed-Sun THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY RECESS
(Recess begins at 8:00 AM, Wednesday, November 26th)
Nov. 27-30 Thur-Sun College Closed for ALL Business
December 1 Mon Classes Resume
December 6 Sat Classes End
December 8 Mon Final Exams Begin
December 11 Thur Final Exams End
December 13 Sat Commencement – 10 AM
December 15 Mon Final Grades Due – 2:00 PM
Spring Semester 2009
Comprehensive Academic Calendar Undergraduate/graduate
January 5 (Mon) $40 Late Fee to Register for Spring 2009 Courses Begins for Returning Students
January 20 (Tues) ALL CLASSES BEGIN
Please refer to Campus Refund Policy on the reverse side
Add/Drop Begins - No Fees Charged
January 24 (Sat) Saturday Classes are in Session
January 27 (Tues) Add/Drop Fees Begin
(Students Must Obtain Instructor’s Signature to Add a Course)
$40 Late Fee Charged to ALL Students Registering for Spring 2009
February 9 (Mon) Last Day to Add a Course or Drop Without Academic Record
February 10 (Tues) Withdrawal (W Grade) from courses Begins
March 8-15 (Sun-Sun) SPRING BREAK
March 16 (Mon) Classes Resume
Last Day of Classes for First Half Semester Courses
March 17 (Tues) First Day of Classes for Second Half Semester Courses
Incomplete Grades from Fall 2008 Revert to “F” Grades
April 1 (Wed) Last Day to File for August 2009 Graduation
April 3 (Fri) Last Day to Officially Withdraw (W Grade) from Courses
April 6-10 (Mon-Fri) Advance registration – Summer and Fall 2009
(Matriculated Students: See Academic Department for Advising Schedule)
May 2 (Sat) CLASSES END
May 4 (Mon) Final Exams Begin
May 7 (Thurs) Final Exams End
May 9 (Sat) Commencement – 10:00 AM
May 12 (Tues) Final Grades Due – 2:00 PM
June 1 (Mon) Last Day to File for December 2009 Graduation
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
All Campus Emergencies
University Police Department, Kunsela Hall
On campus........................................................ 111
Off campus............................................. 792‐7105
On-Campus Emergencies
Campus Health Center,
Campus Center....................................... 792-7172
Maynard Fire/EMT............................................ 911
Off-Campus Emergencies
(from off-campus telephones only)
Utica City Fire Department.............................. 911
Utica City Police................................................ 911
New York State Police....................................... 911
Kunkel Ambulance........................................... 911
Personal Crisis Services
Campus Counseling Center.................... 792‐7805
Crisis Services Hotline ‐ 24 hrs............... 732-6228
(Suicide and mental health crisis)
Oneida County Rape Crisis
& Domestic Violence Services................ 797‐7740
Herkimer County
Sexual Assault Hotline ........................... 866‐0458
Herkimer County
Rape Crisis Hotline ‐ 24 hrs..................... 866‐4120
General Campus
Information ...................................... 792‐7100
Campus Lost and Found .............. 792‐7106