student services - SUNY Institute of Technology

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-