student services - SUNY Institute of Technology

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.