2013-2014 Course Selection Book - SUNY Upstate Medical University

Agreement between United University Professions and the State of New York 1982-85: Article 36.1Program for Tuition AssistanceThe State agrees to continue the existing Tuition Assistance Program using a “space available” concept.When space is available, employees may enroll in a course on a tuition free basis, subject to thefollowing requirements:1. The University determines when space is available, recognizing that such determination must bemade in sufficient time to permit enrollment by employees.2. Employees must meet course prerequisites.3. All fees other than tuition shall be paid by employees.4. Employees may enroll in a MAXIMUM of one course per semester in special session, for example,summer session and intersession.5. Minimum enrollment requirements established by the university as a necessary condition foroffering a course shall not be affected by students interested in enrolling in a course on a spaceavailable basis.6. The program shall continue for the term of the agreement.Syracuse University (SU) and COES&F StudentsPermission is required of your home college advisor(s) and the course instructor(s) of the College ofGraduate Studies, SUNY Upstate Medical University.Prior to registering at your home college, appropriate SUNY registration forms need to be completed.They are available at the Office of Graduate Studies, 766 Irving Avenue, Room 3124, Syracuse, NY 13210.Instructions concerning payment of tuition for SUNY Upstate Medical University courses are listed in theSyracuse University Registration Booklet.ADD/DROP actions for Syracuse University must be channeled through the SUNY Office of GraduateStudies.Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 requires us to make provisions for complying withSection 99.5, “Directory Information.” Directory information is defined as information which may bereleased to the public. If a student wishes to restrict the release of directory information, s/he shouldindicate any restrictions at the time of registration. Directory information includes all of the following:NameAddressTelephone NumberDate/Place of BirthProgram of StudyDates of AttendanceDegrees/Awards Received from the most recent previous educational agency or institutionattendedThe enclosed registration form (computer data sheet) complies with the above Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act. Please present your registration form along with the (multi-part) courseregistration form and biographical data sheet (incoming or special, non-matriculated students only)when you come to the Registration Desk.7