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Academic Policies and ProceduresChange of ProgramTo move from one SUNY Orange degree program toanother, a student must complete a change ofcurriculum form. The department chairperson for thenew degree program must approve the change. In orderfor a change of curriculum to be processed for thecurrent semester, the form must be receivied by theRecords and Registration Office by the end of the thirdweek of the semester. Any change of curriculumsreceived after the third week will be effective for thesubsequent term. Forms are available at the Recordsand Registration Office. If a student wishes to changeadvisors, the request should be submitted to theAdvising and Counseling Center after the change ofcurriculum form has been filed.Academic DishonestyAcademic dishonesty is regarded by the College as anintolerable breach of academic ethics and deservesimmediate penalty. The consequences of academicdishonesty may include academic penalties, disciplinaryaction or legal action. (Refer also to “Student Rights &Responsibilities” section of this catalog.)Academic dishonesty, as defined in the Code ofStudent Conduct, includes, but is not limited to:cheating, including cybercheating; fabrication;facilitating academic dishonesty; plagiarism,including internet plagiarism; forgery; bribery; ormultiple submission (submitting the same assignmentto more than one instructor without the permission ofthe instructors).Conduct Expected of StudentsThe College reserves the right to dismiss anystudent who exhibits conduct incompatible with thepurposes of the College. The SUNY Orange Board ofTrustees, administration, faculty and staff have aprimary concern for the academic achievement,standards and personal integrity of our students;recognize their obligation to protect college property;and take a special interest in the mental and physicalhealth of the college community.Committed to preserving the peace, upliftingcampus morale and creating a civil climate on itscampuses, SUNY Orange has adopted specificpolicies and procedures regarding student conduct.These policies and procedures, in the form of theCode of Student Conduct, are published in theStudent Handbook.Placement AssessmentThe Placement Assessment is a mandatory test todetermine each student’s reading, writing andmathematical abilities. It must be taken after a studentapplies to the College but before that student mayregister for any classes.Its purpose is to insure that each student has thenecessary skills in each of these critical areas to begincollege-level study. If the student needs more work inany area, he or she will begin at the developmentalcourse level.Developmental Course PlacementFor students who have tested into two or moredevelopmental courses in reading, writing ormathematics, the College has created the followingacademic policies and procedures to insure theirsuccess:• Students who are placed on academic probation(less than 2.0 CumGPA) or receive an W, DVF, orDVH in a developmental course will receive aletter stating that the student’s records will bereviewed by the Developmental EducationReview Board. This review board may then limitthe number of credits that the student may takeor stipulate specific course(s) that the studentmust take. Students will have the option ofmeeting with the Developmental Review Board todiscuss their circumstances before decisions aremade.• Students who receive grades of DVH or DVF in aparticular developmental course will be allowedto repeat that developmental course only twoadditional times for a total of three attempts. Ifstudents do not successfully complete a particulardevelopmental course by the third attempt, theywill be separated from the college for one year.Upon their return to the college, students will begranted one attempt to successfully repeat thecourse(s). A grade of DVH or DVF would requireanother year separation. The appeals process willbe available to those students who will beseparated. The above applies to all studentsregardless of the number of developmentalcourses they are required to take.• Any student who fails to obtain the minimumcredits passed that are indicated below will beseparated from the college for a period of oneyear.Total CreditsMinimum CreditsAttemptedPassed24 636 1248 18Credits attempted excludes courses where a studenthas received a grade of W, I, M or N. Developmentalstudents who wish to appeal the decision of theDevelopmental Education Review Board may appealto the appropriate associate vice president.During the registration process, the academicadvisor and the student create the student’s course36 www.sunyorange.eduSpring 2011