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Frequently Asked Questions

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When will I get an academic advisor to help plan my coursework?

Freshmen are assigned an academic advisor from day one at The College at Brockport. Your freshman advisor will be the faculty member who’ll be teaching the required Academic Planning Seminar (APS). He or she will be with you every step of the way until you declare a major.

Transfer and readmitted students who have completed a Declaration of Major Form will be assigned advisors from the major’s department. If you have not declared a major, you will receive academic advisement from the Office of Academic Advisement until you select your major.

How do I figure out my transfer credits?

Transfers with AA, AS or AAS degrees are guaranteed junior status and a maximum of 64 credits. By now you will have received a pre-evaluation of transferable credits, so you know where you stand. Then, Brockport’s Degree Audit and Reporting System (DARS) program enables transferring students to continually monitor their academic progress with their academic advisor. Transfers from four-year colleges may expect to transfer courses worth up to 90 credits that match their intended Brockport program.

If you hold an associate’s degree, you may earn your baccalaureate degree in two years. However, depending on the academic major you select at The College at Brockport and the curriculum followed at your previous college, more than two years of study may be required.

If you’ve earned an AAS, you may have to complete more liberal arts courses at The College at Brockport to complete the degree requirements than students who hold an AA or AS.

If you’ve not yet earned a two-year degree, you will receive a course-by-course evaluation of your previous work. The College at Brockport awards transfer credit for course work completed at institutions accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and other such regional accrediting bodies. Course work from other accredited institutions is accepted upon departmental recommendation.

As an accepted transfer student, you will receive a preliminary evaluation of your transfer credit prior to attending the Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) programs.

Contact theOffice of Academic Advisement at (585) 395-2711, with any questions about your transfer credits.

How do I register for my spring 2010 classes?

Freshmen Read through the Freshman Registration Manual on Academic Advisement’s Web page carefully and submit the Freshmen Course Preferences Request on Web Banner by December 1. It will include the required APS, composition, math (if appropriate), and appropriate major and/or General Education courses. A spring course schedule will be prepared for you based on this information and will be available during Welcome Weekend.

Note: If you have earned scores of “3” or higher on AP exams and have had the College Board send official AP scores to the The College at Brockport Office of Undergraduate Admissions, you will receive advanced standing and credit toward your Brockport degree. Also, if you have completed college credits as a high school student, you must request that an official transcript from that college be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to receive those credits.

Transfer and readmitted students will be invited to attend a SOAR session held on campus Saturday, December 12. Open registration is Friday, January 22, if you are not able to attend the SOAR session. For more information, contact the Office of Academic Advisement at (585) 395-2711.

What do I do about getting financial aid?

The Financial Aid Office and its Student Aid Resource Center are available to assist you with any aspect of financing your college education. We can help you with services such as locating and applying for private, federal and state aid, and repayment of your loans after graduation. Many helpful links to additional aid information may be found online, or feel free to call us at (585) 395-2501.

What if I am a recipient of a Brockport academic scholarship or other local award? How will that affect my bill?

Don’t worry about it! For all of The College at Brockport and local awards, including all our Extraordinary Academic Scholarships, we’ll automatically credit the appropriate amount to your bill. You’ll see it noted as a line-item deduction.  The Scholarship Office has a number of resources online and in the office to help students find additional scholarships and grants for college. Please contact the Scholarship Office  at (585) 395-5414 if you have any questions concerning awards received or if you would like assistance in locating other scholarship and grant opportunities.

How do I find a job while enrolled at The College at Brockport?

Our Student Employment Office helps more than 2,000 students a year find jobs on and off campus while they are enrolled. Several hundred internships, Work-Study jobs and other jobs are listed in JobShop, our Internet database. We encourage you to use part-time jobs, summer jobs and internships to explore your career interests. JobShop and Career Services will assist you with your job search upon graduation, too. Contact Student Employment at (585) 395-2468 for more information.

What about parking?

All vehicles must be registered with Welcome Center & Parking Services. You can use our online e-Parking services to get your permit. Fees may be deferred against your financial aid, if your financial aid credits exceed the cost of attendance, or can be added to your student bill. You must first authorize us to do so. Instructions to authorize can be found online. Other methods of payment accepted using our online services are VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.

We recommend purchasing your permit early, so there is adequate time to receive your permit via the mail. Our office is located in the Rayed H. Conrad Welcome Center. If you are in need of assistance with your vehicle while parked on campus, you may contact us at 395-PARK. Contact Parking Services at (585) 395-PARK for more information.

What about living on campus?

Residence halls at The College at Brockport are more than places where students sleep. They are vibrant, active communities where significant learning takes place. They are dedicated to student success through a commitment to collaboration, community, civility, diversity and responsible citizenship. They are comfortable and affordable, promote the safety of their residents, and emphasize academics. They value meaningful involvement and encourage pride and respect.

The College at Brockport requires all freshmen to live on campus unless commuting from a parent's or legal guardian's home. We keep things simple: Freshmen live only with freshmen.

For transfers, readmitted and visiting students, limited on-campus housing is available. Payment of the advance housing deposit and completion of the Online Housing Application does not guarantee a housing placement. Housing assignments are made on a space-available basis.

Each student will have a desk, desk chair, floor lamp, and one phone per residence hall bedroom or Townhome living room. All residence halls are designed with wired and wireless Internet access, phone, and cable TV service. A health club, located in Mortimer Hall, is available to students.

Whatever your choice, The College at Brockport gives the highest priority to your right to study in your room or suite. The right to study is maintained over the right to entertain. All residence halls observe study (quiet) hours:

  • Sunday - Thursday, 7 pm - 7 am
  • Friday - Saturday, midnight - 7 am

As a resident student, you must pay an advance tuition and housing deposit of $250. Starting in March 28, our on-campus housing application will be accessible online.

It is important for students wishing to live on campus to frequently check their Brockport e-mail for updates regarding housing from the Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities. All housing information is sent via e-mail.

Contact the Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities at (585) 395 - 2108 for more information.

What about living off campus?

A variety of off-campus options are available for sophomores, juniors and seniors, within walking distance to campus. For a list of off-campus student housing, please contact the Brockport Student Government (BSG) or (585) 395-2550.

What about dining plans and locations?

BASC Dining Service provides students with extraordinary food and service all at an incredible value. But don’t take our word for it - ask our students. They’ve rated The College at Brockport Dining Services #1 out of all SUNY schools since 1994. That’s consistent, high quality, extraordinary service for over a decade!

From hummus to hamburgers, tofu to tater tots, Dining Services has something for everyone’s taste and lifestyle. Students can eat anywhere on campus — there are lots of options. You can choose from two all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, TRAX pizza and sub shop, the Union Square Food Court, Aerie Café, Courtside, Hartwell Café and Jitterbugs Café. From 7:30 am to 1 am there is always a place on campus open to grab a bite to eat.

Dining Services offers dining plans to meet the needs of today’s student. There are dining plans to suit everyone’s lifestyle and eating habits, providing students with the flexibility to eat at a variety of times and locations.

Where can I purchase my textbooks?

The Barnes & Noble College Bookstore, located in the Seymour College Union, carries all required textbooks and supplies. Student may purchase also purchase their textbooks online in advance. In doing so, books will be boxed and ready for you at the beginning of the semester.

Can you tell me about your services for students with disabilities?

The College at Brockport’s Office for Students with Disabilities coordinates reasonable accommodations according to individual documentation. Academic services may include note taking, sign language interpreting, alternative testing (e.g., extended time, distraction-reduced environment), advocacy for student access, referral to appropriate governmental and community agencies and disability-related counseling.

Examples of accommodations that we do not provide include diagnostic testing, aids for personal study, tutoring and aids for personal care.

Contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at (585) 395-5409 for more information.

Do I need to give the College any medical information?

Yes. New York state law requires that students provide:

  • Proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella AND
  • Date of meningococcal disease vaccine or signed declination.

The Medical Evaluation Form should be completed by the student and health care provider prior to the start of classes. Details regarding immunization requirements are also available.

What about mandatory health insurance?

Health insurance is required for all full-time (students enrolled in 12 or more credits) undergraduate and graduate students attending The College at Brockport. Those students with coverage through a family or personal policy are able to waive the College plan.

Brockport Bound is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.