The SUNY Undergraduate Application is required for admission to SUNY Brockport and is available at New York state high school guidance offices, New York state two-year colleges, and from the Admissions Office at Brockport. Students are notified upon receipt of their application if additional information is necessary to make an admissions decision.

Recommended deadline dates for applications are February 15 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester. Applications are accepted and qualified applicants offered admission throughout the year, as space permits.

Admission to SUNY Brockport for undergraduate and graduate status is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to race/ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran.

Freshmen

Admission to the freshmen class at SUNY Brockport is competitive. Approximately 53.5 percent of the applicants for the fall of 1995 were offered admission to the College.

Undergraduate admission is based on the student's high school academic preparation, academic average, standardized test scores, class rank, and recommendations. To be admitted as a freshman, the applicant must be a high school graduate or have a GED. High school transcripts should be submitted with the SUNY Undergraduate Application. GED scores should be requested by the applicant from the appropriate State Education Department and sent directly to the Admissions Office at SUNY Brockport.

Admission will be offered to students who have completed a strong college preparatory program including a minimum of 17 academic units in English, math, science, social studies and foreign languages, and one year of study in the fine arts. SAT or ACT scores are required for admission and are also used for placement in college-level composition and mathematics courses. Written recommendations are encouraged but not required. Campus visits are strongly encouraged, but are not required for admission to SUNY Brockport. A Supplemental Information Form is sent to selected applicants upon receipt of the application. This optional form may be used to provide additional information about a student's interests, talents, and extra-curricular activities. Freshmen applicants are strongly encouraged to provide at least one letter of recommendation to support their application.

Freshmen may apply for admission through our Early Decision program. The academic requirements for admission through Early Decision are available from the Admissions Office early each fall. Admission decision letters are mailed to all Early Decision applicants on December 15. Students who are admitted through Early Decision must pay a non-refundable advance deposit by January 15 and are required to withdraw applications to other colleges by notifying those colleges in writing.

Freshmen who have completed an Advanced Placement course and achieved a grade of 3, 4, or 5, on the AP exam will be awarded college credit. Official score reports from the testing agency are required for credit to be awarded. Students who complete college-level courses while in high school through Project Advance or other high school/college programs will receive credit for work in which grades of C or better are earned. Official college transcripts must be submitted to the SUNY Brockport Admissions Office for credit to be awarded.

Special Admission Programs. A limited number of our freshman class are admitted under special admission status. In selecting special admission students, the Admissions Committee looks very carefully at the academic record of each applicant to determine the potential for success in a competitive college program. Two such programs are Transition and Exceptional Talent.

Transition Program. This SUNY Brockport program requires that selected students complete a five-week summer program at Brockport. The Transition Program consists of two courses taken for college credit, tutorial sessions (a General Education breadth component course and GEP 120) as well as classes to develop academic and study skills. Successful completion of the two credit-bearing courses is required for the student to be eligible to return as a full-time student in the fall. "Successful completion" is defined as a grade of C or better in the general education breadth component course and a grade of S (satisfactory) in GEP 120 Self, College, and Career. Transition students who continue may register for no more than 12 to 13 credits in their first two semesters.

Exceptional Talent. Students with exceptional talent in the fine arts or athletics may be considered for Exceptional Talent admission. The student must document his/her talent through an audition, portfolio, videotape, or by providing written records of exceptional performance. Written recommendations are required from individuals who are knowledgeable about the student's performance in his or her talent area. Students selected to enroll through Exceptional Talent admission agree to enroll in a specially designed freshman academic program which includes mandatory tutorial sessions and study halls. All Exceptional Talent students must live on campus for the freshman year.

SUNY Brockport also subscribes to the Early Admission and Deferred Admission policy.

Standardized Test Information

SUNY Brockport accepts either ACT or SAT scores for admission to the College. Submission of standardized test scores are required for all freshmen applicants. Official test score reports are those sent directly from the testing agency or scores reported by the high school on the secondary school transcript.

The SAT composite score is determined by taking the highest verbal score and the highest math score from a combination of test dates. The ACT composite score is taken from the highest of one or more test dates.

The Transfer Guarantee Policy covers AA and AS graduates of SUNY and CUNY colleges only. To be eligible for the transfer guarantee, AA and AS graduates must meet the following deadlines:

1. File a SUNY application, which must be received by the SUNY Application Processing Center by February 1 for fall admission and September 15 for spring admission.

2. Provide the baccalaureate campus(es) with an official two-year college transcript showing three semesters of completed studies by February 15 for fall admission and October 1 for spring admission.

3. Provide, for campuses that require them, completed supplemental application materials by March 15 for fall admission and October 15 for spring admission.

The Application Processing Center will contact each applicant who has not been admitted to any of his/her original college choices by April 15 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester.

AA/AS graduates who wish to participate in the guaranteed transfer program must contact the Application Processing Center prior to May 1 for the fall semester and prior to December 1 for the spring semester.

The directors of admissions at the SUNY baccalaureate campuses will meet to review applications of those AA/AS degree graduates who have not been offered admission earlier in the application review process. These applicants will be offered admission to one of the baccalaureate campuses in the region by May 15 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester.

The Transfer Guarantee Policy provides that AA AND AS degree graduates WHO ARE DENIED ADMISSION AT ALL OF THEIR ORIGINAL SUNY BACCALAUREATE CAMPUS CHOICES, anywhere within the University, will be admitted to a baccalaureate campus. The Policy DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCESS TO A SPECIFIC CAMPUS OR THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF THE STUDENT'S CHOICE. However, whenever possible, efforts should be made to place the student in the program of his/her choice.

Readmitted Students

Students who have previously attended SUNY Brockport as matriculated students may apply for readmission to Brockport. Previous academic achievement at the College, grades received for college work completed elsewhere, and the circumstances under which the student left Brockport are all considered in the readmission process. These applicants should apply for readmission to the College well in advance of the semester for which they wish to return. Applications for readmission are available from the Admissions Office at Brockport.

Readmission applicants who have financial obligations to SUNY Brockport, or who are in default on any student loans, will not be eligible for readmission until all such financial obligations have been cleared.

Students in good academic standing who take a Leave of Absence for a semester or a year need not apply for readmission.

1. Students who are dismissed for academic reasons are eligible to apply for readmission after a lapse of two semesters. Students must successfully complete six credits of college-level work (or better) at another institution since dismissal, or demonstrate an equivalent level of readiness to undertake college work successfully at SUNY Brockport.
   

Students determined to be academically and financially disadvantaged may be admitted to SUNY Brockport through the Educational Opportunity Program. Spaces in EOP are limited and are offered to students whose academic records indicate the potential for success in college and who meet the economic guidelines established for the program. EOP is NOT a financial aid program; it is a program that provides counseling, advising, and tutorial support to each enrolled student, as well as financial aid support for each student based on need.

Specifically, the Educational Opportunity Program provides the following services:

1. a five-week freshman summer enrichment program (contingent upon funding);

2. a specially designed freshman-year curriculum; and

3. counseling support in the areas of academic advisement, financial aid, career exploration, personal/social development, and learning skills and tutorial assistance.

To qualify for consideration for the EOP, freshman applicants must be New York state residents, must have graduated from a New York state high school or been awarded a GED by New York state, may not be admissible under regular admission standards, and must meet the income qualifications set by the state of New York. Additionally, EOP freshmen applicants minimally must have a 74 high school average or above and 14 academic units. High school transcripts should be submitted with the SUNY Application. GED scores should be requested by the applicant from the New York State Department of Education and sent directly to the Admissions Office. Submission of SAT/ACT scores and letters of recommendation are required.

Students determined to be academically qualified for admission to the EOP freshman class will receive information that describes the required income documentation that must be submitted to determine economic eligibility. All income verification that SUNY Brockport requests must be submitted before an admissions decision can be made.

EOP admission for freshmen operates on a two-tier basis. Students identified as Tier I students will be officially admitted to SUNY Brockport upon completion of the application process. These students will be invited to attend the summer program on a space-available basis. Students identified as Tier II students must submit a writing sample and complete a questionnaire in addition to providing all academic and financial documents to complete the application process. Tier II students who meet the eligibility requirements for EOP must attend the summer freshman program and must successfully complete the summer program to be eligible to enroll as full-time students in the fall semester.

Transfer students who apply for EOP must complete a minimum of 24 transferrable credits and must have been enrolled in an EOP, HEOP, or SEEK program at their previous college to be considered for EOP at SUNY Brockport. Official college transcripts from each college attended are required to complete the application process. In addition, certification of enrollment in an EOP-type program is required and will be requested by Brockport upon receipt of the application. The student is responsible for making sure that the Certificate of Eligibility is returned to the Admissions Office at Brockport.

Transfer students who will be completing an AA, AS, or AAS degree will be considered for admission with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Other transfer applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 or higher. Students applying to academic programs with higher entrance requirements must meet those higher requirements to be eligible to enter these programs.

Applicants for readmission must have been previously enrolled in EOP at SUNY Brockport to be considered for readmission to the program. Previous academic achievement at Brockport, grades earned in college work completed elsewhere, and the circumstances under which a student left Brockport are all considered in the readmission process. Applicants for readmission to the Educational Opportunity Program must contact the EOP Office to schedule an interview, which is required for readmission.

Applicants who have financial obligations to the College or who are in default on any student loans may not be eligible for readmission until all such financial obligations have been cleared.

Students who complete their first bachelor's degree at SUNY Brockport must apply for readmission using the Application for Readmission to Undergraduate Study. Students who complete their first bachelor's degree at another college or university must use the State University of New York Undergraduate Application and pay the appropriate application fee.

To be eligible for admission to the second baccalaureate degree, the applicant must graduate from an accredited college or university, must submit official transcripts from each college attended prior to applying to SUNY Brockport certifying completion of a bachelor's degree AND meet the minimum grade point average requirements for admission to the major that the applicant wishes to pursue. All application materials including official transcripts must be on file by December 1 for spring applicants or by August 1 for fall applicants. Materials received after these deadlines will be considered for the next semester. A 2.25 GPA is required for admission to most majors. Admission to selected programs including athletic training, business administration, criminal justice, nursing, social work, and teacher certification programs is limited to applicants who have completed the prerequisite course work and meet the minimum GPA requirements established for admission to these particular programs.

Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) must contact the Department of Nursing at (716) 395-2355 and complete the departmental application process first. Once accepted by the Department of Nursing Admissions Committee, students must apply to the college as instructed above.

Students wishing to pursue a second degree in social work must contact the Department of Social Work at (716) 395-2324 and complete the departmental application process first. Once accepted by the department's Admissions Committee, students must apply to the College as instructed above.

All students interested in elementary and secondary teacher certification (excluding health science and physical education) must contact the Department of Education and Human Development at (716) 395-2205 and apply for acceptance into the certification program. IN ADDITION, the student must apply for admission to the College as instructed above. PLEASE NOTE: The certification program is not a major and will be completed in addition to your second degree major. Your application for admission to the College must include the academic major you wish to study.

A Second Degree Contract will be written for each applicant and will be sent to the applicant with the letter of acceptance. The Second Degree Contract identifies all courses that transfer to fulfill degree requirements and all courses required to complete the second bachelor's degree. Students must fulfill all prerequisite, corequisite and major requirements for the second degree program and complete general education, liberal arts and upper-division credit requirements in effect at the date of matriculation in the second degree program. Transfer credit from the first degree may be used to fulfill degree requirements.

Students admitted as second baccalaureate degree students are classified as matriculated undergraduates and billed accordingly. Second degree students may qualify for financial aid and should contact the Financial Aid Office at SUNY Brockport at (716)395-2501 for assistance.

Students in the Second Baccalaureate Degree program must complete a minimum of 30 credits beyond the first bachelor's degree. Additional information regarding second baccalaureate degrees is included in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Adult learners are welcome at SUNY Brockport in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, in professional development programs, and in avocational and community education programs developed by the Division of Adult and Continuing Education. Aware of the competing demands of family, employment, and community, the division creates ways to make college more accessible to Brockport's several thousand adult students. By using a combination of traditional and non-traditional approaches, the division promotes programs that fit students' personal goals and schedules. For example, at Brockport it is possible not only to transfer credit from previous college work, but to be awarded credit by examination, for on-the-job training, for military service, and for other non-collegiate experiences. Students may pursue their objectives on a full-time or part-time basis, choosing from courses offered during the day, evenings, or weekends, on campus or in the surrounding area. The new Weekend College program is especially designed and scheduled for adults.

Adults whose formal education has been interrupted for any length of time will find the specialists from the Division of Adult and Continuing Education, Admissions, Academic Advisement, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Services, Student Activities, and the Academic Improvement Center helpful. These specialists work with adults to help them readjust to college as they combine study with work and family responsibilities. Adult students also are encouraged to join the SUNY Brockport Adult Student Organization (BASO), which provides adults with peer support, and serves as a voice for adult students at Brockport.

Each semester nearly 3,000 part-time students attend SUNY Brockport. These students vary widely in age, background, interests and educational goals. Brockport welcomes part-time students and strives to provide programs and an environment that meet their needs and educational goals.

Part-time students can take part in most degree programs offered. Certain programs, however, require daytime attendance or periods of full-time attendance, such as those involving work and study in agencies and organizations outside the College.

Part-time students fall into two categories: matriculated and non-matriculated. A matriculated student has been formally admitted to SUNY Brockport as a degree candidate; a non-matriculated student has been given permission to enroll in most courses offered at Brockport. Matriculated students have the advantages of: 1) assignment of an academic advisor, 2) availability of federal and state financial aid, 3) degree requirements based upon the date of matriculation, and 4) campus residence halls.

To enroll as a part-time matriculated student, please contact the SUNY Brockport Admissions Office (716)395-2751. To enroll as a part-time non-matriculated student, please contact the Division of Adult and Continuing Education.

Tuition and fees for part-time students are noted under the Expenses and Fees section in this chapter. Or, contact the Admissions Office or the Financial Aid Office for current information.

SUNY Brockport recognizes that the presence of international students on the campus enriches the educational experience for all students. International students contribute to educational, philosophical and cultural diversity. Although they account for less than one percent of the total undergraduate population, international students provide an important dimension to the College's educational environment.

Policies established by the Office of International Student Services are based on policies and practices recommended by NAFSA, AACRAO, and other educational organizations.

For admission purposes, an international applicant is defined as one who currently holds or is seeking to enroll at SUNY Brockport on a student (F-1) or exchange visitor (J-1) visa. The United States Immigration and Naturalization Service requires specific documentation for a variety of items before approving the issuance of a visa. It is the College's responsibility to collect this information from the applicant and then record it on the appropriate certificate of eligibility form issued by the campus on behalf of the applicant.

Admission of an international student is based on three factors: academic record, English proficiency, and the guarantee of sufficient finances to meet the attendance cost.

Certified true copies of secondary and post-secondary work (if any) in English are required for review; photocopies generally are not accepted.

A score of 520 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for all non-native speakers of English. Applicants who do not have sufficient proficiency in the English language, but who otherwise meet the College's admission standards, are required to attend an intensive English language program at a college or university elsewhere in the United States. Admission is conditional upon successful completion of that program.

SUNY Brockport can provide no financial assistance for an undergraduate international student. Therefore, it is imperative that the applicant have sufficient financial support available to meet both academic and living expenses for each year of study.

The Office of International Student Services determines a 12-month total cost deemed sufficient to meet tuition, room, board, insurance, fees, books, incidental expenses and summer maintenance (living expenses only) for foreign students. The estimated annual cost for 1996-1997 is $18,527 and is subject to change.

For more information, contact the Office of International Student Services, Seymour College Union, SUNY College at Brockport, Brockport, New York 14420; telephone (716) 395-5899.

Graduate Students

Admission to graduate degree programs is handled individually by each department offering the master's degree or the Certificate of Advanced Study. For specific information on a graduate program, students may contact either the department directly or the SUNY Brockport Admissions Office. The Graduate Catalog describing all programs and the Application for Admission to Graduate Study is available from the Admissions Office.

The following are approximate annual costs for attending the State University of New York College at Brockport. While certain charges such as tuition and fees are fixed, amounts shown for books, transportation, and personal expenses are estimated. All costs are subject to change without notice.

Late Registration:

Each student permitted to complete registration after the scheduled registration period has ended must pay a $30 late registration fee.

Late Payment Fee:

Students who make payment to complete their registration after scheduled late registration periods are assessed a $30 late payment fee.

Breakage Fee:

Certain laboratory courses may require a non-refundable breakage fee.

Returned Checks/Fees:

All dishonored checks returned to the Bursar's Office by the bank must be redeemed immediately in the Bursar's Office with cash, a money order, or a bank cashier's check. A handling charge up to $20 is assessed for all dishonored checks.

Lost Keys Fees:

A $5 fee is charged for each lost room key, in addition to the cost of replacing or modifying keys and lock mechanisms. A $25 fee is charged for replacement of a dormitory front door key.

Transcript Fee:

A $5 fee is charged for each transcript prepared.

Other Fees and Charges

In addition to the specific charges and fees listed in this publication, SUNY Brockport reserves the right to establish and collect new fees or charges for services provided. Any new charges established will appear in the next printing of this publication.

The State University of New York policy provides for the deferral of payment of tuition, room, or board based on the receipt of financial aid from certain specific guaranteed sources of funding. The Financial Aid Office should be contacted at (716) 395-2501 regarding deferral of payment.

Students who receive assistance from the Veterans Administration and wish to defer payment on this basis should contact the Veterans Affairs Office at (716) 395-2315.

Students who have deferred a portion or all of their educational charges are billed by the Bursar's Office on or about the mid-point of the semester, when the deferred balance is due. Students who fail to respond to this billing will have all SUNY Brockport records and services blocked, and will not be able to receive grades, transcripts, register for another semester, or graduate until this financial obligation is satisfied. If a student still has not made payment at the end of the semester, his/her accounts are forwarded to the New York State Attorney General's Office for collection according to SUNY policy.

Deregistration/Blocking

At the discretion of the College, students who do not comply with published tuition payment deadlines or who have other major obligations to the College may be deregistered-automatically dropped-from the courses for which they have registered prior to the new academic period. They may also be blocked from receiving College services such as receiving grades, official transcripts, and placement records.

Collection of Unpaid Debts

The State University System Administration has authorized individual SUNY colleges to utilize private collection agencies to collect outstanding student obligations. The New York State Attorney General is also used to collect outstanding student obligations. Accounts referred for collection are subject to add-on fees, interest and court costs as appropriate.

Time Payment Plan

SUNY Brockport offers a Time Payment Plan to assist students in meeting their educational costs. The Time Payment Plan provides for monthly payments of educational costs that are not paid by financial aid funds. A Time Payment Plan processing fee is charged for each semester of participation. Contact the Bursar's Office at (716) 395-2473 or (800) 295-2255 for more detailed information.

Refund Policy

Tuition: Students who receive permission to cancel their registration or drop courses for fall or spring semesters may be eligible for a refund of tuition in accordance with the following schedule:

* The first week of classes is defined as the first seven calendar days of the semester. Semesters that begin during the week (e.g. Wednesday) are considered to have that first week end on the following Tuesday.

Room Rental: After a student has registered and occupied a room, there is no refund for the balance of that quarter (half semester).

Food Service: The Vice President for Student Affairs may authorize a student's withdrawal from the meal plan for medical reasons or for student teaching. Students who officially cancel their registration and students who move off campus may be eligible for a refund for any unused meal coupons.

SUNY Brockport awards financial aid based on need as determined by submission of the appropriate applications and documents. Brockport participates in both federal and state aid programs. To receive maximum consideration for all programs, an applicant must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Recommended filing date is February 15. A separate New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application should also be filed. Students accepted after the recommended date should still complete the financial aid application process. Federal PELL grant funds, State TAP grant funds and student loans are available throughout the academic year.

Students who apply for admission to the spring semester are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible to ensure that aid may be credited to the bill.

Program brochures and leaflets provided to you by the Financial Aid Office contain important information regarding financial aid and should be read by students and parents.

Students are offered aid in the form of a financial aid award letter. It is the student's responsibility to accept or decline financial aid by the deadline indicated on the award notice or the offer of aid will be cancelled.

Students who have accepted aid are usually granted a deferral of payment against this aid on their semester bills. Credit granted toward payment of a semester bill must be paid in full by mid-semester or as otherwise specified on the deferral agreement. A deferral does not constitute payment of the bill. The student must ensure that proper restitution is made.

Financial aid must be applied for annually and is awarded on a semesterly basis. All aid is credited directly to the student's account. Financial aid cannot exceed the cost of attendance at SUNY Brockport. Financial aid over and above all obligations to Brockport will be refunded to the student after his/her obligations to the College are met.

Office Hours

The Financial Aid Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 5 pm. Summer office hours are from 8 am to 4 pm. Individual appointments with advisors may be arranged for mornings. Advisors are available afternoons for walk-in service.

Federal Direct Lending Program

The quality of SUNY Brockport's financial aid operation was recognized when this College was selected as one of only 104 schools nationwide to participate in the first year (1994-95) of the new Federal Direct Lending Program. This program allows loan monies from the Federal Stafford Loan Programs to be delivered from the federal government through Brockport directly to students, without the necessity of going through a separate lending agency.

Academic Standards and Financial Assistance

Both the federal and state governments require students to meet certain basic standards of scholarship in order to be eligible for financial assistance. For a complete description of those standards, see "Academic Standards and Financial Assistance" in the Appendix.

STAR Center

The Student Aid Resource Center or STAR Center was created in 1991 to offer financial services at a level beyond that of the typical financial aid office. This multi-media resource center is available to all SUNY Brockport students and applicants, as well as the local community. Materials are available in print, video and audio tapes, and software packages that are easy to use and understand.

Five different modules or areas of information are available in the STAR Center:

· Scholarship Database/Information

· General Financial Aid Education

· Needs Analysis (Calculating an Expected Family Contribution)

· Educational Financial Planning or Early Financial Aid Awareness

· Budgeting and Financial or Debt Management for Current Students and Recent Graduates

The materials in each module will assist students and parents with all facets of financing a college education.

Through private support from all segments of the community-individuals, philanthropic foundations, businesses, alumni, and other friends-SUNY Brockport is better able to realize its potential as one of the foremost public colleges in New York state, in part by providing its students with financial support.

More than 120 scholarships and awards (totaling in excess of $95,000 in 1996) are granted annually to enrolled students and to prospective students. The Brockport College Foundation is the administrator of funds contributed by individuals and corporations to scholarship and awards endowment funds. Information about scholarships and awards for new students may be obtained from the Admissions Office, SUNY Brockport, Brockport, NY 14420-2915.

Information about scholarships and awards for current students enrolled at SUNY Brockport may be obtained from the Alumni and Constituent Services Office, Allen Administration Building, SUNY Brockport, Brockport, NY 14420.