College Policies
Welcome to the College’s official policy library.
This page provides access to the college-wide policies that apply to students, faculty, and staff. While many departments maintain procedures and guidelines specific to their operations, the policies listed here establish institution-wide expectations and apply across the campus community.
These policies cover a broad range of topics and are designed to support a safe, respectful, and effective learning and working environment.
All students, faculty, and staff are responsible for reviewing and complying with applicable federal and state laws, SUNY policies, campus policies, and expectations outlined in bargaining unit agreements or the Student Code of Conduct.
We work collaboratively with partners across campus and, where appropriate, through established governance processes to develop, review, and implement policies that uphold the College’s mission and values while promoting accountability, transparency, and compliance.
Explore college-wide policies by functional area below.
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Academic Policies
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Admissions Policies
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Human Resources Policies
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Operational Policies
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Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Policies
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Affirmative Action Policies
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New York State University Police Policies
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Technology Policies
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Library Policies
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Campus Governance Bylaws and Faculty Handbook
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Additional Resources
Academic Policies
Academic Requirements for Degree Programs
General Academic Policies
Grading Policies
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Dismissals
Academic Records
Related Policies
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Institutional Review Board: Guidelines for Research with Human Subjects
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Procedures for Dealing With Allegations of Scientific Fraud
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NYSED policy: Physical Presence Policy - Determining Time on Task in Online Education
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Textbook Access and Affordability Law
Admissions Policies
Human Resources Policies
Operational Policies
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Policies
Affirmative Action
Related:
New York State University Police
Technology Policies
Library Policies
Additional Resources
SUNY Office of Human Resources: Policies and Procedures
Links to policies and procedures that govern the SUNY system and New York State.
University-Wide Policies and Procedures
This SUNY online library contains University-wide policies, procedures, and related forms. They are organized to provide information to all SUNY employees.
Education Law, Rules, and Regulations
New York State Education Dept., Office of College and University Evaluation
Ethics Laws and Regulations
New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics
Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order
From the SUNY Board of Trustees
Campus Governance Bylaws and
Faculty Handbook
Articles of the SUNY Purchase Senate
(PDF; as of April 23, 2015)
Faculty Bylaws
(PDF; as of March 2025)