Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

Non-Matriculated Students Space permitting, non-matriculated students may attend courses for credit on a part-time basis and pay tuition on a per-credit basis. All requests by individuals for special student status should be referred to the Office of Student Affairs, which will provide an application form. The application form will be sent to the instructor of the particular course(s) who will evaluate it on the basis of: (1) Whether the course can accommodate the student, and (2) Whether the student's background is suitable for the course. The approval of the appropriate department chair and the dean for academic affairs is required subsequent to the instructor's approval. If the application is approved, the student must register with the Office of Student Affairs and pay all necessary tuition charges. Requirements for Graduation A student must receive a passing grade for every required course in the curriculum (including clinics) and at least a 2.0 grade-point average in order to be considered for graduation. A student on probation is ineligible to graduate. Availability of Academic Records Students may request copies of their transcripts for themselves or for third parties. Requests must be made in writing and the contact information provided. At the request of the president or dean, term reports and written instructor comments may be made available. Transcripts from the SUNY College of Optometry will be provided to members of the Course and Standing Committee. The committee, by vote, may request a student’s transcripts from previous institutions attended, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation. The registrar, or a person designated by the registrar, shall be responsible for distributing and collecting all documents, and copies thereof, which are utilized Committee on Course and Standing meetings. All such documents and copies must be returned to the registrar or designee prior to the end of the meeting. The chairperson at any meeting where student records are reviewed and discussed must inform all present about the necessity to maintain confidentiality of all student records and of the proceedings of the meeting. Student academic records, scores and grades may be used for educational research only as part of de-identified group data. Proposals for educational research involving student records must comply

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