Student Handbook

3. Students can obtain their class rank from the mysunyopt.edu student portal, or by contacting the registrar.

Dean’ s List The Dean’s List recognizes those students whose annual grade point average is 3.6 or higher at the end of each academic year. Students on Academic Probation or in special programs are not eligible. The Office of Academic Affairs will notify students on the Dean’s List after each academic year they qualify, and note the achievement on the student ’s permanent transcript. Students who have been on Dean’s List for all four academic years will be recognized in the commencement program. 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. 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. Withdrawal Process A student withdrawing from any of the College’s programs for any reason must complete a Student Exit Form in order to receive up-to-date records, avoid fees and charges, and to be eligible for possible refunds. The Student Exit Form is obtained from the Registrar’s Office. The student must obtain signatures for clearance from the following departments: Business Office, Financial Aid, Information Technology, Public Safety and the Library. The student will also need to vacate their locker and return their SUNY ID and any other materials deemed property of SUNY College of Optometry. After the student completes the exit process, Student Affairs will be the last department to sign the form. If the application is approved, the student must register with the Office of Student Affairs and pay all necessary tuition charges.

65