StudentHandbook

Student Handbook

Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................6 Nondiscrimination Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 6 The Optometric Oath .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Student Code of Ethics .......................................................................................................................8 Formal Complaint Procedure for Students .................................................................................................................. 8 Student Conduct Code .....................................................................................................................10 Procedures for Enforcing the Student Conduct Code ............................................................................................... 14 Health Policy.....................................................................................................................................23 Alcohol and Drug Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 25 College Policy Statement on Drug and Alcohol Use by Students.............................................................................. 25 Tobacco-Free Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 27 Emergency Services..........................................................................................................................29 Campus Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Security and Access to the SUNY College of Optometry (College Hours)............................................................. 30 Sexual Harassment ...................................................................................................................................................... 31 SafeInSigh App ............................................................................................................................................................. 33 Health Services .................................................................................................................................34 Immunization............................................................................................................................................................... 34 General Health Services............................................................................................................................................. 34 Health Insurance Program Options ..................................................................................................34 Student Housing ...............................................................................................................................35 Professional Standards of Dress .......................................................................................................36 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy...............................................................................38 Academic Information and Policies..................................................................................................39 CourseDescription...................................................................................................................................................... 39 Policy for Student LeaveRequests fromCourses andClinic ..................................................................................... 39 Examinations................................................................................................................................................................ 40 Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials ............................................................................................... 41 Faculty Office Hours .................................................................................................................................................... 41 AcademicProgressandDegreeRequirements.......................................................................................................... 41 GradingSystem ........................................................................................................................................................... 41 GradePosting .............................................................................................................................................................. 42

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