Orange County Community College Spring 2008 Catalog Founded 1950 An institution of higher education established by authority of the State University of New York and sponsored by the County of Orange Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action College www.sunyorange.edu Table of Contents Introduction to SUNYOrange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 6 Message from the President • Vision, Mission, Values • College’s Goals • About SUNY Orange • Student Success • Alumni Association Admissions Procedures and Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 16 Application Deadlines • The Admission Process • Health Professions Applicants • College Credits for Current High School Students • 24 Credit Hour Program • Home Schooled Students • International Student Admissions • Educational Partnerships • Community Partnerships Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 28 Tuition • College Fees • Refund Policies • Financial Aid • Scholarships Registration Information and Student Records . . . . . . . . .29 - 40 Registration • Academic Policies and Procedures • Course Policies and Procedures • Grades and Grading • Academic Standing • Fresh Start Policy • Transfer Information • Student Reports • Student Rights and Responsibilities Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 - 45 Advising and Counseling Center • Other Student Services • Student Activities Learning Assistance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 - 53 Developmental Education • Permitted Credit Courses for Students in Developental Courses • Learning Resources Degrees and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 - 142 Registered Programs: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Certificates • General Degree Requirements • Guide for Social Science Requirement • SUNY General Education Course Listing Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 - 208 Colleagues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209 - 240 SUNY Board of Trustees and Administrative Officers • SUNY Orange Board of Trustees, Administrative Officers and Administrative Staff • Faculty and Professional Staff • Emeriti • Adjunct Faculty • Administrative Support Staff • Advisory Boards Academic Calendar, Map and Directions, Index . . . . . .241 - 248 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Dear Student: On behalf of the faculty and staff at SUNY Orange, I welcome your interest in the College and encourage you to investigate all that SUNY Orange has to offer as you navigate the next phase of your academic journey. I imagine your educational goals and aspirations to be quite different from those of your fellow students, but I am convinced the College is uniquely positioned to address your specific academic needs, both now and in the future. Our first-class faculty is motivated and creative, our staff caring and dedicated. Everyone at SUNY Orange is committed to helping you reach your goals. Our course offerings are diverse and challenging, all aimed at creating a broad foundation upon which you can build. Our students are among the best-prepared and highest achievers when they transfer to a senior college or university, often outperforming students who began their careers at that particular institution. In the workforce, our alumni are leaders and innovators. True to the College’s mission, you’ll find a SUNY Orange education is distinguished by intellectual rigor, with a focus on personal enrichment and enhanced citizenship. We believe SUNY Orange students graduate with a deep appreciation of culture, an understanding of their place in history and a broadened sense of their role in an evolving democratic society. A SUNY Orange degree can also create a wealth of possibilities for economic and personal prosperity. Throughout your tenure on campus, you will be supported by a qualified and understanding staff of advisors and counselors who will answer any questions you may have about the College’s programs, services, courses, scholarships and financial aid. You can trust that their assistance will put you in the best possible position to succeed. Our campus also boasts a vibrant array of student organizations and initiatives, as well as a successful athletic program, that may interest you. There is no better way to assure a well- rounded educational experience than to become active in one of these organizations, where you will further develop the ideals of teamwork and leadership. I look forward to seeing you on campus throughout the coming semesters, but I will be most honored should I have the opportunity to shake your hand as you accept your SUNY Orange diploma during an upcoming Commencement ceremony. Very truly yours, President Message from the President 1www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Vision, Mission, & Values The College’s Goals VISION We will be the best college in the SUNY System, the college of choice for all Orange County citizens. We welcome all as individuals, ensure academic and intellectual challenge, and mentor all in a caring, supportive environment. Students will remember the College as one of their most richly rewarding experiences, the compass that guides their continued development. We consistently renew our promise to be a most rigorous and caring academic institution, to provide visionary leadership, and to create a symphony of opportunity for personal and professional growth. We aspire to be the most efficient in shepherding public resources and to be a strategic force in enhancing the quality of life in Orange County and beyond. MISSION We are a community of learners dedicated to reaching out to all citizens of Orange County to enrich their lives through the highest-quality education possible. Intellectual rigor, personal commitment and enhanced citizenship distinguish a SUNY Orange education which will enhance students' economic opportunities, deepen their appreciation of culture and of their place in history while broadening their sense of responsibility in a democratic society. VALUES As community college educators, our professional lives are informed by shared values of mutual respect, integrity in the rigorous and honest pursuit of academic inquiry, and a commitment to the highest standards of excellence in all we do. We further value a spirited dedication to service, a celebration of culturally rich campus environs, and the gathering to our community of the most varied mixture of maturity, ethnicity, patterns of thought, language and spirituality. Our sense of ethical and democratic responsibility bonds us to one another. All those who come here will experience at SUNY Orange a sense of belonging to a special community of learners and will speak with pride of our openness and inspiration in the creation of the strongest sense of local and global community. To fulfill its mission, the college has established the following goals: • To provide courses in the arts, sciences, health professions, humanities, business and technology at the level of Associate degree programs; certificates, training and development programs to meet student needs for further education, employment and personal growth. • To offer a comprehensive program of General Education so that students learn to communicate and reason effectively; make independent judgments; and develop an appreciation for learning, a respect for diverse cultures and individuals and a desire for self and societal improvement. • To implement technological delivery systems in Academic, Student and Administrative Services. • To serve as a resource for economic development to business, industry, government and the community. • To enrich the life of the community by providing cultural, educational and recreational events and access to college resources for appropriate community activities. • To provide access for a diverse student population. • To provide comprehensive academic, student development and auxiliary support services so that each student has the opportunity to perform at his/her highest level. • To offer students the opportunity to learn with a diverse and highly qualified faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching and service to students. • To provide a clean, safe, attractive and accessible college. • To expand funding sources of the college through revenue generating initiatives. 2 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 About SUNY Orange About SUNY Orange Orange County Community College has touched the lives of countless numbers of the county’s 350,000 residents through its credit programs, non-credit programming and cultural events. As the needs of the community grow, the College will continue to play a significant role in the county’s endeavor to face the challenges and to profit from the opportunities that await it. The College has earned its reputation as a pioneer and innovator in meeting the needs of its students and the area it primarily serves. Orange County Community College was the first two-year college in the nation to offer the associate degree nursing program and studies in electron microscopy; and in 1982, the College was the first community college to plan and co-sponsor with local chambers of commerce a business institute. Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, academic credits can be earned through full- or part-time study in the day, evening, or weekend. The College offers three degrees—the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science. The College also offers extensive technical programs in career fields (with transfer options) and one-year certificates. Public and private four-year colleges actively seek our graduates for transfer into baccalaureate programs. In cooperation with other educational agencies, the College also presents programs for academically gifted high school seniors, for business and professional people, and by special arrangement with nearby universities for graduate students. More than 420,000 people have enrolled in a wide range of credit and non-credit classes at the Middletown campus, the Newburgh Extension Center and satellite locations across Orange County. Consistent with its mission to meet the higher education needs of students, the College is noted for its commitment to ensuring student success. With the support of our caring faculty and staff, each of our students has the ability to achieve their academic and career goals. Advising, counseling, and career guidance and exploration are available to all students, as well as several co-curricular and leadership opportunities that serve to complement the academic experience. In addition to offering formal instruction to students in both the day, evening and weekend, the College engages in a variety of other activities. It sponsors a series of cultural events, lectures and artistic performances for students, staff and faculty, and to which the public is invited. The Middletown Campus From its original configuration of two buildings—a mansion and carriage house—in 1950, the SUNY Orange Middletown campus has grown to its present size of 37 acres that house 14 buildings. The College’s beautiful and picturesque grounds are landscaped with trees and flowers indigenous to the region, while many paths and walks bisect the former estate. The mansion, called Morrison Hall in honor of its donors, now houses administrative and faculty offices. A magnificent example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship, Morrison Hall contains beautiful wood carving, mosaic work, stenciling, ornate marble fireplaces and a large stained glass window designed by Louis Tiffany. Horton Hall, the former carriage house, now provides instructional space for chemistry and geology. Expansion over the years has infused the campus with significant additional educational space. Hudson Hall, Harriman Hall and the Bio-Medical Technology buildings contain classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories and faculty offices. The Sarah Wells building houses faculty offices and child care services. Orange Hall features a well-equipped theater as well as rehearsal rooms and performance space. The Library, with its capacity to accommodate 700 patrons, contains over 95,000 print and non-print resources, videotapes, computer software and compact disc collections. The newly renamed George F. Shepard Student Center, formerly the College Commons, houses a cafeteria and dining room, the College bookstore and nearly every student support function at the College. The Physical Education building contains six handball courts, a swimming pool, the main gymnasium (capacity 3,000), human performance lab, three classrooms and an exercise room. Adjacent to the building are soccer and softball fields and tennis courts. Overall, the College boasts 50 general classrooms and lecture halls that are available for instruction. Laboratories include seven in biology, three each in chemistry and physics, three in medical laboratory technology, three each in electrical technology and architectural drafting, and laboratories for dental hygiene, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, electron microscopy, nursing, criminal justice, radiologic technology and instrumentation and computation. Art, music, theater and office technology each have well-equipped instructional space. The Library, writing and reading laboratories, geology lab, greenhouse, instructional media center, word-processing lab, and mini- and micro-computer facilities in physical sciences and computer information systems complete the range of instructional space. 3www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 About SUNY Orange Newburgh Extension Center Accessibility is a key component of SUNY Orange’s mission as a community college, and the College has expanded county residents’ access to programs and services through the development of the Newburgh Extension Center and satellite locations throughout the county. At the Newburgh Extension Center, SUNY Orange fulfills the many educational needs of the citizens of eastern Orange County. Located at One Washington Center, the Extension Center is equipped with 17 classrooms, as well as four computer labs; two technology training labs; centers for reading and writing assistance; two science labs used for biology, chemistry and physics; an English as a Second Language (ESL) lab; a tutorial center; a learning resource center; dining services; and a breathtaking view of the Hudson River. Presently, a wide array of courses and services are available at the Center, and that roster continues to expand. More than 175 course sections are now offered each semester and "one-stop" registration provides students with the convenience of meeting with an academic advisor and completing the entire registration process on-site. Many of the support services provided on the campus in Middletown are also offered to students on-site in Newburgh, including counseling, advising, financial aid assistance and tutoring. Though students may complete many of their degree requirements at the Center, they must complete at least one course at the College’s Middletown campus. Free daytime shuttle bus service is available between the Middletown and Newburgh campuses during the fall and spring semesters. In addition to an impressive listing of credit offerings, the Newburgh Extension Center provides a variety of non-credit courses, certificate programs and personal enrichment classes, as well as a number of grant-funded employment and training initiatives and a program in English as a Second Language, all under the direction of the College’s Continuing and Professional Education Department. The Extension Center is also home to the Center for Youth Development funded through the New York State Education Department, offering academic support services, counseling, workforce preparation, mentoring, cultural enrichment and parental involvement activities to junior and high school youth attending the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Satellite Locations Credit and non-credit courses are also offered at Monroe-Woodbury, Port Jervis and Warwick Valley high schools, enabling individuals to take courses toward a degree, expand their job skills or access personal enrichment classes closer to home or work. Students may choose from courses in psychology, early childhood education, physical education, business, criminal justice, art, math, and English, to name a few. A selection of non-credit computer, leisure, language, art and photography courses are also offered throughout the semester. Committed to Student Success Students enter SUNY Orange with a variety of goals, including: seeking an associate degree, transferring to a four-year institution, acquiring skills and knowledge for employment opportunities, and personal enrichment. The College demonstrates its commitment to students’ success by providing comprehensive services that include individualized assistance in advising, counseling, tutoring and mentoring. Nearly every College service features some form of component aimed at helping students complete a successful stay at SUNY Orange. In addition, the College continually evaluates and revises its list of academic offerings in order to provide students with the latest curricula, contemporary new degree programs and relevant certificate programs. During the Fall 2001 semester, 852 first-time, full- time students entered SUNY Orange. Seventeen percent of those students graduated in three years; ten percent (10%) of the graduates transferred to a four- year college or university. Additionally, 150 students transferred to a SUNY institution before having received a degree from SUNY Orange. (Data Source: Attrition/Retention of Full-Time, First-Time Students Associate Degree Programs, State University of New York (SUNY) Cohorts Entering in Fall 2000 through Fall 2003). Alumni Association Not only do SUNY Orange students forge a bond with faculty, staff and fellow students during their time on campus, they develop a special attachment to the College as well. SUNY Orange wants that relationship to continue long after the students have moved on to future endeavors, and the Alumni Association remains the students’ connection to the College. The Alumni Association is located in the College Association house located on East Conklin Avenue. 4 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 About SUNY Orange State University of New York Orange County Community College is a two-year unit of the State University of New York. SUNY's 64 statewide campuses bring educational opportunity within commuting distance of virtually all New York citizens and comprise the nation's largest, centrally managed system of public higher education. When founded in 1948, SUNY consolidated 29 state-operated, but unaffiliated, institutions. Since then, SUNY has grown to a point where its impact is felt educationally, culturally and economically throughout the state. SUNY now offers 3,600 academic programs at its Educational Opportunity Centers, two-year colleges, four-year campuses, and university and medical centers. Degree opportunities range from two-year associate programs to doctoral studies offered at 12 senior campuses. Two-year colleges are the largest branch of higher education, currently enrolling a majority of all first time college students. The 30 two-year community colleges operating under the SUNY program play a unique role in the expansion of educational opportunity by: • providing local industry with trained technicians in a wide variety of occupational curriculums • providing transfer options for students who wish to go on and earn advanced degrees, and • providing the community with yet another source for technical and professional upgrading as well as personal enrichment. SUNY is governed by a board of trustees, appointed by the governor, which directly determines the policies to be followed by the 34 state-supported campuses. Community colleges have their own local boards of trustees whose relationship to the SUNY board is defined by law. The state contributes one- third to 40 percent of their operating costs and one- half of their capital costs. The State University motto is: "To Learn—To Search—To Serve." SUNY Orange Founded in 1950 as the first county-sponsored community college in the SUNY system, Orange County Community College is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The College offers 38 academic programs that are designed for transfer and career preparation. MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS 115 South Street Middletown, New York 10940 845-344-6222 NEWBURGH EXTENSION CENTER One Washington Center Newburgh, New York 12550 845-562-2454 Orange County Community College reserves the right to make any changes, delete any courses or to effect any changes in the curriculum without notice. This right extends to administration, policies, tuition and fees and any other phase of school activity. Each student is expected to have a knowledge of the information printed in this catalog. Updates to the College Catalog will be posted to the College website: www.sunyorange.edu. In accordance with Federal regulations, the New York State Human Rights Law and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender or sexual orientation in employment or in the educational programs and activities which it operates. 5www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Admissions Procedures and Requirements Admission to SUNY Orange is open to all graduates of an accredited and/or registered high school. Accreditation is awarded by one of several regional accrediting agencies, such as Middle States. A high school may also be registered with the state department of education where it is located. Once formally admitted to the College in a degree program, students may choose to pursue their degree on a full-time (12 credits or more per semester) or part-time (less than 12 credits) basis. In order to receive financial aid, students must be accepted and enrolled into one of the College’s degree programs. Formal admission to the College assures students that their course requirements for completion of degree or certificate programs will not change, even in the event that the College revises its program requirements during the student’s period of study. Upon admission, students will be assigned an academic advisor and gain priority in registering for courses at an early date. In addition, the College will complete a thorough appraisal of transfer credits that may have been earned from another college or university, or through advanced placement or other examinations. Application Deadlines Following are application deadlines for all SUNY Orange programs. All dates listed occur during the previous academic semester (or earlier in some instances). Application forms, all related transcripts and documentation must be received prior to the date listed in order for full consideration to be given to a prospective student. For information on application guidelines specific to a particular program, review the Admission Process section immediately following this listing of deadlines. Fall Semester Feb. 1: Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology May 1: Honors program June 1: International students Aug. 21: All other degree and certificate programs Spring Semester Jan. 11: All other degree and certificate programs Dec. 1: Honors Program Oct. 1: International Students There is no specific deadline for the spring semester for Health Professions programs as those sequences begin in the fall semester only. Students are welcome to enroll in the spring to take all essential prerequisite courses and non-clinical coursework. Summer Sessions I, II, & III May 1: Honors Program (for all three sessions) May 24: Summer 1 (all programs*) June 24: Summer II (all programs*) July 8: Summer III (all programs*) *Students wishing to enroll for summer classes who also want to be considered for Health Professions programs in the Fall must submit their application for the Fall semester and meet the Feb. 1 deadline listed above. The Admission Process The Application Students may apply for admission on a full-time or part-time basis. First-time and transfer students are welcomed. There are several ways to apply for admission. Students may apply online at www.sunyorange.edu (click the “Prospective Students” link), or may request an application and accompanying College Viewbook by phone, through the mail or in person by contacting the Admissions Office at: Middletown Campus Newburgh 115 South Street Extension Center Middletown, NY 10940 One Washington Center (845) 341-4030 Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 562-2454 Students in Orange County may also contact their high school guidance counselor for access to a SUNY Orange Viewbook and application. To consider an application, the Admissions Office must also receive a copy of the student’s high school transcript (which may be sent to the proper address above). Application Fees Admission applications from prospective full-time, part-time, first-time and transfer students must be accompanied by a $30 non-refundable check made payable to Orange County Community College. Students applying for readmission must submit a $20 non-refundable fee. All students will be assessed a $25 fee if they are required to take the College Placement Assessment, but once students enroll in classes, that fee will be applied toward their tuition. 7www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Admissions Procedures and Requirements The College Placement Assessment All students who are accepted as degree-seeking students are required to take the College Placement Assessment or obtain an assessment waiver, prior to registering for courses. The Placement Assessment gauges college-level skills in reading, writing and mathematics. Placement Assessment results assist the College in placing students in courses at the appropriate level of skill and is mandatory. There is a $25 fee to take the Assessment. If students then register for courses, the $25 fee will be applied toward tuition (upon enrollment). The College Assessment is computerized, and untimed (except for the essay portion). Students may only take the Assessment once. Students with disabilities may make special arrangements to take the Assessment by contacting the College’s Office of Disability Services at 341-4077. Students who do not have a high school diploma from an accredited or registered high school, or have not earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED), must speak with an admissions counselor and must meet minimum requirements on the Placement Assessment to be eligible for financial aid. If a student’s Placement Assessment results indicate a need for additional growth in reading, writing and/or math, advisement and counseling concerning specific course selection and programming will be provided. Students placed into two or more developmental courses, based upon their Assessment results, are encouraged to meet with a counselor in the Advising and Counseling Center. New York State Department of Health Mandatory Proof of Immunization New York State Public Health Law requires that all students born on or after Jan. 1, 1957, who wish to enroll for six or more credits in any one semester, provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella. Acceptable proof of immunity requires two dates of measles immunization, one of rubella and one of mumps, all given after 1968, and on or after your 1st birthday. In addition, all students, regardless of age must sign and return the college’s Meningitis Response Form, indicating they have received the information about meningococcal disease and have either received or waived the vaccine. Students will not be allowed to register for classes until they have submitted their immunization records to the College’s Health Services Office, showing proof of at least one measles immunization. Immunizations are not provided on campus. They are available free of charge to prospective college students through the Orange County Department of Health. For a copy of the clinic schedule or if you believe that you qualify for an exemption based on medical or religious reasons, or have any further questions about these requirements, please call Health Services at 341-4870. Health Professions Applicants Students interested in applying for admission to one of SUNY Orange’s Health Professions programs are subject to a different admission process with earlier deadlines and more stringent entrance requirements. The particular admission requirements for the College’s Health Professions are listed alongside the respective program’s description later in this catalog. For additional information on a particular Health Professions program, see the following list: Dental Hygiene—page 82 Medical Laboratory Technology—page 120 Nursing—page 124 Occupational Therapy Assistant—page 126 Physical Therapist Assistant—page 132 Radiologic Technology—page 134 Application Process for Health Professions Upon receipt of a student’s application to one of the Health Professions programs, the College will forward an admission packet for your program choice, which includes all of the requirements, paperwork and instructions on how to proceed. For additional information, students may access the College web site at www.sunyorange.edu, or schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor. Physical Examination Requirements All Health Professions students are required to complete an annual physical examination. Students must complete the form which is provided by the college. Health Professions students must meet the New York State Department of Health physical examination and immunization regulations for Health Care workers. Exams are to be completed and submitted to the college Health Services Office within the timeframe stated on the form for each program. Note: the timeframe for completion and submission of your physical varies according to the program in which you are enrolled. Physicals which are submitted to the Health Services Office after the stated deadline for your program will be subject to a $25 late fee. Upon receipt of your complete physical the nurse in Health Services will issue a clearance form. Students will not be permitted to begin their Health Professions classes without this clearance form. 8 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Admissions Procedures and Requirements NOTE: The Health Professions regulations exceed the immunization requirements that you may have already met for prior attendance at the college. Health Professions students must have an annual physical exam, an annual screening for Tuberculosis, a current Tetanus immunization, as well as blood work for serological proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella, regardless of age and/or prior immunization or disease history. Your health care practitioner is required to sign a statement, that to the best of their knowledge, you are free from any physical or mental impairment which would pose a potential risk to patients, or might interfere with the performance of your duties. Students must also either complete the Hepatitis B vaccine series or sign an annual waiver declining the Hep B vaccine. It is highly recommended that all Health Professions students complete the Hepatitis B vaccine series as a safe and effective way of preventing Hepatitis B infection. Any questions regarding the specific health requirements for your program should be directed to the Chair of that department. You should contact the college Health Services Office at 845-341-4870 if you have any other questions regarding the completion of your physical. College Credits for Current High School Students Academically qualified high school students in their junior or senior year have two options for earning college credit at SUNY Orange: The College Experience Program and the Community College in the High School Program. Not only will students gain confidence as they integrate into the college setting, participation in these programs enhances the student’s opportunities for acceptance into another college or university, and helps save the student money. College Experience Program The College Experience Program allows students to take credit courses on the SUNY Orange campus in Middletown, at the Newburgh Extension Center or at one of the College’s other satellite locations. Credits earned while participating in the College Experience Program may be applied toward a degree at SUNY Orange or may be transferred to another college or university. An admission interview is required for both the applicant and parent/guardian prior to the admission decision. All interviews are done at the Middletown campus Admissions Office. For an application/brochure see your high school guidance counselor or call the Admissions Office. Accepted College Experience Program students must be registered prior to the first day of classes in the semester for which they have applied and must register in the Admissions Office on the Middletown campus. Program Guidelines Part-time participation in the program is open to high school juniors and seniors, while only seniors may take part on a full-time basis. The part-time classification allows students to take eight credits or less (one to two courses) per semester and up to 3-4 credits per summer session. High school seniors wishing to participate on a full-time basis must take at least four courses (12-15 credits) per semester and six credits in a summer session. To be eligible, a student must meet the following: • Have a cumulative overall high school average of 80 or better • Hold an average of 80 or better in the subject(s) related to those courses the student wishes to study at SUNY Orange • To be full-time (12 credits or more), or to study English as a part-time student, you must be a senior and have earned an 80, or higher, on the New York State English Language Arts Examination (Regents). • If you are enrolled in the Community College in the High School Program and wish to be concurrently enrolled in the College Experience Program you may take no more than 15 credits total. Application Process Following are the steps required to apply for the College Experience Program: • Fill out and submit, to the Admissions Office, the College Experience Program Application indicating the courses that you wish to take at SUNY Orange. The application must be signed by a parent/guardian and guidance counselor. Students must reapply each semester. It is NOT necessary for a parent guardian to come after the first interview. • Request from your guidance counselor an official high school transcript and a letter of recommendation indicating your ability to do college work (to be submitted with application). • If the college courses will be applied toward high school graduation, the letter must include the following for full-time and part-time students: “a New York State high school diploma from _________________High School will be issued to ______________upon successful completion of the following specific courses.” The SUNY Orange courses required for high school graduation are: Course Number Course Title 9www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Admissions Procedures and Requirements Important Program Information • Students must follow the same application procedures for every semester they wish to attend (parent interview excluded). • Applications and interviews for the College Experience Program will be handled in Middletown only. • If you take six credits or more, you must provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps and rubella to the campus Health Services Center. Any questions, call 341-4870. • Applicants to the College Experience Program need not take the College Placement Assessment. • Courses failed in high school, and SUNY Orange developmental and ESL courses, cannot be taken within the scope of this program. • Students attending SUNY Orange as part of the College Experience Program will be unable to receive financial aid, whether they carry a full or part-time load of credits within the program. • Students will be assigned an academic advisor in the Admissions Office in Middletown. The advisor assists in course selection and registration and provides other advisement or help as needed. • Enrollment in specific courses will depend upon availability at time of registration. • Courses may not be audited as part of this program. • Students in this program must be accepted and registered prior to the first day of classes for that semester. • If you are physically and/or learning disabled, please contact the Student Support Services Office at 341-4642. College Experience Program participants who intend to continue studying at SUNY Orange after they receive their high school diploma should formally apply for admission to the College (degree- seeking admission) by filing a regular admission application during their senior year. Community College in the High School Program The Community College in the High School Program gives qualified high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college courses for credit on their own high school campus. For more information pleases refer to page 14 in this Catalog. 24 Credit Hour Program (GED) The 24 Credit Hour Program allows students to earn their high school equivalency diploma (GED) and then use all or most of those credits toward a college degree. Students who have not earned a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma are eligible for the program. Students in the program must complete 24 college-level credits while maintaining a C (2.0) cumulative average. Upon successful completion of the program, students may apply to the New York State Department of Education for a high school equivalency diploma. Once they acquire their GED, students may apply those 24 credits toward completion of a degree or certificate program at SUNY Orange. To be eligible for the 24 Credit Hour Program, students must meet the following criteria: be a New York State resident; be 17 years of age or older; and be a member of a high school class that has graduated or be officially withdrawn from high school for one year. There is a mandatory admissions interview to explain the program and ability to benefit; a requirement students must meet to be eligible for financial aid. The 24 credits are broken down into the following areas: • Six credits in English language arts, which include writing, speaking and reading (literature) • Three credits in mathematics • Three credits in natural science • Three credits in social science • Three credits in humanities • Six credits in courses within the degree program under which you’ve enrolled Applications for this program are available online at www.sunyorange.edu or by contacting the Admissions Office in Middletown or the Newburgh Extension Center. Home Schooled Students If you have been home schooled, there are several ways you can obtain a high school diploma, or the equivalent, so that you have the credentials to apply to college. Home schooled students who wish to gain admission to, and enroll at, SUNY Orange must meet one of the criteria listed below: 10 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Admissions Procedures and Requirements Home Schooled Students Criteria and Credentials • You may have a high school diploma through a correspondence school or private school that is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies*, or is recognized or approved by the state department of education in which that school resides. • You may have previously earned, and been granted, a degree from a college or university accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies.* If so, you have what New York State would consider the equivalent of a high school diploma and would then be able to apply for admission to SUNY Orange. • If you have submitted quarterly reports and curriculum plans to the school district in which you reside, you may have completed the substantial equivalent of a four-year high school course as certified in a letter by the district’s superintendent of schools. This letter would serve as the equivalent of a high school diploma. • You may have a High School Equivalency Diploma. • You may be accepted by the College to complete The 24 Credit Hour Program as a recognized candidate for a college-level degree or certificate. • You may have passed and completed all requirements for the following five Regents examinations: Regents comprehensive examination in English, Regents examination in mathematics, Regents examination in United States history and government, Regents examination in science; and Regents examination in global history and geography. * Regional accrediting agencies include: The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; The New England Association of Colleges and Schools; The North Central Association of Schools and Colleges; the Northwest Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We encourage home schooled students to call the Admissions Office at 341-4030 for an appointment with one of our admissions counselors to discuss your application. International Student Admissions Students who have attended or graduated from secondary school and/or universities outside of the United States must follow the College’s general application process. In addition, read the instructions below and follow those that pertain to you. • If you are a citizen, permanent resident or have another immigrant status and have completed secondary school in a country other than the United States, you must submit original records of your secondary school credentials, including mark sheets. These credentials must be translated into English by your national consulate or an official translation agency. A list of these agencies is available in the Admissions Office. If you are from a country other than the United States, do not send your application to your secondary school. • If you want to transfer university credits earned outside of the United States, you must have your credentials evaluated by an authorized credentials agency (A course-by-course report from World Education Services (WES) is recommended. WES can be contacted via telephone at (800) 937-3895 or by visiting their website at www.wes.org.) • If you are applying for a student visa (F1), or if you are currently attending a U.S. college or university and wish to transfer to SUNY Orange on a student visa, you must complete the International Student Application Packet. You may obtain the packet from the Admissions Office either in person, by mail, or by visiting our website at www.sunyorange.edu. • If you have a Tourist Visa (B-1, B-2), U.S. immigration law states that you are not permitted to enroll in a full course of study. • If you enroll at SUNY Orange, the College is mandated by law, via the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), to collect and report information for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). • As long as you are enrolled at SUNY Orange you will be responsible for keeping the International Student Advisor apprised of information related to these immigration laws. 11www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Admissions Procedures and Requirements Additional Admissions Information Transferring to SUNY Orange SUNY Orange welcomes applications from students who have previously studied at other colleges or universities. In addition to an application, prospective transfer students must submit an official copy of transcripts from all previous college(s) from which credits are to be considered. Only previous college courses completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher will be eligible for transfer consideration. A maximum of 30 transfer credits will be accepted. High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) Applicants who have earned a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) must forward a notarized copy of the original diploma, test score results and an official high school transcript of work completed to the Admissions Office. Official copies of GED diplomas and scores may be acquired from: New York State Education Department, Bureau of Higher and Professional Education Testing, Albany, NY 12224, or by calling (518) 474-5906. Readmission to SUNY Orange Former SUNY Orange students who were previously enrolled but have not attended the College for one semester or more are required to complete a new application. Be sure to check off the “Degree- Seeking Readmission” box. Students who were separated from the College may seek readmission, but will be limited to 14 credits and must first complete any required developmental courses. Adults and SUNY Orange Adult students who are preparing for a new career, seeking an upgrade in employment or looking to enrich themselves, are encouraged to attend SUNY Orange on a full-time or part-time basis. The College offers class schedules during the day, evening and weekend that are accessible on the campus in Middletown, at the Newburgh Extension Center or at one of our other satellite locations. Adult students who have taken courses elsewhere may transfer those credits back to SUNY Orange if the courses are applicable to that student’s selected degree program. SUNY Orange has articulation agreements with a number of other colleges and universities, which allow students who have completed coursework here to move on to a four year college. The College also boasts a growing number of online courses and is committed to expanding technology to help foster students’ academic growth and access. For an appointment to discuss your educational plans, call the Admissions Office or visit the College website at www.sunyorange.edu. College Level Entrance Examinations (CLEP), Regents College Examinations (RCE) and Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) There are three examinations that may assist students in receiving college credit for work experience or learning done outside of the college setting. Students can earn college credit by taking and passing the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations offered by the College Board. The Regents College Examinations (RCE) can be taken through the New York State Proficiency Examination Program. High school students who have completed advanced placement courses may acquire college credit by taking the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examinations (AP). To receive credit for any of these examinations, four conditions must be met: • You must be formally admitted to SUNY Orange • The credit to be awarded must be applicable to your degree program • Your scores must be at least equal to the Mean Score for a C (2.0) as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE) for the CLEP subject area in which you were tested. • Official test results must be sent directly to the College. Additional restrictions, or conditions, for each program are as follows. • In order to receive credit for any composition or literature exam through the CLEP Program, you must also take the optional essay portion of the Subject Examination. The essay must be submitted to SUNY Orange’s Department of English and Foreign Languages for evaluation. • Credit is awarded for English only if the credit- granting scores recommended by ACE are substantiated by the essay evaluation. • Similarly, the essay component of the AP English exam must be submitted for evaluation by the Department of English and Foreign Languages before credit may be awarded for scores of 3 or better. Attending as a Non-degree Seeking Student Students with a high school diploma or high school equivalency degree may apply to the College for part- time study without applying for formal admission into a program. Students may complete up to 11.5 credits 12 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Educational Partnerships as a non-degree-seeking part-time student before they are required to apply for formal admission to the College. However, students who have not applied for admission to a degree program are unable to apply for financial aid. Full-time or part-time degree-seeking students who have been formally admitted receive priority in course registration, as well as the assistance of a faculty advisor. Multiple Degrees Students may earn more than one degree at SUNY Orange, as long as they meet the following criteria: • The areas in which the degrees are earned are determined to be separate and distinct by relevant department chairpersons and approved by the College’s vice president for academic affairs. • A minimum of 15 credits not required by, nor applied to, the first degree are completed at SUNY Orange. Students can earn multiple Associate in Science degrees, or multiple Associate in Applied Science degrees, or an Associate in Arts degree and an Associate in Science degree. However, only one Associate in Arts degree may be awarded because of its separate and distinct nature from other programs. The Associate in Arts in International Studies may be awarded as a second Associate in Arts degree. General education courses with a grade of D-minus or better from the first degree apply toward any additional degree. Effective from Fall 1992, grades from courses transferred from the first degree are applied to the additional degree and are included in the cumulative grade point average. Grades from transfer courses are not calculated in the cumulative grade point average. Students enrolled in an additional degree program prior to Fall 1992 may petition the vice president for academic affairs for permission to apply grades from the first degree to the current degree. As many additional associate degrees as desired may be earned. However, students are encouraged to discuss career and transfer options with advisors or counselors before beginning progress toward an additional associate degree. SUNY Transfer Guarantee An opportunity to continue full-time study at a four-year State University college is guaranteed to all New York residents who transfer directly from a SUNY or CUNY two-year college with an AA or AS degree. To be eligible you must: 1. File your application with SUNY by March 1 for fall admission and by October 1 for spring admission. 2. Provide four-year campuses with an official two- year college transcript, showing three semesters of completed studies, by March 15 for fall admission, and by October 15 for spring admission. 3. Complete all required supplemental application materials by April 15 for fall admission, and by November 15 for spring admission. 4. The transfer guarantee becomes effective if you are denied admission at all of your four-year college choices. Please refer to www.suny.edu/student for application, important eligibility and deadline requirements. Student’s Right to Know SUNY Orange complies with federal regulations that require undergraduate completion, or graduation rates, be made available to all credit students. The College is required to make available specific statistical data before students make a financial commitment to the College. You will find this information in your admissions acceptance packet. Educational Partnerships To address the educational needs of Orange County’s residents, SUNY Orange collaborates with a diverse group of educational partners. Through its Office of Educational Partnerships, the College is able to enhance the impact of its high school and community partnerships, extension centers, comprehensive articulation agreements, Center for Youth Development, and all other educational outreach efforts. For more information on the College’s partnerships, articulation agreements, faculty-to-faculty collaborations, Camp College, extension centers or other initiatives, contact: Office of Educational Partnerships Morrison Hall—115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 341-4765 Center for Youth Development Through a series of innovative strategies, the Center for Youth Development develops and implements a comprehensive array of pre-collegiate programs that prepare youths in grades 6-12 for successful transition into post-secondary education and entry-level careers. Originating from the Newburgh Extension Center, the Center for Youth Development links academic learning and occupational learning through multiple after-school programs that combine academics with hands-on activities. The Center collaborates with local school districts, community-based organizations, businesses and government agencies. 13www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Educational Partnerships The Center for Youth Development houses the Liberty Partnership Program and 21st Century Grants. The Liberty Partnership Program, funded through the New York State Education Department, offers academic support services, counseling, workforce development, mentoring, cultural enrichment and parent engagement to students enrolled in the middle and senior high schools in Newburgh and Middletown. Funded through the City of Newburgh 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, the Center For Youth Development is a Community Learning Center host site, which is an educational after-school program whose focus is to provide expanded academic enrichment activities that include technology, literacy, art and music educational programs; recreation and field trips; and activities for parents and families of youth being served in the after-school program. Tech Prep Program SUNY Orange’s Tech Prep Program is a collaborative effort by College, high school and industry personnel to meet the training needs of high school students so they may achieve higher-wage employment in an advanced technological society. Additionally, funds are provided for intensive professional development for secondary teachers, counselors and post-secondary faculty, counselors, admissions officers and career center staff. The goal of this training is to provide each participating school with local expertise to assure long-term program success. Other services provided through Tech Prep include: field trips to high-tech businesses and industry, industry mentors for the secondary school, and a summer bridge program which stresses those criteria that will enhance students’ employability. Extension Centers The Office of Educational Partnerships oversees the College’s three satellite locations. Credit and non-credit courses are also offered at Monroe-Woodbury, Port Jervis and Warwick Valley high schools, enabling individuals to take courses toward a degree, expand their job skills or access personal enrichment classes closer to home or work. Students may choose from courses in psychology, early childhood education, physical education, business, criminal justice, art, math, and English, to name a few. A selection of non-credit computer, leisure, language, art, and photography courses are also offered throughout the semester. College Experience Program The College Experience Program allows students to earn college credits on the SUNY Orange campus in Middletown, at the Newburgh Extension Center or at one of the College’s other satellite locations. For additional information, please refer to page 9 of this Catalog. Community College in the High School Program The Community College in the High School Program gives qualified high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college courses for credit on their own high school campus. This program can lead to a smooth transition from high school to college, challenges academically qualified students and helps shorten the time it takes to complete a college degree. For more information on this program see your high school guidance counselor or SUNY Orange’s Office of Educational Partnerships 341-4765. Currently, CCHS is offered in every school district in Orange County. Articulation Agreements To assure its students enjoy smooth transition to and from the College, and to establish a foundation for academic achievement by its students, SUNY Orange is continually seeking to refine its current articulation agreements while also pursuing new agreements with reputable colleges and universities across the country. Articulation with Secondary Schools To expand community access to higher education opportunities, SUNY Orange has forged articulation agreements with several secondary schools in Orange County. Students from these institutions who successfully complete these articulated courses may receive college credit that is applicable toward degrees and certificates offered by the College. Articulation with Headstart/ABCD SUNY Orange’s Early Childhood Program has articulation agreements with six Headstart/ABCD agencies. Contact the Office of Educational Partnerships for additional information. Articulation with BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) Mid-Hudson Consortium Students who complete appropriate course work through the BOCES Mid-Hudson Consortium may receive college credit. The areas of study are: accounting, business management, computer information systems, early childhood education, electrical engineering technology, marketing management and sales, medical laboratory technology, nursing, office management, secretarial/ word processing and visual communications technology: graphic arts/printing, etc. Articulation Agreements with Other Colleges and Universities Graduates of SUNY Orange are covered by the State University of New York (SUNY) System Transfer and Articulation Policy that states: “Graduates of two-year colleges within the State University of New York, when accepted with junior 14 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Educational Partnerships status within parallel programs at SUNY baccalaureate campuses, are to be granted full transfer credit for general education courses already taken and are not to be required to repeat successfully completed courses with similar curricular content.” Comprehensive transfer and articulation agreements have also been established with reputable colleges and universities. In some instances the A.A. and A.S. degree have been determined to fulfill all general education requirements, as well as A.A.S. degrees that will transfer in full. The following listing summarizes these agreements; the specific details of each agreement must be verified by the student with an advisor or counselor before finalizing any SUNY Orange course selections. Alfred University, College of Business and Admn. A.S. Business Administration Cazenovia College A.A.S. Visual Communication, Business Clarkson College, School of Management A.S. Accounting A.A.S. Computer Information Systems A.A.S. Banking A.A.S. Marketing Management and Sales A.A.S. Retail Business Management College of Health Sciences, Roanoke, Va A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant Columbia University A.A. and A.S. degrees Dominican College of Blauvelt A.A.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant Comprehensive Agreement Empire State College Comprehensive Agreement Fairleigh Dickinson University A.A.S. Dental Hygiene Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists/Northeastern University A.A.S. Dental Hygiene Franklin University, OH Comprehensive Agreement Hartwick College Comprehensive Agreement Houghton University Comprehensive Agreement John Jay College of Criminal Justice A.S. Criminal Justice Manhattan College A.A.S. Dental Hygiene A.A.S. Nursing A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology A.A.S. Massage Therapy A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant A.A.S. Radiologic Technology A.S. Exercise Studies Marist College A.S. Business Administration Marymount College of Fordham University Comprehensive Agreement Mount St. Mary College Comprehensive Agreement including A.A.S. Nursing New York University Selected Courses and A.A.S. Nursing Pace University, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences A.A. Liberal Arts & Science (Humanities & Social Science emphasis) A.A.S. Criminal Justice-Corrections A.A.S. Criminal Justice-Police A.S. Criminal Justice A.S. Liberal Arts & Science (Mathematics & Natural Science emphasis) Pace University, Lienhard School of Nursing A.A.S. Nursing Pace University, Lubin School of Business Admn. Selected Courses Pennsylvania College of Technology/ Pennsylvania State University A.A.S. Dental Hygiene Ramapo College Comprehensive Agreement Rockland Community College A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology St. Thomas Aquinas College Comprehensive Agreement SUNY Albany Comprehensive Agreement SUNY Brockport Political Science/International Studies SUNY Cortland International Studies SUNY New Paltz Comprehensive Agreement Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program SUNY Oswego Comprehensive Agreement SUNY Purchase A.A.S. Performing Arts: Music The Sage Colleges (Russell Sage College or Sage College of Albany) A.A.S. Nursing Western New England College A.S. Engineering Science 15www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Community Partnerships Continuing and Professional Education The Department of Continuing and Professional Education provides a diverse range of courses, programs and workshops designed to address the professional training and personal development needs of all residents in Orange County. Following is a breakdown of the offerings available through the College’s Continuing and Professional Education Department. Business Solutions/Professional Development The Business Solutions/Professional Development Department provides a wide array of courses, seminars, workshops and customized training programs. Programs include: Management, Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Service Excellence, Business Communications and Computer Training. All programs can be customized to meet the training and development needs of businesses, hospitals, educational institutions and other organizations located in Orange County. The Business Solutions/ Professional Development Department offers information technology training and industry certification programs, as well as web design and development courses. Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Management The Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Management offers a series of specialized courses that strengthen the specific needs and necessary skills of folks who are working in, or are planning to work in, the nonprofit sector. Courses address the relevant issues facing these organizations, allowing them to become more proficient and successful in reaching their goals. Topics include: Legal Responsibilities of Boards, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Accounting Basics, Marketing Events and Fund Development. The College awards a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management after students complete any six courses. Community Enrichment To serve the varied educational needs of Orange County residents, the College offers a myriad of vocational, recreational and remedial programs for the community. Specialized courses are also offered to fulfill state licensing and professional certification requirements. Additional programs include: • Youth Program: Enrichment and recreational courses are offered both on- and off-campus. • Over 60 Program: New York State law provides that people over 60 years of age may audit college credit courses, where possible, at no cost to participating senior citizens. Full classroom participation is encouraged although grades and credit are not awarded. Non-credit courses are not included in the Over 60 Program. Students interested in the Over 60 Program should register through the Community Enrichment Office. Workforce Development Education SUNY Orange conducts training programs that provide individuals with the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. Courses are offered for people beginning new careers or those who may be entering the workforce for the first time. In addition, courses are available that will enable people to upgrade their skills for their current job or to continue their education. Drinking Driver Program The College cooperates with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ Drinking Driver Program by offering these courses on- and off- campus. Additionally, pre-licensing, defensive driving, and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor training courses are offered. English as a Second Language The College offers an extensive ESL program with classes at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. In addition, more specialized classes allow students to practice pronunciation, improve their workplace English or increase their vocabulary. Classes are offered at both the Middletown campus and the Newburgh Extension Center. 16 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Tuition and Fees 2007-2008* Tuition* New York State residents: (per semester) Full-time students (12 or more credits/units) . . . .1,550.00 Part-time students (per credit hour/unit) . . . . . . . .130.00 Out-of-state and foreign residents: (per semester) Full-time students (12 or more credits/units) . . . .3,100.00 Part-time students (per credit hour/unit) . . . . . .260.00 Advance deposit (non-refundable) for Dental Hygiene, Med Lab Tech, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Asst, Physical Therapist Asst,Radiologic Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 College Fees* Admission application fee (non-refundable) . . . .30.00 Readmission application (non-refundable) . . . . . .20.00 Insurance Fee: (contact Health Services for coverage details) Full-time students (non-refundable) accident and sickness, per semester . . . . . . . . . . .9.00 Part-time students (non-refundable) accident only,per semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00 Technology Fee: Full-time students (non-refundable) per semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110.00 Part-time students (non-refundable) per semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00 Graduation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Tutorial Fee** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00 Assessment Fee*** (non-refundable) . . . .25.00 *Tuition and fees are correct as of this catalog’s publication date. **See tutorial page ***Fee applicable towards tuition Fees for Special Services Late Registration Fees: Full-time students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00 Part-time students, per course . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 with maximum of $25.00 Transcript fee,each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00 Malpractice insurance (non-refundable) for Dental Hygiene, Med Lab Tech, Nursing, . . . . . . Occupational Therapy Asst, Physical Therapist Asst, Radiologic Technology) per semester . . .7.50 Laboratory fee (non-refundable) per applicable course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00 Distance Learning fee (non-refundable) per applicable course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Returned check fee,per check . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00 Foreign check handling fee, per check plus any . . . . . . . additional bank fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 Pre-Licensure Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Student Activity/Athletic Fees (per semester) .5-11.5 credit/unit, cost per credit hour . . . . . . . .4.00 12 plus credit/unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Note: 1. Tuition and fees must be fully paid by the deadline set by the Bursar Office. In the event that all sums are not paid when due, the student will be responsible for all costs of collection. 2. A student who registers for 12 or more credits per semester is classified as full-time; all others are classified as part-time. 3. See section on financial aid for estimates on total education cost per year for full-time study. 4. Tuition and fees are subject to change upon approval of the College Board of Trustees. 5. The normal tuition and fees are charged for all audited course work. 17www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Refund Policies Refund Policies Students who officially withdraw from a credit course or from the college may be eligible for a refund of tuition in accordance with the following schedule: FULL SEMESTER CREDIT CLASSES: Prior to the start date of the semester: . . . . . . .100% During the first week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75% During the second week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50% During the third week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25% After the third week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0% HALF SEMESTER CLASSES (Eight week term or less): Prior to the start date of the semester: . . . . . . .100% During the first week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25% During the second week: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0% The first day that classes are offered as scheduled by the College shall be considered the first day of the semester, and the first week of classes for purposes of this section, shall be deemed to have ended when seven calendar days, including the first day of classes, have elapsed. NON-CREDIT CLASSES: The following refund policy will apply to all noncredit classes: Prior to the first day of class: . . .100% refund of tuitio and fees On the day class begins and thereafter..... .no refund Note: 1. Full-time students are eligible for tuition refunds only when their semester course load drops below 12 credits. The refund will be calculated by determining the difference between the previous full-time enrollment threshold of 12 credits and the new part-time enrollment and then applying the appropriate refund percentage to the difference in dropped credits. 2. Refund payments are not immediate. Allow approximately six weeks for processing and mailing during fall/spring semesters and four weeks during summer/winter sessions. 3. Courses eight weeks or less in length are subject to a refund schedule appropriate to the length of the course. See applicable publication at the time courses are publicized. 4. A course cancelled by the College will be refunded all tuition and fees relative to the cancelled course. 5. Inquiries regarding refund policy exceptions should be directed in writing to the Business Office, Refund Review Board. Refund request forms can be obtained in the Bursar Office or the Business Office. All refund requests must be received within one year of the semester end date. Title IV Federal Refund Policy Title IV Federal Financial Aid students who withdraw or stop attending the college during the first 60% of the semester will have their financial aid recalculated according to the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, 34 CFR part 668.22. Some grant recipients may owe repayment to both the institution and the Federal government as the result of this recalculation. 18 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Certificate of Residence/Withdrawal/Stop/Holds/Early Registration Certificate of Residence All students are charged the appropriate rate of tuition and fees depending on the number of credits taken and the student's area of residence. A resident is a person who has resided in New York State for a period of at least one year and in the county for a period of at least six months, both immediately preceding the first day of class. In accordance with New York State Education Law, section 6301, each student residing in New York and attending SUNY Orange must submit proof of residence along with payment to the Bursar Office at the time of registration. Please follow the instructions listed below. The application for Certificate of Residence can be obtained from the Bursar Office or the Admissions Office. It is also included in all registration material and is available on the College web site. 1. Orange County Residents: Complete the Application for Certificate of Residence, have it notarized and submit the completed form to the College at registration, by mail or in person. A new application must accompany all address changes within Orange County. 2. New York State Residents from counties other than Orange County: Complete Application for Certificate of Residence and turn it in to your County Treasurer. You will receive a Certificate of Residence from the treasurer which will be valid for one year from the date of issue. Submit this form to the College at registration by mail or in person. Unless filed, students will be charged out-of-state tuition. 3. New York State residents who have lived in more than one county during the past six months must complete an Application for Certificate of Residence for each county in which they have resided and proceed as indicated in steps (1) and (2) of these instructions. 4. Non-residents of New York State (living less than one year in the state) are charged out-ofstate tuition and do not need to submit proof of residence at registration. 5. All foreign students who have not held a permanent resident alien card for one year are classified as out-of-state residents and are charged the out-of-state tuition rate. (See “Tuition and Fees”) 6. Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents may be waived from the residency requirement by submitting PCS orders to the Bursar Office, second floor, George F. Shepard Student Center. Withdrawal from Course To formally withdraw from a credit or non-credit course, a student must complete a withdrawal form and return it to the Records and Registration Office. As of the day of receipt of this form, the appropriate refund schedule will apply. Students who receive financial aid from any of the following sources: Federal Programs (Title IV)-Pell Grant, Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Perkins Loan, Federal Family Education Loans and State Grants may be responsible for repaying a portion of their aid if they drop or stop attending classes during the refund period. Withdrawal from classes may also affect eligibility for financial aid for the following semester or academic year. Students will be notified by mail if monies are due the College. Stop/Holds Students who have unmet financial obligations or who have failed to comply with College requirements are not permitted to register, receive grades, or attend class until the stop/hold is cleared with the issuing office. Further, information relating to student records, such as certification of attendance or grades, is also withheld. Early Registration for Students Enrolled full-time degree-seeking students are encouraged to register early for the next semester. Registration during designated periods (see academic calendar) will aid students in obtaining seats in desired classes. 19www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Financial Aid A variety of financial aid programs are available to SUNY Orange students. Eligibility for these programs depends on the student's academic progress, family income and assets. Due to the length of processing time, applicants are encouraged to submit necessary paperwork as early as possible for financial aid consideration. Please do not wait to be formally accepted at SUNY Orange before applying for aid. The SUNY Orange Financial Aid Office is available to assist students in researching and applying for financial aid. Financial aid workshops are offered throughout the year on the campus in Middletown and at the Newburgh Extension Center. Students may also schedule an individual appointment with the Financial Aid Office if they have questions. The Middletown office is located on the third floor of the George F. Shepard Student Center (845) 3414190, while the Newburgh office is in Room 127 of the Extension Center, (845) 341-4518/ College Costs at SUNY Orange The direct costs that all full-time SUNY Orange students must pay each semester are: Fall Spring Total Tuition* $1,550 $1,550 $3,100 Health Insurance 9 9 18 Technology Fee 110 110 220 Student Activity Fee 50 50 100 Books and Supplies* 480 480 960 Total $2,199 $2,199 $4,398 Additional indirect educational costs that students should consider: ***Non**** Out of **Commuter Commuter State Direct Student Cost $4,398 $4,398 $7,498 Room and Board 2,600 4,950 4,950 Transportation 1,050 1,050 1,050 Personal 925 1,075 1,075 Total $8,973 $11,473 $14,573 The above costs are approximate and are used by SUNY Orange to determine need for financial aid. * Tuition for 2007-08 academic year. ** Commuter refers to a student living at home and commuting to campus. ***Non-commuter refers to a student living away from home while attending college and/or single or married student with/without dependents. ****Out-of-state residents and international students tuition charge is double. General Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for financial aid at SUNY Orange, a student must: • be an American citizen or permanent resident • meet the minimum academic criteria specified for each financial aid program (see “Academic Progress” in this section) • not be in default of any prior student loan or owe monies to the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG or Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) • be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program For federal financial aid programs, an applicant must meet one of the following conditions in order to be considered an independent for the 2007-08 academic year: • be born before January 1, 1984 • be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces • be married • be an orphan or a ward of the court, or have been a ward of the court until age 18 • have legal dependents (other than a spouse) How to Apply In order to apply for financial aid, a student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We urge students to file the FAFSA electronically by visiting www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is no fee with this application. The FAFSA becomes available online each January, but the form can also be obtained at local high schools as well as the SUNY Orange Financial Aid Office. Early Fall semester applicants with need, who file before May 1, will receive first consideration for campus-based aid programs, which are subject to funding limitations. Late applications are placed on a waiting list throughout the year. A student may receive one source of aid or a combination of federal and state aid. However, the amount of aid received is limited by the student’s educational cost, family contribution and aid availability. If selected for verification, the student and family must provide documentation of all 2006 taxable income (signed copies of 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ; with W-2’s) and non-taxable income (social security benefits, social services, child support, etc.). All non-taxable income information provided should be representative of the last calendar year (2006 for the 2007-08 aid year). 20 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Financial Aid Transfer Students SUNY Orange encourages all transfer students to seek a credit evaluation of course work taken at prior institutions in order to determine if they’ve satisfied the necessary academic progress criteria to qualify for financial aid. Summer Sessions Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information and requirements for summer aid. Regulations Governing Federal Assistance Students who receive financial aid must attend all courses for which they are registered during a semester to receive funds. If the Financial Aid Office learns that a student never attended or stopped attending a particular course (or courses), that student’s financial aid may be affected. Financial Aid Programs Federal Pell Grant The Federal Pell Grant provides grants ranging from *$400 to $4,050 per year to all eligible applicants. Students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov after Jan. 1, and prior to the College’s September registration. The application should list SUNY Orange (code #002876) as one of the colleges. The Financial Aid Office will receive the information electronically in order to determine eligibility for all Federal Aid. Although the federal government allows the FAFSA to be filed by June 30, 2008, the receipt of a valid result must be on file with the SUNY Orange Financial Aid Office by the student’s last day of class. For students required to take developmental courses, federal aid funds will only pay for 30 credits attempted of developmental study. Financial aid (federal and state) will only pay for two credits of physical education course work (passing grades). Students holding baccalaureate degrees are ineligible for the Federal Pell Grant, but must file the FAFSA to receive other aid consideration. * Subject to change. New York State: Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) New York State residents who are full-time students (12 credits or more) may be eligible for TAP grants depending upon their family’s New York State net taxable income. The deadline for the 2007-08 academic year is May 1, 2008. Students applying for TAP must file a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students must be enrolled in programs approved by the New York State Education Department for full-time study in order to receive TAP assistance. In order to receive credit under TAP, a student must be formally admitted to a SUNY Orange degree program and be registered for 12 credits or more. AUDITED and repeats of previously PASSED course work that is/are part of a student’s credit enrollment can result in INELIGIBILITY of federal and/or state aid programs. Note: New York State Aid Program Requirements are subject to change. Academic Progress Standards – TAP Before being certified for a specific TAP payment, students must have accrued a minimum number of credits toward their degree while maintaining a minimum cumulative quality point average (CQPA). A student must also complete (receive a “pass” or “fail” grade) a certain amount of credits during the semester they receive TAP. Before being certified for this TAP payment: You must have completed (passed or failed) this many credits since your last TAP payment 1st 0 2nd 6 3rd 6 4th 9 5th 9 6th 12 You must have accrued at least this many credits toward your degree 0 3 9 18 30 45 With at least this cumulative quality point average (CQPA) 0 .5 .75 1.3 2.0 2.0 Completed credits is defined as receiving grades of A, B, C, D, F or P. Note: First-time TAP recipients must be registered for at least three credits of college level course work. Transfer students entering SUNY Orange who have received TAP at a previous institution must be registered for six (and possibly more) credits of college-level course work as part of their full-time load. New York State academic requirements are subject to change. Aid To Part-Time Study (APTS) Part-time students (taking from six to 11.5 credits per semester) who are enrolled in an eligible degree- granting program may qualify for an Aid To Part- Time Study award. This program is subject to annual New York State budget approval. Due to funding limitations, coverage is limited to six credits. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete college coursework at an accredited institution. 21www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Financial Aid Students who have completed at least three credits at SUNY Orange must have a minimum 2.0 CQPA. For consideration, the New York State net taxable income (NTI) of the family of a dependent student must be $50,550 or less, while the NTI of an independent student’s family must be $34,500 or less. Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must be New York State residents. Students awarded New York State Aid to Part-Time Study must complete a minimum number of college credits (based on New York State academic regulations) and must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA and CQPA in order to receive APTS the following semester. The State Standards of Progress for state aid recipients (TAP, APTS etc.) are reviewed each semester and, unlike the Federal Policy, only one waiver may be granted. Other than these differences, the state appeal process is the same as the federal appeal process. Veteran's Tuition Award Supplement (VTA) Veterans who served in Indochina for the U.S. Armed Forces between Dec. 22, 1961 and May 7, 1975, veterans who served in Persian Gulf hostilities beginning Aug. 2, 1990, and veterans who served in Afghanistan during hostilities on or after Sept. 11, 2001, may be eligible to receive a grant of up to $500 per semester as a part-time student or $1,000 per semester as a full-time student. The necessary forms for first time applicants are available at the SUNY Orange Veteran’s Office, located on the third floor of the George F. Shepard Student Center. To receive a VTA award a student must also apply using the FAFSA. Students who have previously received a VTA Supplement must re-apply through the FAFSA web site. Students must meet New York State residency requirements. Other Federal Financial Aid Federal Perkins Loan Students may also be eligible to receive a Perkins Loan. These loans range from $500 to $2,000 a year, at 5% interest with approximately 10 years to repay. New borrowers (as of 1987-88) have nine months after termination of their studies to begin repayment. Students must also submit a FAFSA form to be considered. Funding is limited. Federal Supplementary Education OpportunityGrant (SEOG) High-need students may be eligible to receive Federal SEOG grants ranging from $200 to $300 per year. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible. FAFSA is required and funding is limited. Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant(ACG) PELL recipients who graduated high school after January 2005 with a rigorous diploma may be eligible for the Academic Competitiveness Grant. This award, issued to U.S. citizens only, is based on year in college along with academic grades. FAFSA required. Note: To view Academic Competitiveness Grant rigorous diploma requirements, visit our website at www.sunyorange.edu/financialaid. Federal College Work-Study (FCWS) Eligible students may work part-time while in college to help defray their educational cost. Salary is $8 per hour (subject to change) for 10 to 15 hours of work per week. All students awarded work-study are placed in the job by the College's Career Services Office. FAFSA is required and funding is limited. Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Students in their first year may borrow up to a maximum of $3,500 for dependent students and $7,500 for independent students per academic year. Students who are considered to be in their "sophomore" year may borrow up to a maximum of $4,500 for dependent students and $8,500 for independent students. The amount for which a student is eligible is limited by the student’s educational costs minus other aid received. FAFSA is required. Students who receive funds on or after July 1, 2006 will have a fixed interest rate of 6.8% (subject to change each July). An origination fee of 3% may be deducted by the bank for each loan received. An additional insurance fee of up to 1% may also be deducted by the bank. Repayment begins six months after a student graduates, leaves school or drops below half-time, with approximately 10 years to repay the loan. All students seeking loans will be required to take a Federal Student Loan Test annually. In addition, regulations mandate that an entrance interview be given to students prior to disbursement of loan funds and an exit interview be given before a student graduates, leaves school or drops below half-time study. Should a Stafford Loan borrower's attendance drop below six credits, any subsequent loan disbursements will be cancelled. Students who later re-enroll will be required to reapply for further loan consideration. Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Parents (of dependent students) may apply for a Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) at a fixed interest rate of 8.5% for loans disbursed after July 1, 2006. Repayment begins 60 22 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Financial Aid days after receipt of the loan check; however, deferral provisions are available. The maximum loan is based upon the cost of education minus any other aid received. FAFSA is required. Parents must submit a PLUS request form to the Financial Aid Office. An origination fee of 3% is deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement. Note: An additional insurance fee of up to 1% may also be deducted. Checks are made co-payable to the parents and SUNY Orange. Veterans Benefits All certificate, degree programs and select continuing education courses are approved for members of the Selected Reserve, National Guard, veterans and eligible dependents. Those interested should inquire at the College’s Veterans Office, located on the third floor of the George F. Shepard Student Center. Aid for Native Americans Aid for Native Americans may be available through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C., or a regional office. For more information, visit the bureau website at http://www.oiep.bia.edu/. Aid for Native Americans may be available through the New York State Education Department, located at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/rss/natamer/home.html. Academic Progress Standards – Federal Programs The federal government has established satisfactory progress standards for the following Title IV federal student aid programs: Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, subsidized Stafford Loan, unsubsidized Stafford Loan, SEOG and college work-study. Any SUNY Orange student who has failed to accumulate the number of credits listed in the box at the top of this page (second column), based upon the number of credits they have attempted (first column), or has not achieved the minimum CQPA (third column) will not be eligible for future federal financial aid. The satisfactory progress review for federal aid programs for students enrolled in associate degree programs occurs at the end of each academic year. Reviews for students enrolled in certificate programs are conducted at the end of each Fall and Spring semester. *Total **Minimum Credits Credits ***Minimum Attempted Accumulated CQPA 0-6 0 0 7-12 3 0 13-18 6 1.00 19-27 12 1.30 28-36 18 1.50 37-45 27 +2.00 46-57 36 2.00 58-69 48 2.00 70-84 60 2.00 85-99 72 ++2.00 +Maximum Time/Certificate ++Maximum Time/Associate Degree Students enrolled in certificate programs are allowed a total of 45 credits attempted. Students enrolled in all associate degree programs are allowed a total of 99 credits attempted. Students who do not complete their certificate or associate degree requirements within the maximum time frame stated above lose eligibility for federal aid. * Total credits attempted is defined as all credits attempted at SUNY Orange after the drop/add period, including: developmental credits, withdrawals, repeated coursework, P.E.'s, holds, incompletes, failed courses, medical withdrawals and any transfer credits accepted toward your degree. **Minimum credits accumulated is defined as all credits passed at SUNY Orange and any transfer credits accepted toward a degree. ***Developmental coursework, P.E.'s, and accepted transfer credits are not calculated in the CQPA. Appeal Process/Reinstatement of Federal Aid Eligibility Based upon mitigating circumstances, students may be granted two exceptions to the College’s satisfactory academic progress policy. To apply for an exception, students must: • Complete the Request for Appeal of Satisfactory Progress Form detailing the mitigating circumstances • Submit documentation (doctor's note, police report, social services report, obituary, etc.) with their request 23www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Financial Aid Students will be notified in writing if an exception has been granted or denied, and waivers cannot be granted to appeal maximum time limits. We encourage students who are denied an exception or students who choose not to submit an appeal by the review date to enroll without receiving the benefit of financial aid because these students can have their appeal application reviewed again at their request. Other State Financial Aid Award for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans Awards are provided for children of deceased or disabled veterans who attend a college or university full-time in New York State (this program is subject to annual New York State budget approval). The award is $450 per year. Students may apply through their high school or the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. Applications can be obtained through the SUNY Orange Veteran’s Office, located on the third floor of the George F. Shepard Student Center. The World Trade Memorial Scholarship Following are the eligibility requirements for students to qualify for the World Trade Memorial Scholarship: • The student must already be enrolled at a SUNY campus • Covered incidents: the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 in New York City, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania • Victims who were severely disabled in any of the terrorist attacks (limited to police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical service workers) • Children or spouses of victims who died or were severely disabled (limited to police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical service workers) • Required to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a program approved by the Commissioner of Education • Scholarship recipients are not required to be New York State residents or U.S. citizens • Applicants must complete applications for both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarship Students who are members of volunteer organizations may qualify for the Volunteer Recruitment Service Scholarship. Volunteer organizations include ambulance company (as defined in section three of the volunteer ambulance workers’ benefit law) or fire company (as defined in section three of the volunteer firefighters' benefit law). The volunteer organization may select one eligible candidate from its membership each year and submit a completed application on behalf of that student. For more information, contact NYSHESC at 1-888NYSHESC, or visit www.hesc.com. Local Financial Aid Local College Work-Study (LCWS) College funds are also available for students who do not meet the federal work study eligibility requirements. The pay rate is $8 per hour (subject to change). All students awarded work-study are placed in the job by the College's Career Services Office. FAFSA is required. SUNY Orange Scholarships Through the efforts of its Educational Foundation and Alumni Association, SUNY Orange offers a variety of scholarships, grants-in-aid and awards that have been established for entering, returning and graduating students. See the accompanying grid for a complete listing of scholarships, grants and awards. The College’s scholarships are awarded annually by the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Committee (except where noted). Recipients of these scholarships are selected based upon donor criteria which could include: demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, faculty recommendations and the availability of scholarship funds. All scholarship forms (Entering Freshmen Scholarships, President’s Scholarships, Returning Student Scholarships, Graduate Scholarships for Continued Study) are available after Jan. 15 from the College website or the Financial Aid Office. Applicants are encouraged to apply for scholarships online at www.sunyorange.edu/scholarships. A student needs only to file one application for a given category of scholarship (one application will submit the student’s name for consideration for all of the entering scholarships). Students awarded scholarships based upon recommendations of faculty departments and/or by the Committee on Scholarship and Financial Assistance will be notified in early May and recognized at either the College’s Spring Convocation (held each May for graduating students) or Fall Convocation (held each September for returning students). 24 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Scholarship Opportunities 2007 - 2008 Type: E = entering (new) student R = returning student G = graduating student Student: FT = full time (enrolled in 12 or more credits) PT = enrolled in 11.5 credits or less Area of Study Need Based Grade Based Student Classification Student Type Other Requirements Name of Scholarship Accounting R FT/PT Judelson, Giordano and Siegel Accounting X R FT Levitan, Yegidis and Goldstein Accounting R FT Ripley (Harold) Accounting G FT/PT Golub (Max) Accounting G FT/PT Wahlen (Annette) Allied Health X R FT/PT Female Mokotoff (Gertrude and Reuben) Architecture G FT/PT Department recommendation Excellence in Architecture Architecture G FT/PT Minden Architectural Art R FT/PT Department recommendation Skrobanski-Kehm (Margaret) Banking Management G FT/PT Luft (John P.) Biological Science E FT Abbott (Fred and Wava) Busines X R FT Involved in Community Service Currier and Lazier Business E FT/PT Middletown Resident Menter (Max) Business G FT/PT Rudolph Lagai Business G FT/PT Max & Herbert Menter Business or Accounting X R FT/PT King (Russell) Civil Engineering G FT/PT Orange County resident Orange County Town Supt. Construction Technology X E FT Newburgh Resident Advance Testing Criminal Justice or International Studies G FT/PT Minority Student Medina (Ivan) Dental Hygiene R FT/PT Godwin (Dr. Andrew) Dental Hygiene X R FT/PT Walts (Dr. Merrick and Dorothy) Dental Hygiene X R FT/PT Botti (Margaret) Drama G FT/PT Department recommendation Dr. Manuel Rosenblum Theater Education R FT/PT Klingman (Charles ) Education X R FT/PT Walts (Thomas) Electrical Engineering G FT/PT Bell (William O.) Engineering X R FT Orange/Sullivan Professional Engineers English G FT/PT Department recommendation CEA Bruce and Tedi Bell English G FT/PT Department recommendation Parkhurst Creative Writing (John P.) English G FT/PT Department recommendation Westermeier (John T.) Health, Physical Ed G FT/PT Department recommendation Basta (Christopher J.) History G FT/PT Hathaway (Odell S.) International Studies R FT Department recommendation Holmbraker (James) Marketing X R FT Resident of Orange County Dana Distributors Mathematics G FT/PT Kotler (David) Medical Lab. Tech. R FT/PT Mamelok (Harold) Music E FT/PT September 11th Music R FT/PT Department recommendation Curtis (Ruth) Music R FT/PT Department recommendation Morrison (Marchessa) Music R FT/PT Department recommendation Toole (Charles) Music G FT/PT Department recommendation Reilly Music (Audrey A.) Nursing X R FT/PT Breen Duff (Barbara) Nursing X R FT 3.0 GPA Congelosi Family Nursing X R FT Curtis Desmond (Alice) Nursing R FT/PT Department recommendation DeGeus (Ada) Visit our website for scholarship descriptions and requirements, applications and instructions. One application is sufficient for all scholarship opportunities. 25www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Scholarship Opportunities 2007 - 2008 Type: E = entering (new) student R = returning student G = graduating student Student: FT = full time (enrolled in 12 or more credits) PT = enrolled in 11.5 credits or less Area of Study Need Based Grade Based Student Classification Student Type Other Requirements Name of Scholarship Nursing X X R Frances Carpenter Marks RN MAFlorence Nightingale Nursing R FT/PT Froelich (Dawn) Nursing X R FT/PT Gregory (Carol) Nursing R FT/PT Hultgren (Louise) Nursing R FT Morgans (Dr. Harold) Nursing R FT/PT New York State Home Bureau Nursing X R FT/PT Pryluck (Shepard and Edna) Nursing X R FT Russo-Diamonti (Marie) Nursing R FT Taffin (Ruth and Steve) Nursing G FT/PT Evening Nursing Student Graduate Nursing G FT/PT Simpson Nursing (June M.) Office Tech./Accounting G FT/PT Reilly Business (Charles J.) OTA X X R FT Does not qualify for Fed State Aid Vincent Casserly Memorial–OTA Peforming Arts G FT/PT Pollack (Ruth) Physical Education G FT/PT Phys. Ed. & Recreation GIA Physical Therapist Asst. X R FT/PT Bernstein (Roberta) Radiologic Tech. X R FT/PT Department recommendation Walter Brown Memorial Science/Engineering G FT/PT Department recommendation CEA Jerome K. Bell Memorial Social Sciences G FT/PT Department recommendation Albrecht (Walter) Social Sciences G FT/PT Greenman (Dean Robert) Any G FT/PT Miner (Dr. Edwin) Any G FT/PT OCCC Memorial Any X E FT English is the second language Coates (Philip) Any E FT H.S. guidance recommendation Delavan (Luella) Any E FT/PT Encore Learning in Retirement Any E FT Recruited athlete for specific sports Intercollegiate Athletic Any E FT Newburgh Resident, Must transfer to Mt. Saint Mary Kaplan Family Charitable Foundation Any E FT Middletown High School Graduate Kiwanis Club of Middletown Any E FT Kriney Family (Jake) Any E FT/PT Mark (Bertha and Nathan) Any E FT Middletown Rotary Club Any E FT/PT Family member of NYPD or FDNY NYPD/FDNY Any E FT President’s Any E FT/PT Goshen High School Graduate Reynolds (Grace) Any E FT Middletown High School Graduate Sweeney (Dollie) Any E FT/PT Sweeney (Dollie) ESL Any E FT/PT Warwick Savings Foundation Any R FT/PT Career in Public Service Alberghini (Peter) Any R FT/PT Member Student Senate, Career in Public Service Bonacic (John) Any R FT/PT Disabled Student Barbone (Lillian) Visit our website for scholarship descriptions and requirements, applications and instructions. One application is sufficient for all scholarship opportunities. 26 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Scholarship Opportunities 2007 - 2008 Type: E = entering (new) student R = returning student G = graduating student Student: FT = full time (enrolled in 12 or more credits) PT = enrolled in 11.5 credits or less Area of Study Need Based Grade Based Student Classification Student Type Other Requirements Name of Scholarship Any R FT Bookstaver (Jesse) Any R FT Boyd Foundation Any R FT/PT Outstanding Sportsmanship/ Department recommendation Chachis (Chris) Any R FT Chappell (Charles and Vivian) Any R PT No h.s. dipolma or GED, Completed 12 cr. Coates (Philip) Any R FT/PT Delavan (Luella) Any R FT Dietz (Edwin and Rachel) Any R FT/PT Communications dept. recom. Dulzer (Marie Ann ) Any R/G FT/PT Faculty Any R FT/PT Interest in teaching Goldstein (Jack) Any R FT Resident of Orange County Howe (Margaret and Frank) Any R FT/PT Kassel (Ruth) Any R FT Keely (Lauren) Any R FT Kennedy (John F.) Any R FT/PT King (Dr. Martin Luther) Any R FT/PT Lipschutz (Dr. Paul and Ida) Any R FT/PT Essay to Scholarship Committee Lynch (Dr. James) Any R FT/PT McClure (H. Seeley) Any R FT/PT Demonstrates Leadership McMahon (John) Any R FT/PT Visual or Hearing Impared Middletown Lions Club Any R FT/PT Member of MHVFCU Mid-Hudson Valley FCU Any R FT/PT Miner (Dr. Edwin) Any R FT Spanish Speaking Molloy (Daniel) Any R FT/PT Single Parent Murphy (Kathryn) Any R FT/PT Family member of NYPD or FDNY NYPD/FDNY(restrictions apply-refer to our website) Any R FT/PT Resident of O&R service area Orange and Rockland Any R FT Resident of Orange County Ottaway Any R FT Pollets (Jack) Any R FT/PT English Dept. recommendation Raimondi (Raymond) Any R FT/PT Rowley (Robert and Joan) Any R FT/PT VP Student Services recom. Shepard (George) Any G FT/PT Bull Crist (Amy) Any G FT/PT Diana (Mary B.) Any G FT/PT Excellent citizenship Dougherty (Trustee Edward) Any G FT/PT McClure (H. Seeley) Any G FT/PT Morrison (Christine) Any G FT/PT Orange County Society of NY Any G FT/PT Retired Teachers Rockland/Orange Any G FT/PT Vuolo (Dr. Hannah K.) Any G FT/PT Scholastic, voluneer service Alpha Nu Chi/Phi Theta Kappa Visit our website for scholarship descriptions and requirements, applications and instructions. One application is sufficient for all scholarship opportunities. 27www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Academic Policies and Procedures The Records and Registration Office handles students’ records, oversees the registration process, sets the academic master schedule, distributes grades and administers academic policy. Students should contact the Records and Registration staff for information ranging from: Academic registrations and schedule changes; transcripts; grades, records, and access; verification of Policies and enrollment, attendance, or full- or part-time status for insurance, banks and employers; graduation applications; the course schedule each semester; the final exam schedule each semester; the list of graduates each semester; cancellation of classes with low enrollment; student records; changes of curriculum; registration calendars; attendance records; academic policies and the academic policy manual; and protection of students’ privacy rights and communication with parents and others regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Information regarding many of the Records and Registration regulations and policies can be found by visiting www.sunyorange.edu/academic_services. Records and Registration Office George F. Shepard Student Center, 3rd floor 115 South Street Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 341-4140 Registration All registration for credit classes at SUNY Orange must be done through the Records and Registration Office. Students are encouraged to complete the following steps in the credit registration process: • Complete the admissions application form • Take the Placement Assessment test in the Advising and Counseling Center (for all new students) or consult an academic advisor (for students seeking to be readmitted) • Visit the Financial Aid Office if you are seeking financial aid • Submit immunization records to the Health Services Office • See your assigned advisor to select courses • Register for classes at the appropriate time (see current semester course schedule for details) • Go to the Bursar Office to make payment or a payment arrangement Procedures The degree requirements and academic regulations contained in the SUNY Orange Catalog affect all students who begin their study in 2007-2008. All information is accurate as of the time of publication. For the most current information, please consult the College web page at www.sunyorange.edu. Policies are subject to change. Current information relative to changes in program or academic policies can be obtained from the Office for Academic Affairs, which is located on the second floor of Morrison Hall. The vice president for academic affairs is authorized to waive the application of any College academic policy in a particular case. Academic Year The academic year is composed of two semesters— Fall and Spring—each of which is a minimum of 15 instructional weeks long. Courses offered in the summer extend to either six or eight weeks. Intersession courses, when offered, are usually three or four weeks in duration. Cancellation of Classes Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. However, any cancellation will be announced no later than the Friday before a full semester begins or on the day before a half semester begins. During the semester, classes will be canceled for the day or evening when hazardous driving conditions or similar circumstances make such action advisable. Cancellation of day classes does not necessarily mean evening classes are also cancelled. Cancellation of day classes is usually announced at approximately 6 a.m. while cancellation of evening classes is usually announced at approximately 2 p.m. News regarding delays and cancellations is broadcast over local radio stations, announced on the College’s main telephone number, (845) 344-OCCC, and posted on the web page. The College reserves the right to reschedule classes. Generally, evening classes are made up on the Friday evening of the next week. 29www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Academic Policies and Procedures Change of Curriculum To move from one SUNY Orange degree program to another, a student must complete a change of curriculum form. The department chairperson for the new degree program must approve the change. Forms are available at the Records and Registration Office. If a student wishes to change advisors, the request should be submitted to the Advising and Counseling Center after the change of curriculum form has been filed. Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty is regarded by the College as an intolerable breach of academic ethics and deserves immediate penalty. The consequences of academic dishonesty may include academic penalties, disciplinary action or legal action. (Refer also to “Student Rights & Responsibilities” section of this catalog.) Academic dishonesty, as defined in the Code of Student Conduct, includes, but is not limited to: cheating, including cybercheating; fabrication; facilitating academic dishonesty; plagiarism, including internet plagiarism; forgery; bribery; or multiple submission (submitting the same assignment to more than one instructor without the permission of the instructors). Conduct Expected of Students The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who exhibits conduct incompatible with the purposes of the College. The SUNY Orange Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff have a primary concern for the academic achievement, standards and personal integrity of our students; recognize their obligation to protect college property; and take a special interest in the mental and physical health of the college community. Committed to preserving the peace, uplifting campus morale and creating a civil climate on its campuses, SUNY Orange has adopted specific policies and procedures regarding student conduct. These policies and procedures, in the form of the Code of Student Conduct, are published in the Student Handbook. Placement Assessment The Placement Assessment is a mandatory test to determine each student’s reading, writing and mathematical abilities. It must be taken after a student applies to the College but before that student may register for any classes. Its purpose is to insure that each student has the necessary skills in each of these critical areas to begin college-level study. If the student needs more work in any area, he or she will begin at the developmental course level. Developmental Students For students who have tested into two or more developmental courses in reading, writing or mathematics, the College has created the following academic policies and procedures to insure their success: • Developmental students who are placed on academic probation (less than 2.0 CQPA) or receive an F, W or H in a developmental course will receive a letter stating that the student’s records will be reviewed by the Developmental Education Review Board. This review board may then limit the number of credits that the student may take or stipulate specific course(s) that the student must take. Students will have the option of meeting with the Developmental Review Board to discuss their circumstances before decisions are made. • Students who receive grades of H or F in a particular developmental course will be allowed to repeat that developmental course only two additional times for a total of three attempts. If students do not successfully complete a particular developmental course by the third attempt, they will be separated from the college for one year. Upon their return to the college, students will be granted one attempt to successfully repeat the course(s). A grade of H or F would require another year separation. The appeals process will be available to those students who will be separated. The above applies to all students regardless of the number of developmental courses they are required to take. • Any developmental student who fails to obtain the minimum credits passed that are indicated below will be separated from the college for a period of one year. Total Credits Minimum Credits Attempted Passed 24 6 36 12 48 18 Credits attempted excludes courses where a student has received a grade of W, I, M or N. Developmental students who wish to appeal the decision of the Developmental Education Review Board may appeal to the appropriate associate vice president. During the registration process, the academic advisor and the student create the student’s course schedule. The advisor will use the Placement Assessment results to insure that the student takes the required courses at the appropriate level. Students must take the required reading and writing courses each semester until their developmental requirements have been successfully completed. 30 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Course Policies and Procedures Note: Students who place into developmental math courses must complete these courses even though there may not be a specific math requirement in their curriculum. Course Policies and Procedures Prerequisites A prerequisite course is one that prepares a student for more advanced courses in an academic field. Prerequisites may be waived or substituted at the discretion of the appropriate department chair. A signed waiver form approved by the department chairperson must be filed with Records and Registration. Students with credits earned at a previous institution are urged to check with the Records & Registration Office to determine appropriate course equivalencies. Note: Course prerequisites are listed in the far right column of the course schedule or as a special notation connected with the course. A student without the appropriate prerequisites or waiver can be withdrawn from the course by the instructor. Refunds are issued according to the refund schedule published in the course schedule. Course Outline/Syllabus Course outlines and/or syllabi are distributed to students and appropriate department chairs at the beginning of each semester. Elements to be included in a course outline/syllabus are: heading; catalog description; relationship to programs; student learning outcomes; chronology of study; grading system; types of tests; instructional materials; attendance policy; instructor withdrawal policy; support services; office location, hours and phone; campus e-mail address; religious observance; and appropriate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information. Departments may have their own policies regarding additional information and end-of-the-semester reports. Repeating a Course Repeating a course means taking a course after having received a grade of A, B, C, D, F, W or M in that course. When a student repeats a course, the grade and credits earned in the last attempt are calculated in the academic average, although all grades remain on the student’s record. Students who receive financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating a course in which a grade of D or better was earned. Field Trips When students attend either group-sponsored or course-sponsored field trips, they must pay their own expenses. Audit of Course Students who wish to audit a course, where they do not earn credit or a grade in that course, must complete a special permission card, available at the Records and Registration Office, when they register. Nursing courses are not subject to audit. Students may, however, change their status from audit to credit or vice versa, if they file the special permission card by the end of the third week of classes (or its equivalent for summer sessions). Instructors are not required to evaluate the work of audit students. Those students who are eligible for financial aid should consult with the Financial Aid Office before registering or changing to audit status. If audited courses are included in 12 credits of course work, a student may become ineligible for TAP and other financial aid programs. Credit Load Credit load refers to the total number of credits a student is taking in a semester. Twelve or more credits per semester is considered a full-time course load; while ½ to 11½ credits per semester is considered part-time. Students generally may schedule their classes in the day or evening, or both, in accordance with their particular needs. However, if a student wants to take more than the maximum credit load, (20 or more credits in a semester, or 9 or more in a summer session) the appropriate associate vice president must approve. Schedule Changes and Withdrawals Once a student’s course schedule is created, the student receives a computerized printout and has his or her name added to the rosters for each course and section. Student schedules will be given only to the student, who must also show proper photo identification. Should a student need to change any portion of his or her schedule, or to withdraw from the College during the semester, the following policies have been established: Deadline for Schedule Changes The time set aside by the College for students to change their schedules, usually referred to as the “drop/add period,” is the first week of a 15-week semester (Fall and Spring), or the equivalent during the summer sessions or accelerated course time periods. Students may register for open first and second half-semester courses through the second class meeting of the first week of the course. During the drop/add period, students must secure the advisor’s signature to enter a section with open seats. After the one week period or its equivalent, the signatures of the department chair, instructor and registrar are required (See specific deadlines for 31www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Course Policies and Procedures drop/add listed in the current course schedule). Only the student may make changes to his or her schedule, and all requests for changes must be done in writing. Official Withdrawal from the College To apply for an Official Withdrawal from the College and all of the current semester’s courses, a student must meet the deadlines published in the appropriate course schedule. The student needs to discuss a withdrawal with his or her academic advisor and begin the formal process in the Records and Registration Office. Since the student’s financial aid and future academic record may be affected, the student must carefully follow the formal steps. The student must complete the Total Withdrawal from the College Form and the Drop/Add Form with appropriate signatures by the deadlines published in the appropriate course schedule. An exit interview with an Advising and Counseling Center staff member is required for all admitted (degree-seeking) students. Students who receive any form of financial aid are required to obtain a financial aid officer’s signature. Part-time, non-degree-seeking students should complete and file their forms with Records and Registration Office. Medical Withdrawal A student may withdraw from all semester courses for medical reasons. For the medical withdrawal process, contact the Records and Registration Office. Since financial aid and future academic records may be affected, it is important that students follow the proper withdrawal procedures. When a student must withdraw from the College or courses due to personal medical reasons, he or she should obtain written verification from the physician and include it with all other required forms. The physician’s statement should list the dates of the condition and provide a general description of the student’s state of health and its effect on the student’s ability to attend classes. All such information maintained by the college is treated as confidential and privileged. The student's request for medical withdrawal and appropriate forms should be submitted to the registrar before the end of the semester in which the illness occurs. Withdrawals approved for medical reasons do not generate an automatic refund of tuition, waiver of the physical education requirement, nor waiver of financial aid requirements. Students should consult with the appropriate offices concerning these items. Medical Leave Students may be granted a medical leave if appropriate medical documentation that contains an anticipated return date is provided to the Registrar. Withdrawal from a Non-DevelopmentalCourse A student may withdraw from a non-developmental course by following the deadlines posted in the registration calendar (see current course schedule), completing the appropriate forms available in the Records and Registration Office and obtaining the advisor’s signature. Note: After the drop/add period, the student may ask an instructor for an Instructor Withdrawal, but the instructor is not required to grant it. No record of the course appears on the student’s transcript if the course is dropped by the deadlines published in the appropriate course schedule. Withdrawals are processed by the Records and Registration Office as of the day of receipt. Please keep this in mind since refunds are generated from the processing date. Withdrawal from a Developmental Course To withdraw from a developmental course, but not any others that semester, a student must acquire the permission of the appropriate administrator (associate vice president, registrar, coordinator of Learning Assistance Services), the advisor and the instructor. Absence from class is not a sufficient reason when seeking permission to withdraw from a required developmental course. However, if a student voluntarily enrolled, but had not placed into the course, he or she may withdraw with the signature of the advisor. Students who are required to enroll in developmental courses must remain in them until they successfully complete them by the deadlines established in academic policy (see Developmental Education Program section in this catalog). Withdrawal and Financial Aid Awards Students who receive financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office as withdrawal from either a single course or from all courses may affect current or future aid. 32 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2008 Grades and Grading / Academic Standing Grades and Grading Grades, Quality Points and CQPA SUNY Orange uses a four-point grading system, based on letter grades of A, B, C, D and F. Each grade is assigned a numeric value: A or A- = 4 B+, B or B- = 3 C+, C or C- = 2 D+, D or D- = 1 F = 0 To calculate quality points, multiply the number of credits of a course by the numeric value of the grade earned. For example: An A (4 quality points) in Freshman English 1 (3 credits) produces 12 quality points (4 x 3 = 12) and a C- (2 quality points) in Calculus I (4 credits) produces 8 quality points (2 x 4 = 8). To determine academic average for a given semester, divide the quality points earned by the number of semester hour credits calculated (QPA). The same formula, dividing the total number of quality points by the total number of credits calculated, is used to calculate the cumulative quality point average (CQPA). However, when calculating academic average, the following special grades do not count as credits calculated: P (Pass) indicates satisfactory performance in a non-credit, developmental, or physical activity course F (Fail) when received for unsatisfactory performance in a developmental or physical activity course I (Incomplete) work unfinished due to unavoidable circumstances W (Withdrawal) indicates that the student withdrew by the deadline or was withdrawn by the instructor M (Medical Withdrawal) withdrawal from a course based upon documented health reasons N (Non-credit) indicates a credit course was taken for no credit H (Hold) indicates a degree of progress was made in a developmental course but not sufficient enough to warrant a grade of P (Pass) To clear a grade of I (Incomplete) from the record, work must be completed by the deadline indicated on the Incomplete Form, which can be no later than the end of the next semester, Fall or Spring. If the work is not completed, the I grade will become an F. It is the student’s responsibili