Buffalo State College Policies Related to Student Life
This section directs you to Web sites where you will find important information regarding college policies related to student life.
The college reserves the right to change any policies, rules, or regulations affecting students and any dates reported herein. Each student is expected to have knowledge of the information contained in this section.
Questions about college policies can be addressed to the Dean of Students Office, Campbell Student Union 306, (716) 878-4618.
Code of Conduct | Code of Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities
- Affirmation of the Code of Conduct (DOC)
Buffalo State requires all students to receive and positively affirm the College's code of student conduct. This section describes the procedures required to complete the affirmation process. - Buffalo State College Code of Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities
The Code defines student rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as a member of the Buffalo State campus community and identifies conduct that is not permitted. The intent of the Code is to provide students with a due process review of allegations that the Code has been violated and delineates sanctions when guilt has been determined.
Academic Policies | Campus Safety and Crime Prevention | Disabilities | E-mail | Emergency Policies and Procedures | Policies for Greek Organizations | Policies on Health Insurance | Religious Observance Policies | Residence Life Policies and Services | Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Orientation | Smoking Policy | Student Information Disclosure Policy | Voter Registration
- Academic Grievance Procedures for Students
Students must follow the procedures described in this policy for resolving academic grievances, including alleged violations of college and/or course policies or unfair treatment in violation of established academic policy or practice. - Academic Misconduct Policy
All students are expected to display honesty and integrity in completing course requirements and following academic regulations. The Academic Misconduct Policy defines the procedures and processes to be used when allegations of plagiarism, cheating, or other academic misconduct arise. - Class Attendance
The college does not have a uniform attendance policy. Individual faculty members define the attendance requirements for their courses. This section describes the procedures for students to follow when they wish to provide faculty with notice of absence for legitimate reasons.
Campus Safety and Crime Prevention
- Alcoholic Beverages Policy (DOC)
These guidelines describe how the college carries out its responsibility to enforce New York State laws regarding sale, use, and distribution of alcohol on campus. - Annual Security Report (PDF)
Information about campus safety and security is available from the office of University Police, including tips for keeping safe on campus and in the community. - Bias Crime Prevention
The office of University Police is mandated to protect all members of the campus community by preventing and prosecuting bias or hate crimes that occur within the College’s jurisdiction. This section describes procedures to follow if you are the victim of or witness to alleged hate or bias-related crimes. - Campus Safety Forum (DOC)
The Campus Safety Forum is the College’s advisory committee on campus security and reviews current security policies and procedures and makes recommendations for their improvement, especially with regard to preventing and responding to sexual assault. - Controlled Substance Policy
The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances and alcohol on college property or at a college-sponsored activity is prohibited. Information about this policy, the health risks of using alcohol and other drugs and where to get help can be obtained at this Web site. - Crime Statistics Availability
This section describes how to obtain information from the annual report of campus crime statistics, as provided to the U.S. Department of Education, through the office of University Police. - Criminal Activity at Off-Campus Student Locations
University Police and the College Community Relations Advisory Council work with area law enforcement to help provide a safe environment for students, both on- and off-campus. - Criminal Incidents and Other Emergencies - Reporting Procedures (PDF)
This section details procedures to follow when reporting a crime or serious incident to University Police by calling the main University Police number at 878-6333. - Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Buffalo State is committed to the need for proper treatment of all members of the college community. This section describes the College’s discrimination and harassment policy and the procedures to be followed for its implementation. - Federal Trafficking Penalties (PDF)
This web site provides students with information about the Federal trafficking penalties applicable to persons found guilty of various drug offenses.
Disabilities
- Persons with Disabilities Policy (DOC)
It is the policy of Buffalo State that no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the disability, be excluded from participation in employment or access to programs of the college. This section describes the policy and identifies resources available to support and assist persons with disabilities.
E-mail Policy
- Student E-Mail Policy (DOC)
This document details the guidelines and requirements students must follow when using campus e-mail.
Emergency Policies and Procedures
- Emergency Closing Policy and Procedures
Emergency closing information can be obtained at this site. - Emergency Communication
Visit this web site to learn about and sign up for NY-Alert, a service that sends emergency messages via text, voice, or e-mail.
Policies for Greek Organizations
- Greek Organizations Recognition and Governance Policies (DOC) Recognition is the process by which the college agrees that a social fraternity or sorority may function on campus, enroll members, and identify with the college. This section defines the policies and procedures to be adhered to by all Greek organizations on campus.
- Hazing Policy (DOC)
Hazing is illegal in New York State and the college strictly enforces the State's anti-hazing law. The law is described here, along with examples of behavior that constitutes hazing activity.
Policy on Health Insurance
- Student Health Insurance (DOC)
All full-time domestic undergraduate and graduate students who attend Buffalo State are eligible and automatically enrolled in the college’s student health insurance plan unless an online waiver form with proof of health insurance coverage is completed by the applicable deadline. This document explains the health insurance program and provides information about the costs and benefits of student health insurance.
Religious Observances Policy
- Religious Observance Policy (DOC)
Under New York State Education Law, no person shall be expelled from, refused admission to, or denied registration for or the right to attend classes or to participate in any examination, study, or work requirements on a particular day or days because of his/her religious beliefs. The complete religious observance policy is available in this document.
Residence Life Policies and Services
- Residence Life Policies and Services (DOC)
This document site contains the policies and procedures governing residential life at Buffalo State. Each residential student and visitor to the residence halls is expected to have knowledge of and abide by the information contained in these policies.
Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Orientation
- Sexual Assault Policy and Prevention
Sexual assault can happen anywhere, at any time, to anyone, male or female. This Web site describes the College’s commitment to prosecuting allegations of sexual assault through the student judicial process, defines the legal provisions of New York State law related to crimes of sexual assault and provides guidance on what to do if you are sexually assaulted. - Sexual Harassment Policy (DOC)
Sexual harassment is an affront to human dignity and will not be tolerated at Buffalo State College. This document describes the policy and procedure to be followed in responding to allegations of sexual harassment involving students, faculty, and staff. - Sexual Orientation Policy (DOC)
Buffalo State will take affirmative action to protect persons from judgments related to sexual orientation. This document describes the college’s policy and assistance available to persons who allege discrimination based on sexual orientation. - Sexual and Amorous Relations Policy (DOC)
This document describes the college's policy and procedure with regard to relationships that arise between students and faculty or staff members where one party is in a position of power and authority and appears to abuse that position.
Smoking
- Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited in all college buildings and vehicles, under the policy described at this Web site.
Student Information Disclosure Policy
- Public Information/Directory Information Policy (DOC)
This policy defines the student information that may be disclosed by the college for any purpose, at its discretion, and describes procedures to follow to request withholding disclosure of any category of information.
