Policy for Transcript Notations
Generally, disciplinary actions are not noted on academic transcripts. However, if a student is suspended or expelled as a result of disciplinary action, they will have an "NG" notation in place of a grade on every course for which they are registered in the semester of the effective date of the suspension or expulsion. The credits attempted for that semester will be included in the total number of credits attempted. The "NG" notation will become a permanent part of the student's academic record (transcript).
Students with "NG" notations must have the approval of the Dean of Students, [email protected], before they can apply for readmission to the university. If the student is readmitted to the university, the courses with "NG" notation can be repeated. The "NG" notation, however, will remain on the academic transcript.
Conduct involving serious crimes, including, but not limited to, arson, hazing, robbery/burglary, motor vehicle theft, murder/manslaughter, physical assault, sexual and interpersonal violence, and/or conduct that leads to death or serious physical injury of another person, shall result in a permanent transcript notation of suspension or expulsion from the university. The permanent transcript notation will read: "suspended after a finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation on (date)." or "expelled after a finding of responsibility for a code of conduct violation on (date)."
For the respondent who withdraws, is not enrolled due to winter/summer break, or is interim suspended from the university while such conduct charges are pending and decline to complete the disciplinary process, a notation will go on the transcript of such students that they "withdrew with conduct charges pending." Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken prior to the student's return to SUNY Oswego. The comment is removed if the student is readmitted after completing the conduct process.
Appeals seeking removal of a transcript notation for a suspension provided that such notation shall not be removed prior to one year after conclusion of the suspension, shall be directed to the Dean of Students, [email protected]. For suspensions related to serious crimes listed above, the notation will permanently remain on the transcript. Notations for expulsion shall not be removed. If a finding of responsibility is vacated for any reason, any such transcript notation shall be removed.
Good Samaritan Policy
Students, student groups, and organizations are strongly encouraged to seek immediate medical assistance for any medical emergency. To minimize hesitation in getting help for someone experiencing adverse side effects from alcohol and drug consumption, amnesty from disciplinary action for minor alcohol and drug violations may be granted to anyone who, in good faith and in a timely manner, seeks emergency medical assistance for themselves or someone in need. The conditions of this policy are as follows:
- Students involved in a situation where alcohol/drug consumption led to a medical emergency must, as a condition of this policy, agree to participate in additional educational programming surrounding responsible use of alcohol/drugs. Fees related to these activities will be waived or significantly reduced for all parties.
- Amnesty from disciplinary measures will be revoked whenever a student fails or refuses to complete educational programming following the incident.
- In most circumstances, parents/guardians will not be notified of the outcome.
- Amnesty will not be granted for violations of M.10. Operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol but not limited to DUI/DWI and N.4. Manufacturing, selling, or distribution of drugs, controlled substances, or non-prescribed medication.
- Incidents that qualify for the Good Samaritan policy will not be added to student disciplinary records and will not be subject to disclosure to third party entities requesting access to view student disciplinary records.
- Amnesty is not guaranteed in all circumstances. The Director of Student Conduct makes final determinations on the application, scope, and appropriateness of the Good Samaritan policy for each unique incident.
Amnesty Policy for Alcohol and/or Drug Use Amnesty in Sexual Violence Cases
(See full policy under Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention, Policies and Procedures.)
The health and safety of every student at the State University of New York and its State-operated and community colleges is of utmost importance. SUNY Oswego recognizes that students who have been drinking and/or using drugs (whether such use is voluntary or involuntary) at the time that violence, including but not limited to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault, occurs may be hesitant to report such incidents due to fear of potential consequences for their own conduct. SUNY Oswego strongly encourages students to report incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault to the Title IX coordinator. A bystander acting in good faith or a reporting individual acting in good faith that discloses any incident of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault to SUNY Oswego officials or law enforcement will not be subject to SUNY Oswego code of conduct action for violations of alcohol and/or drug use policies occurring at or near the time of the commission of the domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault.
Policy Review of No Contact Orders
Both the accused or respondent and the reporting individual shall, upon request and consistent with SUNY Oswego policies and procedures, be afforded a prompt review, reasonable under the circumstances, of the need for and terms of a no-contact order, including potential modification and shall be allowed to submit evidence in support of their request. SUNY Oswego may establish an appropriate schedule for the accused and respondents to access applicable buildings and property at a time when such buildings and property are not being accessed by the reporting individual. Contact the Dean of Students, 315-312-5483, [email protected].
Weapons and Dangerous Materials
Firearms and Weapons
The penal Law of New York and Rules of the Board of Trustees [Section 535.3(j)] of the Official Compilations of Codes, Rules, and Regulations of the State of New York prohibits the possession of any firearm or weapon on property controlled by the State University of New York, including SUNY Oswego, without the written authorization of the university. Weapons include, but are not limited to, any dagger, dangerous knife (other than table service utensils or pocket knife), stiletto, imitation firearm or any other dangerous or deadly instrument, including any loaded weapon from which a shot may be discharged by gunpowder, or a billy, blackjack, bludgeon, plastic knuckles, metal knuckles, rapier, cane sword, sand club, or slingshot. Firearms include, but are not limited to, a pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, pellet gun, air gun, spring gun, and paintball gun. The fact that a person is in possession of a valid New York State pistol permit does not authorize that person to have a firearm on campus property without written authorization from the university.
In order to provide for the legitimate use by students of weapons for sporting purposes off university property as permitted by law, University Police have been authorized to establish a repository for the storage of these firearms in situations where students may desire to bring them to Oswego. Further, University Police may establish protocols for the use and storage of weapons in consultation with the university's Intramural and Recreation program for student organization recreational purposes and related portage of weapons on campus.
Students who wish to take advantage of this service are required to immediately transport such firearms to University Police when they are brought on university property. After such firearms are withdrawn from University Police, students are required to transport them immediately to the boundaries of university property. Members of the University Police force will be available 24 hours a day to assist students in taking advantage of this service.
Fireworks, Explosives, Flammables, and Self Defense Spray Devices
The use of fireworks, explosives and other dangerous or flammable materials such as gasoline, kerosene, propane, chemicals etc., is prohibited on the campus except when properly supervised in connection with curricular offerings.
In accordance with New York State Penal Law, Section 265.20 (14), the university permits the possession of a single self-defense spray device, meaning a pocket-sized spray device which contains and releases a chemical or organic substance which is intended to produce temporary physical discomfort or disability through being vaporized or otherwise dispensed in the air. All such devices possessed on campus must be consistent with standards established by New York State pursuant to New York State Penal Law Section 262.20 (14) for that purpose and shall only be used for the purpose of self-defense.
Hazardous Substances
Possession, distribution and/or use of hazardous substances for other than purposes sanctioned by the university are prohibited. A hazardous substance is any physical, chemical, microbiological or radiological substance or matter which, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness, or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health.
Projectiles
Members of the university community have a mutual responsibility to act in a manner which does not jeopardize the health and safety of others. Students should be aware that anyone who throws or otherwise causes to launch projectiles of any nature at other persons on campus grounds or in campus facilities may be in violation of the Code of Conduct and may be subject to a disciplinary hearing which may result in suspension from the university.
Weapon Storage
The weapon needs to be unloaded and in a carrying case while being transported to the University Police Department.