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.
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].