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2015-2016 SUNY Poly Graduate Catalog - http://sunypoly.edu/apps/catalog/grad/2015-2016 2015-2016 SUNY Poly Graduate Catalog 1 / 210 2015-2016 SUNY Poly Graduate Catalog - http://sunypoly.edu/apps/catalog/grad/2015-2016 Table Of Contents President's Message ..................................................... 5 About SUNY Polytechnic Institute .......................................... 6 Admissions ........................................................... 8 Academic Requirements and Policies ........................................ 20 Accreditation ........................................................ 21 Academic Standards ................................................... 22 Degree Requirements ................................................... 24 Code of Academic Conduct .............................................. 25 Graduate Standing .................................................... 26 Graduate Course Requirements ........................................... 28 Residency Requirements ................................................ 31 Requirements for Graduation ............................................. 32 Time Limit on Completing Degree Requirements ............................... 33 Transfer of Graduate Credit .............................................. 34 Dual Master's Degrees .................................................. 35 Exceptions to Academic Policies ........................................... 36 Transcript Request Policy ............................................... 37 Certifying Official ..................................................... 38 Regional Educational Consortium .......................................... 39 Academic Programs – HEGIS Code ........................................ 40 Student Services ...................................................... 41 Athletics and Recreation ................................................ 42 Career Services ....................................................... 43 Counseling Center ..................................................... 44 Dining Service ........................................................ 45 Health and Wellness Center .............................................. 46 Services for Students with Disabilities ....................................... 49 Services for International Students ......................................... 50 Library ............................................................ 51 Teaching and Learning Support ........................................... 52 Learning Center ...................................................... 53 Computing and Media Services ............................................ 54 New Student Orientation ................................................ 55 Residential Life and Housing ............................................. 56 Residential Living Options ............................................... 57 Personal Safety and Security ............................................. 58 Student Activities and Student Government ................................... 59 Performing Arts/Cultural Interests ......................................... 60 Financial Aid ........................................................ 61 Miscellaneous Programs ................................................ 62 Estimated Cost of Attendance - Utica Campus ................................. 63 Applying for Financial Aid ............................................... 65 2 / 210 2015-2016 SUNY Poly Graduate Catalog - http://sunypoly.edu/apps/catalog/grad/2015-2016 Repayment of Financial Aid .............................................. 67 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities ....................................... 68 Academic Requirements for Financial Aid Eligibility ............................ 70 International Student Financial Aid ........................................ 73 Federal Financial Aid Programs ........................................... 74 New York State Financial Aid Programs ..................................... 76 More Information ..................................................... 79 Tuition, Fees, Refunds and Billing .......................................... 80 Graduate Tuition ..................................................... 81 Residency ........................................................... 82 Mandatory Comprehensive Student Fee ..................................... 83 Other Fees & Charges .............................................. 84 Medical Insurance ..................................................... 85 Parking Fees ......................................................... 87 Combined Room and Board Rates 2015-2016 .................................. 88 Refund Policy ........................................................ 89 How Receipt of Federal Title IV Funds Affects Student Refunds ..................... 91 Billing Tuition Payment ................................................. 93 Financial Aid Deferrals ................................................. 94 Other Third Party Deferrals .............................................. 95 FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) ...................... 96 Required Disclosures ................................................... 97 General Information ................................................... 98 Physical Plant ........................................................ 99 Parking ........................................................... 101 SUNY Poly Identification Card ........................................... 102 University Police ..................................................... 103 College Association at Utica/Rome, Inc ..................................... 104 Governance ........................................................ 105 SUNY Poly Foundation ................................................ 106 Release of Student Information and Photographs .............................. 107 Student Rights and Responsibilities ........................................ 108 Student Records ..................................................... 109 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy ................................. 110 Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges ..................................... 111 SUNYIT Smoking Policy ............................................... 112 Accountancy (MS) .................................................... 113 Computer and Information Science (MS) .................................... 116 Data Analysis (CAS) .................................................. 120 Information Design and Technology (MS) ................................... 121 Nanoscale Engineering ................................................. 124 Nanoscale Science .................................................... 131 Network and Computer Security (MS) ...................................... 138 Nursing - Master of Science and Certificate for Advanced Study ................... 141 MS and CAS in Family Nurse Practitioner ................................... 145 3 / 210 2015-2016 SUNY Poly Graduate Catalog - http://sunypoly.edu/apps/catalog/grad/2015-2016 MS and CAS in Nursing Education ........................................ 148 Technology Management (MBA) .......................................... 151 Telecommunications (MS) .............................................. 155 Courses ........................................................... 158 State University of New York / SUNY Board of Trustees ......................... 207 4 / 210 2015-2016 SUNY Poly Graduate Catalog - http://sunypoly.edu/apps/catalog/grad/2015-2016 President's Message http://sunypoly.edu/apps/catalog/grad/2015-2016/ Welcome to SUNY Poly! SUNY Polytechnic Institute is New York’s globally recognized, comprehensive educational ecosystem and a dynamic and proud member of the largest comprehensive university system in the country, the State University of New York. Formed from the merger of SUNY Institute of Technology and the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, SUNY Poly is committed to scholarly excellence and high quality education. Our Albany campus offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the emerging disciplines of nanoscience and nanoengineering, as well as cutting-edge nanobioscience and nanoeconomics programs. Our Utica/Rome campus offers a unique high-tech learning environment, providing degree programs in technology, including engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, and engineering disciplines; professional studies, including business, communication, and nursing; and arts and sciences, with degrees and course offerings in natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences. Thriving athletic, recreational, and cultural programs, events, and activities complement SUNY Poly’s academic experience. As one of the world’s most advanced, university-driven research enterprises, SUNY Poly boasts more than $20 billion in high-tech investments, over 300 corporate partners and multiple technology and innovation hubs that span upstate New York, providing limitless opportunities for students. Please refer to this graduate catalog frequently as it is both a valuable resource and a useful guide. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I extend best wishes for your success at SUNY Poly. Sincerely, Alain E. Kaloyeros, Ph.D. Founding President and Chief Executive Officer SUNY Polytechnic Institute The content of this catalog is accurate as of October, 1, 2015. It is subject to change. _______________________________________________ 5 / 210 2015-2016 SUNY Poly Graduate Catalog