Maritime College Student Handbook 2021-2022

and universities, to distribute information about meningococcal disease and vaccination to all students meeting the enrollment criteria, whether they live on or off campus. This law became effective August 15, 2003. The vaccine isn’t mandatory however, acknowledgement by signature and date is required. Please see the Welcome Packet or the Health Services Office for more information. Religious Exemption: A student may be exempt from vaccination if, in the opinion of the institution, that student or student's parent(s) or guardian of those less than 18 years old holds genuine and sincere religious beliefs which are contrary to the practice of immunization. The student requesting exemption may or may not be a member of an established religious organization. Requests for exemptions must be written and signed by the student if 18 years of age or older, or parent(s), or guardian if under the age of 18. The institution may require supporting documents. It is not required that a religious exemption statement be notarized. In the event of an outbreak, religious exempt individuals should be protected from exposure. This may include exclusion from classes or campus. **PLEASE NOTE, although the Meningococcal vaccine isn’t mandatory to attend SUNY Maritime College, if cadets choose to do cadet shipping or any internships, private companies DO have the right to require the Meningococcal vaccine. ** Housing Tina Prendergast, Director of Housing & Residential Life tprendergast@sunymaritime.edu The Residence Halls are an essential part of the student’s college life. Life in the residence halls is exciting, fun, and challenging. You will learn about different cultures, interests, and values while your roommates and community members learn about you. While Housing and Residence Life strives to provide a pleasant and safe building, everyone who lives, works, or studies in our environment has a responsibility to be courteous to neighbors and to observe basic personal safety practices. Because much of your time here at Maritime is spent in the residence halls they should represent, to the extent possible, a positive living and learning environment, which facilitates the accomplishment of students’ academic, career, and social goals. We encourage you to take the time to learn new things, experience new ideas, and develop new friendships while living in our community. For more information, please see the Guide to Campus Housing at the rear of the Student Handbook. International Students Mr. Lloyd Bistany lbistany@sunymaritime.edu Phone: (718) 409-1585, Fax: 718-409-4735, Baylis Hall The international student advisor is here to meet the needs of our diverse international student population. The students will be provided guidance on any concerns they may have pertaining to the maintenance of their student status (i.e. course load, curricular/optional practical training, travel within and outside of the U.S., etc.) from the moment they join Maritime College to the moment they return home. Our international programming is expanding to fit the needs of our ever-growing international population, with the support of many departments. The Coordinator of International Student Services serves as a mentor to international students as they adjust to the college life in the U.S. International students are an essential part of the campus and provide interactions that enhance the global nature of the experience and community provided by the college. IT Services Michael Mastromarino, Chief Information Officer mmastromarino@sunymaritime.edu SUNY Maritime Help Desk helpdesk@sunymaritime.edu Phone: 718.409.6917, IT House Patterson St. E-Mail is the recommended source for communication at Maritime. Professors and administration expect that you regularly check and read e-mail sent to your Maritime student e-mail account. Mailboxes are up to 30GB of mail storage space. Students will also have the ability to upload documents, jpg, pdfs, docs using Google Drive. Google Phone: 718-409-7452, Fax: 718-409-5567, Baylis Hall, 1 st Floor Michelle Smith, Assistant Director of Housing & Residential Life msmith@sunymaritime.edu Phone: 718-409-4188, Fax: 718-409-5567, Baylis Hall 1 st Floor Alexis Grafakos, Area Coordinator agrafakos@sunymaritime.edu Phone: 718-409-5566, Fax: 718-409-5567, Baylis Hall 1 st Floor