Maritime College Student Handbook 2021-2022

The Provost may uphold the Department Chair’s decision, and the appeal process is then finished; OR the Provost may appoint a panel to review the documentation/materials. The Panel is comprised of two to three professors from the course’s content area. The Panel forwards their recommendation to the Provost. The Provost may or may not uphold the Panel’s findings. The appeal process ends here. Graduation Requirements In order to participate in commencement exercises in January, May or the Recognition Ceremony in September, students must satisfy all Academic, Financial and Regimental (where applicable) requirements for their degree prior to commencement. Students who do not successfully complete all degree requirements, clear all financial or Regimental obligations (where applicable) are ineligible to participate in commencement exercises. To earn an undergraduate degree in all majors, a cumulative GPA rounding to at least 2.00 (i.e., GPA ≥ 1.995 on transcript) is required at the time of graduation. To earn a graduate degree in all majors, a cumulative GPA rounding to at least 3.00 (i.e., GPA ≥ 2.995 on transcript) is required at the time of graduation. For students in license degree programs, degree requirements include the passing of all 7 modules for 3 rd Mate, or 8 modules for the 3rd Assistant Engineer of the USCG license exam. Additionally, all sea time requirements must be met. You will not be eligible to participate in either the January or May commencement or the Recognition Ceremony in September, without having passed all seven modules of the USCG license exam. Additionally, License/STCW course certificates will not be issued to any student unless he/she successfully completes the USCG/MARAD approved (46 CFR 310) program. For students in the 2-year license degree programs, course certificates will only be issued when students successfully complete the USCG-approved Deck or Engine license program. To assist you, your faculty advisor will provide a check sheet specifying Maritime College’s requirements for your major. You are urged to meet with your advisor to review your check sheet every semester. It is your responsibility to ensure that all requirements for graduation are fulfilled by all deadlines. As with all goals, a carefully laid out plan is the best way to reach your destination. Leave of Absence A leave of absence is permission to be away from the college temporarily, for medical, financial, military, or personal reasons, including study at another educational institution. Students must file a Leave of Absence form with the Office of the Registrar. Students may be on leave for up to two consecutive semesters. Students planning to take courses at another institution during their LOA should obtain pre-approval by submitting a Request to Take Course Off Campus form. Students who are placed on “involuntary leave” must submit appropriate documentation before being allowed to return or register. Students who return in the semester indicated after a LOA must notify the Registrar of their return prior to the start of the semester. They will need to meet with their advisor to obtain their alternate PIN number for registration. Students who do not return from a Leave of Absence in the semester they indicated will be Administratively Disenrolled from the college and will need to apply for readmission if they wish to return. For information on the procedure for Readmission, please refer to the section entitled “ Readmission after a Withdrawal/Academic Disenrollment/Administrative Disenrollment ” in the student Handbook for further information. Types of Leaves: Mental Health Leave of Absence On occasion, a student upon preliminary investigation may be required to leave the College and its premises until the student procures a psychological/medical evaluation, a clearance to return to school, and a recommendation letter from a board-certified physiatrist/psychologist. The information below has been prepared to outline the necessary steps needed to return to SUNY Maritime College after a mental health leave of absence which will be shared with the Dean of Students and/or appropriate departments (and the Mental Health Counselor). You must provide the Dean of Students and Maritime Mental Health Counselor a full summary of any treatment received while you are on leave. This summary must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the desired semester of return. The Mental Health Counselor can best advise the Dean of Students as to your readiness to return to academia only if in receipt of this information. The medical information you provide is confidential and will not