The following is a non-exhaustive list of academic polices that are frequently referenced. Refer also to the Directory of Policy Statements (DOPS) Section I: Academic Policies and Procedures, Undergraduate Catalog, and the Graduate Catalog.

ACADEMIC POLICES

FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act)
Complaints, Grievances, Appeals
Students Unable to Attend Class on Certain Days Because of Religious Beliefs

● Registration

● Adding or Dropping Courses

● Course Load:

●Leave of Absence, Withdrawal from College:

● Academic Probation and Dismissal:

● Repeating Courses:

● Transferring Credit:

● Alternate Methods of Earning College Credit, Graduate Courses:

● Assessment and Continuous Improvement

● Collegewide Degree Requirements:

● Graduation Preparation

● Annual Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Faculty Responsibilities in Student Advisement

The administration recognizes the importance of academic advising in the well-being, development, retention, and graduation of Buffalo State students. The quality of a student's experience at Buffalo State depends heavily on good advisement, and the primary responsibility for student advisement is with the faculty.

All faculty members are required to play a role in student advisement and must be familiar with college and departmental requirements and policies so that they can intelligently guide students.

Advising Resources

Advisement Policy (DOPS)
Advisement (Undergraduate Catalog)
Role of Undergraduates and Faculty (in the advisement process)
Advisement (Graduate Catalog)
Academic Advising (Academic Success Office)
Student Audit System (Degree Works)
Bengal Success Portal (Communicate with Students)

Student Access to Academic Policies

The Undergraduate Catalog and the Graduate Catalog each include a section for students detailing academic policies.

DOPS

The Directory of Policy Statements (DOPS) includes a detailed section on Academic Policies.

Highlighted policies of particular interest to faculty in student grading and academic distinction are linked below to DOPS, Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Catalog, Administrative Policy Library, and other sources. The Handbook for Faculty and Librarians, Instruction Policies and Procedures provides additional resources.

Grading

Transcripts

Order transcripts through the Registrar's Office.

Academic Distinction

Honor Societies

DOPS Policy VIII:0400

The Academic Standards website provide a policy summary and a statement of resolution for faculty.

Graduate Programs
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Certificate of Advanced Study
Graduate Academic Policies
Graduate Faculty
Graduate Advisement
Teacher Certification

The Teacher Certification Office recommends Buffalo State graduates to the New York State Department of Education for teacher certification after they have completed an approved teacher preparation program. The Teacher Certification Office also serves as a resource for teacher certification requirements and a variety of certification related topics.

New York State prides itself in the high quality of its licensed and certified professionals. For the protection of citizens, each license and certificate has requirements that individuals must meet to be licensed or certified in New York State. In accordance and for its role in protecting the public, SUNY’s academic programs leading to licensure or certification are carefully designed to meet and exceed these NYS requirements. Other states frequently have their own requirements, so if your goal is to practice your chosen profession in another state, this professional licensure disclosure notifies you to check your program for requirements in other states.

Dietetics

Dietetics, M.S.

Education

Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.

Art Education, M.S.Ed.

Art Education, PTCP

Art Education (K-12), B.F.A.

Bilingual Special Education, Graduate Certificate

Business and Marketing Education, B.S.

Business and Marketing Education, M.S.Ed.

Business and Marketing Education, PTCP

Career and Technical Education, B.S.

Career and Technical Education, M.S.Ed.

Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), B.S.

Childhood Education and English Extension (Grades 1-6 and English 7-9), B.S.

Childhood Education and Mathematics Extension (Grades 1-6 and Mathematics 7-9), B.S.

Childhood Education and Social Studies Extension (Grades 1-6 and Social Studies 7-9), B.S.

Childhood Education Initial Teaching Certification (Grades 1-6), M.S.Ed.

Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 6, Combined Program), B.S.

Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2), B.S.

Educational Leadership - Building,  C.A.S.

Educational Leadership - Building & District, C.A.S.

English Education (7-12), B.S.

English Education (7-12), M.S.Ed.

English Education (7-12), PTCP

Family and Consumer Sciences Education, B.S.

Literacy Specialist (Birth through Grade 12), M.S.Ed.

Mathematics Education (7-12), B.S.

Mathematics Education (7-12), M.S.Ed.

Mathematics Education (7-12), PTCP

Mathematics Education (7-12, 5-6 Extension), B.S.

Mathematics Education (7-12; 5-6 Extension), PTCP

Music Education, M.M.

Music Education (Pre-K-12), B.Mus.

Physics Education (7-12), M.S.Ed.

Science Education, M.S.Ed.

Social Studies Education (7-12), B.S.

Social Studies Education (7-12), M.S.Ed.

Social Studies Education (7-12), PTCP

Social Studies Education (7-12, 5-6 Extension), B.S.

Social Studies Education (7-12; 5-6 extension), PTCP

Special Education and Childhood Education, B.S.Ed

Special Education: Childhood Program (XCE), M.S.Ed.

Special Education: Early Childhood Program (EXC), M.S.Ed.

Special Education: Students with Disabilities Generalist 7-12 (EXS) and Students with Disabilities 7-12 Subject Area Extensions, M.S.Ed.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, C.A.S.

Technology Education, B.S.

Technology Education, M.S.Ed.

Technology Education, PTCP

Urban Education, M.S.

Geology

Geology, B.S.

Interior Design

Interior Design, B.F.A.

Speech Pathology

Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.Ed.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACADEMIC POLICIES

Buffalo State academic procedures, policies, and guidelines apply to all students and all college sessions. Students are responsible for determining their academic programs and for meeting each degree requirement. Faculty or professional staff who serve as advisers are obligated only to assist students in meeting this responsibility.

  • Clarification of any requirements for the baccalaureate degree may be obtained from the academic adviser, department chair, or academic dean.
  • For clarification of other regulations or procedures regarding baccalaureate degrees, contact the Academic Standards Office, South Wing 100, (716) 878-5222.
  • Graduate students may consult the Graduate Studies Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-5601.