Student Handbook
Welcome to SUNY Orange! We are excited to have you as part of our College community.
At SUNY Orange, your safety, well-being, and success are our top priorities. To ensure that every student has a positive and supportive experience, it’s essential that you familiarize yourself with some important policies and resources. Our digital Student Hanbook has been designed to link you to campus departments, services and resources. It will also familiarize you with the policies and protocols that guide all members of the SUNY Orange community.
Following is some specific key information for your review, as well as a series of links to vital information for every student's benefit:
- Title IX and Sexual Assault Prevention: Our commitment to maintaining a safe and equitable environment is reinforced by Title IX policies. Understanding your rights and the resources available to you is crucial. Learn more about Title IX and our sexual assault prevention programs by clicking here.
- Discrimination/Harassment Grievance Procedures: We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive community. If you experience or witness discrimination or harassment, our grievance procedures provide a clear process for addressing these issues. Find detailed information by clicking here .
- Student Code of Conduct: The Student Code of Conduct outlines the standards of behavior expected from all students. Adhering to these guidelines helps create a harmonious and productive campus environment. Review the Student Code of Conduct by clicking here.
We encourage you to take some time to review these resources. Understanding your rights, responsibilities, and the support available to you is key to your success at SUNY Orange. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Student Services team.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.
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- Academic Advising Office
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Dishonesty (AP 4)
- Academic Grievance Procedure
- Academic Standing, Probation, Separation (AP 23)
- Academic Support (Tutoring)
- Accessibility Services
- Alcohol & Drug Policy (BP 3.5 and Campus Security Report Section 4))
- Athletics
- Attendance (AP 3)
- Auditing Courses (AP 26)
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- Campus Maps/Building Locations
- Campus Parking Regulations
- Career Services
- Center for Student Success
- Change of Name/Address Form
- Child Care (Lab School)
- Children on Campus (BP2.23)
- Clubs
- Code of Student Conduct
- College Catalog
- College Closing/ Delayed Openings
- College Directory
- College Policies
- Commencement
- Computer and Network Use Policy
- Copyright Guidelines
- Crime Statistics (Annual Security Report)
- CSTEP
- Cultural Affairs
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- Dean’s List & Eligibility (AP 19)
- Directory Information (FERPA)
- Drug & Alcohol: Federal Penalties
- Drug & Alcohol: NYS Penalties
- Drug & Alcohol: NYS ABC Laws
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- Email Policy
- Emergency Assistance
- EOP
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- FERPA
- Financial Aid
- Fitness Facilities
- Food Banks & Emergency Pantry
- Food Service (Micro-Markets)
- Fresh Start Policy (AP 24)
- Freedom of Speech and Assembly, Picketing and Demonstration (BP2.44)
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- Parking Regulations
- Photography Policy
- Preferred Name Policy (BP 2.38)
- Preferred Name Form
- Proxy Authorization
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- Safety and Security Office
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (Financial Aid)
- Service Animals (BP 2.31)
- Sexual Assault Prevention (VAWA)
- Sexual Violence Prevention and Response- Student’s Bill of Rights
- Shuttle Service
- Smoking and Tobacco Use on Campus (BP 3.6)
- Snow/Inclement Weather Closing
- Student Emergency Fund
- Student Involvement, Co-curricular Activities
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Student Senate
- Student Services Central
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- Title IX Non-Discrimination
- Title IX Grievance Procedure
- Title IX/Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Transcript Requests
- Transfer Advising
- TRiO Student Support Program
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- Waiver/Substitution of Graduation Requirements
- Wellness Center
- Weapons on Campus BP2.34
- Withdrawals (AP 25)
