Important Policies

A comprehensive list of important policies relating to Syracuse University students can be found at: http://supolicies.syr.edu/studs/

 

Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Tobacco Policies

Syracuse University adopts this policy with the support of its students, faculty, and staff to further our mission as the leading student-centered research university. This policy is an extension of our commitment to make every effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for all members of our community. This policy is intended to articulate, affirm, and maintain community-wide norms that support abstinence and encourage low-risk choices regarding alcohol and other drugs; choices that will not compromise positive living, learning, and working experiences for each member of our community.

This policy provides an umbrella framework for the University's approach to prevention and intervention, and defines acceptable and unacceptable behaviors with regard to alcohol and other drugs. In addition, the policy complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, which requires the University to adopt a program to prevent and prohibit unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol by students and employees; and, New York State Public Health Law, which requires the University, as an employer, to adopt and implement a written smoking policy applicable to all indoor areas open to the public.
Abuse is a matter of concern for the entire community. Abusing alcohol and other drugs, regardless of the user's age, poses a threat to health and interferes with one's ability to fully participate in the academic community. Abusing alcohol and other drugs creates serious problems for other members of the community. Secondhand effects of abuse include incidents of impaired sleep, study, and work time; injuries and other health complications, and criminal victimization including sexual and physical assault, theft, and vandalism. Abusing alcohol and other drugs takes a costly toll on the University community in the form of vandalism/property damage, lost productivity, and health service resources.


http://supolicies.syr.edu/studs/alcohol.htm

 

Student Contact Information Policy

Syracuse University students are required to provide to the University accurate and timely information regarding their addresses, telephone numbers, and other contact information. (Also see the Syracuse University Computing and Electronic Communications Policy which states, in relevant part, that "students are expected to maintain their [email] accounts and check their email daily.")
Contact information concerning students and their parents, guardians, and/or emergency contacts facilitates effective communication and access to these persons in appropriate circumstances. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, the following:

• health and safety emergencies affecting students or members of their families;
• notification concerning opportunities or events which students may wish to be informed; and
• general information sharing from schools, colleges, and departments of the University.

Contact information will be maintained in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

Students can submit contact information via MySlice. Log in and select an option under "Personal Information." Alternatively, students can submit contact information to the Registrar's Office, 106 Steele Hall, in person, by telephone (315 443-2422), or by email. Contact information should be updated whenever changes occur.

Students are advised that failure to comply with this policy could result in disciplinary action.
http://supolicies.syr.edu/studs/stud_contact.htm

 

Bias Related Incident

Syracuse University seeks to provide all students with a safe and secure learning environment that is free of crime and/or policy violations motivated by discrimination, sexual and bias-related harassment, and other violations of rights.

The Division of Student Affairs recognizes and values the similarities and differences among students and recognized student organizations at Syracuse University. Discrimination, sexual and bias-related harassment, and other violations of rights disrupt the educational process and will not be tolerated. As members of the University community, students can reasonably expect that the following rights will be respected by all University offices, programs, employees, and organizations.

http://students.syr.edu/deanofstudents/protocol.html

 

Computing and Electronic Communications Policy

This policy governs the use of computers, networks, and related services on the Syracuse University campus. Users of these resources are responsible for reading and understanding this policy. Computers and networks can provide access to resources on and off campus, as well as the ability to communicate with other users worldwide. Such access is a privilege and requires that individual users act responsibly. Users must respect the rights of others, respect the integrity of the computers, networks, and related services, and observe all relevant laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and University policies and procedures.

http://supolicies.syr.edu/it/computing.htm