STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Minimal Undergraduate Student Responsibilities
It is expected that students accept responsibility for their academic choices as part of their educational experience at Stony Brook. Services are available to assist students with academic advising, long-range goals, and career explorations. Students are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and abiding by the University's regulations, procedures, requirements, and deadlines as described in official publications including the University's Bulletins, the Student Handbook, and Class Schedules.

Responsibilities in the Classroom

• Attend class regularly unless other arrangements are made
  
• Arrive for class on time and leave the classroom only at the end of class
  
• Engage in class discussions and activities when appropriate
• Exhibit classroom behavior that is not disruptive of the learning environment
  
• Turn off all electronic communication devices during exams
  

Course Responsibilities

• Observe course requirements and consult with the instructor if prerequisites are lacking
  
• Obtain and understand the course syllabus
  
• Keep up with the coursework and take all scheduled examinations
  
• Address any conflicts in syllabus and exam scheduling with the instructor as soon as possible
  
• Review all graded material and seek help if necessary
  
• Notify the instructor of any disabilities that might interfere with completion of course work
  
• Fairly and thoughtfully complete the course evaluation form

Academic Progress

• Review academic policies and procedures in the Undergraduate Bulletin and its Supplements
  
• Know basic University, college, and departmental graduation requirements in your chosen major and minor
  
• Maintain personal copies of a tentative degree plan, progress reports, general educational material, and transfer credit evaluations until after graduation
  
• See that any academic records from other universities are transferred and received by all the appropriate offices (Admissions and Undergraduate Transfer Office) for evaluation.

Interactions with Faculty, Instructors, and Other Students

• Understand the concept of academic honesty and adhere to its principles
  
• Be respectful and polite to all instructors and other students
  
• Be familiar with and abide by the University's sexual harassment policies as well as University policies regarding consensual relationships between instructors and students
  
• Consult the Student Conduct Code about other aspects of student conduct in and out of the classroom

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