SOE Undergraduate Handbook

Dear Student,

Welcome to the School of Education. Our goal is to foster a safe, welcoming, and proud community that supports diverse perspectives and distinct potential. From the time you enroll until your graduation and beyond, we strive to help you succeed.

The purpose of this handbook is to provide information and guidance with all aspects of your undergraduate career, from academic success to wellness to community standards. Bookmark this page and use it as a handy reference and resource guide.

The University’s definitive guide to degrees, programs, courses, rules, and more is the Course Catalog. You should also familiarize yourself with this resource.

Huey Hsiao
Assistant Dean for Student Success

Table of Contents

School of Education

• About SOE

• Academic Strategic Plan 2023

• Administration

• Directory

• History

Office of Academic and Student Services (ACS)

• Career Services

• Certification

• Faculty and Academic Advising

• Staff and Contacts

• SOE Student Forms

  • Required Signatures

• Undergraduate Peer Advisors

University Academic Resources and Support

• Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS)

• Digital Resources

  • Degree Works

  • MySlice

  • Orange SUccess

• Disability Resources

• Fellowship and Scholarship Advising

• Information Technology Services

  • help@syr.edu | 315.443.2677

• Renée Crown University Honors Program

• Student Outreach and Support

• Study Abroad

• Undergraduate Research

• Writing Center

Registration and Scheduling

• SOE Undergraduate Registration Information

• University Registration Procedures

Academic Rules, Policies, and Rights

University Undergraduate Academic Rules

• Academic Integrity

• Class Standing

• Intra-University Transfers

  • SOE Intra-University Information

• Leave of Absence, Withdrawal and Readmission

  • Religious Observance Policy

• Student Status

• Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Programs

SOE Academic Rules

• SOE Academic Watch and Probation Policy

• SOE Undergraduate Academic Dismissal Policy

• SOE Grade Appeal Policy and Process

University Community Standards and Related Policies

• Community Standards

• Bias Reporting

• Code of Student Conduct

• Conduct Processes and Sanctions

• Conduct System Handbook

• Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault Prevention Policy

• Student Handbook

University Office of the Registrar

• Academic Calendar

• Commencement

  • Commencement FAQs

• Course Catalog

• Diplomas

• FERPA

• Grades

  • Types of Grades

  • Honors

  • Dean’s List: The SOE Dean’s List is recognition of your academic achievement and is awarded every semester based upon the following:

    • 3.4 or higher semester GPA.

    • Completion of 12 or more credit hours that count toward your semester GPA.

    • Completion of all semester courses with no missing grades.

• Grade Point Average

• Registration

• Transcripts

• University Student Forms

Other University Offices and Programs

• Barnes Center at the Arch

  • Counseling

  • Wellness Portal

  • Health Care

• Bursar

• Campus Life

  • Sports and Recreation

  • Clubs and Organizations

• Center for International Services

• ’Cuse Works (Student Employment and Experiential Learning)

• Department of Public Safety: Emergencies: 315.443.2224

• Disability Cultural Center

• Housing, Meal Plans, & ID Cards

• LGBTQ Resource Center

• Native Student Program

• Office of Multicultural Affairs

• Office of Research Integrity and Protection

• Student Engagement

• Syracuse University Libraries