What I Wish I knew as a Freshman
An outline of assignments, due dates and expectations.
What is a syllabus?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is the FAFSA application?
September 5, 2023
What was the first day of instruction/class?
AA/AS
What is an Associates of Arts and Associates of Science?
Fall and Spring/Summer and Winter
What are semesters and sessions?
The option for SUNY Erie students to register for up to 6 credits at another college or university
What is Cross Registration?
You may apply for ECC scholarships on this website
What is the SUNY Erie Foundation office?
October 27, 2023
What day are Midterm Grades due?
AAS/AOS
What is an Associates of Applied Science or Assoicates of Occupational Studies?
You can check your financial aid, class schedule, register for classes, ADD/DROP classes, etc. here
What is Workday?
The amount of study time that should be given to each one-hour class.
What is two hours?
Coordinates extended test taking, provides technology to enlarge text and assist with note taking, etc.
What is the Student Access Center?
November 9, 2023
What is the last day to Withdraw?
BA/BS
What are the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science?
This organization is made up of 64 college campuses.
What is the SUNY (State University of New York)?
University Centers (UB, UAlbany, Cornell)
University Colleges (Brockport, Oswego, Fredonia)
Technology Colleges (Delhi, Alfred State, Canton)
Community Colleges (MCC, NCCC, Fulton-Montgomery)
The ability to seamlessly transfer from SUNY Erie to a 4-year institution to a parallel degree program.
What is Dual Admissions or an Articulation Agreement?
I've moved and I need to change my address.
What is the Registrar?
November 10, 11, 22, 23, and 24th (Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Recess)
What are the days of no classes for the Fall 2023 term?
MS
What is a Master of Science?
The opportunity program offered at private institutions.
What is HEOP?
Times that instructors or professors set aside to be available to their students.
What are office hours?
Affords students rights pertaining to their academic record. Disclosure of records can only be released by the college after a students signed consent. This includes transcripts, parental viewing rights, etc.
What is FERPA? (Family Education and Rights Privacy Act)
December 22, 2023
What is the end of the fall semester?
PhD, EdD, JD, PsyD
What are doctorate degree's?
A form completed by non-residents of Erie County to avoid paying double tuition.
What is a Certificate of Residency?