Onteora High School
Student/Parent Handbook
And Registration Guide For
COLLEGIAN PROGRAM
College Credit Earned While Still in High School
2013-2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, New York 12484
845.687.5000
800.724.0833
www.sunyulster.edu
Welcome to SUNY Ulster!
Start Here. Go Far.
Ulster County Community College, a dynamic, comprehensive community college, located in the
heart of the Hudson River Valley, serves over 11,000 credit and noncredit students each year.
SUNY Ulster is a student-centered community college providing innovation and excellence in
learning.
SUNY Ulster is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY), and is accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools,
www.msache.org. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency
recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of
Postsecondary Accreditation.
The College's Nursing Program is accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN)
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), www.nlnac.org.
In addition, the Engineering Science Program is affiliated with the Two-Year Engineering Science
Association (TYESA) and the Association of Engineering Colleges of New York State (AECNYS).
Our Mission Statement
SUNY Ulster is a vibrant community of learners distinguished by academic excellence,
collaboration, innovation, service, and responsible use of resources.
As a public, comprehensive two-year institution dedicated to providing affordable, accessible
education, we work within an ever-changing environment to:
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Prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions;
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Prepare students for success in college and in the workforce;
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Provide enrichment and lifelong learning opportunities;
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Augment learning through the integration and application of emerging technologies;
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Prepare students to live and work in a global society;
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Play an active role in economic development; and
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Enhance the quality of life for residents of Ulster County.
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Overview of the Collegian Program
Concurrent enrollment is becoming a nationwide trend as high schools seek to enrich the
curriculum for qualified students and as colleges strive to enroll students who are prepared for the
rigors of higher education. The Collegian Program is a concurrent enrollment program, which is a
dual enrollment program, allowing students to earn college credit and high school credit through
college courses taken in the high school.
Through the cooperation of the State University of New York (SUNY), SUNY Ulster, and local
high schools, concurrent-credit programs have been developed to provide qualified students with
an opportunity to enroll in select college courses and gain advanced standing or college credit.
These classes afford the high school student additional course choices as well as course
enhancement. They may be an alternative to AP credit or taken in conjunction with AP courses.
In addition, they can provide challenging motivation to the upper level student.
SUNY Ulster courses in the Collegian Program are taught by teachers at local high schools who have
been approved by the college as adjunct level instructors. They are required to complete all SUNY Ulster
requirements in accordance with the college’s standard practices and procedures.
Since the program began, students have taken hundreds of classes for thousands of credits.
Students in the Collegian Program are required to meet the standards SUNY Ulster maintains for
all of its students. Coursework completed in the program is comparable to the academic
expectations of on-campus classroom instruction. Collegian students are part-time, nonmatriculated SUNY Ulster students.
While specific classes vary from high school to high school, classes include College English,
American History, Computer Art, Psychology, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Math, General
Biology, Spanish, and Computer Applications for Business.
Collegian students are entitled to access the SUNY Ulster portal called MySUNY Ulster and use
the MY.SUNYUlster e-mail system. All students will be receiving correspondence concerning the
portal use. The SUNY Ulster portal provides a wealth of information as well as access to your
final grades.
Collegian students are expected to adhere to all SUNY Ulster policies that pertain to Academic
Honesty and Classroom standards. These policies and procedures are found in the SUNY Ulster
College catalog located on the SUNY Ulster website –http://sunyulster.edu/
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Advantages of Participating in SUNY Ulster’s Collegian Program include:
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Becoming a more attractive college candidate by accepting the challenge of taking
college level courses in high school.
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Possibly graduating from college earlier by earning transferable credits.
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Lightening the first or second semester course load in college and relieving some of the
pressure and stress in the first year.
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Having the time to take more electives in college, earn a double major, do a special work
internship, or spend a semester abroad by starting early in high school.
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Saving money by reducing future college costs.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Enrolled students should be high school students in good standing, and meet both the high school and
SUNY Ulster Academic Department requirements.
Schools currently participating in the Collegian Program:
John A. Coleman Catholic High School
Ellenville High School
Highland High School
Kingston High School
Marlboro High School
Onteora High School
Rondout Valley High School
Saugerties High School
Ulster BOCES Career and Technical School
Ulster BOCES New Visions Program
Wallkill High School
Woodstock Day School
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Collegian Student Registration
Fall Registration Deadline: Thursday October 10, 2013
At the beginning of each semester, registration materials will be provided to the
high school instructor by a Collegian Program representative. The representative
should be contacted with any questions regarding the Collegian courses or
registration process.
Students interested in participating in the Collegian program must submit the
following to the College, no later than Thursday October 10, 2013
1.
Completed registration form, signed by student and parent/guardian
Please retain the gold copy of the registration form for your records.
2.
Tuition payment (MasterCard, VISA, Discover, check or money order
made payable to SUNY Ulster) for the exact amount due. Please – no
cash.
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Students eligible for the free or reduced lunch program through their
high school must also submit the Lunch Verification Form, included
at the end of this handbook, with payment in order to receive the
discounted rate of $1/credit.
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Students interested in paying by credit card should use the Credit
Card Payment Form included at the end of this handbook.
3.
Your cancelled check or credit card statement is your receipt.
4.
Registrations should be sent in the postage paid envelope or by mail to:
SUNY Ulster –Collegian Coordinator
491 Cottekill Rd.
Stone Ridge NY 12484
No incomplete registrations will be accepted. Registrations received after the
deadline will be returned.
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Once the registration process has been completed, Collegian students will be
invited to various campus events, hosted by SUNY Ulster, specifically
designed for them! You will have access to our Portal. Look for this invitation
with your password in the mail.
Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal Deadline for a ½ year course:
December 13, 2013
Withdrawal Deadline for a full year course:
March 14, 2014
Students who withdraw from a Collegian course are not entitled to a refund and
their SUNY Ulster transcript will show a “W” as a course grade. Withdrawal
forms are available from your Collegian instructor.
Tuition
Tuition is based on the number of credit hours designated for each course.
Collegian students currently pay $55 per credit hour. This is a great savings and
offers an affordable jumpstart on your college education. (Students eligible for
free/reduced lunch pay tuition at the rate of $1 per credit hour. Verification forms
must be completed in order to receive this reduced rate. This form is included
with this handbook).
Credit Transfer
Collegian credits may be accepted by other institutions several ways:
1.
Credit hours may be directly transferred toward your chosen degree.
2.
They may be accepted as elective credits.
3.
They may exempt you from taking a required course, or they may
make you eligible for placement into a higher level course.
4.
They may provide advanced standing when applying to colleges and
universities.
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(Please note: A grade of “C” or better is usually required for transfer)
Transcript Request:
Student may request official copies of the SUNY Ulster transcript by completing a
transcript request form, available from SUNY Ulster’s Registrar’s Office, or by
making a written request. Telephone and email requests cannot be accepted.
Written requests should include:
1.
Student’s full name as it appears on SUNY Ulster’s records, and any
name change since leaving the College.
2.
Date of birth
3.
Social Security number
4.
A photocopy of a photo ID
5.
Telephone #, in case of questions
6.
Name/Address the transcript is being sent to
7.
Student’s signature
There is a nominal fee for official transcripts. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT TO TRANSFER COLLEGE CREDIT.
Most State University of New York (SUNY) system colleges accept Collegian
Program credits and post them to the student’s permanent records, although not
all posted courses may meet specific major and degree requirements.
It is at the discretion of any college or university to decide whether they will
accept transfer credits from another institution. It is strongly recommended that
students check with the college or university of their choice for acceptance of
Collegian credit before registering for a Collegian course. SUNY Ulster makes
no guarantee of the transferability or applicability of Collegian credits to other
institutions.
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Other Important Information:
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While many colleges and universities accept SUNY Ulster
credits, be aware that specific conditions for transfer may exist.
We encourage you to contact prospective colleges/universities
to discuss Collegian course transferability.
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It is solely the decision of the receiving college whether to
accept transfer credit.
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SUNY Ulster highly recommends maintaining a complete
portfolio of all your course materials to verify the quality of work
covered in the Collegian program. The portfolio should consist
of all the work you produced during the Collegian course, as
well as instructor handouts and notes pertaining to the course.
Remember, the positive educational experience gained through the Collegian
program will undoubtedly contribute to your college success and your life’s goals.
SUNY Ulster Collegian Program Contact Information
Registrar’s Office
845-687-5075
Student Accounts Office
845-687-5099
Collegian Program Coordinator
845-687-5034
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How to register for your Collegian Courses
1. Pick up a Collegian Program registration packet from your teacher.
This packet consists of:
Collegian Program Handbook
Registration Form
Postage Paid Envelope
2. Complete the course registration form:
Locate your course CRN, code(s),and credits
Don’t forget to have your parent/guardian sign
the form
If you are taking more than 1 course for credit,
list all course codes on one form.
3. Submit the completed form, along with your payment, to the SUNY
Ulster Collegian Coordinator:
Use the postage paid envelope or send to:
SUNY Ulster –Collegian Coordinator
491 Cottekill Rd.
Stone Ridge NY 12484
Be sure to include your payment in the form of
credit card, check or money order payable to SUNY
Ulster. Please – no cash.
Be aware of the registration deadline!
Registrations received after this date will be
returned.
Payment Deadline is Thursday October 10, 2013
NOTES:
Students enrolling in courses through the high school and New Visions/BOCES
must submit one form for high school courses and one for New Visions/BOCES
courses.
If you are eligible for free or reduced lunch, please include the Lunch Verification
Form, signed by a school official, in order to receive the reduced rate.
Please use the Credit Card Payment Form (included in packet) if you wish to pay
by credit card.
Payment MUST accompany the registration form. Students will not be registered
if payment is not received.
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COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FORM
SAMPLE
Students enrolling in Collegian courses through their high school and New
Visions/BOCES must complete both a Collegian Registration Form for their high
school and a Collegian Registration Form for New Visions.
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 2013
SUNY ULSTER COLLEGIAN REGISTRATION
DUE DATE
Students must have their registrations, including payment, to SUNY
ULSTER by this date.
WITHDRAWAL DATES FOR 2013-14
Fall 2013 ~ ½ year courses: December 13, 2013
Fall 2013 ~ Full year courses (ending June 2014): March 14, 2014
Please contact the Collegian Program Coordinator with any questions.
Collegian Program Coordinator
Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs
SUNY Ulster
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
845-687-5034
Fax 845-687-5133
denvirc@sunyulster.edu
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FALL 2013 COLLEGIAN OFFERINGS
(Spring courses will be listed in the January packet)
Onteora High School
CRN
Course Code
and Section
Course Name
80755
ART 117-48
80756
Credits
Term
Instructor
Intro to Drawing I
3
Full Year
Hamilton
ENG 101-48
College English I
3
Fall
80757
FRE 201-48
Intermediate French I
4
Full Year
80759
MAT 115-48
College Algebra
4
Full Year
80760
SPA 201-48
Intermediate Spanish I
4
Full Year
Loheide
Blank
Cohen
Garcia
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SUNY ULSTER COLLEGIAN REGISTRATION
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name__________________________________________
Telephone
_________________________________________
Student Address
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
School Name
____________________________________
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
(MasterCard, Discover, and VISA accepted)
Credit Card #
______________________________________
Security Code 3 digit number (located on back of card) ________
Credit Card Type:
Expiration Date
Name on Credit Card
MasterCard:___ VISA:___ Discover:___
_____________
________________________________
Credit Card Billing Address ________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
Parent Daytime Phone Number______________________________
Cardholder’s Signature ____________________________________
Amount Charged:
$____________
Today’s Date _________
Collegian course tuition is $55 per credit.
(Students eligible for free or reduced lunch pay a discounted rate of $1/credit. Please complete and submit
the Lunch Verification Form with your payment.)
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SUNY ULSTER COLLEGIAN REGISTRATION
Free or Reduced Lunch Verification Form
Ulster County Community College offers a special Collegian tuition rate for students who
qualify for the free or reduced lunch program in the participating high schools.
Qualifying students pay $1 per credit instead of the regular tuition rate of $55 per credit.
Students seeking the reduced tuition rate must submit this form at the time of registration.
Qualification for the free or reduced lunch program must be certified by a school official
(high school principal, assistant principal or guidance counselor) by completing the
information, below:
The student listed below qualifies for the free or reduced lunch program for the
2013-2014 school year.
____________________________
Student
__________________
Date of Birth
_____________________________
Signature of School Official
_____________________________
Title
______________________________
Date
*PLEASE NOTE:
Students that have submitted this form for Fall 2013 Collegian
courses do not need to resubmit to qualify for the Spring 2014 Collegian course reduced
rate.
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