EOP Summer Academy is a mandatory, tuition-free program that provides exciting and
challenging opportunities for new students entering in the fall. This four-week program
is designed to provide students with academic and social foundations prior to the
start of their first year.
Admission to SUNY Plattsburgh is contingent upon successful completion of Summer Academy.
We welcome you to the Summer Academy — we’re looking forward to an exciting and memorable
summer with you!
About Summer Academy
We believe that the Summer Academy is an important key to your academic success and
serves to reinforce and develop skills we know will help you navigate the world of
higher education. Because this experience is so helpful to students, we expect 100%
commitment from all Summer Academy participants.
Your Responsibilities
College is different from any of the education you have received to this point. Why?
Your education — including completion of Summer Academy — is now your responsibility.
You may choose to accept this responsibility and grab the opportunity to make an extraordinary
life for yourself or you may squander the opportunity. The choice is yours. We encourage
you to use the opportunity to improve your own life and potentially the lives of your
family and friends.
As stated in your acceptance letter, your final admission to SUNY Plattsburgh is contingent
upon the successful completion of the Summer Academy. Therefore, it is very important
that you keep in mind that failure to satisfactorily complete this program will mean
that your acceptance to SUNY Plattsburgh is withdrawn and you will not be able to
enroll in classes during the upcoming academic year.
Tardiness and Absence from Classes and Other Scheduled Activities
Classes, seminars, workshops, and other activities will begin at the posted time.
Students who arrive late disrupt the instructor or workshop leader and other members
of the group. Students who miss classes or arrive late will receive disciplinary action.
Continued behavior of this type may result in dismissal from the EOP program and denial
of admission to the university in the fall
Classroom Decorum
It is unacceptable for students to sleep in class or workshops, or engage in any form
of disruptive behavior. Students should be alert and respectful to both their instructors
and classmates.
Individual and group study sessions are provided by program staff. Our summer tutors
are undergraduates who have been carefully selected according to their academic achievements,
student involvement, and personal character. They are qualified to assist students
in all areas of the program.
Tutoring is available in the evenings.
Summer Academy participants are expected to use this service on a regular basis. All
program students are required to engage in tutoring daily.
Tutorial usage is documented and is considered an essential component to ensure academic
success during the Summer Academy.
An opportunity to participate in a variety of social and recreational activities will
be provided throughout the Summer Academy. These activities are designed to:
Foster personal growth and development;
Provide an opportunity for fun and enjoyment;
Expose you to the new community and region you will live in as a college student.
Recreational activities are also intended to create opportunities for individual and
group interaction. The Summer Academy staff will have additional information regarding
these available activities.
Weekend trips are mandatory.
All trip admission fees are paid for on the student's behalf.
During the summer, arrangements will be made for students to take care of many details
that will serve to make their lives more pleasant in the fall. Before the summer is
over, please make sure you have done the following:
Registered for fall 2023 classes;
Submitted final high school and college transcripts;
Received your college ID;
Applied for the meal plan;
Accepted/Declined all optional Fees;
Reviewed all financial aid awards (student loans, grants, scholarships, etc.);
Applied for housing for the 2023/2024 academic year;
Submitted all required documents to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Services;
Submitted a completed health form to Student Health Services;
Understand degree requirement tracking system (DegreeWorks)
EOP will provide storage for anything you do not want to bring back home with you
at the end of the summer academy to be picked up at the start of the fall semester,
free of charge!
Due to the rigorous nature of the Summer Academy, structure and organization is particularly
important. Behavioral rules and expectations are in place for your safety and to ensure
your successful completion of Summer Academy.
The following are program-specific guidelines related to the operation of the EOP
Summer Academy. Please read carefully.
EOP Summer Academy participants are required to reside in Macomb Hall for the duration of Summer Academy, including weekends;
Room assignments are final as made by Summer Academy staff. Students will be issued
room and dorm access and are not to share that access with anyone who is not affiliated
directly with the EOP Summer Academy. Do not leave your room open and unattended.
EOP is not responsible for lost or stolen property;
The Summer Academy staff will reside in Macomb Hall. These staff members represent
the authority of the EOP director in the residence hall;
Summer Academy participants are expected to adhere to the requests of all college
officials as it relates to behavior within the residence hall;
All Summer Academy participants are required to check into the residence hall each
night by 10:30 p.m. All common areas will be closed at midnight daily. Students are
to be in their rooms each night by midnight.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours will be in effect in the residence hall after 9 p.m., Sunday–Thursday,
and after 11 p.m., Friday–Saturday. Quiet hours are enforced to ensure that all students
have an appropriate environment for study and sleep during the week. Students who
choose not to study at this time must be respectful of the rights of their fellow
participants;
All students in the residence hall are responsible for helping to maintain an environment
that is conducive to studying and mindful of the rights of others for reasonable peace
and quiet. Loud noise and disorderly conduct are not acceptable at any time. Students
refusing to respect the rights of others within the residence hall will be subject
to disciplinary action.
Checking Out of the Residence Hall
At the end of the Summer Academy, your room should be left in the same condition in
which it was found. Before leaving your room, please remove all possessions and thoroughly
clean the room. Lock your door and sign out. Damaged rooms and/or furnishings and
rooms left dirty will result in dorm damage bills.
Students may not bring a personal vehicle to campus for the Summer Academy;
Students cannot depart the program for any period of time without approval from the
EOP director;
Students may not leave the SUNY Plattsburgh campus unless accompanied by a Summer
Academy staff person and without permission from the program coordinator.
Overnight guests of any kind are not permitted. Similarly, all guests visiting during
the program in session are required to be approved by the EOP director.
All Summer Academy participants will adhere to SUNY Plattsburgh’s Student Code of Conduct. Please take time to review the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming academic
year.
Any violent or abusive behavior (physical, emotional, verbal, etc.) directed toward
any other person — whether associated with the Summer Academy or not — is strictly
prohibited and will result in dismissal from the program.
Drug use of any kind (excluding prescription medicine authorized by a physician) is
not permitted during the Summer Academy is strictly prohibited and will result in
the dismissal from the program.
Despite the recent passage of the New York State Marihuana Regulation and Taxation
Act (MRTA), the use, possession, and/or distribution of cannabis/marijuana in any
form remains a crime under federal law. At the federal level, the Controlled Substances
Act criminalizes the growing, possession, and/or use of cannabis/marijuana. As a
controlled substance, the use, possession, and/or distribution of cannabis/marijuana
continues to be prohibited by the Student Code of Conduct and is not permitted on
campus and/or sponsored events. The use, possession, and/or distribution of cannabis/marijuana
on campus is also restricted by federal laws, such as the federal Drug-Free Schools
and Communities Act. In short, federal law requires that any College/University prohibit
the use, possession, and/or distribution of cannabis/marijuana on campus and/or sponsored
events due to the federal funding received. Students found to be in possession of
marijuana/cannabis are at risk of being removed from the program;
Alcohol use/possession, of any kind, will not be permitted, even if you are 21 years
or older. All New York State laws regarding the possession and consumption of alcohol
will be enforced and if found to be in violation will result in the dismissal from
the program;
Weapons of any kind are not permitted in the residence hall or on the person. Students
found in possession of concealed weapons will be dismissed from Summer Academy.
Your acceptance to SUNY Plattsburgh is conditional upon completion of Summer Academy.
Any violation of college or program rules may lead to dismissal from the Summer Academy
and consequently, your acceptance to SUNY Plattsburgh for the upcoming year will be
rescinded. All college regulations are enforced throughout the Summer Academy.