The Daily Bulletin

As a reminder, beginning with the spring 2018 semester, no State University of New York (SUNY) campus may include questions regarding criminal history on admissions applications; however, admitted students who are seeking campus housing, clinical or field experiences, internships, or study-abroad programs can be asked if they have been convicted of a felony as part of the application process for those programs and services.

SUNY policy prohibits Buffalo State admission applications from inquiring into an applicant’s prior criminal history. After acceptance, the college shall inquire if the student has previously been convicted of a felony if such individual seeks campus housing or participation in clinical or field experiences, internships, or study-abroad programs. The information required to be disclosed under SUNY policy regarding such felony convictions shall be reviewed by a standing campus committee consistent with the legal standards articulated in New York State Corrections Law. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the dean’s office of their intended academic program or the Dean of Students Office.

Students who indicate that they have been convicted of a felony will be reviewed by a standing review committee chaired by the dean of students. The dean of students has been designated as the campus liaison with parole, probation, and correctional alternatives offices.

Please contact Sarah M. Young, dean of students, 878-4618, with questions regarding the policy or committee.