Students who need accommodations to complete the requirements and expectations of this course because of a disability are invited to make their needs known to the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Office, E. H. Butler Library 160, (716) 878-4500, email sas@buffalostate.edu or complete their request by filling out the Initial Accommodation Request form.
Students registered with SAS should use the Accommodate Portal to submit their "Semester Request" (Letter of Accommodation) every semester. This letter informs faculty of the student's academic accommodations.
The University offers students assistance with writing, math, content-area tutoring, and general study skills through our Academic Center for Excellence.
All students at the University are expected to display honesty and integrity in completing course requirements and following university academic regulations. “Academic misconduct” refers to any form of plagiarism, fraud, or cheating in connection with academic coursework and is inconsistent with the aims and goals of Buffalo State University.
Student guidelines on avoiding plagiarism are available at Butler Library: Avoiding Plagiarism
Students should be aware of the appropriate processes for complaints, grievances, and appeals. University policy is outlined on this webpage.
Disruptive behavior (cell phones, talking, noise, tardiness, etc.) by students in class will not be tolerated. If an instructor deems a student to be acting in a disruptive or threatening manner, they can exercise their right to ask that individual to leave the classroom. If refused, they can exercise their right to notify University Police. The responding officer will determine whether an arrest should be made or whether a referral to medical or counseling staff is appropriate. If a student is perceived as a danger to themselves or others, the Dean of Students may propose an interim suspension until a hearing is held. Any student removed from class will have the right to a hearing.
The Dean of Students Office helps students navigate the college experience, particularly during difficult situations such as personal, financial, medical, and/or family crises. If you or someone you know needs support, services are available. For a list of support services and information, please visit the Dean of Students website, call (716) 878-4618, or stop by 311 Campbell Student Union during business hours.
Bengal 2 Bengal is an emergency fund offered for students in need. More information on parameters of the fund and application requirements can be found on the Dean of Student’s website.
The Milligan’s Food Pantry is an excellent resource for students on campus. Milligan’s provides students who are food insecure with the opportunity to get non-perishable food from a campus source.
Student Conduct and Community Standards Office: Phone: (716) 878-3051
Weigel Health Center: Phone: (716) 878–6711
The Counseling Center: Phone: (716) 878-4436
Buffalo State prioritizes ensuring a safe, respectful education environment where all students can learn and thrive. The University does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment (including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking) based on protected characteristics (e.g., sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, etc.) or related retaliation. All faculty and teaching assistants are considered mandated reporters by the University, which means that if they observe or learn of sex-based harassment/discrimination or related retaliation, they are obligated to immediately share that information with the University’s Title IX Coordinator. This obligation, grounded in law and policy, is designed to protect the safety of students and the broader Buffalo State community, as well as ensure that students receive information about available supportive measures and resolution options to enable them to make informed choices. Supportive measures include reasonable academic accommodations available with or without the filing of a formal complaint.
If a student needs academic accommodations due to sex discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation, you may contact:
On Campus Resources:
Contact the Title IX Coordinator directly (titleix@buffalostate.edu or (716) 878-5212), without sharing any personal information with your instructor.
If you would like to speak with a confidential counselor about sexual misconduct, The Counseling Center provides 24/7 confidential support for students via the Bengal Support Line (833) 823-0260, or by scheduling an appointment at (716) 878-4436.
If you are a student with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to meaningfully participate in this course, please contact the University’s Student Accessibility Services Office (sas@buffalostate.edu or (716) 878-4500).
If you are pregnant, have recently experienced childbirth, and/or have medical needs related to childbirth, please contact our Title IX Coordinator for assistance.
You can file an anonymous report with our University Police Department (police@buffalostate.edu or (716) 878-6333)
Off Campus Resources:
Crisis Services: 24/7 hotline, 716-834-3131
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Family Justice Center: 716-558-7233, safe@fjcsafe.org
