The catalog for the State University of New York College at Cortland is published by the Division of Institutional Advancement. This edition covers undergraduate programs for the 2008-2009 academic year. Information in it is accurate as of July 2008. Circumstances may require that a given course be withdrawn or that alternative offerings be made. Names of instructors for courses and days and times of class sessions are given in the Course Schedule available to students prior to the official registration period.

Applicants are reminded that the State University of New York College at Cortland is subject to the policies promulgated by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York. Fees and charges are set forth in accordance with such policies and may well change in response to alterations in policy or actions of the legislature during the period covered by this publication. The College reserves the right to change its policies without notice.

This catalog includes admission information, academic policies of the College, requirements for bachelor's degrees, descriptions of courses, and requirements for majors and minors.

Those interested in general information about the College should contact the Admissions Office. Information about summer and winter programs may be obtained from the Summer and Winter Session Office.

Affirmative Action/Nondiscrimination Policy

Admission to State University of New York and to SUNY Cortland is without regard to race, sex, color, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or marital status. Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 all aspects of an institution's operations, from admission of students to student participation in activities and classes to employment, are affected by guidelines for implementation of Title IX established by the Department of Health and Human Services and by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Contact Student Disability Services, Van Hoesen Hall, Room B-1, (607) 753-2066 with questions regarding disability services. Questions and/or complaints about the College's policies and practices as they relate to affirmative action should be referred to the Affirmative Action Office, Miller Building, Room 301. The telephone number is (607) 753-2302.