23 / 62 
Student Codes and College Policies
Matriculated status is granted to every student who is admitted into a degree program at Suffolk County
Community College. Matriculation assures a student that the requirements for a particular degree program
which are in effect at the time of matriculation will remain in effect until that student graduates. A student’s
matriculated status may be rescinded as stated under “Academic Standing.” In addition, students
matriculated in programs with limited seat availability will lose their matriculated status during any semester
of non-attendance (excluding wintersession and summers). Programs with limited seat availability include:
American Sign Language; Automotive Service Specialist; Early Childhood Education; Nursing; Occupational
Therapy Assistant; Physical Therapist Assistant and Veterinary Science Technology.
Matriculated students may attend classes on a part-time (1-11.5 credits per semester) or full-time (12 or
more credits per semester) basis and may schedule their classes during the days, evenings or weekends on
any of the College’s three campuses.
Note: to be eligible for financial aid, students must be matriculated and taking courses required for or
applicable to their current degree program.
Non-matriculated status is granted to any student who wishes to take classes at Suffolk County Community
College but who has not been admitted into a degree program. Non-matriculated students can register for 1
through 11.5 credits per semester and are not eligible for financial aid. Non-matriculated students who wish
to be admitted to a degree program should follow the admission procedures for matriculated status.
Bias Crimes Prevention
It is a Suffolk County Community College policy to protect all members of the college community by
preventing and prosecuting bias or hate crimes that occur within the College’s jurisdiction.
Hate crimes, also called bias crimes or bias-related crimes, are criminal activity motivated by the
perpetrator’s bias or attitude against an individual victim or group based on perceived or actual personal
characteristics, such as their race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. These crimes
are covered under the federal Hate/Bias Crime Reporting Act of 1990 and the New York State Hate Crimes
Act of 2000 (Penal Law Article 485).
Penalties for bias-related crimes are very serious and can range from fines to imprisonment.
Perpetrators who are students will also be subject to the student conduct process where sanctions including
suspension and/or expulsion are possible.
Suffolk County Community College is also committed to addressing bias-related activities that do not
rise to the level of a crime. Bias-related incidents are defined as acts of bigotry, harassment, or intimidation
directed at a member or group within the college community based on race, color, national origin, religion,
creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing
genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Bias incidents
can be reported to Public Safety, and the Campus Associate Dean of Student Services.
If you are a victim of, or witness to, a hate/bias crime on campus, report it to Public Safety, use an
emergency phone, or contact the Campus Associate Dean of Student Services.
Victims of a bias crime or bias incidents can avail themselves of counseling and support services from
the campus Counseling Center.
More information about bias-related crimes, including up-to-date statistics can be found on the
College’s Web site at
or from the College Director of Public and Fire Safety.
