UB Rules & Regulations: SUNY-mandated Affirmation Requirement
Frequently Asked Questions for UB Students
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What is this new SUNY requirement?
Recognizing the impact that student behavior has on the quality of education and the health of campus communities, SUNY has mandated a number of steps that campuses must take to ensure that all students understand their campuses standards for behavior. One such step is requiring that all students acknowledge receipt of and affirm the University's standards of behavior, before they may register for classes.At UB, student conduct rules are referred to as "Student Conduct Rules, University Standards and Administrative Regulations" - more commonly known as "UB Rules & Regulations."
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What must students do?
New UB students must acknowledge receipt of, and affirm, the UB Rules & Regulations - only once in your tenure with UB - before you may register for next semester's courses.This can be easily and quickly completed by logging into the HUB Student Center via MyUB (UBIT name and password required). You may complete the affirmation now or you may do it during course registration. All students who have not completed the on-line form will have a RUL Hold barring future registration from courses. The Hold may be immediately lifted by completing the form.
To save time and frustration during course registration, we advise that you complete the form immediately.
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If I am a new student, does this impact my current registration?
No. This only impacts your future registration. But completing the form now will save time and frustration during the next registration window. -
What if a student fails to comply with this mandate?
They will receive a Hold called the "UB Rules & Regs Affirm Hold" and be prevented from registering for any future UB classes. -
When is the deadline for compliance?
Holds will start to be applied to the accounts of all students who have not complied by week 3 of the fall and spring semesters (after the Drop-Add period). The Hold can immediately be lifted by completing the on-line form. -
What is a Hold?
A Hold prevents you from registering for future classes. -
What if I do not agree to all the University's Rules & Regulations?
By completing this on-line form you are affirming that you are aware of the University's standards for student conduct. This ensures that all University community members are aware of the University's standards for student conduct and the repercussions of violating these codes. You are not obligated to agree with the policies but as a condition of your acceptance to UB, all students are obligated to follow them. We update the UB Rules & Regulations every year, and we solicit feedback from student governments and campus offices. Questions about the policies should be directed to the Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Advocacy. -
Why is UB doing this?
All SUNY institutions are bound by this mandate. -
Who is responsible for enforcing the UB Rules & Regulations?
The Division of Student Affairs' Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Advocacy. -
Will I need to do this every semester?
No. Every UB student will be required to complete the Affirmation of UB Rules & Regulations only once during your tenure with UB. -
How will new UB students be asked to comply with the mandate?
All incoming UB students will be given instructions on how to comply at Orientation. -
Whom can I call if I have further questions?
For further clarification, you can call the Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Advocacy at 716-645-6154, or visit at 252 Capen Hall.
