Lehman From A to Z
LEHMAN FROM A to Z offers brief descriptions of the programs, facilities, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations at Lehman College. In many instances the entry includes a name and telephone number you can use to get more information.
A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y
Abstracts: See Yearbook.
Academic Advisement: The Office of Academic Advisement, located in Shuster Hall, Room 280, monitors the academic policies of the college and provides academic information to all undergraduate students on such matters as admission requirements, curriculum, academic standing, grading practices, retention and probation procedures, transfer policies, requirements for degrees, academic honors, and graduation, as well as general information about graduate schools, including graduate fellowships, scholarships, and examinations. The office also coordinates the CUNY Baccalaureate and Study Abroad programs. For information and assistance, call (718) 960-8104. (See Advisor.)
Academic Computer Center: The Academic Computer Center, located in Carman Hall, B21, makes available to you several types of microcomputers (IBM, Apple Macintosh) in lab or classroom settings. The center is open to all students with a valid Lehman College student ID card, which must be displayed at the entrance. Special accounts, however, are needed for certain computer systems, such as the VAX or CUNY-VM. Students generally receive such accounts through the instructors of courses requiring the use of the VAX for research assignments. Microcomputer software includes word processing, data base management, spreadsheet and statistical packages, programming languages and instructional software. All microcomputers are attached to printers. The Help Desk, located near the entrance of the Academic Computer Center, is generally the first point of contact if you seek information and assistance. The Help Desk also offers a documentation library which provides reference material on the various systems and software (e.g., the College Scholarship Fund Finder, a program that helps students find possible sources of scholarships).
The Academic Computer Center is usually open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 9:45 pm, Friday from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:15 pm. Extended hours on Friday and Saturday, as well as Sunday hours, are often added during the semester. Center hours vary when classes are not in session, during holiday periods and in the summer. For additional information regarding opening hours, call Computer Services at (718) 960-7333, or, for general assistance, the Help Desk at (718) 960-1111.
Academic Integrity: See Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Public Order.
Academic Year: Period of instruction; usually divided into two semesters.
Access to Campus after Hours - All students are required to leave the campus by 10:30 p.m. unless specially authorized by the Dean of Student Affairs to remain later or unless an officially scheduled event continues beyond the closing hour of the campus. The following procedures should be followed by all who expect to be on campus weekends, holidays, or after hours:Members of the Lehman College staff and students must present a currently validated ID at Gate #10 to gain admission to the campus.
For persons not employed by the College (guests, contractors), the hosting department should notify the Public Safety Office, APEX 109 (Tel. 960-8593), not later than 2:30 p.m., on the Friday immediately preceding the weekend or holiday, to assure admission. For after-hours during the week, the Public Safety Office should be notified before the end of the work day (5 p.m.).
All other persons will be required to sign the guest register when entering and leaving the campus. Your cooperation will enable all concerned parties to avoid the problems of access, and help to ensure the security of the College.
Address, Change of: See Change of Records.
Admission Services: The Admissions Office is in Shuster Hall, room 161 and can be reached by calling (718)960-8700. Consult the Undergraduate Bulletin for information about applications and admission requirements.
Go back to the alphabetic linksAdvisor: An advisor is a faculty or staff member assigned to help you select your courses and otherwise navigate your way through the college. Your departmental advisor is usually a faculty member who works in the department of your major or minor; i.e., if you are an English major your advisor would be a member of the English Department. This person can help you select courses which will reflect your interests and future ambitions as well as fulfill your graduation requirements.
Advisors are also available in the Office of Academic Advisement in Shuster Hall, Room 280. They provide information to all undergraduate students on such matters as curriculum, academic standing, grading practices, retention and probation procedures, transfer policies, requirements for degrees, academic honors, and graduation. as well as information about graduate schools, fellowships, scholarships, and examinations. For information or assistance, call (718) 960-8104.
After School Tutoring Program: Free tutoring for elementary school students is available for selected grades in the fields of reading, math, science, social studies, music and art. Slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Go back to the alphabetic linksRegistration takes place in Carman Hall-B52. For further information, call 960-7703.
Alcohol: The use of alcohol by anyone under 21 years of age is illegal and prohibited. Alcoholic drinks may neither be sold nor served on campus; no one at student events may possess or drink alcoholic beverages. Persons violating this basic rule must leave the event and will be escorted off campus. (See Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Public Order.)
Alpha Code: A course's code indicates the department (and therefore the subject) which offers the course and its level. The three-letter prefix indicates the department/subject, while the number indicates the level of difficulty. For example, the Political Science Department offers POL166, The American Political System, as an introductory course open to all students, while POL 313, Political Issues in New York City, cannot be taken without the prerequisite, POL 166. (See Course Levels, Corequisite Course, and Prerequisite Course.)
APEX, The: The APEX, the Athletics and Physical Education Complex at Lehman College is a state-of-the-art physical education/athletics and recreational facility.
The APEX is free of charge to all currently registered students (except students participating in the Continuing Education Program). In fact, all Lehman College students, staff, faculty, alumni and family members with valid and current College ID cards are eligible to become members of the facility. In addition, paid memberships are available to Bronx area institutions and community groups, Lehman College business partnerships, and the general public. Inexpensive guest passes are also available. For further information on membership rates and application procedures, opening hours, and scheduled activities, call (718) 960-1117.
Other features of the APEX are a fully equipped, 3600-square-feet fitness center, an extensive free weight room, supervised by an exercise physiologist, an auxiliary gym, four racquetball courts, a two-lane, 1/14 mile indoor track, an aerobics/dance studio, a ballet studio for teaching and performances, and five outdoor tennis courts. (See Sports, Intercollegiate and Sports, Intramural.)
Appeal, Cheating or Plagiarism: If you are accused of cheating or plagiarism by your instructor you should try to resolve the matter with your instructor. If you and your instructor canot cannot agree on an appropriate way to resolve the matter and wish to appeal the imposed sanction (e.g., a grade of "F" for the assignment or the course) you can appeal to the chair of the appropriate department, who will appoint a committee to investigate the charge. Within the three weeks following that committee's decision both you and your instructor have the option of appealing that decision to the Committee on Academic Standards and Evaluation. This Committee's decision is final and cannot be appealed.
If a second, separate charge of academic dishonesty is made an upheld, disciplinary penalties may be imposed by the Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee. These penalties may include but are not limited to suspension and expulsion from the College.
Go back to the alphabetic linksFurther details about your rights and the appeals process can be obtained from College Policies and Procedures and the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Appeal, Disciplinary: Any student who has been sanctioned (e.g., suspended, expelled) for non-academic reasons may appeal the decision to the Office of the Dean of Students. (See Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Public Order.)
Appeal, Grade: If you are unhappy with the grade you have received in a course you should first discuss the matter with your instructor. If the grade is a result of a clerical error, it will be corrected promptly.
If you are convinced your grade is unjust and you are unable to persuade your instructor to change it, you may file an appeal in writing with the chair of the appropriate department before the eighth week of the semester following the entry of the grade. The chair will appoint a review committee to examine all relevant materials submitted by both the instructor and the student. The decision of the review committee is binding on both parties.
Further details about your rights and the appeals process can be obtained from College Policies and Procedures and the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Area of Concentration: A student's chosen major. Check the Undergraduate Bulletin for choices and requirements. (See Major.)
Art Gallery: The Lehman College Art Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Building, offers to the Lehman community and the general public a lively schedule of exhibitions and special programs, gallery talks, lectures, film and video showings. Exhibitions range from one-person shows by major innovators, such as Christo and Andy Warhol, to surveys honoring both emerging and established Bronx artists from the Bronx, as well as explorations of significant themes.
For more information on current and upcoming exhibitions, opening hours, or on becoming a volunteer docent, call (718) 960-8731.
Athletics: See Sports, Intercollegiate and Sports, Intramural.
Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings as scheduled, and are responsible for all class work missed as a result of late registration or absence. Excessive absences in any course may result in a lower final grade.
Audited Course: This is a course which a student may attend without earning either credits or a grade. All students may audit any courses which do not involve the use of consumable materials or equipment. Auditors must pay full tuition, but cannot use audited courses to qualify for full-time or part-time status, financial aid, or veteran's benefits.
Go back to the alphabetic linksWritten permission from the instructor and the appropriate department chair is required. No change from regular registration to auditing, nor from auditing to regular registration, is permitted after the registration period has ended.
Go back to the alphabetic linksBaccalaureate Programs: These are the programs through which you can satisfy the liberal arts and sciences requirements of Lehman: the Core Curriculum, the Lehman Scholars Program (LSP), the Adult Degree Program (ADP), the Individualized Bachelor of Arts Program (IBAP), and the Bachelor of Arts-Master of Arts (B.A.-M.A.), and the Second Undergraduate Degree Program. For more information on these programs please consult the Undergraduate Bulletin..
Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree, or baccalaureate degree, is the most commonly acquired college degree earned by undergraduates. Lehman offers bachelor's degrees in the arts (known as the B.A. degree) and in the sciences (known as the B.S. degree).
Basic Skills Proficiency Tests: The Reading Assessment Test (RAT), Writing Assessment Test (WAT), and Mathematics Assessment Test (MAT) are given to all students after admission to the College but prior to beginning classes, to determine whether students meet minimum University and College standards. Students who fail these tests will be assigned to remedial work.
City University policy requires that students must pass all CUNY Basic Skills Assessment Tests by the time they have earned 61 credits. Any student may appeal in writing for an extension of this credit limit to the Office of Academic Advisement, Shuster 280.
Bookstore: The bookstore is located in a separate building between Davis and Carman Halls. It provides you with required, faculty-chosen textbooks and related course materials. For information and opening hours, call (718) 960-8144.
BRONXNET: Bronxnet, located in Carman Hall Basement, Room C4, offers television production training for individuals and organizations who want to become certified access producers. If you successfully complete a certification course that focuses on public affairs and news-oriented production training, you will be able to participate in producing regular programming for one of BRONXNET's four channels. Lehman College students are eligible to take day classes at a discounted rate. For further information on fees and training schedules, call (718) 960-1180.
Go back to the alphabetic linksBulletin: See Undergraduate Bulletin.
Bursar: The Office of the Bursar is where you pay your tuition and all non-instructional fees (e.g., late registration, program changes, transcripts, duplicate bursar's receipts, I.D. cards). The Lehman College Bursar office is located in the basement of Shuster Hall, room 027.
Bursar's Receipt: This receipt is proof of your completed registration and status as a current Lehman student. Your bursar's receipt and your identification card must be presented when picking up financial aid and work-study checks. It is also required when requesting a replacement identification cards and may be required for other activities as well. Replacement bursar receipts can be obtained from the Bursar's Office in Shuster Hall, room 027 with a $5.00 payment.
Bylaws of the Lehman College Senate
Go back to the alphabetic linksCafeteria: The Lehman College student cafeteria is located on the lower level of the Music Building. Operated by a concessionaire, the cafeteria offers food and catering services to the Lehman College Community. Hot and cold dishes are available Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, and Friday from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Go back to the alphabetic linksAnother cafeteria is located in Carman Hall South Plaza. Flavored coffees, teas, cocoas and dessert items are served, and a limited variety of food, drink and snack items are available in vending machines.
Hours vary when classes are not in session. Current schedules may be obtained by calling (718) 960-8187.
Campus Association For Student Activities (CASA)
Campus Information Services: Campus Information Services (C.I.S.), of the Office of Student Affairs, cooperates with various departments and offices in providing services to the College community (e.g., registration, commencement, basic skills testing and public safety). The primary function of C.I.S. is to provide information about the college and events occurring on campus to members of the college community and visitors. In addition to the main Information Center in Shuster Hall, room 176, they maintain information booths at Gates 1 and 13 as well as various information stands throughout the campus.
The office is funded by the Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation. It is managed by a full-time supervisor and is staffed by 20 student aides. For information you may visit them at their various locations or call (718)960-1100.
Campus Life Program: See Student Activities Office.
Career Services Center: The Career Services Center, located in the Student Life Building, room 221, provides students with information on regional, national, and global employment opportunities, as well as internships, scholarships, and fellowships. Students have access to computerized and printed job listings which are updated regularly.
In addition to individual career advising, the Center offers workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search techniques.
The Career Services Center sponsors an annual career fair and on-campus recruitment. The center has its own library of career related publications and issues a monthly newsletter. For more information, call (718) 960-8366.
Change of Program: An official change of your original registration program caused by dropping and/or adding courses. The official drop/add period of registration is your last chance to add courses during the semester. Dropping-or officially withdrawing from-courses is permitted for a longer period of time. (See Withdrawal, Official.)
Go back to the alphabetic linksChange of Records: You must notify the College of any change in your address, name, or marital status as soon as possible by filing the appropriate form in Shuster 214.
Cheating: A serious form of academic dishonesty which involves but is not limited to: using notes or other unauthorized materials that aid in answering exam questions except as specifically authorized by the instructor; copying from another student's examination; exchanging information or papers during an examination; having another student take an examination for you; using another student's work in an assignment, or in any other way passing off another student's work as your own. (See Plagiarism.)
Cheating, when identified, has long-lasting negative consequences and effects on your career. For details on the consequences of plagiarism and other breaches of academic integrity, see College Policies and Procedures.
Go back to the alphabetic linksChild Care Center: The Lehman College Child Care Center is located on the first floor of the T-3 Building. It has two spacious classrooms and a well-designed, enclosed outdoor play area. The center is licensed by the New York City Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care, and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Daytime services are provided to 3 and 4 year old children; evening programs for 5 to 8 year old children are available to parents taking evening classes at Lehman College. Enrollment is based upon dated applications and waiting lists. Services are provided for a fee. For further information about the center, including current rates for full-time and part-time child care, or the Afternoon Child Care Program for Preschoolers, interested students should call (718) 960-8746.
Clubs: Student life at Lehman College is enriched by its many student clubs and organizations. Each semester, students get organized in over 60 different student clubs, celebrating the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual diversity of Lehman College. Joining or forming a club or organization gives all students the opportunity to become involved in campus life, to develop leadership potential, and to interact with fellow students and faculty members.
If you are interested in starting a new campus organization, you are encouraged to discuss this with the staff of the Student Activities Office. They can guide you through the paperwork needed to establish a club, and provide you with the rules and regulations all clubs must follow.
Clubs provide a forum for their members and help create an awareness of the diversity of Lehman's student body. Each year, the college Club Fair, organized by the Office of Student Activities, gives all students the opportunity to get to know, join, and interact with the various clubs and organizations, to appreciate differences, and to find common ground. Directories of current organizations are available in the Student Activities Office. (See Student Activities Office.)
College Senate: Subject to the authority and the Bylaws of the CUNY Board of Trustees, the College Senate shall be responsible for the formulation of academic policy and for legislative and advisory functions related to the programs, standards, and goals of the College.
Go back to the alphabetic linksComputer Center: See Academic Computer Center.
Core Course: These basic courses, emphasizing reading, writing, and rhetoric skills, provide the foundation for further college studies. All students, unless exempted by department chairs, are required to complete all core courses during the accumulation of their first 45 credits. See the Undergraduate Bulletin for course details.
Corequisite Course: A course linked with a related course, e.g. CHE 114 (chemistry, lecture) linked with CHE 115 (chemistry, lab). One course may not be taken without the other; both courses must be taken during the same semester.
Cost of Attendance (also known as Cost of Education): A student's cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, transportation, and living expenses such as housing, food, clothing, etc.
Course Code: See Alpha Code.
Course Levels: Course number codes indicate the level of complexity of the material covered. 001-089 courses are developmental courses. They are graded A, B, C, and R, and may be repeated until a grade of C is achieved. They do not count toward distribution credit.
090-l10 level courses are college-level compensatory courses. They are graded A, B, C, and NC; they may be repeated until a grade of C is achieved. They do not count for distribution credit.
100-199 level courses are introductory courses; 200-299 level courses are intermediate courses. 300- and 400-level courses, advanced courses, are usually taken by students majoring in that specific discipline or in a related discipline. The prerequisite for a course numbered 300-399 is the satisfactory completion of at least 30 college credits, unless otherwise specified. The prerequisite for a course numbered 400-499 is the satisfactory completion of at least 60 credits, unless otherwise specified. Most courses are graded A, B, C, D, and F; a student may choose to take a maximum of 18 total credits under the pass/fail option under certain limited conditions.
Further information may be obtained from the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Course Selection Form: Used for registration purposes, this form indicates which courses you wish to take. It must be submitted to the registrar's office for processing. The form is sent to your home by mail shortly before the registration period; additional or replacement forms may be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
Credit: A credit is a numerical value assigned to a course by the College Senate. Each course is assigned a certain number of credits; the number of credits usually but not always matches the number of hours the class meets per week. For example, COR 100, Introduction to the Humanities, meets three hours per week and is worth three credits. (See Credit Equivalent, Full-time Status, Graduation Requirements, and Part-time Status.)
Credit Equivalent (or Equated Credits): For certain courses, the number of weekly contact hours exceeds the course's credit value, particularly in courses without credit value. Tuition is charged on the basis of contact hours, not credits. Such contact hours are credit equivalents.
Credit equivalents are important in determining your status as a student. For example, ENG 090 (Principles of Effective Writing) which has 5 contact hours but only 4 credits, can account for 5 of the 12 credit hours or their equivalents needed to attain or maintain full-time student status in a given semester.
Cumulative Index: The cumulative index is a mathematical representation of a student's overall level of scholarship as represented by all grades earned at or through Lehman College. To compute your index or G.P.A. you must:
1. Multiply the total number of credits for each grade by the quality points assigned to that grade; add your answers.
2. Total the number of credits attempted.
3. Divide the answer to Step One by the answer to Step Two.
Your answer, computed to two decimal places, is your cumulative index (a.k.a. grade point average or G.P.A.).
Quality points are a mathematical representation of letter grades. They are used to compute your grade point average (G.P.A.) or cumulative index. Grades A through F are assigned a numerical value as seen in the table below. R (course must be repeated), NC (no credit), P (pass), and AUD (audited course) grades have no quality points assigned to them. WU (Unofficial Withdrawal) and WF (Withdrawal with Penalty) are assigned a 0.0 value, the same value as an F. INC is a pending grade given in special circumstances when coursework has not been completed. (See Incomplete Grades.) WA is a grade given for Administrative Withdrawal. (See Immunization.)
Table of quality points:
A+ = not given A = 4.0 A- = 3.7 B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 B- = 2.7 C+ = 2.3 C= 2.0 C- = 1.7 D+ = 1.3 D= 1.0 F = 0.0
Example of a Sample Cumulative Index:
BIO 166 4 credits B 4 credits x 3 =12 quality points COR 104 3 credits C 3 credits x 2 = 6 quality points MAT 171 4 credits A 4 credits x 4 =16 quality points ENG 090---- 4 credits NC 11 credits 34 quality points
34 ÷ 11 = 3.1 cumulative index
the acronym for The City University of New York.
CUNY: Library materials are catalogued in CUNY , the computerized catalogue of book, journal, and video holdings of the libraries of the City University of New York. CUNY+ holds many advantages over the old-fashioned card catalogue. User-friendly terminals scattered throughout the library allow you to check whether a particular item is part of Lehman's collection, and its circulation status-in other words, if it is a reference work, on reserve, or available to be checked out. The database also lets you know if the work is available from other CUNY libraries. CUNY undergraduates are allowed to borrow books from all CUNY colleges.
CUNY Wide: anything applicable to all students and all academic units of The City University of New York.
Go back to the alphabetic linksDean's List: An annual list published by the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Only matriculated students who have completed 61 credits and a minimum of 24 indexable Lehman credits with a cumulative index of 3.5 receive this academic honor, which is awarded only once during a student's academic career.
Dependent vs. Independent: A financial aid classification of students. Dependent students must report parental income; independent students are not required to do so. This classification is determined by the answers to certain questions on the FAFSA and TAP (or FASIR). One can be "independent" for financial aid purposes and still be totally supported by one's parents or vice versa.
Disabled Student Services: The Office of Special Student Services offers services to students with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to: individual test administration; early registration or assistance during registration; counseling; tutoring/note-taking; advocacy; provision of technical equipment; and referral to outside agencies. Students must provide documentation of their disabilities in order to obtain services that are most appropriate for them.
The Office of Special Student Services is located in Shuster Hall, room 254. For more information, call (718) 960-8441 or (718) 960-8931 (TTY). The Public Safety TDDS (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) number is (718)960-7373.
Distribution: Every matriculated student must choose and complete seven distribution courses (22 credits), i.e. one course each from seven distinct study areas: Social Sciences (3 credits); Natural Science (4 credits); Literature (3 credits); the Arts (3 credits); Comparative Cultures (3 credits); Historical Studies (3 credits); Knowledge, Self, and Values (3 credits). No more than two courses from the same department may be used to satisfy the Distribution requirement. A list of approved courses is available at the Office of Academic Advisement (Shuster Hall, room 280), and in the Schedule of Classes.
Drug Use: The use of drugs on campus, unless prescribed by a physician, is not tolerated. Illegal use of drugs will subject the individual to the penalties provided by law. The use of legal drugs that are nevertheless injurious to the health is not condoned. The presence of alcoholic beverages is restricted to special occasions, registered and approved in advance through the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs and limited to people 21 years of age or older.
Go back to the alphabetic linksElective: a course which is not part of the required curriculum for an undergraduate degree but which the student selects on a voluntary basis to help fulfill the number of credits needed for graduation.
Emergency: Make a mental note of where Public Safety stations are located. Do not hesitate to contact Public Safety if you see or suspect you are seeing a suspicious or emergency situation. Public Safety must be notified of all emergencies on campus, including those situations that normally require a call to 911; Public Safety is responsible for guiding emergency personnel (i.e., firefighters, ambulance attendants, police officers) to the areas where they are needed.
Go back to the alphabetic linksThe emergency number for Public Safety is (718)960-7777. They can be reached from any Lehman telephone simply by dialing 7777.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC): the amount that a student and/or a student's family is expected to be able to contribute toward the cost of attendance.
Go back to the alphabetic linksFAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. This application is used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution and PELL eligibility. You must fill out this form to apply for all federal financial aid programs except for the Direct Loan Program. Forms (and advice on filling them out) can be gotten from the Financial Aid Office, Shuster 134,
You should fill out and mail your FAFSA as soon as possible to make sure that your financial aid package is complete by the time you must register for the next semester.
FASIR: Financial Aid Supplemental Information Request. This application for TAP (NYS's Tuition Assistance Program) is mailed to you after you have filed a FAFSA. If you need help in filling out your form, contact the Financial Aid Office in Shuster 134, (718)960-8545.
You should fill out and send your FASIR to the TAP office as soon as possible to make sure that your financial aid package is complete by the time you must register for the next semester.
Financial Aid: There are three types of financial aid: grants (money that does not have to be repaid); loans (money that must be paid back with interest); and work-study (money that you earn from an on-campus job obtained through a Financial Aid Office referral).
The financial aid programs offered at Lehman include the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS), Pell Grant, College Work Study (CWS), Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK), and the Perkins Loan. The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs offers subsidized, unsubsidized and parent loans, Supplemental Loan for Undergraduate Students (SLS), and Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Programs; and tuition deferments.
These programs are under the auspices of the federal and state government, and are available to students who require financial assistance and meet the specified criteria and qualifications. For applications, call or visit the Office of Financial Aid in Shuster Hall, room 134. The telephone number is (718)960-8545.
Freedom of Speech: Freedom of speech is an essential tradition of any academic community. All members of the Lehman community must be vigilant in exercising their rights of expression so as not to preclude other persons' guaranteed right to give and receive expression as part of the deliberative process of an academic community. Preservation of these rights on campus requires the scrupulous use of means of communication.
Go back to the alphabetic linksPublic address systems and all other amplification devices are prohibited during class hours.
Freshman Year Initiative: The Freshman Year Initiative (FYI) is a Program that supports full-time entering freshmen through their first year. It offers instruction through blocked programming, tutoring, counseling, and mentoring. For additional information please visit the FYI office in Carman Hall -339.
Fund-Raising Projects on the Campus: Lehman College, for a number of reasons, must place explicit limits on fund-raising activities. Public property cannot be used for private gain. Bulletin boards and other campus facilities may not be used to advertise private organizations or to promote fund-raising events by noncollege groups. Anyone seeking to make sales or distributions without prior approval will be removed from the campus by the Office of Campus Security and, if a nonstudent, will be subject to arrest. If a student, he or she will be referred directly to the dean of student affairs.
Proposals to conduct fund-raising projects for additions to scholarships and loan funds for students and other campus objectives may be considered. Such proposals from department and faculty groups shall be made to the appropriate divisional dean and, if endorsed by the dean, submitted to the president for approval. Proposals from students or student organizations shall be submitted to the Dean of Student Affairs.
Registered student organizations may obtain approval for service projects to raise funds for their own organizational needs. Application must be made in advance to the Director of Student Activities, who will recommend action to the Dean of Student Affairs. Examples of activities that may be considered are cake sales, used-book exchanges, checking services at campus events, and international food fairs. (See College Policies and Procedures.)
Full-Time Status: You are a full-time student when you take twelve or more credits or credit equivalents. At least six of those credits may not be credit equivalent hours (except for freshmen, who may take up to nine credit equivalent hours). (See Credit Equivalent.)
Go back to the alphabetic linksFYI: See Freshman Year Initiative.
Go back to the alphabetic linksGovernance Structure Of Lehman College
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.): See Cumulative Index.
Grade Reports: Grade reports are mailed to students' permanent home address several weeks after the end of each semester.
A grade sheet for each class is posted at the end of each semester either on the instructor's office door or on a bulletin board outside the Department Office. Individual grades are written next to the identification number (social security number) of each student. See Cumulative Index.
Graduation Requirements: The Undergraduate Bulletin that is current at the time of your matriculation outlines the requirements you must fulfill in order to earn your B.A. or B.S. in the various baccalaureate programs. These requirements include the number of credits needed to earn a degree, as well as your CORE and distribution requirements.
The only exceptions to this rule are the requirements for your major and minor. You must fulfill the requirements for your major and minor as they are outlined in the Bulletin that is current at the time you file them. (See Major and Minor.)
All students are encouraged to consult the Graduation Check Office, Shuster 205, at least one semester before their planned graduation date to verify their graduation status.
Go back to the alphabetic linksHelp: There are many offices and facilities on campus available to help you. Here is a partial listing; for more information look for them in the glossary.
Academic Advisement, Shuster Hall-280 (718)960-8104
Academic Computer Center, Carman Hall-B21 (718)960-1111
Campus Information Services, Shuster Hall-176 (718)960-1100
Career Services Center, Student Life Building-221 (718)960-8366
Disabled Student Services, Shuster Hall-254 (718)960-8441
Financial Aid Office, Shuster Hall-134 (718)960-8545
Language/Writing Laboratory, Carman Hall-B38 (718)960-8320
Math Lab, Gillet Hall-222 (718)960-8878
SEEK, Shuster Hall-258 (718)960-8503
Student Activities Office, Student Life Building-222 (718)960-8535
Student Health Center, Nursing-118 (718)960-8900
Student Outreach Services, GY-212 (718)960-7256
Writing/Learning Center, Carman Hall-B18 (718)960-8175
Honors: Lehman recognizes outstanding academic scholarship on the part of matriculated students. Students who have earned 61 credits (including 24 indexable credits at Lehman) with a 3.5 G.P.A. may be placed on the Dean's List. Dean's List students who have a G.P.A. of 3.9 are named Presidential Scholars.
At graduation, students are eligible for departmental honors if they have an overall G.P.A. of 3.2 and a G.P.A. of 3.5 in their major or interdisciplinary program. In addition, college honors are awarded to those who have achieved the requisite G.P.A.s: Cum laude (3.4-3.59), Magna cum laude (3.6-3.79), and Summa cum laude (3.8-4.0).
Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, and the Golden Key National Honor Society are just of few of the honor societies on campus students may be invited to join.
Go back to the alphabetic linksI. D. (Identification) Card: Identification cards issued by the College, must be carried at all times. Students are required to present their ID upon the request of any College official. Any guest of a student visiting the campus must obtain a pass from the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs in Shuster 182 or from Public Safety in APEX 109 and must present the pass upon request. Your identification card, with a current registration sticker, serves many purposes. You are required to carry it at all times. It verifies your status as a currently registered student and allows access to student events and services. It also, when the Library's bar code sticker is attached, serves as your Lehman/CUNY library card, and allows you to borrow materials from all CUNY college libraries. In addition, your I.D. card and your bursar's receipt must be presented when picking up financial aid and work-study checks.
Your I.D. is not valid unless it has the current semester's sticker on the face of the card. This sticker can be obtained at the end of the registration process by presenting your bursar's receipt to the appropriate guard from Public Safety.
Lost identification cards can be replaced by first paying a $5.00 fee in the Office of Campus Activities, Shuster 080, and then presenting that receipt plus your bursar's receipt to Room 002 in the Old Gym Building. (Call Public Safety first -(718)960-8593-to find out their schedule for taking new I.D. pictures.)
Identification Number: Your social security number is your identification number. It is a good idea to memorize your I.D. number since you will need to use it whenever you conduct business on campus (registration, library, advisement, etc.).
Immunization Requirements: Under the New York State Public Health Law, Section 2165, all students born on or after January 1, 1957, must show proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella, prior to their first registration. Prior to registration, students must bring copies of their immunization records to the Student Health Center, T-3 Building, Room 118. (Free immunizations may be offered during Registration at the Student Health Center.)
When a student does not provide proof of all immunizations by the 30th day of registration the student shall be barred from class. If a student then fails to provide appropriate proof of immunization and is not reinstated, that student receives a grade of "WA" for all classes. While there is no academic penalty for this grade, there is also no benefit received for classes attended. Tuition is not refunded, and all financial aid benefits for that semester are foregone. (See Student Health Center.)
Incomplete Grades: An instructor can give you the grade of INC (incomplete) if you have not completed all the required work for the semester and/or have not taken the final examination. However, an "Incomplete" may be given only if the instructor expects you to pass the course. Furthermore, you must resolve the incomplete grade by turning in all missing work to your instructor by the date published in the current College calendar. If an Incomplete is unresolved by the deadline, it reverts to the grade of F (failure). (See Cumulative Index.)
Index: See Cumulative Index.
Insurance, Health and Accident: Students are not automatically covered for accidental injuries that occur on campus, even those that occur in physical activity classes. Only athletes on intercollegiate teams are covered and only when in practice or competition. Students are advised to obtain health and/or accident insurance for protection against financial hardship that can result from sickness or accidental injury. Students who are not self-insured or covered by a family plan may obtain insurance through an arrangement between the College and GHI. Applications may be obtained at the Student Health Center, T-3, room 118.
International Students: For information or appointments, international students should contact the International Student Certification Office in the Office of Admissions located in Shuster Hall, room 150. The telephone number is (718)960-7274 .
Go back to the alphabetic linksLa Causa: La Causa (The Cause), written in Spanish, offers a distinct voice for the many Hispanic students at Lehman College. The newspaper is open to your criticism and suggestions; students' assistance is encouraged and appreciated. The office of La Causa is located in the Old Gym Building, room 118.
Language/Writing Laboratory: Located in Carman Hall B38, the language lab offers modern electronic facilities and specialized tape-recording equipment designed to assist students taking language courses at Lehman. The lab provides audio cassettes with prerecorded lessons, coordinated with texts in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, ancient and modern Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Yiddish, Swahili, Yoruba, and others. The lab also makes available a number of computer programs to help you learn Spanish, French, and German.
Other services offered by the Language Laboratory are word-processing, spread-sheet and e-mail programs and mini-classes which help you prepare class papers and assignments. For information and opening hours, call (718) 960-8320.
Late Registration: The last chance to register for courses at the beginning of each semester, intended for students who were unable to register or complete their registration during the regular registration period. In addition to tuition and regular fees, students are charged a $15.00 late registration fee. (See Registration.)
Library: The Lehman College Library is housed in a modern four-story building equipped with a fully automated CUNY-wide book catalogue and circulation system, periodical indexes, a CD-Rom LAN, electronic full-text databases, and Internet Access. The open stacks book collection of 530,000 volumes is supplemented by 500,000 microforms. The Library subscribes to 1,500 periodicals and is a designated depository for state and federal documents. The Library maintains a collection of sufficient size and currency to meet the demands of class assignments and preparation for examinations on the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Fine Arts Room contains holdings in music, dance, architecture, and art. An extensive collection of records, audiotapes, and videotapes can be studied and enjoyed at private carrels equipped with headphones and video monitors. There are six Internet workstations for student use.
The Education Room contains K-12 curriculum materials and an ERIC microfiche collection. Of special interest to elementary education students and parents of school-age children is a collection of children's books.
The Library maintains general and specialized Reference collections, a Reserve collection which includes selected current textbooks, a Periodicals Room, classrooms equipped with VCRs and computer equipment, and a Bronx-history Archive. PCs with word-processing software and e-mail access will be available soon.
Reference librarians and student tutors are available to assist students during library hours. Librarians are available to assist students with CUNY+ and all other research tools available at the library. Specialized instruction is given in the use of Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and the Internet.
Access to the Library and its materials is gained through your student I.D. once the Library's bar code sticker has been attached and you are entered into its database. (You can obtain your sticker at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.) You can then use your I.D. to borrow books and to gain access to materials from the Reserve, Reference, and Current Periodicals collections.
The Library can seat 1,200 people and attractive lounge areas are scattered throughout the building. Library hours may be obtained by calling (718) 960-7766. (See also CUNY).
Go back to the alphabetic linksMajor: Your major is the field of interest which you select as your specialty and in which you take the greatest number of courses. Every student must select a major and complete the requirements set by the appropriate department, departmental section, or interdisciplinary program. These requirements can be found in the alphabetical listing of Departments in the Undergraduate Bulletin; you must complete the requirements that are listed in the Bulletin that is current at the time you declare your major. You can declare your choice of major (or double major) by filing the appropriate form in the Office of the Registrar, Shuster 114. (If you receive TAP, you must declare your major by the time you have earned 60 credits.
It is a very good idea to talk with the Undergraduate Advisor of the department or program of your prospective major as soon as possible. For further details, see the Undergraduate Bulletin. (See Minor.)
Math Lab: The Math Lab, located in Gillet Hall 222, offers free tutoring in the following courses: MAT 031, 033, 034, 035, 036, 171, 172, 174, and 175. Any student needing assistance in algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, or in the computer language BASIC, may come to the Math Lab during the following hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Friday from 10 am to 2:30 pm. For further information, call (718) 960-8878.
Matriculated Student (Matriculant): A matriculated student is a student enrolled in an academic program leading to a degree. Full-time matriculants are students attempting a minimum of 12 credits or credit equivalents; part-time students are expected to carry a minimum of two courses totaling 5 to 7 credits, or one course totaling at least 5 contact hours, up to a maximum of 11 credits.
Meridian: The purpose of Meridian is to produce a newspaper of general interest to the students of Lehman College, to report news and events of concern to the college community, and to raise student and faculty awareness of-and participation in-activities affecting this community. Meridian seeks to promote an interest among Lehman College students in the field of journalism. The office of Meridian is located in the Old Gym Building, room 116.
Minor: A minor is required of most students. It usually consists of 12 credits of related courses, in which at least 6 of the 12 credits are in 300- and 400-level courses. You must declare your choice of minor by filing the appropriate form in the Office of the Registrar, Shuster 114, by the time you have earned 80 credits.
Students in a few major programs are allowed to waive the minor requirement. Further information on a waiver can be obtained from the Undergraduate Advisor of your major or interdisciplinary program. Further information on designing your own minor from related courses offered by two or more departments is available from the Office of Academic Advisement, Shuster Hall, Room 280. (See Major.)
Go back to the alphabetic linksNon-Degree Student: a student who is admitted to the college, but who is not accepted into a program leading to a degree.
Notes and Records of Lectures, Use of: The transcript, manuscript, notes, and other substance of a classroom proceeding involve property rights of the instructor concerned and of Lehman College. If, in the judgment of the instructor and the department concerned, the distribution of lecture notes or other material to the students in the course is advisable, and if such distribution can be accomplished without copyright infringement and within the resources available to the department, it shall be made at no charge to the students and equally available to all students.
The offering for sale of a reproduced transcript, manuscript, notes, or other substance of a classroom proceeding is prohibited under any and all circumstances. Without the express written permission of the instructor, the recording by a student of any classroom lecture or proceeding is prohibited at Lehman College. Without the express permission of the performer or lecturer, the campus sponsoring group, and the Dean of Student Affairs, the recording of concerts, lectures, or discussions at open meetings on campus is also prohibited.
Go back to the alphabetic linksOmbudsman: An appeal to the Office of the Ombudsman is an exceptional procedure to be used when the regular administrative procedures do not adequately respond. While the Office of the Ombudsman is not intended to replace the regular administrative procedures, one responsibility of the Office is critical review of College procedures to help administrative functionaries (whether student, faculty, or administration) to improve their processes and procedures, not only to correct a particular inequity or injustice, but also to prevent its reoccurrence. The ombudsman will be receptive to all suggestions, comments, and criticism regarding the general functioning of the College processes and procedures.
The Office of the Ombudsman is located in DA-111. The telephone number is (718)960-8755. (See College Policies and Procedures.)
Go back to the alphabetic linksPart-Time Student Status: To make progress toward their degree, part-time matriculated students are expected to carry a minimum of two courses totaling 5 to 7 credits each semester, or one course totaling at least 5 contact hours. Part-time students, other than those on probation, may carry a maximum of 11 credits. (See Full-Time Status and Credit Equivalent.)
PELL Grant: This is a federal grant for both part-time and full-time students in degree programs. Part-time students must carry at least 6 credits per semester; full-time students, at least 12 credits per semester. The federal Pell Grant may be used for tuition costs and other college-related expenses.
Performing Arts Center: The Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is a modern, spacious, and beautifully designed performing arts and entertainment complex for music, dance, theater, and opera performances, as well as film presentations. The center serves both the Lehman College community and the general public. Facilities include a 2,300-seat Concert Hall, the 475-seat Lovinger Theatre, and the 200-seat Studio Theatre. Both theaters are used for productions by students, as well as for professional performances. The adjacent Music Building houses a 150-seat Recital Hall used by the Music department to present exciting and culturally diverse performances. As a currently enrolled Lehman College student, you can enjoy many of these events free of charge. Check the Campus Calendar of Events, or call the Concert Hall Box Office at (718)960-8833 for up to date information.
Performing Arts Groups: Students at Lehman College have an opportunity to enjoy-and participate in-a wide variety of campus-based performing arts groups.
Students interested in musical groups are urged to explore the Community Band, the Jazz Ensemble, and the Community and College Chorus. Information on these and other musical groups is available in the Music Department, MU-315, (718)960-8247.
Students interested in acting, theater, or dance should consider opportunities to participate in Theater Department productions, the Theatre Club, and the Student Dance Company. Information about these activities is available in the Speech and Theatre Department, room 226, (718)960-8134.
Petitioning: Before a petition is circulated by any student group, two copies shall be filed with the director of student activities. All copies of the petition must bear the name of the group or groups circulating the petition.
Pets: Pet animals, whether leashed or free, are not allowed on campus, except Seeing Eye dogs. The confined space of the campus and the complex activities of the thousands of members of the College community do not permit the luxury of animals to the few who may wish their pets to accompany them on campus.
Photocopies: Photocopy machines are available for student use in the Bookstore and on all four floors of the Library.
Physical Activity Card: Physical examinations are required by the College for issuance of Physical Activity Cards and for other activities that may require certification of physical health. Physical Activity Cards are required for both day and evening students before participating in any physical education class, team, or recreation program. Students must have a medical examination done by their private health care provider before a card can be issued. Medical forms and cards may be obtained from the Student Health Center (T-3 Building, Room 118.)
Plagiarism: It is prohibited to present another person's words, ideas, or creative work as your own in a written or oral assignment. When incorporating theories, opinions, or research findings found in reference books, journal articles, computer programs, or scholarly or literary works in your assignments, you must clearly indicate which words or ideas are your own and which belong to your source(s). It is your responsibility to recognize the difference between statements that are common knowledge (which do not require documentation) and restatements of the ideas of others. Paraphrase and summary are acceptable forms of restatement, as long as the source is cited in the exact place of the text. Direct quotations can only be used if, in addition to citing the source, the quoted material is placed within quotation marks or in blocked format in accordance with the appropriate style manual. All paraphrases, summaries, and quotations must be immediately followed by the appropriate citation and must be clearly distinguished from one's own creation.
If you are unsure of how to use source material in your assignments, or how to give credit to the words or ideas of another individual, discuss the problem with your instructor. There are standard academic techniques for using and acknowledging source material, and you can, and should, learn them. Reference works detailing styles of documentation are available at the Reference Desk of the Library.
Plagiarism, when identified, has long-lasting negative consequences and effects on your career. For details on the consequences of plagiarism and other breaches of academic integrity, see College Policies and Procedures.
Pre-Professional Studies: If you are considering a career in dentistry, medicine, pharmacology, engineering, law, or any other profession which requires post-graduate education, you should consult the appropriate pre-professional advisor. Pre-Dental/Medical/Pharmacy Shuster 279 960-8759 Pre-Engineering Shuster 279 960-8345 Pre-Law Carman 379 960-8159 Pre-Graduate Shuster 275 960-8345.
Prerequisite Course: A course that must be completed satisfactorily (i.e., passed) before a more advanced course can be taken. For example, Psychology 166 (PSY 166) is a prerequisite for 200-, 300-, and 400- level psychology courses.
You must fulfill the prerequisites specified for any course before you register for it. The prerequisites, required for course work at a more advanced level, are included in the course description in the Undergraduate Bulletin as are the specifics regarding special permission variances to prerequisite requirements. (See Corequisite Course and Course Level.)
Probation: A student who does not meet the required minimum semester or cumulative indices, or does not demonstrate satisfactory progress toward the degree, or whose cumulative grade point index at the College falls below 2.0 (after the first 13-24 credits or the first eight courses have been taken) is automatically placed on probation. During this probationary period, a student is expected to maintain his or her academic standing with the College. After one semester of probation, a student who still does not meet minimum requirements will be dropped from the College and is required to withdraw for at least one semester.
Students may appeal to the Committee on Admission and Standing for permission to remain enrolled in the College despite their academic difficulties. All students who have been dropped from the College for failure to make satisfactory academic progress must apply to the Committee on Admission and Standing for permission to re-enroll whether or not they have to withdraw for the customary semester.
See the Undergraduate Bulletin for further details on satisfactory academic standing and probation procedures.
Go back to the alphabetic linksQuality Points: Quality points are a mathematical representation of letter grades. They are used to compute your grade point average (G.P.A.) or cumulative index. (See Cumulative Index.)
Go back to the alphabetic linksRadio Station: See WHLC.
Records Access by Students Policy: Any student at Lehman who wishes to review the contents of his/her file in the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs may request an interview with that office. Someone will be available to assist him/her by interpreting and clarifying any information contained therein. (See College Policies and Procedures.)
Refunds: A change of program, withdrawal, and refund form can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar (Shuster 114). The form, with an accompanying bursar's receipt, should be filed in that same office. The date on which you file the form, not your last day of class, marks the date of your withdrawal.
The availability and the amount of any refund you may be entitled to varies considerably depending on the circumstances involved. A full outline of College policy in this matter can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Registrar: This office implements and maintains college policies on registration, course offerings, attendance certification, course withdrawals, grading and grade reports, transcripts, and graduation requirements.
Registration: The course selection process for all admitted students, registration takes place prior to the beginning of each semester. After carefully reviewing the schedule of classes, you select the courses you wish to take and draft a trial schedule. Be sure to include alternate selections in case the classes you want to take are closed. Course placement is scheduled by seniority; you should be prepared to adjust your schedule.
No one is admitted to Registration without an appointment slip and a Registration form from the college. These items are mailed to your home a week or two before Registration starts. If you do not receive your appointment in the mail a duplicate form can be obtained from the Registrar's Office, Shuster 108.
It's always a good idea to talk to someone in Academic Advisement before Registration to make sure you have fulfilled the Basic Skills Proficiency (i.e., passed the RAT, WAT, and MAT tests), CORE and Distribution requirements. If you have already selected your major and/or your minor, a discussion with the Undergraduate Advisor(s) in the appropriate department or interdisciplinary program can help you tailor your education to your career and personal goals. Registration takes place in the Music Building in the student cafeteria and surrounding areas. During this time, the student cafeteria and surrounding areas are commonly referred to as the "arena." (See Basic Skills Proficiency Tests.)
Report Cards: See Grade Reports and Cumulative Index.
Representing the College: No student may be a self-appointed representative of Lehman College, nor any division thereof, nor of The City University of New York
Go back to the alphabetic linksSchedule of Classes: A booklet that contains a listing of all the classes and sections that will be offered in a given semester. It also contains registration information, Lehman's current fee schedule and academic policies, financial aid and security information, the academic calendar, and miscellaneous information.
The booklets can be picked up (usually but not always a few weeks before registration) in Shuster Hall, Room 114 and other posted offices.
Scholarships, Lehman: As students progress in their studies at Lehman, they may apply to the following programs based on academic achievement in college:
Lehman College Foundation Scholarships are awarded competitively to continuing students on the basis of academic average and recommendations.
Minority Access to Research Careers (MACRO) and Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) scholarship and research programs allow students to work closely with faculty members on designated research projects and possibly receive funds to attend major scientific conferences throughout the nation.
Departmental and Special Awards offered for achievement in specific academic subjects vary in amount and criteria for selection. Some are awarded by academic departments; others by the Lehman College Alumni Association, the Lehman College Retirees Association, and other groups committed to undergraduate education at Lehman.
Scholarships, New York State: New York State offers the following grants and scholarships: Tuition Assistance Program (TAP); Regents Health Care Scholarships in Medicine and Dentistry; Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships; Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards (VVTA); Child of Veteran Awards; Child of Deceased Correction Officer Awards; Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Police Officers and Firefighters; and NYS Health Service Corps Scholarships. Information and applications for these scholarships can be obtained by calling 1(518)474-5642.
Security: See Emergency.
SEEK: Lehman College participates in SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge), a state-authorized higher educational opportunity program. SEEK provides instruction and tutorial help, counseling, as well as financial assistance to educationally and economically disadvantaged New York City residents who are high school graduates (or hold high school equivalency diplomas).
Senate Bylaws Subject to the authority and the Bylaws of the CUNY Board of Trustees, the College Senate shall be responsible for the formulation of academic policy and for legislative and advisory functions related to the programs, standards, and goals of the College.
Signatures: This annual publication produced by Lehman College students, is dedicated to original works of literature, photography, and graphic art. Interested students should contact the *Footnotes Club in the Student Life Building for more information.
Go back to the alphabetic linksSignatures: This annual publication produced by Lehman College students, is dedicated to original works of literature, photography, and graphic art. Interested students should contact the *Footnotes Club in the Student Life Building for more information.
Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside all facilities owned, leased, or operated by The City University of New York, effective January 1, 1995. Under city and state laws, smoking is prohibited in all classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, hallways, elevators, restrooms, libraries, bookstores, and medical facilities on the campus. Smoking is also prohibited in all CUNY indoor areas where the public congregates, even if the service line or waiting area is an area where smoking is ordinarily permitted. This means you may not smoke in any indoor area on campus, including all bathrooms and hallways, and all areas of the Student Life Building.
Go back to the alphabetic linksSolicitation on Campus: No student or nonstudent may use any part of the College's buildings and grounds, including bulletin boards, for soliciting or selling any merchandise or service without the express permission of the dean of student affairs. Lehman College and/or The City University of New York do not sponsor any products, merchandising schemes, or tours. Advertising appearing in student publications does not imply sponsorship by the College.
Special Student Services, Office of: See Disabled Student Services.
Sports, Intercollegiate: Lehman College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletics Association, New York State Association of the Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, Eastern Collegiate Athletics, and the City University of New York Athletic Conference. Students are encouraged to join athletic teams, many of which participate in local league competitions. Standards for participation and rules governing the sports are those of Lehman College, National Collegiate Athletic Association, and various local and district conferences. The eligibility requirements for Lehman College are as follows: Athletes must be full-time matriculated students, i.e. carrying 12 credits or credit equivalents exclusive of varsity credits. Athletes must have and maintain a 2.0 index. A student with an index under 2.0 may appeal to the Committee on Athletic Eligibility through the Office of Academic Advisement.
The APEX houses the Lehman College Varsity Sports Programs, NCAA Division III. They are:
Men's Programs Women's Programs 1. Baseball 1. Basketball 2. Basketball 2. Cheerleading 3. Soccer 3. Cross Country 4. Swimming 4. Softball 5. Water Polo 5. Tennis 6. Track and Field 6. Track and Field 7. Cross Country 7. Volleyball 8. Tennis 9. Volleyball
* Club Sports Swimming Competitions are held in judo, baseball, track, softball, swimming, volleyball, tennis, basketball, soccer, and cross-country. In addition, there is a regional conference and national championship competition in all intercollegiate programs. (See APEX.)
A physical activity card signed by a doctor is a prerequisite for participation in any physical education class, team, or recreation program. Medical forms and cards may be obtained from the Student Health Center, T3, room 118. (See Physical Activity Card.)
Sports, Intramural: The purpose of the intramural program at Lehman College is to provide every student on campus with a variety of opportunities to participate in activities and events of a competitive or recreational nature. A number of organized athletic competitions are scheduled throughout the academic year. Sports clubs, supervised by faculty members, aim to meet the needs of those whose interest is not intercollegiate competition. We have four men's intramural programs, three women's intramural programs, and five coed intramural programs. (See APEX.)
A physical activity card signed by a doctor is a prerequisite for participation in any physical education class, team, or recreation program. Medical forms and cards may be obtained from the Student Health Center, T3, room 118. (See Physical Activity Card.)
Student Activities Office: The Office of Student Activities is located in room 222 of the Student Life Building. It directs and coordinates various activities for all registered clubs, and houses their mailboxes.
Another responsibility of the Student Activities Office, along with the Campus Association for Student Activities (CASA), is to provide the college community with social, educational, cultural, and recreational programs. The Coordinator of Student Activities also helps to improve communication among-and between-students, clubs, and organizations.
The Office houses a small typing and computer (Macintosh only) lab which is available for student use. Students wishing to use these facilities must show their current Student IDs and provide their own diskettes and paper. (See Student Life Building and Clubs).
Student Health Center: The Lehman College Student Health Center is located in the T-3 Building, Room 118. The center offers a limited range of health services. The Student Health Center is supported by the student activity fee; there is no charge for most of the services provided. For additional information and appointments, call (718) 960-8900.
Student Life Building: The Student Life Building, a two-story aluminum brick building located at the south end of the baseball field, is a two-story complex consisting of offices, lounges, and conference rooms.
The upper level houses the Student Activities Office; the Career Services Office; Student Outreach Office; and office space for the various student clubs and organizations. On its lower level, the Student Life Building also offers a TV room, a kitchen, and a lounge area for parties and special events. There are two conference rooms which may be reserved for meetings, and the College radio station, WHLC.
When classes are in session, the building is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. On Fridays, the building is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (See Student Activities Office; Student Outreach Center; Career Services Office; Clubs.)
Student Support Center: Informational literature and videos about various physical and emotional health issues, as well as listings of various outside health and social service organizations can be found at the Student Support Center. A student aide is present during office hours to help students find whatever material may be appropriate to their needs. When appropriate, students are referred to the Student Health Center. (See Student Health Center.)
Syllabus: an outline or plan summarizing the contents of a course, generally distributed by the instructor at the beginning of the course to acquaint students with the materials to be covered during the semester.
Go back to the alphabetic linksTAP (NYS Tuition Assistance Program): The TAP grant is available to full-time students in degree programs who are residents of New York State and are either citizens of the United States and eligible non-citizens. It can be used only to pay tuition costs.
Go back to the alphabetic linksTranscript: A transcript is a copy of your permanent academic record. All courses taken, the grades earned, the semester the course was taken, any awards, and degrees granted are typically listed on a transcript. This record is kept permanently by the College.
An official transcript must include the imprint of the College seal and generally is sent directly by the Registrar to the requested institution. A student's copy of the transcript does not include the College's seal, and usually is not accepted as an official or legal document by most institutions. (See Registrar.)
Tutorial: A course which allows you to pursue independent reading, writing, and research on a topic of interest to you under the supervision of a faculty member selected by you. You must submit a signed consent form from the instructor with whom you wish to work in order to register for your department's tutorial course.
Tutoring: See Writing/Learning Center and Math Lab.
Tutoring, Children: See After School Tutoring Program.
Go back to the alphabetic linksUndergraduate Bulletin: The Lehman Undergraduate Bulletin for the current academic year is an official source of information about Lehman College. It includes the history of the College, a listing of college personnel, fees, degree requirements, programs of concentration, course descriptions, special programs, grading procedures, and general regulations. Some of the information may change from year to year.
Go back to the alphabetic linksVeterans' Services: Veterans who wish to apply for educational benefits should obtain the appropriate applications and documentation from the Veterans Administration. The Office of the Registrar, Shuster Hall, room 114, will provide certification of registration and progress for veterans. The telephone number is (718)960-8563.
Go back to the alphabetic linksWHLC: WHLC is the student-run radio station at Lehman College. Operated on carrier-current at 590 Kilocycles, WHLC serves the College community daily with music, news and public service announcements, announcements of student events, editorials, special features, as well as community activities and events of special interest to the Lehman College community. Students are trained in all facets of broadcast operation. For more information, call 960-4967.
Withdrawal, Official: Dropping a course after the refund period. You must file an official withdrawal form in the Registrar's Office in Shuster Hall prior to or on the day of the deadline for official withdrawals as listed in the Schedule of Classes. The dropped courses remain on your record, with a grade of "W" indicating an official withdrawal without penalty.
Withdrawal, Unofficial: If you stop attending a class without filing a withdrawal form with the Registrar's office before the appropriate deadline you will receive the grade "WU." This grade counts as an "F" when calculating your G.P.A.
Work Study: Jobs are available to students who qualify for this financial aid program. (See Financial Aid.)
Writing/Learning Center: The Lehman College Writing and Learning Center is located in Carman Hall, room B18. Here, tutors can assist you in interpreting assignments, generating ideas, posing questions, organizing thoughts, and developing your ideas into coherent papers in most academic fields. Tutoring sessions on the computer and assistance in the use of WordPerfect are also available. When classes are in session, the center is generally open Monday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 10:00 am to 1:20 pm. Students seeking tutoring should apply early in the semester. For further information, call (718) 960-8175.
Go back to the alphabetic linksYearbook: Each year, the Lehman College Yearbook committee produces a first-rate yearbook, Abstracts, which provides graduates with an exciting record of their attendance and experience at Lehman College. Students interested in working on the yearbook are encouraged to join the committee.