Metropolitan College of New York is committed to providing a learning and working environment not impaired by unlawful discrimination. MCNY prohibits discrimination or harassment by students, employees, or third parties against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected category in the admission to and administration of its educational programs or the employment of individuals in College administered programs and activities.
Office of Student Services
Fax: 718-665-7788
E-mail: studentservices@mcny.edu
Confidentiality of Student Educational Records MCNY complies fully with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This law provides that the institution will maintain the confidentiality of student educational records. Personally identifiable information from a student’s education record will not be disclosed without consent of the student, except to other school officials within MCNY whom MCNY has determined to have a legitimate educational interest, and to others to the extent the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act authorizes disclosure without consent. A school official is a person employed by MCNY in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom MCNY has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor or collection agent); a person serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the College also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Directory Information Directory information refers to information contained in an education record of a student that generally would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. MCNY designates the following categories of student information as public or directory information. MCNY may disclose such information at its discretion, without the written consent of the student.
- Name
- Address
- Telephone numbers
- Email address
- Photograph
- Date of birth
- Enrollment status (including full or part time)
- Major field of study
- Grade level or purpose
- Dates of attendance
- Degrees received
- Honors and awards received
- Most recent education institution attended
- Student id number
A currently enrolled student may request that his or her directory information not be released by filing an opt-out form with the office of the registrar. Students should be aware that opting out does not prevent the release of information to school officials as described above, nor does it prevent a school official from identifying a student by name or from disclosing a student’s institutional email address in class. Right to Inspect Records The College respects the rights of students to inspect and review their educational records, with the exception of financial information submitted by parents and confidential letters and recommendations associated with admissions, employment or job placement. Students who believe their educational records contain inaccurate or misleading information should contact the office of the registrar regarding the policy for correction of inaccurate data as mandated by this law and implemented by MCNY. Students should complete a Review of Records Form available at the office of the registrar. MCNY will honor the request to review records within a 30-day period from receipt of the request. Complaints Each student has the right to file a complaint with the family policy and compliance office (address below) of the Department of Education if the College has failed to comply with the requirements of the law. Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901
New York State Immunization Laws
The New York State Public Health Law mandates that students residing in New York State and born on or after January 1, 1957, must provide the College with documentation of immunization for measles, mumps and rubella within 30 days of enrolling. Students from out of state or international students have 45 days from enrolling to provide acceptable documentation. The documentation consists of either of the following: Official blood test results confirming that you have been tested and you are immune to the above diseases. Arrangements for such blood tests are most easily made through your own physician, or, if you are part of a health maintenance organization, then through its services; or a statement or form signed by a health provider confirming that you have been immunized by vaccine for the above diseases. This confirmation must also include the dates of immunization, and show that one dose of the mumps and rubella vaccines and two doses of the measles vaccine were administered. Your healthcare provider or a City Health Department clinic can administer the immunizations and provide the appropriate documentation. In addition, if your employing company or organization has a medical office, you may be able to get your immunizations there. If you carry medical insurance or are part of a health maintenance organization, check to see if the costs for either the blood test or the immunizations are reimbursable or covered. There are public health clinics where immunization can be obtained without charge. However, clinics tend to be crowded, particularly prior to the start of the semesters at colleges all over New York State. New York State also requires colleges to notify all students of the dangers of meningitis an infection, which can lead to high fever, headache, vomiting and skin rash. It is easily spread through nose or throat discharges of an infected person. Vaccines are available from your health practitioner. MCNY is required to inform all students of the dangers of this disease and secure a signed statement from each student that they are aware of the dangers of this disease and understand that they may take steps to be properly immunized and thereby protect themselves from infection. Certain individuals are exempt from these new requirements including those who sign a statement indicating that they hold sincere religious beliefs, which prohibit such immunizations, and those with certain documented medical conditions—early pregnancy, for example. A physician’s confirming statement is required and should be attached to the medical form already provided. Medical forms are distributed to all students at the time of admission. These must be completed and returned to the appropriate office within 30 or 45 days of enrolling, and will become part of the student’s official record. A student who fails to comply with this law may be administratively withdrawn and will not be allowed to register for the subsequent semester. Additionally, the student’s financial aid may be negatively affected.