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Greetings

I am pleased to welcome you to the College of Staten Island (CSI), a senior college of The City University of New York, the nation’s leading public urban university. CSI, the only public institution of higher learning on Staten Island, has a proud legacy of providing students with extraordinary opportunities to pursue academic excellence and to actively engage in student life as part of our College community.

The College of Staten Island continues to offer you myriad ways to expand your intellectual, social, and cultural horizons, and opportunities to use these experiences and tools to secure a bright and prosperous future. Our award-winning academic programs, world-renowned faculty, and helpful and knowledgeable staff will continue to provide the critical support that you need to succeed.

I encourage you explore The Gazetteer and our Website, to make the best of your CSI experience by learning more about the many programs and resources that are available to you at CSI. I hope you take the opportunity to get involved, make friends, pursue your interests, and follow your dreams.

As a valued member of our CSI family, I wish you all the best.

Timothy G. Lynch Ph.D. (he/him/his)
President

Dear CSI Students: 

Welcome to the College of Staten Island (CSI)! CSI offers you all the services and opportunities to ensure you have a memorable and successful experience.  Whether you are a new student, returning, or transfer- all of you are part of the fibers of our campus community.

Throughout your time at CSI, I hope you will come to find our community vibrant and robust. From campus events to academic successes and everything in between, CSI is a place for you to leave your mark. While on campus, say hello, get involved, and be change agents! You can get involved in clubs or organizations, find your voice on Student Government, or even create your own organization- the opportunities here are endless.

I look forward to seeing you on campus and celebrating your successes throughout the year.

Best,

Thomas D. Tressler-Gelok, EdD
Vice President for Student Affairs

Mario D'Alessandro
Director of Student Life

Dear Fellow Students:
The CSI Student Government would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome you to CSI!! 
As you begin your journey here, we encourage you to explore all that the college has to offer. Although we realize that our academic pursuits are of the utmost importance, student experiences and testimonies share that the most meaningful opportunities can happen outside of the classroom. Getting involved opens the doors for you to meet new people, provide you with critical soft skills, and discover your interests through a wide range of opportunities all while creating lasting memories and friendships. CSI can become so much more than just the place you go to class; it can become your community. We hope you use the time outside of studying to try something new, get involved, meet new people, and give campus life a chance.
Both remotely and on-campus, opportunities to get involved cover a wide range of categories. Student Government, the College Association, Auxiliary Services, College Council, Campus Activities Board, WSIA Radio Station, student clubs, and student publications are some of the groups that you, as a student, can participate in. The Student Government provides funding for many programs and activities such as the chartering of 40+ clubs and organizations—be sure to avail yourself of the many programs that these groups offer.
Please feel free to reach out to us by e-mail and follow our CSI Student Government Instagram for constant updates about student life: csi.studentgovernment We would be happy to connect with you, and any one of our senators can help you find ways to get involved in college life. CSI is a wonderful place to learn, grow, and build your college network. We encourage you to make the most of your college education, both in and out of the classroom. Welcome to the CSI Family!
Good Luck!
Sincerely, 
Your elected Student Government
 
Gabriella Rosales, President                                    Katarina Bartholomew, Vice President

Table of Contents

ACADEMIC FREEDOM
The City University subscribes to the American Association of University Professors’ 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom, the College of Staten Island respects the academic freedom for faculty and students as well as freedom in their personal lives for all individuals in the campus community.

POLICY ON THE COLLEGE’S RIGHT TO DENY ADMISSION
The College reserves the right to deny admission to any student if in its judgment, the presence of that student on campus poses undue risk to the safety or security of the College or in the College community.  That judgment will be based on individualized determination taking into account any information the College has about a student’s criminal record and the particular circumstances of the college, including the presence of a childcare center, a public school, or public school students on the campus.
 

FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading data through informal and formal hearings.  

This act provides rights primarily for the student, regardless of age, once he or she enrolls at an institution of higher education.  We encourage families to discuss this Privacy Act and take appropriate steps that are comfortable with both the student and the family to ensure the safety and privacy of student records.