Summer Sessions

FAQs About Summer Session

• How Many Credits Can I Take During Summer Session?

  Answer: For the two-week summer session the maximum is four credits and for the five-week summer sessions the maximum is seven credits per session. The maximum number of credits for which a student may enroll during the summer session is 15 (including enrollment at SUNY Plattsburgh and at any other colleges). Students may be granted permission to exceed the maximum number of credits allowed by completing the Credit Hour Overload form. This form requires written approval from the student’s academic adviser, department chairperson, and dean of your major; non-matriculated students must receive permission from the director of admission.

• Can I Take More Than One Course At a Time?

  Answer: Yes, as long as you don’t go over the maximum number of credits.

• How Do I Register Online Via Banner Web?

  Answer: You may access the web from any computer at home or from any of Plattsburgh’s computer labs. If you are registering for Plattsburgh’s courses at the SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury site, we welcome you to use our computer lab.

• Banner Web (Online Registration)

  Answer:

  1. Access Banner Web by going to MyPlattsburgh.
  2. Login in with NetID and Password (Click here for more information on NetID and password)
  3. Click on Student Services menu tab.
  4. Under Registrar, click on Lookup Courses to Add.
  5. Select Term (Summer).
  6. Click on Advanced Search.
  7. Select course subject or other search criteria and press the Class Search button at the bottom of the form.
  8. Check the box next to the desired course(s), scroll to end of page, and submit changes. Approval to add a closed course is granted by the department chairperson only.
• Is Housing Available?

  Answer: Yes, on-campus residence halls, conveniently located near academic buildings, with single and double occupancy are available. Roommate requests can be accommodated. Please check with campus housing for dates of availability.

  A summer off-campus housing list is available for arranging an apartment for the summer (usually on a monthly rental basis). For more information, contact the housing office (Algonquin Hall Room 103) at 518-564-3824 or 1-800-569-5716 or via email at [email protected].

• Is Food Service Available?
  Answer: Yes, food service will be available at Clinton Dinning Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning May 17. 
• When Will My Summer Session Bill Be Available?
  Summer Session bills will be available after course registration. Payment is due by the first day of summer session. Go to MyPlattsburgh to view, confirm and pay your summer bill. You will not receive a paper bill.
• How Do I Pay My Summer Session Bill?

  Answer: Tuition and fees may be paid in the following ways:

  • Go to MyPlattsburgh
  • Check or money order (payable in U.S. funds to SUNY Plattsburgh)
  • MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express cards
  • Summer Payment Plan. Get the application here.
  • International students should pay through Flywire at www.flywire.com/pay/plattsburgh
  • Summer financial aid may be available, contact the financial aid office at 518-564-2072 or [email protected] to learn more.

  To Pay Online

  • MyPlattsburgh [Login Required]

  Late Payment

  Please make payment by the due date to avoid administrative and late payment fees. Bills processed after the bill due date will be assessed an administrative fee of $30 to $50 depending on the balance. A late payment fee of up to $50 per month thereafter may be charged on outstanding balances, up to a maximum of four charges per semester. For more information contact student accounts 518-564-3120 or email at [email protected].

• Do I Need to Apply to the College to Take a Course?

  Answer: Undergraduate courses are open to all individuals who meet course requirements. Graduate courses are open to individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree. No more than 12 graduate credits taken as a non-matriculated student may be applied toward a graduate degree at this college.

  Students who would like to be formally admitted to an undergraduate program (for fall or spring) should contact the Admissions Office at 518-564-2040 or [email protected].

  To be considered for admission to a graduate program, contact the graduate admissions office at 518-564-4723 or [email protected].

• Do I Have to Be a Student at SUNY Plattsburgh to Take a Summer Session Course?
  Answer: No. Non-matriculated students may register for classes by submitting a pre-registration form, and after being approved, they may register on Banner Web at the designated time.
• What If I Have Questions About a Course
  Answer: Contact the appropriate academic department by searching for their listing in the campus directory.
• How Do I Find Out About My Summer Session Grades?

  Answer: Summer session grades are available online via Banner Web:

  1. Login to Banner Web
  2. Student Menu link
  3. Final Grade link
  4. Select Summer term
  5. Submit

  The system of letter grades is as follows:

  GRADING QUALITY POINTS

  A	= 4.0 Superior
  A–	= 3.7
  B+	= 3.3
  B	= 3.0 Good
  B–	= 2.7
  C+	= 2.3
  C	= 2.0 Satisfactory
  C–	= 1.7
  D+	= 1.3
  D	= 1.0 Minimum
  CR	= 0 Credit
  PR	= 0 Proficiency
  P	= 0 Pass
  PC	= 0 Pass by Challenge
  I	= 0 Incomplete
  IP	= 0 In Progress
  W	= 0 Withdrew Passing
  U	= 0 Audit

  Please Note: Graduate students may not receive grades below a C. Graduate failure equals an E grade.

• Where Do I Purchase Summer Session Course Textbooks?

  Answer: Textbooks required for each course are available in the college store prior to the start of each course. College store summer hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Textbooks and required supplies can be ordered online at the College Bookstore.

  Call 518-564-2082 or 877-778-4438 for further information.

• How Do I Withdraw from a Summer Session Course?

  Answer: Course withdrawal procedure for on-campus courses: You must obtain the instructor’s signature on the Course Schedule Adjustment Form and submit this form to the registrar’s office by the midpoint of the course. The Course Schedule Adjustment Form is required for a withdrawal processed after the midpoint of the course; signature of the dean is required. A W (withdrawal) grade notation will be entered on your academic record.

  Course withdrawal procedure for online courses: A student may initiate a course withdrawal by emailing the instructor of the course to formally request a course withdrawal. The student must submit the email request for course withdrawal using their own Plattsburgh webmail account. The effective date is based on the date of the student’s initial email to the course instructor requesting a course withdrawal. Next, the instructor of the course forwards the approval of the course withdrawal to [email protected] for processing using their faculty Plattsburgh webmail account. Finally, an e-mail notification is generated automatically and forwarded to the student, instructor(s), and academic advisers(s) once the course withdrawal is notated on the student’s academic record.

• Am I Liable For Tuition Even If I Don’t Attend A Summer Session Course?

  Answer: All students who register for a summer session course are responsible for the accuracy of their course registration and the tuition and fees associated with the course. Non-attendance does not remove tuition and fee liability.