Graduate Programs Policies and Procedures
It is the policy of York College of Pennsylvania to grant admission to qualified applicants in accord with the College’s nondiscrimination policy. An applicant who fulfills admission requirements is given every possible consideration given the capacity limits of our classroom facilities. York College endeavors to admit students whose records indicate that they possess the qualities needed to achieve academic success in the program they intend to pursue. York seeks students who are strongly motivated to excel in a master’s program and who are prepared to accept and fulfill such responsibilities.
Applicants for admission must present academic records and standardized test scores (when required) which the College believes demonstrate achievement and ability commensurate with curricular expectations. Additional admission requirements specific to each graduate program area are outlined in this publication’s section for that program. Additional admission requirements specific to each graduate program area are outlined in this
publication’s section for that program.
ACCEPTANCE
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE
COURSE SCHEDULING
DROPPING OR ADDING COURSES
FINANCES
TIME LIMIT
TRANSFERRING COURSES TAKEN AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES
WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE
ACADEMIC ADVISING AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
GRADES
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GRADUATION
GRADE REPORTS
STUDENT RECORDS
FOR FINANCIALLY DEPENDENT STUDENTS ONLY
Parental Notification On Student Records And College Matters
Student Health Medical Records
Antidiscrimination/Ethnic Intimidation Policy
Disclosure Of Campus Security Policy And Crime Statistics
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
STUDENT CONDUCT AND PROCEDURAL STANDARDS
PARKING AND TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Vehicles
Emergency Call Boxes
Campus Escorts
Park at Your Own Risk
Facilities Use
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS
ACCEPTANCE
Applicants are notified as soon as all credentials have been received and evaluated. Applicants for are encouraged to pay the registration deposit as soon as possible.
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
York College welcomes applications from international students. In addition to fulfilling requirements stated under Admissions Procedures, international students must submit satisfactory scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (applicants whose native language is English are exempt). A statement must be submitted which is certified by a U.S. Embassy or bank indicating that sufficient funds exist and will be released from the country to cover all educational and living expenses while attending York College. This information is required prior to issuance of an I-20 AB Form by the designated school official. International students must apply for admission and have all credentials forwarded by April 1 for the fall semester and by October 1 for the spring semester. All international students must submit certified documentation as to the U.S. equivalent of their foreign academic credentials for both the individual courses as well as the equivalent U.S. undergraduate degree.
ATTENDANCE
Most educators feel that attendance at all meetings of scheduled classes is a worthwhile activity. Class attendance policy at York College of Pennsylvania is at the discretion of the instructor. The class will be informed in writing within the syllabus whether attendance is used as a criterion in evaluating student performance.
The student is responsible for all work of the course unless specifically exempted by the instructor. It is recognized that some absences may be necessary or unavoidable. The student should inform the instructor of the reason for the absence and make up any work that is missed. The responsibility for initiating action to make up work missed in the classroom rests with the student.
COURSE SCHEDULING
A schedule of classes for each semester is available at the Registrar’s Office and online at www.ycp.edu along with a timetable for scheduling. New students must register for their initial semester in person at the Registrar’s Office, at the Evening Resource Center in Campbell Hall or by mail/fax. Returning students may register online. All graduate students will also receive materials for mail-in registration from the Registrar’s Office. Students who schedule classes after the first day of classes will be assessed a late registration fee. Students who schedule classes and pay their tuition bills prior to the Business Office payment deadline will be officially registered for the semester and placed on the instructors’ class rosters.
DROPPING OR ADDING COURSES
A student may drop and/or add a course anytime during the first week of classes each semester. Checking with the academic advisor about a course schedule change is advisable as is checking with the Registrar’s Office about the course availability. Returning students may drop and add courses online using the York College website. The procedure for adding or dropping a course for first semester students is to obtain and complete a Change of Student Record form to officially drop and/or add the appropriate courses in the Registrar’s Office or the Evening Resource Center.
FINANCES
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are payable prior to the beginning of each session according to the published due dates. No student may enter class until payment or arrangements for payment have been made. No reduction in tuition or fees is made for late registration. If a student fails to meet financial obligations prior to the end of the academic session, neither class attendance nor completion of any courses will be permitted. Grades or transcripts will not be released until all financial obligations have been met.
Tuition Refund Policy
Tuition deposits are nonrefundable as administrative fees. Withdrawals prior to the first day of the semester will receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees as charged. The deposit will be held. Refunds of tuition and fees will be prorated on a daily basis according to the number of days in the semester. Refunds will not be processed past 60% completion of the semester. (Note: The calculation will be based on the total number of calendar days in the semester regardless of the actual class start date.)
TIME LIMIT
Students have seven calendar years to complete the requirements for the master’s degree. For students enrolled in the MBA program, this seven-year period commences upon enrollment in the first 510-level or above course. In the Education and Nursing programs, this seven-year period commences upon enrollment in the first 500-level course. Students who do not complete program requirements within the established time limit must request an extension of time (up to one year) from the respective
department.
TRANSFERRING COURSES TAKEN AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Students have seven calendar years to complete the requirements for the master’s degree. For students enrolled in the MBA program, this seven-year period commences upon enrollment in the first 510-level or above course. In the Education and Nursing programs, this seven-year period commences upon enrollment in the first 500-level course. Students who do not complete program requirements within the established time limit must request an extension of time (up to one year) from the respective
department.
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES
Credits earned by a degree candidate student at another accredited graduate institution may be accepted by transfer in partial fulfillment of the graduate degree requirements. The following conditions for the transfer of these credits apply:
1. Official graduate transcripts from another institution must be submitted at the time of application. Transfer credits will be evaluated by the master’s program of which the student is admitted. Only courses where a grade of "B" or better is earned will be eligible for transfer.
2. Students may transfer no more than:
• 9 credits of the 510-level or above courses into the Master of Business Administration program;
• 9 credits of the 500-level or above courses into the Master of Education which have been taken within the past ten (10) years
• 6 credits of the 500-level or above courses into Master of Science in Nursing program.
3. Transfer credits honored from other accredited institutions will typically be only those courses which are considered comparable to the core courses contained in the York College of Pennsylvania master’s programs.
4. Current York College graduate students who desire to take courses at another institution must secure prior approval. Forms are available from the program office.
5. Transfer credits will be added to the York College transcript after a student has successfully completed twelve (12) core-level credits in a master’s program at York College. The transfer credits will carry no grades or quality points; thus, these credits will not be used in calculating the student’s grade point average.
WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE
The last date to withdraw from a course is the ninth Friday of the fall or spring academic semester in order to avoid a grade penalty. To withdraw from a course, students must complete a Change of Student Record form in the Records Office. Failure to attend class, telephoning, or merely giving notice to the course instructor is not considered an official course withdrawal. No extensions are granted beyond the withdrawal deadline. Students who do not officially withdraw are still responsible for payment of
tuition and fees. A Change of Student Record Form must be obtained and returned to the Registrar’s Office or the Campbell Hall Evening Resource Center.
ACADEMIC ADVISING AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Academic Advising is an essential process in the college setting. Upon entering York College, every matriculated student is assigned a faculty academic advisor who, through experience, professional background, and example, is qualified to assist the student in planning the coursework for the program of study, in developing strategies for academic success, and in providing guidance and information in preparation for the student's career and life goals.
Academic advisors are available during their regularly scheduled office hours when the College is in session in the fall and spring semesters or by appointment at other times. In addition, other academic support services are offered through the individual Graduate Program Offices, Registrar, Records Office, Evening Resource Center, and Career Services Center.
While academic advising assists students in their academic planning, it is ultimately the student's responsibility to meet the academic requirements for graduation. Each student is expected to meet regularly with his or her advisor to discuss the development and implementation of a plan of short and long-term academic goals. The final responsibility in meeting graduation requirements, however, rests with the student.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
York College’s mission statement stipulates that strict adherence to principles of academic honesty is expected of all students. Therefore, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated at York College. Academic dishonesty refers to actions such as, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabricating research, falsifying academic documents, etc., and includes all situations where students make use of the work of others and claim such work as their own. When a faculty member believes a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty, the faculty member must inform the student in writing and then has ten business days from that written notification to the student to report the incident to the Dean of Academic Affairs and the Department Chair.
Documentation related to instances of academic dishonesty will be kept on file in the student’s permanent record. If the academic dishonesty is the student’s first offense, the faculty member will have the discretion to decide on a suitable sanction up to a grade of "0" for the course. Students are not permitted to withdraw from a course in which they have been accused of academic dishonesty.
Students who believe they have been unjustly charged or sanctioned (in cases involving a first offense) must discuss the situation with the faculty member and have 10 business days thereafter to submit an appeal to Student Welfare Committee through the Dean of Academic Affairs. If an appeal is filed, the Student Welfare Committee will then conduct a hearing to review the charge and/or sanction. In cases of a first offense, the faculty member may request that the Student Welfare Committee conduct a
hearing and decide on the sanction, which can involve academic suspension or dismissal from the College, if the faculty member believes the offense to be of an extremely egregious nature.
If the Dean of Academic Affairs determines that the academic dishonesty is the student’s second offense, the Dean will provide written notification to the student, the faculty member, and the Department Chair. The Student Welfare Committee will automatically conduct a hearing to review the charge and decide on an appropriate sanction, which will involve academic suspension or dismissal from the College. Students who believe the Student Welfare Committee has unjustly sanctioned them may submit a written appeal to the Dean of Academic Affairs within 72 hours of receiving notification of the Student Welfare Committee’s sanction.
GRADES
Grades are assigned at the end of each academic session. The grades, their descriptions are as follows:
4 (Excellent): This grade denotes accomplishment that is truly distinctive and decidedly outstanding. It represents a high degree of attainment and is a grade that demands evidence of originality, independent work, an open and discriminating mind, and completeness and accuracy of knowledge, as well as an effective use of the knowledge.
3.5 (Very Good): This grade denotes mastery of the subject matter. It represents very good achievement in many aspects of the work, such as initiative, serious and determined industry, the ability to organize work, and the ability to comprehend and retain subject matter and to apply it to new problems.
3 (Good): This grade denotes considerable understanding of the subject matter. It represents a strong grasp and clear understanding of the subject matter and the ability to comprehend and retain course content.
2.5 (Above Average): This grade denotes above average understanding of the subject matter. It represents a good grasp of the subject matter and the ability to comprehend and retain course content.
2 (Average): This grade denotes average understanding of the subject matter. It represents the grade that may be expected of a student of normal ability who gives the work a reasonable amount of time and effort.
0 (Failure): This grade denotes inadequate understanding of the subject matter. It signifies an absence of meaningful engagement with the subject matter and that the student is not capable of doing or understanding the work or has made little of no effort to do so.
INC (Incomplete): The student may request permission from the instructor to receive an incomplete prior to the final examination and must present extraordinary reasons for the petition. The instructor should indicate on the Attendance/Final Grade Record the required work the student must do to complete the course. Any grades of “I” not removed within two calendar months after the end of of the semester will automatically be changed to “0” in the Records Office. Grades of incomplete should only be provided to students who have completed a substantial portion of all course requirements.
W (Withdrawal): Students are permitted to withdraw from courses without penalty up to the ninth Friday of the fall or spring semester. Corresponding deadlines are set for all other semesters (e.g., summer sessions). Withdrawal after that time shall result in a grade of “0.”
AU (Audit): This grade indicates that a student is registered for a course but receives no credit.
All grades, except "AU," will be applicable to all Graduate students. The grade of "AU" is applicable only to a student who is pursuing courses on a nondegree, audit basis.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The cumulative grade point average will be calculated by multiplying the credits of each graduate course in which a grade, other than "AU" and "W," was given times the grade received in that course; this will result in the quality points for that graduate course. The total quality points of all graduate courses in which grades, other than "AU" or "W" were given will be divided by the total credits of those courses; this will yield the student’s cumulative graduate grade point average.
A student’s cumulative grade point average is reviewed by the graduate program director at the completion of twelve (12) credits of 510-level and above graduate courses and at the completion of each spring semester thereafter. If a student’s cumulative grade point average for credits earned in these courses is less than 3.0 at any of these annual reviews, the student may be required to limit his or her course enrollment. (Such students will be notified in writing as to the restrictions.) Courses in which the student received less than a grade of "3" need to be repeated in the earliest semester that the course is scheduled. Full-time students (those enrolled in 9 or more credits), must show improvement in their GPA within one semester. Part-time students must show improvement within their completion of their next nine (9) credits (three courses). Failure to bring the GPA up to the 3.0 level within these parameters will cause the student to be suspended from the program. Suspended students have the right to appeal through the graduate program committee.
GRADUATION
To apply for graduation, students MUST complete the formal application form available at the Records Office, lower level, Administration Building, at the Evening Resource Center in Campbell Hall, and in any of the Master's Degree Program offices. This application is required of ALL STUDENTS whether or not the student wishes to participate in commencement ceremonies. Application deadlines are as follows:
• February 5 for May graduation,
• September 15 for December graduation, and
• July 15 for August graduation.
After the deadline, a late charge will be assessed, and significant delays will occur in processing. The graduation fee must be paid to the Business Office prior to submitting the completed application to the
Records Office. The form and fee may also be submitted to the Adult Learner Center or returned to the Records Office by mail. The graduation application must be returned to the Records Office in triplicate.
Graduation regalia is handled through the College Bookstore. To participate in May commencement, a student must complete the final degree requirements in the spring session. Students completing graduation requirements during summer sessions will be part of the August completion date and may participate in the December commencement ceremonies.
GRADE REPORTS
At the conclusion of each academic session in which the student was officially enrolled in one or more courses of the graduate program or had graduate credits transferred into the program, a grade report
will be mailed to the student by the College’s Records Office. The grade report will list the student’s personal data, recently completed courses with grades and credits for these courses; and the student’s
cumulative graduate grade point average.
STUDENT RECORDS
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. They are:
• The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Director of Records written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The Director of Records will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
• The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the College to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the College decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the College will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including security personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College 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.
FOR FINANCIALLY DEPENDENT STUDENTS ONLY
Parental Notification On Student Records And College Matters
Parental rights of access to educational records depend on the student’s financial status, either dependent or independent. If the adult student is financially independent, parents have no right of access without the student’s consent. If, however, the student is a financial dependent, a parent/ guardian’s request for educational records is honored by York College. It is the student’s responsibility to clarify and document his/her financial status and acknowledge acceptance of the College's disclosure policy upon admission and to update such information via the Records Office.
Parents or legal guardians of financially dependent students will be notified by the Academic Affairs office/college officials when their son or daughter has been issued two or more warning grades at midterm. Professors are not required to issue warning grades, and some do not. A copy of the final grades will be sent to the designated parent(s)/guardian(s) in addition to the report sent to the student. Parents or legal guardians of financially dependent students will be notified by the Student Affairs Office/college officials when their son or daughter has been responsible for a violation of the college’s student code of conduct. Students and parents are encouraged to discuss these disciplinary matters to assist in the attainment of behavioral improvement. Directory information is distributed without prior consent of the student. Directory information is defined as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, class year, and degree and awards received.
However, students who do not wish such information released or made public may inform the Admissions Office, if a new student, or the Records Office, if a returning student, in writing by September 1 for the fall semester or January 15 for the spring semester. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by York College of Pennsylvania to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Student Health Medical Records
You must have a completed health history, immunization record and a physical examination by a medical provider to complete your admission to York College of Pennsylvania. This is required prior to
enrollment in your first course. Please use the York College Student Health and Medical Record Form available at http://www.ycp.edu/campus/1497.htm and return the completed form to:
Health Center
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA 17403-3651
Questions should be referred to 717-849-1615.
Antidiscrimination/Ethnic Intimidation Policy
All students are encouraged to participate in College activities without regard to sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, handicap, social affiliation, or age. York College does not tolerate and takes a firm position against all forms of discrimination as noted. Any student who feels he or she is a victim of discrimination or ethnic intimidation, or such harassment, may initiate a complaint through the student grievance procedure and legal channels. Contact: Student Affairs, Administration Building, (717) 815-1460.
Disclosure Of Campus Security Policy And Crime Statistics
All institutions of postsecondary education, both public and private, that participate in federal student aid programs must publish and disseminate an annual campus security report as well as make timely warnings. In compliance federal law, York College of Pennsylvania makes this information available online at www.ycp.edu/security/844.htm or in a printed document available at the Campus Safety and Security Office.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
York College is an equal opportunity employer and institution of higher education. We support legislation that protects College personnel against unlawful discrimination of any kind, including sexual harassment, and affirm the commitment of York College to ensure an environment for all employees and students which is fair, human, and respectful. Sexual harassment is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and is illegal, sex-based discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments act of 1972. It is against the policies of York College of Pennsylvania for any person (faculty, administrator, staff member, or student), male or female, to engage in sexual harassment of another person (faculty, administrator, staff member, or student). Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct
of a sexual nature. This conduct constitutes sexual harassment in the following circumstances:
1. When it is made either explicitly or implicitly a condition of an employee’s employment, or a student’s academic assessment, or progress or participation in college activities.
2. When submission to or a rejection of such conduct is made the basis for employment decisions or decisions affecting academic assessment, progress or status, or participation in other college activities.
3. When such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning environment. Sexual harassment does not refer to behavior of a socially acceptable nature. It refers to behavior that is not welcome, that is personally offensive, that fails to respect the rights of others, that lowers morale and, therefore, interferes with our institutional effectiveness. Sexual harassment may take different forms. One specific form is the demand for sexual favors. Other forms of harassment include the following:
• Verbal – Sexual innuendoes, suggestive comments, jokes of a sexual nature, sexual propositions, threats.
• Nonverbal – Sexually suggestive objects or pictures, graphic commentaries, suggestive or insulting sounds, leering, whistling, obscene gestures.
• Physical – Unwanted physical contact, including touching, pinching, brushing the body, coerced sexual intercourse, assault. The determination of whether conduct constitutes sexual harassment depends on the totality of the circumstances, the nature of the conduct or advances, and the context in which they occur. The policy of the College is not intended to regulate or interfere with normal personal relationships, but to remedy serious or persistent sexual conduct which is unwelcome.
Sexual harassment may be overt or subtle, but whatever form it takes, sexual harassment is insulting and demeaning and cannot be tolerated at York College. All personnel (faculty, administrators, staff members, or students) will be expected to comply with this policy and take appropriate measures to ensure that sexual harassment does not occur. Appropriate disciplinary action (up to and including termination or expulsion, as relevant) will be taken against anyone who violates this policy against sexual harassment, in accord with relevant York College disciplinary procedures for that person’s cohortgroup (faculty, administrators, staff members, or students).
Anyone subjected to acts of sexual harassment should immediately complain to his or her supervisor or at the individual’s option to the following officers:
Primary Alternate
Faculty Dean of Academic Affairs, President
Administrators President, Director of Personnel
Staff Director of Personnel, President
Students Dean of Student Affairs, Coordinator of Counseling Services
Complaints will be fairly and promptly investigated and discipline, if appropriate,if appropriate, will be pursued through normal channels that apply to each cohort group.
STUDENT CONDUCT AND PROCEDURAL STANDARDS
The College reserves the right to impose sanctions, up to and including expulsion from the College, if the student has engaged in activity in violation of the institutional regulations and objectives of the College. York College of Pennsylvania stands against the violation of the law and is responsible to cooperate and communicate as appropriate with law enforcement agencies in their duties. Students are expected to be aware of local, state, and federal laws, and understand their responsibilities as members of this educational community. Student victims will be assisted through proper advising on legal rights/options, counseling, and access/referral to existing victim support services. For assistance and consultation, students can contact the appropriate office, Department of Campus Safety, Counseling Services, Housing Services, or Student Affairs.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
The Department of Campus Safety at York College of Pennsylvania is responsible for enforcing parking and traffic regulations on all College property. These regulations were established to provide York College with a safe and organized community in which to live and learn and are in effect at all times throughout the year. In addition to College policies, all traffic and parking regulations regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania apply and are enforced on campus. The Department of Public Safety maintains office hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Vehicles
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors who operate a vehicle on campus are required to register with the Department of Campus Safety within two business days of the vehicle's arrival on campus. It is not permissible for one person to obtain a permit for another. Vehicles must display a valid parking permit to park on campus. Parking permits are valid from August to August and are renewed at the beginning of each academic year in September.
When parking on campus, vehicles must be parked between white-lined spaces. Areas on campus without white lines, which include lawn areas, roadways, painted curbs, sidewalks and walkways, are not legal parking areas. Vehicles parked illegally will be issued a parking citation. Stolen, lost, or damaged permits can be replaced for a fee. If original permit is presented for replacement, there is no charge. There are no partial refunds for parking permits. It is the responsibility of the registrant to report lost or stolen permits. Motorcycles must adhere to the same College regulations as any other motor vehicle.
The York College campus has roadways designated for travel to reduce traffic congestion and prevent collisions. All vehicles driven on the YCP campus are subject to the rules and regulations of the campus as well as PA state traffic laws and are to obey all traffic control devices. The speed limit on campus is 15 mph. No person shall operate a vehicle at a greater speed than is reasonable and practical under existing conditions. All students are to drive with caution and adhere to this speed limit. Drivers are required to obey all traffic signs, signals, devices, and instructions from authorized persons directing traffic. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times. Anyone operating a motor vehicle contrary to these designations or in a negligent manner will be issued a traffic citation from the Department of Campus Safety. Any offense can result in a judicial hearing if the circumstances of the
case warrant. The Department of Campus Safety has the discretion to revoke the privilege of operating a motor vehicle on campus.
Emergency Call Boxes
Emergency call boxes are located in various locations on campus. Emergency call boxes are easily identifiable by a blue light located at the top of the call box pole. These call boxes can be utilized 24 hours a day to call the Department of Public Safety cellular phone.
Campus Escorts
On-campus escorts are available through the Department of Public Safety. Escorts are available 24 hours a day by calling Ext. 1314 from a campus phone or 577-1314 from an off-campus phone. On campus escorts take the form of an officer walking a person to their vehicle or building. Escorts to West Campus parking may utilize the patrol van. Van escorts are only available from dusk to dawn, to and from Main Campus, West Campus parking, Country Club Manor, Spring Garden Apartments, and Brockie Commons. Changes/additions in the parking regulations will be published in the Daily Bulletin and the Spartan. On campus: Ext. 1314 - Off Campus: 815-1314 - OR use any of the campus yellow call boxes.
Park at Your Own Risk
The College is not responsible for vehicles or personal possessions left in vehicles while parked on campus; however, any theft that does take place should be reported to the Department of Public Safety immediately.
Facilities Use
York College welcomes visitors to campus. For the safety and respect of others we ask that visitors abide by the following guidelines:
• York College athletic and intramural fields are for exclusive use by YCP students, faculty, staff, and alumni; trespassers will be asked to leave.
• The College gymnasiums are for exclusive use by York College students, faculty, staff, spouses, and alumni. A College ID card must be presented for participation.
• The walking path near Tyler Run Creek and the College's quarter-mile track are available for fitness enthusiasts.
• Pets must be leashed, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
• Prolonged loitering by groups is prohibited.
• Motorized vehicles, such as mopeds and motorcycles, are prohibited on fields and walkways.
• Visitors are prohibited from skateboarding, inline skating, and similar activities anywhere on campus.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Bar-coded ID photo cards are required of all full-time and part-time students. Each student receives their first ID card for free during their first semester at the College. It is necessary for use of the library, computer center, admission to student activities, athletic events, dining hall, identification purposes, etc. Carry it with you when on campus. Student ID cards are to be presented or given to any College faculty, staff, or administrator upon request.
In order to receive your ID card, or a replacement card, a student must present another form of picture ID and a printed College document with their College ID number on it (e.g. course schedule). To replace a lost, stolen, or laundered card, students must pay a replacement fee in the Business Office. A receipt will be provided which should be taken to Public Safety for a new ID. Photo IDs are taken weekly during the academic year. Please contact the Department of Public Safety for weekly schedule.