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Devices, Hardware and Operating Systems requirements
Minimum computer skills required
Online Class Complaint Resolution

Devices, Hardware and Operating Systems requirements:

Desktop Computers

Brightspace Learning Environment is supported on the following desktop platforms with the latest browser versions:

Tablets and Mobile Devices

Brightspace Learning Environment is supported on the following tablets and mobile devices with the latest browser versions:

You can check your system’s compatibility by going to SUNY System Check.

Minimum computer skills required

• Ability to download and install files from the Internet
• Ability to create, save and upload documents
• Knowledge of navigating the Internet
• Proficient in use of search engines for research
• Ability to send and receive e-mails with attachments
• Able to copy files from a flash drive or the Internet to a specific directory on the hard drive
• Word processing skills such as: how to create files, open files, save files, print files, and edit documents

Online Class Complaint Resolution

Academic Grievance Process

Students can resolve grievances of academic decisions by following the process outlined in the Student Grievance of Academic Decision Policy.

Non-Academic Grievance Policy

The process to resolve a non-academic grievance is explained in the Student Complaint Policy Non-Academic.

Beginning a non-academic grievance will vary based on the nature of the complaint. Contact information for who to report your grievance, please refer to the Student Complaint Procedure.

If you are not satisfied with the resolution of the college’s non-academic grievance policy, you may file a complaint through SUNY Student Concerns, the NC-SARA Student Complaint Process, or through the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
 
Student complaints about grades or student conduct may not be filed to the SARA State Portal.

Consumer and Legal Information

SUNY Erie Consumer & Legal Information 
SUNY Erie College Policies

Frequently Asked Questions

How does SUNY Erie ensure the accuracy of its job placement data?

The Career Services office at SUNY Erie follows NACE standards and best practices for our Survey of Graduates data collection process. 
Approximately six months after graduation, we send all graduates a link to our online "Baseline" survey, using the email addresses the college has on file. Graduates must input their Student ID when completing the survey online. If graduates do not respond to the survey links, we attempt to contact them by phone, using the phone number the college has on file. IRAAP pulls a report from the National Student Clearing house providing us with transfer data, so if we are unable to reach the graduate, we can use that information too. Occasionally, an academic department has placement or transfer data to provide us as well.

How much does it cost to attend SUNY Erie?

Visit the Tuition & Fees page for a complete list of tuition and fees.

What are the admission requirements for SUNY Erie and are there additional requirements for specific programs?

Visit How to Apply for admission requirements. Some programs have higher admission requirements than others. Visit Find Your Program for additional program requirements.

How is SUNY Erie accredited and are there any additional accrediting agencies for specific programs?

SUNY Erie is accredited through Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCCHE). Information on the college’s accreditation can be found on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education website.

Some programs have additional specialized Accrediting Agencies. Visit Consumer & Legal Information for more information about these programs.

How does SUNY Erie ensure course work meets any relevant Professional Licensing requirements or the requirements of specialized Accrediting Agencies?

Programs with specialized Accrediting Agencies are regularly reviewed by their Accrediting Agency to ensure our programs and courses meet the standards of the agency

Will my course work transfer to another institution?

Online classes at SUNY Erie transfer the same as the same face to face class. Transfer credit is determined by the accepting institution. SUNY Erie has Articulation Agreements with multiple colleges and universities. View the complete list.

View the SUNY Transfer Policy.

Course Equivalencies for several schools within the SUNY system can be found on the SUNY website.

Are online programs consistent with practices expected by institutional accreditors?

SUNY Erie is approved to offer programs in the Distance Education format by MSCHE. All online programs are approved by New York State Education Department (NYSED). SUNY Erie’s approved Programs at a Distance at the following links:
City Campus
North Campus
South Campus

Online Programs are consistent with the face-to-face program of the same name. The courses are taught by the same faculty that teach face-to-face classes at SUNY Erie.

Online courses have the same outcomes and will transfer the same as the face-to-face sections of the same class.