Broad-based fees are charged to all students to support the institution, activities, and/or services.

College Fee:
This mandatory fee was established by the State University Board of Trustees under Resolution No. 63.22, September 1, 1963. The fee is $25.00 per semester for full-time students (registered in 12 or more credit hours) and $1.70 per credit hour for part-time students (registered in less than 12 credit hours). The fee is collected by all units of the State University System. The College Fee is not refundable under ordinary circumstances.

Intercollegiate Athletics Fee:
The Intercollegiate Athletics Fee is a mandatory fee for all students. This fee provides funding to operate and sustain competitive intercollegiate athletics programs at the campus and supports student services and opportunities such as the opportunity for students to develop leadership skills, community service initiatives, and educational programming for the entire campus to include intramural and fitness programs, exercise classes and PE courses. Exceptions for this fee will be considered for students admitted to programs that are 100% online and who live more than 50 miles from campus. Extraordinary requests for exceptions can be made to the Director of Athletics. All requests for waivers must be submitted no later than the point of 100% liability. Specific term dates for 100% liability can be found on the academic calendar.

Student Activity Fee:
The Student Activity Fee provides the funding for activities sponsored for the students, under the direction of the students governing bodies. Requests to waive the student activity fee can be directed to the Student Government for consideration and emailed to sgu@sunypoly.edu. Exemptions are given to students who are enrolled in fully online programs and live more than 50 miles from campus. Students who waive this fee are unable to attend all campus events and utilize Student Government-funded resources, including free legal advisement, rental equipment, and giveaways and promotions. All requests for waivers must be submitted no later than the last day to withdraw from classes. Specific term dates for the last day to withdraw can be found on the academic calendar.

Health Service Fee:
The Health Service Fee is a per credit hour fee supporting the services provided by the Student Wellness Center. The Health Service fee supports all the operations of the Wellness Center, including medical, mental health counseling and health promotions, as well as mandatory Public Health Law immunization requirements for students. The Wellness Center is an important function to a residential college campus but also includes Tele-Medicine and Tele-Counseling services to online and commuter students. SCTN-Student Tele-Counseling Network Program- is a bridging program providing psychiatry and counseling services including medication management for students who are experiencing psychological challenges. Counseling services have also been expanded to include QPR- a suicide prevention program (Question – Persuade – Refer). Each year, as a prevention initiative, the Wellness Center offers an on-campus flu vaccination clinic(s) in cooperation with community healthcare providers. Similar Health services are offered in the community, but SUNY Poly health service programs and services are focused on SUNY Poly students and may be available to you when community services may not be available or as a no cost option for services. Exceptions for this fee will be considered for students admitted to programs that are 100% online and who live more than 50 miles from campus. Extraordinary requests for exceptions can be made to the Director of the Wellness Center. All requests for waivers must be submitted no later than the point of 100% liability. Specific term dates for 100% liability can be found on the academic calendar.

Technology Fee:
The Technology Fee is a mandatory fee for all students and supports technology support and service to students. This fee is used to upgrade, modify, and make technological advances is classrooms and laboratories used by students as well as the delivery of instruction through an online modality. The fee supports not only online instruction, but the campus technology infrastructure, in order to provide services to all students. It supports internet and email use, as well as student specific software purchases and licensing. We have begun the process to convert classrooms to incorporate the functionality of hyflex technology, with this additional technology it allows for hybrid modalities which benefits extend beyond social distancing currently required. As an example, all business programs are now available online or on-campus, with this being a permanent change to the program delivery. We are in process of implementing Eduroam for students to have internet access when they are close to other participating SUNY campuses. There has been an upgrade to the core infrastructure in order to provide remote distancing learning opportunities that require VPN access, especially needed for the Computer Science and Network Computer Security programs. This is a non-refundable fee under ordinary circumstances.

Career Services Fee:
The Career Services Fee is used to support students while on campus, as a recent graduate or in the future as a SUNY Poly Alumni. The fee supports the offices ability to provide internships, job search assistance, interview skills, and resume writing. This is a voluntary fee and can be waived upon written request to the Career Services office.

Course Fees:
Certain courses require laboratory or course fees which range from $15 to $350 depending on the course. Refunds are generally available to students who officially withdraw from the College during the first week of the semester, drop the course during the first week or under other potential extraordinary circumstances approved by the President of SUNY Poly or designee.