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Syllabus Statements and Course Policies

Below are statements faculty can add to their syllabi to provide students with information about university policies and supports available to them. Please note that currently, all Eastern syllabi are required to include the statement on Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. The other statements are up to faculty discretion.

All statements below have been provided by the corresponding offices on campus. Each statement includes a date for when the information was last updated.

Some academic departments also have statements that faculty are expected to include on all syllabi - please contact your department for this information.

Required Statements for all Eastern Syllabi

  • Eastern Connecticut State University is committed to following the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1998. If you are a student with a disability (or think you might have a disability) and require accommodations or assistance evacuating a building in the case of an emergency, please contact the Office of AccessAbility Services (OAS) at 860-465-0189 to discuss your request further. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and must be communicated through a Letter of Accommodation, which is drafted by the OAS. Please visit the Office of AccessAbility website for more information on how to register with our office. (Revised July 2024)

Recommended Syllabus Statements

Syllabus Statements Outlining University Policies

  • In the event of a delayed opening of the University, any class that would have at least 45 minutes of meeting time remaining after the announced opening time will meet starting at the announced opening time. Any class meeting that would have fewer than 45 minutes of meeting time after the announced opening time will not meet. For example, if opening the campus is delayed until 10 a.m., classes running from 9:30-10:45 a.m. would meet from 10-10:45 a.m.

    In the event of an early closing of the University, any class that would have at least 45 minutes of meeting time prior to the announced closing time will meet until the announced closing time. Any class meeting that would have fewer than 45 minutes of meeting time before the announced closing time will not meet. For example, if we were to close the University early at 3 p.m., classes running from 2-3:15 p.m. would meet from 2-3 p.m. (Current as of June 2025)

  • Eastern Connecticut State University values the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. Differences in race, ethnicity, national origin, class, religion, learning styles, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ideology, and other aspects of human variation and characterization, including but not limited to those protected by law and CSCU policies, enrich the educational experiences and social and intellectual development of students and create a rich cultural environment. Eastern is committed to ensuring that regardless of their differences, all members of the Eastern community are challenged to achieve their full potential and are supported in their pursuit of that goal in a campus environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

    Eastern’s Office of Equity and Diversity encourages students and other members of the campus community to report bias-related incidents. See more information on bias incident reporting and response. (Revised July 2024)

  • Students are expected to take personal responsibility for their intellectual work and to respect and acknowledge the ideas of others. Academic honesty means doing one's own work and giving proper credit to others whose work and thoughts are drawn upon. It is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with what constitutes academic dishonesty and plagiarism and to avoid all forms of cheating and plagiarism. Students may not engage in any form of academic misconduct and are responsible for learning how to present the ideas of others in their own work and avoid all other forms of academic misconduct. Students should read and understand Eastern’s Academic Misconduct Policy in the Eastern Student Handbook. Students should also review the definition of academic misconduct in the BOR/CSU Student Code of Conduct on the BOR website. (Revised September 2025 per Senate Bill 24/25-07.)

  • Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as well as the Board of Regents Policy, prohibit acts of sexual misconduct – sexual harassment, sexual assault, sex-based discrimination, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and inappropriate relationships between employees and students. If you or someone you know has been or experiences harassment or assault, resources are available within the Office of Equity and Diversity. Alleged violations should be reported to the Director of Institutional Equity/ Title IX Coordinator at 860-465-5012 or through the Title IX Reporting Form. You may also reach them if you are in need of support or advocacy resources. Reports to law enforcement can be made to Eastern Connecticut State University Police Department at 860-465-5310. You may also visit the Title IX website for more information, including a list of confidential resources. (Revised September 2025.)

Syllabus Statements on Student Resources

  • The Academic Success Center (ASC) is located on the ground floor of the library and assists Eastern students in realizing their highest level of achievement possible. We encourage all students to take advantage of the many resources offered through the following ASC offices: Advising Center, Global Learning, Opportunity Programs, Career Services, Writing Center, Math Achievement Center, and Tutoring & Learning Strategies. (Current as of July 2025)

  • Eastern's Writing Center, located in the ASC and staffed by trained peer tutors, is available to help all students with their writing. The Writing Center supports the liberal-arts mission of Eastern by helping students with their writing from any class, at any stage, from brainstorming and drafting to revision to proofreading and editing. We help students do their own work, and do it more comfortably and confidently. Any student can and should use the Writing Center. The process of talking with readers about writing and getting feedback on student writing is something all writers do and can benefit from. Students can either drop into the Center or make an appointment through their Insight account. Students are asked to bring copies of any assignment sheets to the Writing Center, so tutors know what is expected of the assignment. (Current as of July 2025.)

  • Mental Health and Wellness: Eastern Connecticut State University faculty and staff recognize that mental health concerns can impact academic performance and interfere with daily life activities. Please notify your faculty member or academic advisor for academic assistance, as needed. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can also provide support if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, lost or are struggling with other personal issues.

    Please call or visit the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) website for more information. These professional services are free, confidential, and support non- traditional, graduate, and undergraduate students. Call 860-465-0181 to schedule an appointment. Same day urgent hours are Monday through Friday, 1-3 pm.

    Outside of CAPS office hours (M-F, 8:30-4:30), students may access after-hours phone support by calling 860-465-0181 to speak with an on-call crisis counselor.

    Students in crisis and/or experiencing suicidal thoughts: For free 24/7 crisis support in the US, call:

    • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8
    • Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
    • Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741 741
    • Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 for LGBTQ youth
    • 211 (mental health emergency)

    (Current as of July 2025)

Other Course Policies & Explanations to Include on a Syllabus

Many faculty choose to include other types of statements on their syllabi to spell out or explain their personal policies. The links below provide sample syllabus statements on different topics that faculty can adapt for their own courses.