Benefits
New Employee Benefit information: Review benefit programs and consider deadlines to apply New employees have a waiting period before their health, dental & vision insurances begin. Please choose your respective benefit summary for information on these waiting periods and more. Enrollment in health insurance and retirement must be done within 30 days of your start date.
BearPAWS Update
A new look and feel is coming to BearPAWS (Self-Service Banner)Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, we will be rolling out a new user interface due to the current version of BearPAWS no longer being supported. FAQS
Central Printing
New Online Order System Register at www.myorderdesk.com/potsdam. Once registered, you can place all of your requests for proofs and printing in this portal. Please attach your artwork files in the order system.
Instructor Drops (for Faculty)
There are new policies related to initiating an Instructor Drop for Undergraduate and Graduate students who have not attended your class(es) thus far.
Windows to the World
New York City throbs with a palpable energy, not easy to describe, but unforgettable when felt. The clamor of the subways and music of different languages refuse to leave the ears even after one has left the city behind, and the swirls of color and culture etch a permanent residence in the mind’s eye—reminders of limitless possibility.
Safety Guidelines
New York State's Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act provides that the same safety and health standards that apply to workers in the private sector apply to employees in the public sector. SUNY complies with these safety and health standards by furnishing its employees with a job and workplace free from recognized hazards and by providing responsible and adequate protection to the lives and safety of its staff.
Employee Assistance Program
The New York State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential assessment and referral service for New York State government employees and their family members who need assistance with personal problems or concerns that may be affecting their work performance or overall well-being.1-800-822-02442 Empire State Plaza, 11th Floor,Albany, NY 12223Email: nyseap@eap.ny.gov
Experience
New York State Longitudinal Post-School Indicators Study Since 1996, PIAR has received funding from the New York State Education Department.
Residency Requirements
New York State Residency Guidelines for Determining In or Out-of-State TuitionA student enters SUNY Potsdam as a non-resident if answers to questions on their SUNY Admissions Application indicate out-of-state status.