Student Handbook - Academic Year 2020-2021 - Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Sep 28, 2026

Student Handbook for the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law covering the academic year 2020-2021, effective May 2020 and superseding prior inconsistent rules and publications. Establishes that the handbook’s policies are binding on enrolled students and outlines where questions should be directed. Describes the school’s right to update rules, admissions, graduation requirements, course offerings, and fees, with changes effective once posted online or on official bulletin boards. Includes a detailed table of contents spanning academic calendar, facilities, emergency response, and computing and communications policies.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages140

Reading Time5 h 53 min

AccessFree to download

A Letter to Cardozo Students

Academic Calendar

Facilities

Emergency Response Policy

Hours/Closings and Cancellations

Computing and Communications

Office of Student Services and Advising BENJAMIN N . CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW STUDENT HANDBOOK Academic Year 2020-2021 This Student Handbook, effective May 2020, supersedes all previously published rules and regulations, announcements, statements, and publications with which it is inconsistent. The rules and regulations set forth in this Handbook are binding upon all students who are presently matriculated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Cardozo), who are on leave of absence from Cardozoor who are Cardozo students visiting at other law schools. Students are deemed to have read and understood this Handbook. Any questions concerning the contents of the Student Handbook should be addressed to the Office of Student Services and Advising. Cardozo reserves the right to change its rules and regulations, admissions and graduation requirements, course offerings, tuition, fees and any other material set forth in its Bulletin or handbooks at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective when posted on official bulletin boards and/or online. Students should check Cardozo online resources for changes. Table of Contents A LETTER TO CARDOZO STUDENTS..................................................................................................................................4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ....................................................................................................................................................5 FACILITIES .......................................................................................................................................................................8 Brookdale Center – 55 Fifth Ave............................................................................................................................. 8 Emergency Response Policy..................................................................................................................................... 9 Evacuation Assistance .............................................................................................................................................. 9 Hours/Closings and Cancellations............................................................................................................................ 9 Hours of Library Services ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Student Lounge and Café ....................................................................................................................................... 10 Bookstore, Assignments and Duplicated Materials ............................................................................................... 11 Photocopying and Printing .................................................................................................................................... 11 Room Reservations and Special Events ................................................................................................................. 12 Building Maintenance Requests ............................................................................................................................ 14 Security .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Student Identification Cards .................................................................................................................................. 15 Injuries on the Premises ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Lost or Stolen Books and Property ........................................................................................................................ 16 Housing .........................................

FAQs

When does the Student Handbook take effect for the 2020-2021 academic year?

It is effective in May 2020 for the Academic Year 2020-2021.

Do the handbook rules and regulations apply to visiting and absent students?

Yes. The rules are binding on students currently enrolled, students on leave of absence, Cardozo students visiting other law schools, and other specified student categories in the handbook.

How do changes to policies become effective?

Changes become effective when posted on official bulletin boards and/or online, and students are advised to check Cardozo online resources for updates.

Sep 28, 2026

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