About the Policy

SUNY’s Workplace Flexibility and Telecommuting policy is to support telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based on the University’s mission, operational, and program needs. These guidelines are the basis for a telecommuting program that is beneficial to University operations, employees, and students.  

This program’s purpose is to support implementation of telecommuting programs, where desired, establish guidelines designed to clearly articulate employee and campus expectations, and provide an additional vehicle for employee development while offering campus management the flexibility to operate a successful telecommuting program and plan for future workforce needs.  Every application will be considered on an individual basis.  

Telecommuting Program Application and Work Plan

The SUNY Telecommuting Policy has been officially extended by the New York State Office of Employee Relations (OER) through June 30, 2025. Employees may submit the below application to request to participate in the SUNY-wide Telecommuting Program. Requests are subject to the approval of their supervisor, department head, and Cabinet member. Determinations as to which job functions are eligible for telecommuting is subject to management discretion and based on operational need.

View the Telecommuting Program Application and Work Plan Form

Telecommuting Program Biweekly Progress Report

Employees approved to participate in the SUNY-wide Telecommuting Program, must complete and submit to their supervisor biweekly progress reports (document below) describing work completed while telecommuting. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the telecommuting arrangement. 

View the Telecommuting Program Biweekly Progress Report Form

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