Academic Rules & Regulations - 2.1 & 2.1.1 - Syracuse University Policy on Religious Observances:
2.1  Syracuse University Policy on Religious Observances
It is the policy of Syracuse University that no student should be refused admission or be expelled because he or she is unable to participate in any examination, study, or work requirement because of his or her religious holy day requirements. An opportunity will be provided to make up any examination, study, or work requirements that may have been missed because of an absence due to a religious observance providing that the instructor has been notified in writing one week before the absence. No fees will be charged to the student for the costs incurred by the University for such makeup work. In effecting this policy, the University agrees that no adverse or prejudicial effect should result to any student who avails herself or himself of its provisions.

2.1.1  Yom Kippur is a holiday when it occurs on days when classes meet. Observance begins approximately one hour before sunset on the prior day and ends approximately one hour after sunset on the day of observance. Main Campus and University College (including the branch campuses) classes will be cancelled as follows:

Prior day: All classes with meeting times extending beyond 6:00 p.m. (start before and end after) or that start after 6:00 p.m. are cancelled.

Observance day: All classes (day and evening) are cancelled.

Reminders Concerning Faith Tradition Observances
To: Faculty and Instructional Colleagues
From: Eric Spina
"There are other faith tradition observances that fall throughout the semester when classes are in session.  I ask that you make appropriate accommodation for your students' needs for their observance.  I encourage you not to schedule exams on the days immediately following religious holidays and to make an extra effort to help students bridge any gaps due to their absence, such as advance notification of assigned readings and subject matter to be covered.  For more detailed information about traditional dates of faith-based observances, please go to the Hendricks Chapel website http://hendricks.syr.edu/schedules/holidays.html."

The Ethical Framework for Religious Life at Syracuse University - Provisions of The Ethical Framework - Promoting Religious Freedom:
A student must be able freely to participate in or to leave a religious group without being subject to harassment or procedures that compromise the student’s autonomy.

Chaplains, religious group directors, staff, and their student groups will support religious freedom on campus, enabling students to explore and believe–or not–any particular teaching or idea. Syracuse University religious groups should strive for a campus climate that honors the individual autonomy of each person, encourages open exploration, stimulates intellectual as well as spiritual inquiry, and supports the university’s devotion to truthfulness and the search for knowledge.

The Ethical Framework for Religious Life at Syracuse University - Provisions of The Ethical Framework -  Upholding Religious Diversity and Civil Discourse:
In public statements and activities, chaplains, religious group directors, and advisors, their students and staff must avoid denigrating or de-legitimizing any religious group that has gained recognition at Syracuse University.

Chaplains, religious group directors, advisors, staff, and student groups should cultivate respect for, and understanding of, the range of world religions and non-religious thought. Such respect will be strengthened by open dialogue, debate, and discussion among two or more groups. Proselytizing by undermining another religious community is considered a violation of good practice, and even sincere conversation should not be sought through deprecating other groups.

Chaplains, religious group directors, advisors, and their students should share their faith with others in a manner that avoids harassing, demeaning, or disregarding the integrity and freedom of other persons in making their own decisions in matters of religious faith and identity. They should avoid language that foments hatred or prejudice, or which otherwise undermines the community of respect and trust which is essential to free academic discourse and to a democratic society.