Policies, Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures are vital to the effective operation of any institution. They establish responsibilities and accountability. They help ensure compliance and reduce institutional risk. They may be needed to establish and/or defend a legal basis for action. Lastly, they provide clarification and guidance to the community.
Policies must be approved by the President prior to requesting inclusion on this site.
Jump to a category:
- Academic - Policies related to teaching, learning and scholarly activities.
- Advancement - Policies related to capital campaigns, other fundraising and alumni relations.
- Business and Finance - Policies related to accounting, budget, finance, purchasing and travel.
- Ethical and Responsible Conduct - Quick guide to anti-discrimination, and ethical and responsible conduct policies for employees, students, and vendors.
- Enrollment Management - Policies related to admissions, advising, financial aid, scholarships, academic records and registration.
- Facilities - Policies related to grounds, buildings, and Physical Plant Services.
- Information Technology - Policies related to the institution's computer systems.
- Marketing and Communication - Policies related to the institution's marketing and communication.
- Operational - Policies related to operational areas that have not been otherwise categorized in the Policy Library.
- Personnel - Policies related to faculty, staff, and student employment.
- Safety and Health - Policies related to safety and health on campus.
- Student - Student Handbook and policies and procedures of direct relevance to students.
Academic Policies
Academic Probation and Dismissal - Matriculated Students
Shared-Resource Courses Policy
Undergraduate Students
Academic Grievance Policy - Undergraduate Students
Declaration of More Than One Major
Granting of Two Baccalaureate Degrees
Interim Progress Reports - Undergraduate Students
Maximum Credit Per Term Policy - Undergraduate Students
Maximum Credits Permitted in Discipline Areas
Policy on Department Acceptance of Students to a Major
Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses
Upper-Division Credit Requirement
Graduate Students
Academic Grievance Policy – Graduate Students
Course Repeat Policy - Graduate Students
Graduate Student Registration Status
Independent Study Policy – Graduate Students
Interim Progress Reports - Graduate Students
Maximum Credit Per Term Policy – Graduate Students
Residence Requirements - Graduate
Retention Standards - Graduate Students
Time Limit for Completing Degree Requirements - Graduate Students
Transfer Credits - Graduate Students
Advancement Policies
Fundraising and Solicitation Policy
Business and Finance Policies
Cash Handling and Payment Collection Policy
Credit Card Processing and Handling Security Policy
Credit Card Solicitation to Students
Information Technology Procurement Policy
Payment Card Processing and Handling Policy
Procurement Lobbying Policy and Procedure
University Sponsored Student Travel Policy
Use of Vehicles for University Business Policy
Ethical and Responsible Conduct Policies
Response to Bias Acts and Hate Crimes
Enrollment Management Policies
Electronic Transcript Acceptance Policy
Facilities Policies
Off-Campus Housing Services - Regulations
On Campus Housing Alcohol Policy
Outdoor Spaces by Third Party Speakers
Posting & Advertising on Campus
Service and Assistance Animals in Campus Housing
Student Access to Campus Buildings
Information Technology Policies
Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Information Technology Procurement Policy
Information Technology Security Program
Patch Management and System Updates Policy
Secure Computer Desktop Policy
Marketing and Communication Policies
Communicating the Death of a Campus Community Member
Operational Policies
Grants Development Office
Externally Funded Grant and Contract Administration
Office of Institutional Research
Office of Global Education
Sponsored Programs
Responsible Conduct in Research Policy
Personnel Policies
Consensual Relationship Policy
Contract Renewal, Continuing Appointment, and Promotion - Teaching Faculty (Fall 2022)
Contract Renewal, Continuing Appointment, and Promotion - Teaching Faculty (Pre-Fall 2022)
Graduate Faculty Appointment Policy
Responsible Conduct in Research Policy
Safety and Health Policies
Card Access Security System Records Policy
Drone Policy - Operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems Within University Airspace
External Law Enforcement Policy
Identity Theft Prevention Program
Student Access to Campus Buildings
Student Policies
Commencement Ceremony Participation Policy
Institutional FERPA Policy Statement
Non-Academic Leaves – Graduate Students
Non-Academic Leaves – Undergraduate Students
Off-Campus Housing Services - Regulations
Off-Campus Living and Address Policy
Prior Felony Conviction Policy