Policies by Category

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.

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  • 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

Awarding Posthumous Degrees

Course Inactivation Policy

Distance Education Policy

Excused Absences

Grade Submission Policy

Grading Policies

Microcredential Policy

Shared-Resource Courses Policy

Undergraduate Students

Academic Grievance Policy - Undergraduate Students

Change of Major

Cross Registration Policy

Declaration of More Than One Major

Granting of Two Baccalaureate Degrees

Maximum Credit Per Term Policy - Undergraduate Students

Maximum Credits Permitted in Discipline Areas

Policy on Department Acceptance of Students to a Major

Upper-Division Credit Requirement

Graduate Students

Academic Grievance Policy – Graduate Students

Continuous Enrollment Policy

Course Repeat Policy - Graduate Students

Graduate Assistantships

Independent Study Policy – Graduate Students

Maximum Credit Per Term Policy – Graduate Students

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

Electronic Signature

Information Technology Procurement Policy

Internal Control Program

Meals and Refreshments Policy

Mobile Device Policy

Payment Card Processing and Handling Policy

Procurement Lobbying Policy and Procedure

Property Management

University Sponsored Student Travel Policy

Use of Vehicles for University Business Policy


Ethical and Responsible Conduct Policies

Response to Bias Acts and Hate Crimes

Scientific Misconduct Policy


Enrollment Management Policies

Admission and Enrollment of Students/Candidates Dismissed from a Prior College for Disciplinary Reasons

Drop for Non‐Payment Policy

Electronic Transcript Acceptance Policy

Scholarship Policy


Facilities Policies

Building Temperature Policy

Facilities Use Policy

No Idling Policy

Off-Campus Housing Services - Regulations

On Campus Housing Alcohol Policy

Outdoor Spaces by Third Party Speakers

Posting & Advertising on Campus

Property Management

Service and Assistance Animals in Campus Housing

Student Access to Campus Buildings


Information Technology Policies

Confidentiality Policy

ID Card Data Policy

Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Information Technology Procurement Policy

Information Technology Security Program

Password Policy

Patch Management and System Updates Policy

Secure Computer Desktop Policy

VPN Policy

Wireless Communication Policy

Web Privacy Policy


Marketing and Communication Policies

Communicating the Death of a Campus Community Member

Media Engagement Policy

Social Media Policy

University Style Policy

Urgent Message Policy

Web Privacy Policy

Website Policy


Operational Policies

Grants Development Office

Externally Funded Grant and Contract Administration

Office of Institutional Research

Policy on Policies

Survey Policy

Office of Global Education

Visiting Research Scholar

Sponsored Programs

Responsible Conduct in Research Policy

Scientific Misconduct 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)

Emeritus Status

Graduate Faculty Appointment Policy

ID Number Policy

Mobile Device Policy

Nepotism Policy

Paycheck Distribution Policy

Responsible Conduct in Research Policy


Safety and Health Policies

Card Access Security System Records Policy

Child Protection Policy

Drone Policy - Operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems Within University Airspace

External Law Enforcement Policy

Identity Theft Prevention Program

Inclement Weather Policy

Student Access to Campus Buildings

Weapons Policy


Student Policies

Code of Student Conduct

Commencement Ceremony Participation Policy

Excused Absences

ID Number Policy

Institutional FERPA Policy Statement

Leaves and Withdrawals

Neighborhood Relations Policy

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

Registered Student Group Policy

Return to Learn Concussion Policy

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