University Policies
Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Policies website, your comprehensive resource for all university-wide policies and procedures. Here, you will find clear, accessible information on a wide range of topics, from academic and administrative guidelines to campus safety and community standards. Whether you are a student, faculty member, or staff, our goal is to provide you with the essential information needed to navigate and understand the regulations that govern university life. Explore our database to stay informed and ensure compliance with the university’s standards and expectations.
| Policy ID | Policy | Responsible office | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STU-002 | Absence from Class for Emergencies or Health Reasons | Student Affairs | December 17, 2007 |
| STU-001 | Absence from Class for Religious Observances | Student Affairs | December 17, 2007 |
| ACA-001 | Academic Affairs Division Establishment of New Academic Units & Programs | Office of the Provost | September 01, 2018 |
| T92-012 | Academic Degree Programs | Board of Trustees | August 06, 1991 |
| ITS-001 | Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources Policy | CITS | November 01, 2019 |
| T97-118 | Accounts Receivable Policy | Board of Trustees | December 03, 1997 |
| LIB-001 | Acquisitions and Collection Development | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| T91-100 | Administration, Finance and Audit Committee Charter | Board of Trustees | December 11, 2008 |
| Unnumerated | Administrative Delegation - Chancellor | Board of Trustees | December 19, 1992 |
| Unnumerated | Administrative Delegation - Provost | Board of Trustees | February 03, 1993 |
| Unnumerated | Administrative Delegations - Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance | Board of Trustees | December 19, 1991 |
| LIB-002 | ALA Library Bill of Rights | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| T93-116 | Alcohol and Drug Policy | Board of Trustees | December 01, 1993 |
| STU-003 | Alcohol Policy | Student Affairs | August 25, 2021 |
| FOC-001 | Allocation and Utilization of Campus Space | Facilities Planning, Design and Construction | July 01, 2007 |
| HRS-C24-005 | Amorous Relationship Policy | Human Resources Office of Civil Rights | February 05, 2024 |
| LIB-004 | Audio Visual Services Policy | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| T03-031 | Audit Committee Charter | Board of Trustees | February 24, 2010 |
| T92-062 | Audit Protocols | Board of Trustees | August 05, 1992 |
| T92-062 | Audit Protocols Policy for UMD | Board of Trustees | September 11, 2010 |
| ACA-006 | BHE Expedited Approval for New Programs | Board of Higher Education | April 25, 2013 |
| LIB-005 | Borrowing Policy | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| STU-005 | Building Accessibility | Campus Facilities Office, Campus Services, Housing and Residential Life | December 17, 2007 |
| T99-060 | Business Continuity and Planning Policy | Board of Trustees | August 04, 1999 |
| BUS-C17-001 | Business Expense Policy | Administration & Finance | January 25, 2017 |
| T91-100 | By-Laws with Audit Committee Charter | Board of Trustees | December 11, 2008 |
| STU-007 | Campus Crime Information and Statistics Policy (Clery Act) | Public Safety | December 17, 2007 |
| STU-008 | Campus Policy Governing Student Events and Space Reservation Policy | Campus Services | December 17, 2007 |
| LIB-006 | Circulation Desk Guidelines | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| STU-C13-001 | Communicable Disease Policy | Student Affairs | January 28, 2013 |
| STU-010 | Complaints, Grievances adn Appeals Policy | Student Affairs | December 17, 2007 |
| STU-009 | Complaints, Grievances, and Appeals Policy | Student Affairs | December 17, 2007 |
| Unnumerated | Computer Network and System Records, Logs, and Structures Policy | Board of Trustees | January 15, 2008 |
| ITS-007 | Confidentiality of Institutional Information & Research Data Policy | Administration & Finance | November 01, 2019 |
| T92-031 Appendix D | Consultant Services | Board of Trustees | February 07, 2001 |
| T07-024 | Coordinated Constituent Relation Management Policy with Guidelines | Board of Trustees | March 14, 2007 |
| LIB-003 | Copyright Policy for Archives and Special Collections | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| LIB-018 | Copyright Policy for Reserves | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| LIB-007 | Digital Camera Lending Program (DCLP) | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| STU-004A | Drug Policy | Student Affairs | August 25, 2021 |
| LIB-008 | Electronic Publications Use Policy | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| ITS-002 | Email Communications Policy | Administration & Finance | November 01, 2019 |
| STU-011 | Emergency Notification Policy | Health Services | December 17, 2007 |
| BUS-005 | Employee Transition Allowance Policy | Board of Trustees | September 11, 2010 |
| T92-031 Appendix B | Employee Travel Policy & Guidelines | Board of Trustees | February 05, 1997 |
| HRS-C24-006 | Employment of Relatives | Human Resources | February 05, 2024 |
| STU-023 | Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy | Office of Civil Rights | December 17, 2007 |
| T93-080 | Evaluation of Senior Administrators | Board of Trustees | August 11, 1993 |
| T93-062 | Executive Compensation for President and Campus Chancellors | Board of Trustees | August 24, 2005 |
| ACA-C10-003 | Export Control Compliance Policy | Academic Affairs | November 22, 2010 |
| STU-012 | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) | University Registrar | December 17, 2007 |
| STU-013 | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FAQs for Parents | University Registrar | December 17, 2007 |
| STU-014 | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) FAQs for Students | University Registrar | December 17, 2007 |
| T93-123 | Family Leave Policy | Board of Trustees | February 16, 1994 |
| STU-015 | Fire Safety Policy | Public Safety | December 17, 2007 |
| LIB-009 | Food and Drink in the Library - Policy | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| T00-051 | Fraudulent Financial Activities Policy | Board of Trustees | August 02, 2000 |
| T73-098 | Governance Policy | Board of Trustees | February 03, 1973 |
| BUS-006 | Guest Apartment Usage Policy and Agreement | Administration & Finance | October 25, 2008 |
| STU-017 | Guest Policy | Student Affairs | December 17, 2007 |
| ACA-019 | Guidelines on Gifts and Grants Designation | Academic Affairs | January 11, 2019 |
| STU-018 | Hazing Policy | Student Affairs - Office of Conduct and Dispute Resolution | December 17, 2007 |
| STU-019 | Health Insurance Policy | Health Services | December 17, 2007 |
| T93-060 | Honorary Degrees | Board of Trustees | February 16, 2005 |
| T08-109 | Identity Theft Protection Program | Board of Trustees | December 11, 2008 |
| STU-020 | Immunization Requirements | Health Services | December 17, 2007 |
| LIB-020 | Information Literacy at UMass Dartmouth | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| ITS-009 | Information Security Awareness and Training Policy | CITS and Human Resources | October 08, 2025 |
| ITS-008 | Information Security Incident Response Policy | Administration & Finance | July 14, 2020 |
| ITS-006 | Information Security Policy | CITS | November 01, 2019 |
| T08-086 | Information Technology Acquisition Policy | Board of Trustees | September 26, 2008 |
| T96-040 | Intellectual Property Policy - Dartmouth | Board of Trustees | April 02, 1997 |
| T06-061 | Internal Audit Charter | Board of Trustees | November 08, 2006 |
| T96-073 | Inventory Control Policy | Board of Trustees | May 25, 2005 |
| T92-031 Appendix F | Investment Policy | Board of Trustees | June 10, 2009 |
| BUS-C13-005 | IT Purchasing Policy | Administrative Services/CITS | June 25, 2013 |
| T93-122 | Land and Facilities Use Planning Policy | Board of Trustees | June 10, 2009 |
| LIB-010 | Library Exhibits Policy | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| LIB-011 | Library Gifts and Support | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| LIB-012 | Library Policy on Confidentiality | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| STU-C15-002 | Medical Amnesty Policy | Student Affairs | January 07, 2015 |
| STU-C13-003 | Missing Student Notification Policy | Student Affairs | January 28, 2013 |
| LIB-013 | Mobile Computing Lending Program (MCLP) | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| ITS-010 | Network Closet and Server Room Access Policy | Administration & Finance | September 04, 2025 |
| T93-079 | Non-Unit Reduction in Force, UMass Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell | Board of Trustees | August 11, 1993 |
| T97-111 | Performance Measurement System | Board of Trustees | December 03, 1997 |
| T94-023 | Personnel Policy for Non-Unit Professional Staff | Board of Trustees | November 10, 1999 |
| STU-021 | Pet Policy | Student Affairs | December 17, 2007 |
| ITS-011 | Phone Number Eligibility Policy | CITS / Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology | October 16, 2025 |
| LIB-014 | Photographic Services | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| ACA-015 | Policies for Graduate Program Administration | Academic Affairs | January 01, 2006 |
| T93-054 | Policy for Awarding Emeritus Status | Board of Trustees | June 02, 1993 |
| GOV-C07-001A | Policy for Creating and Establishing UMass Dartmouth Policies and Procedures | Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance | July 07, 2010 |
| T92-031 | Policy for Management of University Funds | Board of Trustees | August 24, 2005 |
| ACA-014 | Policy for Preliminary Screening or Inerviewing at Professional Meetings as a Part of the Faculty Recruitment Process | Academic Affairs | December 19, 2005 |
| T94-034 | Policy for the Development and Administration of Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements for Sponsored Programs | Board of Trustees | April 06, 1994 |
| T01-012 | Policy on Additional Faculty Compensation w/ Guidelines | Board of Trustees | February 07, 2001 |
| ACA-032 | Policy on Allocation of Academic Fee Revenue | Academic Affairs | November 01, 2018 |
| T92-031 Appendix E | Policy on Approval Process for Fees Related to Trust Funds | Board of Trustees | February 07, 2001 |
| ACA-039 BUS-021 | Policy on Carry Forward of Academic Program Fees | Academic Affairs | January 28, 2019 |
| ACA-039 BUS-021 | Policy on Carry Forward of Academic Program Fees | Academic Affairs | January 28, 2019 |
| ACA-040 BUS-022 | Policy on Carry Forward of Indirect Cost Return Funds | Academic Affairs | January 28, 2019 |
| ACA-040 BUS-022 | Policy on Carry Forward of Indirect Cost Return Funds | Academic Affairs | January 28, 2019 |
| ACA-041 BUS-023 | Policy on Carry Forward of Miscellaneous Funds | Academic Affairs | January 28, 2019 |
| ACA-041 BUS-023 | Policy on Carry Forward of Miscellaneous Funds | Academic Affairs | January 28, 2019 |
| ACA-031 BUS-020 | Policy on Carry Forward of Year End Funds | Academic Affairs | January 28, 2019 |
| ACA-031 BUS-020 | Policy on Carry Forward of Year End Funds | Academic Affairs | January 28, 2019 |
| T96-096 | Policy on Centers and Institutes | Board of Trustees | January 01, 2006 |
| T08-028 | Policy on Codes of Conduct for University Vendor Relationships w/ Guidelines | Board of Trustees | March 19, 2008 |
| ACA-018 | Policy on Conferral of Posthumous Degrees | Academic Affairs | January 10, 2006 |
| T96-039 | Policy on Conflicts of Interest Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures - Dartmouth | Board of Trustees | April 02, 1997 |
| ACA-022 | Policy on Cost Sharing | Academic Affairs | January 11, 2019 |
| ACA-025 | Policy on Course Buy-Outs | Academic Affairs | July 01, 2017 |
| ACA-020 | Policy on Direct and Facility and Administrative Costs | Academic Affairs/SPA | March 02, 2015 |
| ACA-024 | Policy on Disposition of Unexpended Balances on Fixed Price Contracts | Academic Affairs | February 14, 2019 |
| ACA-026 | Policy on Distribution of Research Support Funds | Academic Affairs | July 01, 2006 |
| ACA-036 | Policy on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) | Office of the Registrar | September 01, 2018 |
| ACA-016 | Policy on Final Week Testing and Final Exams | Academic Affairs | January 10, 2006 |
| ACA-037 | Policy on Financial Aid | Office of the Provost | January 29, 2019 |
| ACA-013 | Policy on Honorific Appointments | Academic Affairs | January 01, 2006 |
| FOC-004 | Policy on Inclement Weather and Emergency Closing | Academic Affairs | January 29, 2019 |
| T92-031 Appendix G | Policy on Investments in New Companies Based on University Technologies | Board of Trustees | May 24, 2006 |
| T00-080 | Policy on Named Professorships | Board of Trustees | November 08, 2000 |
| T93-127 | Policy on Naming Facilities | Board of Trustees | June 10, 2009 |
| ACA-035 BUS-035 | Policy on Online Net Revenue Sharing | Academic Affairs | April 22, 2019 |
| ACA-035 BUS-035 | Policy on Online Net Revenue Sharing | Academic Affairs | April 22, 2019 |
| ACA-042 BUS-024 | Policy on Online Revenue Share Funds Carryforward | Academic Affairs | February 06, 2020 |
| ACA-042 BUS-024 | Policy on Online Revenue Share Funds Carryforward | Academic Affairs | February 06, 2020 |
| ACA-023 | Policy on Requests for Reduced F&A Recovery for Externally Funded Grants | Academic Affairs | January 11, 2019 |
| T02-024 | Policy on Research Professorships | Board of Trustees | May 01, 2002 |
| ACA-027 | Policy on Research Support Funds Usage | Academic Affairs | July 01, 2006 |
| T95-019 | Policy on Residence Status for Tuition Classification Purposes | Board of Trustees | December 06, 1995 |
| T08-010 | Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarly Activities | Board of Trustees | June 12, 2008 |
| ACA-030 BUS-018 | Policy on Salary Savings/Recovery | Academic Affairs | November 15, 2018 |
| ACA-030 BUS-018 | Policy on Salary Savings/Recovery | Academic Affairs | November 15, 2018 |
| T13-091 | Policy on Student Accounts Receivable | Board of Trustees | September 18, 2013 |
| ACA-034 | Policy on the Use of Faculty Start-up Funds | Office of the Provost | September 01, 2018 |
| T08-059 | Policy on the Welcome Home Waiver Program | Board of Trustees | June 12, 2008 |
| T94-018 | Policy on Trustee Reserve | Board of Trustees | February 02, 1994 |
| ITS-005 | Policy on UMassD Logon Account Eligibility | CITS | May 01, 2019 |
| ACA-021 | Policy on Unallowable Costs | Academic Affairs/SPA | March 02, 2015 |
| T96-034 | Policy on Undergraduate Admissions | Board of Trustees | April 11, 1996 |
| T97-107 | Policy on Undergraduate Student Transfer and Visitor Exchange | Board of Trustees | December 03, 1997 |
| ACA-043 BUS-036 | Policy on Usage of Online Revenue Share Funds | Academic Affairs | April 23, 2019 |
| ACA-043 BUS-036 | Policy on Usage of Online Revenue Share Funds | Academic Affairs | April 23, 2019 |
| ACA-053 | Policy on Verification of Student Identity in Online Education | Academic Affairs | August 08, 2019 |
| T97-010 | Policy Statement on Data Security, Electronic Mail and Computer Policy Development | Board of Trustees | February 05, 1997 |
| STU-006 | Posting Policy for the Campus Center | SAIL Office | December 17, 2007 |
| T94-019 Appendix A | President's Program Fund Policy | Board of Trustees | February 02, 1994 |
| T96-136 | Principles of Employee Conduct | Board of Trustees | December 04, 1996 |
| T96-136 | Principles of Employee Conduct University of Massachusetts | Board of Trustees | December 04, 1996 |
| LIB-016 | Proxy Services: Frequently Asked Questions | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| FOC-002 | Public Forum Use of University Facilities and Land | Administration & Finance | August 24, 2010 |
| LIB-015 | Public Workstation Printing Policy | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| T92-031 Appendix A | Purchasing Policy (Appendix A) with Guidelines | Board of Trustees | June 12, 2008 |
| T07-018 | Quasi Endowment Policy | Board of Trustees | June 10, 2009 |
| HRS-C10-001 | Recovering Payroll Overpayment | Human Resources | October 15, 2010 |
| LIB-017 | Reserve Guidelines | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| STU-C16-001 | Service and Assistance Animal Policy | Student Affairs | January 21, 2016 |
| ACA-017 | Student Academic Integrity Policy for Undergraduates | Academic Affairs | December 01, 2008 |
| STU-024 | Student Judicial Policies and Procedures | Student Affairs | August 25, 2021 |
| ITS-004 | Student Printing Policy | CITS | November 01, 2019 |
| STU-016 | Student Rights | Student Affairs | December 17, 2007 |
| T91-133B | Student Trustee Election Policy | Board of Trustees | February 05, 1992 |
| HRS-501 | Taxable Personal Use of University-Provided Vehicles | President's Office | December 14, 2010 |
| LIB-019 | Thesis Guidelines for Library Binding | Library | September 11, 2010 |
| T01-025 | Trademark & Licensing Policy | Board of Trustees | May 02, 2001 |
| T98-050 | Undergraduate Financial Aid Policy | Board of Trustees | June 03, 1998 |
| FOC-003 A | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Facilities Operations and Construction Flag Policy | Office of the Chancellor | March 22, 2017 |
| FOC-003 A | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Facilities Operations and Construction Flag Policy | Office of the Chancellor | March 22, 2017 |
| T96-129 | University of Massachusetts Debt Policy | Board of Trustees | September 30, 2009 |
| T08-039 | University of Massachusetts Graduate Tuition Waiver for Veterans | Board of Trustees | June 12, 2008 |
| T94-031 | University of Massachusetts Individual Transaction Funds Control Policy | Board of Trustees | June 10, 2009 |
| T93-122 | University of Massachusetts Land and Facilities Use Planning Policy | Board of Trustees | June 10, 2009 |
| T96-129 | University of Massachusetts Policy on Tuition Waivers | Board of Trustees | June 04, 1997 |
| T99-061 | University of Massachusetts Record Management Retention and Disposition Policy | Board of Trustees | August 04, 1999 |
| T99-061 | University of Massachusetts Record Management Retention and Disposition Policy | Board of Trustees | August 04, 1999 |
| T07-113 | University of Massachusetts Tuition and Fee Waiver Policy | Board of Trustees | December 13, 2007 |
| STU-C15-001 | University Smoking Policy | Student Affairs; Human Resources | June 01, 2015 |
| STU-025 | Use of Technology Policy | CITS | December 17, 2007 |
| BUS-002 | Vehicle Usage Policy | Administration & Finance | September 09, 2010 |
| STU-026 | Weapons and Firearms Policy | Public Safety | December 17, 2007 |
| ITS-003 | Web Development Policies | CITS | June 01, 2006 |
| STU-027 | Withdrawals from Classes for Medical or Mental Health Reasons / Voluntary and Involuntary Medical Leaves | Student Affairs - Counseling Services/Health Services | December 17, 2007 |
| DPS-C13-004 | Workplace Violence Prevention Policy | UMassD Police Human Resources | April 17, 2013 |
| T99-059 | World Wide Web Policy | Board of Trustees | August 04, 1999 |