Policies

The policies on this website, including others that the University may add from time to time, are the official policies of Syracuse University. The University also maintains internal Standard Operating Procedures that govern routine and emergency functions.

Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesGood Standing Requirement
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesAcademic Integrity Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesInternational Student Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesMarketing of Credit Cards to Students
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesOff Campus Living Policies
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesPosthumous Degree Conferral
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesPreferred Name Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesRecognized Student Organizations Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesRecreation, Club Sports Participation
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesRecreation, Intramural Sports Participation
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesSame Sex Domestic Partnership, Student’s Affirmation of
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStatement of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesCareer Fairs/Events, Recruiting Release and Compliance Agreement Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesHIPAA Compliance, Student Medical Records
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStudent Grievance Procedures Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStudent Handbook
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStudent Health Insurance Requirement Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStudent Housing Obligation
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStudent Travel Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesSyracuse University Anti-Hazing Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesUniversity’s Student Conduct System Sanctions
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesFundraising Policy, Student Organizations
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStudent Conduct Code
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesAcademic Rules
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesEnforced Medical Withdrawals Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStudent Contact Information Policy
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesStudent Disciplinary Records
Academic Rules, Student Responsibilities, and ServicesHIV/AIDS Policy
Administrative and FinancialAccess to Computerized Financial Data
Administrative and FinancialBudget Carryover
Administrative and FinancialFinancial Reporting Policy
Administrative and FinancialBudget Carryover, Revenue Centers
Administrative and FinancialBudget Transfers
Administrative and FinancialClosing Overrun Accounts
Administrative and FinancialContracts with External Parties
Administrative and FinancialCost Sharing Policy
Administrative and FinancialExpenses, Reimbursement of
Administrative and FinancialDisbursements of Petty Cash
Administrative and FinancialEffort Reporting and Summer Salary Policy
Administrative and FinancialBookstore Charge Account Policy
Administrative and FinancialRevenue from Transactions with External Parties
Administrative and FinancialBookstore Discount Policy
Administrative and FinancialFood Services Catering Policy
Administrative and Financial Management of Related Entities, Internal Organizations, and Licensed Operations
Administrative and FinancialForward Funding Policy For New Or Continuing Sponsored Awards
Administrative and FinancialID Card Policy
Administrative and FinancialInsurance and Claims Reporting Policy
Administrative and FinancialIntra-University Charges for Service
Administrative and FinancialMail Services Policy
Administrative and FinancialMajor Equipment Inventory
Administrative and FinancialOffice Supply Purchasing Policy
Administrative and FinancialPayment Card Processing
Administrative and FinancialPayroll Authorization and Payroll Records
Administrative and FinancialPersonnel Legal Actions, Responding to
Administrative and FinancialPurchasing Policy
Administrative and FinancialPolicy on Business Transactions Between the University and its Affiliated Organizations
Administrative and FinancialPrincipal Investigator/Project Director Responsibilities For Financial Management Of Sponsored Projects Policy
Administrative and FinancialPurchasing of Classified Advertising for Faculty and Staff Recruitment
Administrative and FinancialBudget Carryover Academic/Administrative Offices
Administrative and FinancialReal Estate Transactions
Administrative and FinancialReal Estate, International Property Purchase/Sale/Lease Protocols
Administrative and FinancialReal Property, Gifts of
Administrative and FinancialReal Property, Leasing
Administrative and FinancialCost Transfer Policy
Administrative and FinancialExpenditure of University Funds
Administrative and FinancialBank Deposits
Administrative and FinancialBank Accounts
Administrative and FinancialApprovers for Charges to Departmental Chartstrings
Administrative and FinancialAnti-Trust Issues
Administrative and FinancialWAER Policies
Administrative and FinancialUniversity Credit Card Policy
Administrative and FinancialUndergraduate Admissions and Recruitment Policies
Administrative and FinancialUnallowable Costs
Administrative and FinancialTuition and Fees, Approval of
Administrative and FinancialTravel Policy
Administrative and FinancialTravel FAQ
Administrative and FinancialTravel Safety
Administrative and FinancialTravel Definitions
Administrative and FinancialTravel All About Per Diem
Administrative and FinancialSalary Vacancy Credit
Administrative and FinancialSales Tax and Tax-Exempt Identification Numbers
Administrative and FinancialSubpoenas, Receipt of
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHeavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Prohibition
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHearing Conservation
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHazardous Waste Management Program
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHazardous Materials Transport
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHazard Communication Program
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHazardous Materials Purchase
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHazardous Materials Emergencies/Spills
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesEnvironmental Compliance and Conduct
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHazard Communication: Multi-Employer Information Exchange
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesEvacuation Policy
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesChemical Hygiene for Laboratories
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesChemical Clearance and Area Decommissioning of Laboratory Facilities
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesBloodborne Pathogen Standards
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesAir Emission Source Regulatory Applicability Determination
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesAir Emission Policy for Parts Washers/Degreasers
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesWeapons Policy
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesVehicle Safety Policy
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesRespiratory Protection
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesReporting Emergencies, Criminal Incidents, and Suspicious Situations
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesRadioactive Materials
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesRadiation Producing Equipment
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesPetroleum Bulk Storage
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesPesticides, Use of
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesOil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesNon-Ionizing Radio-Frequency Emission Point Sources
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesMicrobiological Safety Program
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesLost and Found Property
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesLaser and Laser System Management
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesInclement Weather/Severe Storm Closing
Campus Safety and Emergency ServicesHazardous Materials Storage
Conflicts of Interest and Outside ActivitiesBoard of Trustees Conflicts of Interest Policy
Conflicts of Interest and Outside ActivitiesOutside Professional Consulting by Non-Faculty Employees
Conflicts of Interest and Outside ActivitiesConflict of Interest and Commitment for Principal Investigators and Senior Personnel on Sponsored Programs
Conflicts of Interest and Outside ActivitiesConflict of Interest and Commitment for Faculty and Staff
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits and Governmental NoticesAdoption Assistance Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesRetirement Benefits Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesBenefits Information, Communicating
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesCompensatory Time
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesEducation Benefits, Remitted Tuition
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesEducation Benefits, Supplemental Dependent Tuition
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesEmployee Anti-Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesEmployment of Minors
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Compliance With
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesFlexible Work Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesWage and Salary, Pay Rates
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesIdentity Theft Prevention Program
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Blood Donation
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Court and Jury Duty
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Expanded for Public Service Activities in Times of War/National Emergencies
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Expanded Funeral/Bereavement in Times of War/National Emergencies
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Funeral/Bereavement
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Military
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Personal and Educational
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Sick Time for Immediate Family Illness – Exempt Staff
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Sick Time for Personal or Immediate Family Illness – Non-Exempt Staff
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesLeave, Volunteer Emergency Service Activities
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesNew York State Workers’ Compensation
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesNon-Immigrant or Foreign National Employee Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesNursing Mothers in the Workplace
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesPaid Time Off, Break Time
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesPaid Time Off, Floating Holidays
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesPaid Time Off, General Provisions
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesPaid Time Off, Personal Business Days for Benefits Eligible Non-exempt Staff Employees
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesPaid Time Off, University and Bonus Holidays
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesPaid Time Off, Vacation
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesPaid Time Off, Winter Break Reduced Hours
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesBenefits Eligibility Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesSearch and Hiring Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesSeparation from Employment Agreements
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesStaff Complaint Process
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesStaff Employee Disciplinary Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesStaff Employee Workplace Standard
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesSyracuse University Code of Ethical Conduct
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesSyracuse University Dependent Tuition Benefit Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesSyracuse University Disability Benefits Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesSyracuse University InclusiveU Tuition Waiver Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesTermination and Severance Policy
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesTransitioning to a New Job
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesWage and Salary, Overtime and Fair Labor Standards
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesWorking Retirees, Benefits
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental NoticesApproval of Non-Faculty Positions and Searches
Employment, Workplace Rules, Benefits, and Governmental Notices
Access to HR Data
Faculty, Teaching, and ResearchMisconduct in Research, Scholarship, or Creative Activity
Faculty, Teaching, and ResearchScheduling, Final Examinations and Reading Days
Faculty, Teaching, and ResearchCenters and Institutes Policy
Faculty, Teaching, and ResearchVoluntary Phased Retirement Program for Tenured Faculty
Faculty, Teaching, and ResearchLeave, Faculty Research and Administrative
Faculty, Teaching, and ResearchLeave, Faculty Parental
Faculty, Teaching, and ResearchClass/Classroom Scheduling and Contact Hours Policy
Free SpeechAnti-Harassment Policy
Free SpeechCampus Disruption and Demonstration Policy
Free SpeechCampus Posting Policy
Free SpeechInformation Technology Resources Acceptable Use Policy
Information TechnologyWireless Network and Systems
Information TechnologyAccess to Alumni and Development Information Systems and Data
Information TechnologyAccess to Computerized Financial Data
Information TechnologyComputing and Electronic Communications Policy
Information TechnologyData Removal from Computers and Portable Electronic Devices
Information TechnologyE-Mail Policy
Information TechnologyInformation and Communication Accessibility Policy
Information TechnologyInformation Technology Planning for New and Renovated Spaces
Information TechnologyMobile Device Acceptable Use Policy
Information TechnologyPurchasing Policy – Printers, Copiers, Multifunction Devices
Information TechnologySecurity of and Secure Remote Access to Information Technology Systems and Resources
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyAccess to and Use of University Premises and Equipment
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyUniversity Vehicles, Use of
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyAsbestos Management and Compliance
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyCampus Temperature Policy
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyEvents on University Property
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyExcess Property, Disposal of
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyFacilities, Spatial Modification to
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyAir Conditioners or Space Heaters, Use of
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyNon-Motorized Wheeled Vehicle and Motorized Hoverboard Use on University Property
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyParking and Transit Policy
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyPets, Prohibition of in Buildings Housing Animal Facilities
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyPhysical Plant Custodial and Facility Maintenance
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyRecreation, Facilities Use
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertySyracuse University Commitment to Sustainability
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyUniversity Equipment, Use of Off University Premises
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyUniversity Property, Damage to or Loss of
University Facilities, Equipment, and PropertyLEED Rating for Building Projects
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceAlcohol, Other Drugs, and Tobacco Policies
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceAthletic Compliance Policy Statement
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceAudit and Investigation Authority Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceCompliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceCompliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceEmployee Indemnification Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceEvents, University-Wide, Planning and Coordination of
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceFederal, State, and Local Elected Officials Reporting of Lobbying Activities, Expenditures and Gifts
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceFederal, State, and Local Officials, Contacting and Communicating With
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceFraudulent Activities, Prohibition of
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceGames of Chance, Prohibition of
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceGift Acceptance Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceGift policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceGift Solicitation Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceInstitutional Research and Assessment Coordination Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceNo Solicitation of or Distribution to Employees
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceNon-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment in Employment
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceNon-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceNon-Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Disability
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceNon-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability Policy Statement
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceNon-Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceNon-Discrimination, Students with Disabilities Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal CompliancePartisan Political Activity
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal CompliancePolicy on Lowering the United States and Syracuse University Flags
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceProhibition of Retaliation
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceRegulatory/Agency Inspections and Requests for Information
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceRelease of Student Information to Third Parties
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceReligious Observances Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceSafety of Minors and Abuse Reporting Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceSexual Activity, Non-Consensual
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceSexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault Prevention
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceSmoke-Free Workplace Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceTobacco-Free Campus Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceUniversity Archives Policy
University Governance, Ethics, Integrity, and Legal ComplianceUniversity Vehicles, Purchasing for Addition to Fleet