University policies are established by Senate and the Board of Governors. Click on a policy category to view a list of available university policies.
The policy inventory is currently being updated. Please contact us [1] if you cannot find a policy or if you have any questions.
1.0 University Policies
- Policy 1.1 - Policy on Establishing University Policies and Procedures [2]
- Policy 1.2 - Policy Statement on Freedom of Expression [4]
- Policy 1.3 - Safe Disclosure Policy [5]
- Policy 1.4 - Sexual Violence Policy [7]
- Policy 1.5 - Policy on University Appointments [10]
- Policy 1.6 - Student Rights & Responsibilities Policy [13]
- Policy 1.7 - Anti-Racism Policy Statement [18]
- Policy 1.9 - Establishing the University Hearing Board [19]
2.0 Academic
- Policy 2.1 - Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities Policy [20]
- Policy 2.2 - Policy on Academic Continuity [23]
- Policy 2.3 - Policy on the Establishment of the Schedule of Dates [25]
- Policy 2.4 - Awarding of Degrees, Associate Diplomas, and Degree Certificates/Diplomas in Extraordinary Circumstances [26]
- Policy 2.5 - Policy on Co-operative Education Programming [28]
- Policy 2.6 - Compulsory Non-Tuition Ancillary Fees Protocol at the University of Guelph [30]
- Policy 2.7 - Policy on Appointment to Graduate Faculty Status [33]
- Policy 2.8 - Policy on the Establishment of Non-degree Certificates or Diplomas [35]
- Degree Nomenclature [36]
- Exchange Program Policies [37]
- Policy on Maximum Registration for Graduate Programs [38]
- Institutional Quality Assurance Process [39]
- Learning Outcomes | Undergraduate [40]
- Learning Outcomes | Graduate [41]
- Naming of University Academic Entities and Awards Policy [42]
- Scholarship as a University Function [43]
- Scholarships and Awards Policies [44]
- Semesters Abroad, Conduct [45]
3.0 Government Relations & Communications
4.0 Advancement
5.0 Finance
6.0 Administration & Risk
- Policy 6.1 - University Risk Management Policy [55]
- Policy 6.6 - University Signing Authority Policy [56]
- Academic Seal & Execution of Documents [58]
- Advertising Promotion, Sales and Solicitation Policy | On Campus [59]
- Class Scheduling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Time Slot [60]
- Computing Acceptable Use Policy and Guideline [61]
- Copyright Guidelines [62]
- Privacy and Access to Information Guidelines [63]
- Space as a University Resource [64]
- Student Confidentiality and Release of Student Information [65]
- Trademarks Policy [66]
7.0 Research
B.0 Board of Governors
Other Policies
Other polices are established in the academic calendars and by administrative units. Those seeking other relevant policies should also visit the following links:
Academic Calendars
Undergraduate Calendars
Undergraduate programs and policies are available in the University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar [77] and the University of Guelph-Humber Undergraduate Calendar [78]. Selected policies are available below:
- Academic Appeals | Co-op Education [79]
- Academic Appeals and Consideration | Guelph-Humber [80]
- Academic Consideration | Undergraduate [79]
- Academic Misconduct | Undergraduate [81]
- Grading Procedures | Undergraduate [82]
Graduate Calendar
Graduate programs and policies are available in the University of Guelph Graduate Calendar [83]. Selected policies are available below:
- Academic Appeals | Graduate [84]
- Academic Consideration | Graduate [85]
- Academic Misconduct | Graduate [86]
- Grade Interpretation | Graduate [87]
Diploma Program Calendar
Diploma programs and policies, including those offered through the regional campuses, are available in the University of Guelph Diploma Program Calendar [88]. Selected policies are available below:
Operational and/or Managerial Policies and Regulations
- Environmental Health and Safety Policies [91]
- Financial Services Policies [92]
- Human Resources Policies [93]
- Human Rights and Equity Policies [94]
- Information Technology Policies [95]
- University of Guelph Library Policies [96]
- University of Guelph Parking Policies [97]
- Physical Resources Policies [98]
- Office of Research Policies [99]
- Residences/Student Housing Policies [100]
- Student Affairs Policies [101]