List of University Policies

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]
- Procedure for Establishing University Policies and Procedures [3]
Policy 1.2 - Policy Statement on Freedom of Expression [4]
Policy 1.3 - Safe Disclosure Policy [5]
- Audit Services: Safe Disclosure Policy FAQs [6]
Policy 1.4 - Sexual Violence Policy [7]
- Procedures for Faculty and Staff [8]
- Procedures for Students [9]
Policy 1.5 - Policy on University Appointments [10]
- Procedures Governing the Search for and Review of the President & Vice-Chancellor [11]
- Procedures Governing the Search for and Review of Vice-Presidents holding Academic Appointments [12]
Policy 1.6 - Policy on Non-Academic Misconduct [13]
- Judicial Committee Terms of Reference [14]
- Judicial Committee Rules of Procedure [15]
- Appeals Committee Terms of Reference [16]
- Appeals Committee Rules of Procedure [17]
- Offences that are Set Fine Eligible [18]
- Guidelines for Common Outcomes [19]
Policy 1.7 - Anti-Racism Policy Statement [20]

2.0 Academic

Policy 2.1 - Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities Policy [21]
- Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities Guidelines & Procedure [22]s [23]
Policy 2.2 - Policy on Academic Continuity [24]
- Procedure for Policy on Academic Continuity [25]
Policy 2.3 - Policy on the Establishment of the Schedule of Dates [26]
Policy 2.4 - Awarding of Degrees, Associate Diplomas, and Degree Certificates/Diplomas in Extraordinary Circumstances [27]
- Procedure for Policy 2.4 Awarding of Degrees, Associate Diplomas, and Degree Certificates/Diplomas in Extraordinary Circumstances [28]
Policy 2.5 - Policy on Co-operative Education Programming [29]
- Procedure for Policy on Co-operative Education Programming [30]
Policy on Appointment to Graduate Faculty Status [31]
Degree Nomenclature [32]
Exchange Program Policies [33]
Policy on Maximum Registration for Graduate Programs [34]
Institutional Quality Assurance Process [35]
Learning Outcomes | Undergraduate [36]
Learning Outcomes | Graduate [37]
Naming of University Academic Entities and Awards Policy [38]
Non-degree Certificate or Diploma Programs, Policy on the Establishment of [39]
Scholarship as a University Function [40]
Scholarships and Awards Policies [41]
Semesters Abroad, Conduct [42]
- Semesters Abroad, Guidelines [43]

3.0 Government Relations & Communications

Policy 3.1 - University Election Policy of Guelph [44]
Mass E-mail Policy [45]

4.0 Advancement

Policy 4.1 - Policy Pertaining to the Acceptance of Gifts of Marketable Securities [46]
Gift Acceptance Policy [47]
Naming of University Physical Assets [48]
Real Estate Donation Policy [49]

5.0 Finance

Endowment Investment Policy [50]
Special Action Policy [51]

6.0 Administration & Risk

Policy 6.1 - University Risk Management Policy [52]
Policy 6.6 - University Signing Authority Policy [53]
- Signing Authority Register [54]
Academic Seal & Execution of Documents [55]
Advertising Promotion, Sales and Solicitation Policy | On Campus [56]
Class Scheduling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Time Slot [57]
Computing Acceptable Use Policy and Guideline [58]
Copyright Guidelines [59]
Privacy and Access to Information Guidelines [60]
Signage, On-Campus
Space as a University Resource [61]
Student Confidentiality and Release of Student Information [62]
Trademarks Policy [63]

7.0 Research

Policy 7.1 - Policy and Procedures on Research Centres and Institutes, and Scholarly Chairs [64]
- Template for Proposals to Establish or Revise a Research Centre or Institute [65]
Policy 7.2 - Commercialization Policy [66]
Policy on Intellectual Property [67]
Responsible Conduct of Research Policy and Procedures [68]

B.0 Board of Governors

Policy B.1 - Good Governance Policy for the Board of Governors [69]
- Protocol for the Disposition of Records Pursuant to Policy B.1 Good Governance Policy for the Board of Governors [70]

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 [71] and the University of Guelph-Humber Undergraduate Calendar [72]. Selected policies are available below:

Graduate Calendar

Graduate programs and policies are available in the University of Guelph Graduate Calendar [77]. Selected policies are available below:

Diploma Program Calendar

Diploma programs and policies, including those offered through the regional campuses, are available in the University of Guelph Diploma Program Calendar [82]. Selected policies are available below:

Operational and/or Managerial Policies and Regulations

Environmental Health and Safety Policies [85]
Financial Services Policies [86]
Human Resources Policies [87]
Human Rights and Equity Policies [88]
Information Technology Policies [89]
University of Guelph Library Policies [90]
University of Guelph Parking Policies [91]
Physical Resources Policies [92]
Office of Research Policies [93]
Residences/Student Housing Policies [94]
Student Affairs Policies [95]