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 2.6 - Compulsory Non-Tuition Ancillary Fees Protocol at the University of Guelph [31]
- Student Services Fee Advisory Committee Terms and Conditions [32]
- Compulsory Fees Committee Terms and Conditions [33]
Policy on Appointment to Graduate Faculty Status [34]
Degree Nomenclature [35]
Exchange Program Policies [36]
Policy on Maximum Registration for Graduate Programs [37]
Institutional Quality Assurance Process [38]
Learning Outcomes | Undergraduate [39]
Learning Outcomes | Graduate [40]
Naming of University Academic Entities and Awards Policy [41]
Non-degree Certificate or Diploma Programs, Policy on the Establishment of [42]
Scholarship as a University Function [43]
Scholarships and Awards Policies [44]
Semesters Abroad, Conduct [45]
- Semesters Abroad, Guidelines [46]

3.0 Government Relations & Communications

Policy 3.1 - University Election Policy of Guelph [47]
Mass E-mail Policy [48]

4.0 Advancement

Policy 4.1 - Policy Pertaining to the Acceptance of Gifts of Marketable Securities [49]
Gift Acceptance Policy [50]
Naming of University Physical Assets [51]
Real Estate Donation Policy [52]

5.0 Finance

Endowment Investment Policy [53]
Special Action Policy [54]

6.0 Administration & Risk

Policy 6.1 - University Risk Management Policy [55]
Policy 6.6 - University Signing Authority Policy [56]
- Signing Authority Register [57]
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]
Signage, On-Campus
Space as a University Resource [64]
Student Confidentiality and Release of Student Information [65]
Trademarks Policy [66]

7.0 Research

Policy 7.1 - Policy and Procedures on Research Centres and Institutes, and Scholarly Chairs [67]
- Template for Proposals to Establish or Revise a Research Centre or Institute [68]
Policy 7.2 - Commercialization Policy [69]
Policy on Intellectual Property [70]
Responsible Conduct of Research Policy and Procedures [71]

B.0 Board of Governors

Policy B.1 - Good Governance Policy for the Board of Governors [72]
- Protocol for the Disposition of Records Pursuant to Policy B.1 Good Governance Policy for the Board of Governors [73]

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 [74] and the University of Guelph-Humber Undergraduate Calendar [75]. Selected policies are available below:

Graduate Calendar

Graduate programs and policies are available in the University of Guelph Graduate Calendar [80]. 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 [85]. Selected policies are available below:

Operational and/or Managerial Policies and Regulations

Environmental Health and Safety Policies [88]
Financial Services Policies [89]
Human Resources Policies [90]
Human Rights and Equity Policies [91]
Information Technology Policies [92]
University of Guelph Library Policies [93]
University of Guelph Parking Policies [94]
Physical Resources Policies [95]
Office of Research Policies [96]
Residences/Student Housing Policies [97]
Student Affairs Policies [98]