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 - Policy on Non-Academic Misconduct [13]
- Policy 1.7 - Anti-Racism Policy Statement [20]
2.0 Academic
- Policy 2.1 - Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities Policy [21]
- Policy 2.2 - Policy on Academic Continuity [24]
- 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]
- Policy 2.5 - Policy on Co-operative Education Programming [29]
- 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]
3.0 Government Relations & Communications
4.0 Advancement
5.0 Finance
6.0 Administration & Risk
- Policy 6.1 - University Risk Management Policy [52]
- Policy 6.6 - University Signing Authority Policy [53]
- 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
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 [71] and the University of Guelph-Humber Undergraduate Calendar [72]. Selected policies are available below:
- Academic Appeals | Co-op Education [73]
- Academic Appeals and Consideration | Guelph-Humber [74]
- Academic Consideration | Undergraduate [73]
- Academic Misconduct | Undergraduate [75]
- Grading Procedures | Undergraduate [76]
Graduate Calendar
Graduate programs and policies are available in the University of Guelph Graduate Calendar [77]. Selected policies are available below:
- Academic Appeals | Graduate [78]
- Academic Consideration | Graduate [79]
- Academic Misconduct | Graduate [80]
- Grade Interpretation | Graduate [81]
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]