Policies By Categories
A list of policies by categories. Some policies are confidential and will need you to login into MyNU to view.
Students
| Policy | Purpose | Sector | Division | Department |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Education General Guidelines | Explains the general guidelines for Continuing Education classes. | Academic Affairs | Programs and Policy | Continuing Education |
| NUSTEP FERPA Policy | Explains the rights NUSTEP students have under FERPA | Academic Affairs | Programs and Policy | Continuing Education |
| NUSTEP Mid-Term Policy | Sets the mid-term procedures for a NUSTEP course | Academic Affairs | Programs and Policy | Continuing Education |
| NUSTEP Withdrawal Policy | Sets the withdrawal procedures for a NUSTEP course | Academic Affairs | Programs and Policy | Continuing Education |
| Library Code of Conduct | Describes the code of conduct for all library users | Academic Affairs | Library | |
| Library Copyright Policy | Describes library's approach to copyright issues | Academic Affairs | Library | |
| Library Grievance Policy | Explains how patron grievances are handled. | Academic Affairs | Library | |
| Library Group Study Rooms | Governs the use of library group study rooms | Academic Affairs | Library | |
| Niagara University Research Council Student Guidelines | Sets the guidelines for graduate and undergraduate students participating in research supported by Research Council grants | Academic Affairs | Research Council | Executive Vice Presidents Office |
| Study Abroad Credit Overload Policy | Sets the guidelines for students who participate in a study abroad program that has more than 16 credit hours | Academic Affairs | Study Abroad | Academic Affairs |
| Study Abroad Crisis Plan | This policy addresses the guidelines and procedures that the University has in place to help minimize risk for students studying abroad | Academic Affairs | Study Abroad | Academic Affairs |
| Study Abroad Financial Aid Policy | Explains the procedures and guidelines for students receiving financial aid for the purpose of studying abroad | Academic Affairs | Study Abroad | Academic Affairs |
| Study Abroad Policy for ROTC scholarship cadets | Sets the guidelines for a ROTC scholarship recipient studying abroad | Academic Affairs | Study Abroad | Academic Affairs |
| Study Abroad Statement of Liabilities | Sets the University's liability for students when they travel abroad | Academic Affairs | Study Abroad | Academic Affairs |
| Walking at Graduation | Sets graduation and commencement requirements | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs | |
| Academic Success Program | Sets the procedures and guidelines for the Academic Success Program | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Access & Accommodations: Individuals with Disabilities Ontario Education Program | Sets the procedures and guidelines for accommodating individuals with disabilities in the Ontario Education Program | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Admissions for Students with Disabilities | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Admissions involving Students with Disabilities | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Attendance Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding Attendance Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Auxiliary Aids and Services | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Auxiliary Aids and Services provided by Academic Support | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Course Substitutions and Modification | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Course Substitutions and Modifications for Students with Disabilities | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Disability-related Housing Requests | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Disability-related Housing Requests | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Divisional Support Program | Sets the procedures and guidelines for the Divisional Support Program | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Elevator Breakdowns On Campus | Sets the procedures in place if an elevator breaks down on campus | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Eligibility for Services and Documentation Guidelines | Sets the procedures and guidelines for verification and reception for Students with a disability | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| First-Year and at Risk Student-Athlete Counseling | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Academic Services provided to student athletes | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Non-Discrimination Statement | Described is the University's Non-Discrimination Statement | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Note taking Accommodations | Sets the procedures and guidelines for students with disabilities receiving note taking accommodations | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Peer Tutoring Service | Sets the procedures and guidelines for use of Peer Tutoring Services | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Satisfactory Academic Progress | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Snowstorms and Significant Weather Events, Assistance for Students with Permanent or Temporary Disab | Sets the procedures and guidelines for assisting Students with disabilities during inclement weather | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Writing Center | Describes the services and procedures provided of the Writing Center | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Support |
| Academic Integrity | Sets standards and procedures for Academic Integrity | Academic Affairs | Academic Integrity | Academic Affairs |
| Grade Appeal | Sets structure and guidelines for Grade Appeals | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs | |
| Student-Owned Intellectual Property | Sets student ownership of original works of authorship or invention | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs | |
| Repeat a Course (Undergraduate) | Policy and procedure to re-take a course | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs | |
| Graduate Repeat Course Policy | This policy outlines the circumstances under which a graduate student may repeat a course taken at Niagara University and when this course replaces the grade for the same course previously taken at Niagara University. | Academic Affairs | Provost | Academic Affairs |
| Continuing Education General Guidelines for Instructors | Explains the general guidelines for Instructors of Continuing Education classes. | Academic Affairs | Programs and Policy | Academic Affairs |
| Continuing Education Fee Agreement | Provides a copy of the Continuing Education Fee Agreement | Academic Affairs | Programs and Policy | Academic Affairs |
| Placement Protocol 2013 | To place incoming freshman students into appropriate writing and math courses. | Academic Affairs | Academic Support | |
| Service Animals | With the passing and publication of the University Policy Regarding Emotional Support and Service Animals in March 2014, this policy and procedures are meant to provide additional guidance and details regarding students with service animals. | Academic Affairs | Academic Support | |
| Last Date of Attendance | Policy for assigning the last date of attendance at classes for withdrawal and refund purposes | Academic Affairs | Academic Senate | Academic Affairs |
| Commencement Ceremony Eligibility Policy for Graduate Students | Commencement Ceremony Eligibility Policy for Graduate Students | Academic Affairs | Academic Services | Academic Affairs |
| Ontario minimum Degree Fee Policy | All students registered in Niagara University programs offered in Canada must pay a minimum degree fee, which is based upon the full-time program length for each program. | Academic Affairs | Ontario Program | Ontario Administration |
| Diploma At Graduation | Sets the policy for who can award a diploma at graduation (President, or other under certain circumstances) | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs |
| University Policy on Satisfactory Graduate Program Progression | Students are considered to be in good academic standing as long as they have met all of the requirements to continue in the program, have not been placed on academic warning and are permitted by their Dean to remain in a graduate degree program. | Academic Affairs | Office of the Provost | Academic Affairs |
| Niagara University Institutional Review Board and Tri-Council Policy Statement | Research involving human subjects conducted by faculty members and students under the auspices of Niagara University must be reviewed and approved by the Niagara University Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to its commencement. | Academic Affairs | Provost | Academic Affairs |
| University Intellectual Property and Rights Management Policy | To benefit teaching, research, and the public interest, the University and NULTA work together to generate, maintain, and promote intellectual property. | Academic Affairs | Programs and Policy | Academic Affairs |
| University Policy on Ontario Orientation Sessions | NU is committed to transparency of policy and procedures and the communication of ministerial requirements in order to ensure protection of students accepted to academic programs offered in Ontario. | Academic Affairs | Programs and Policy | Academic Affairs |
| Conversion of Canadian College and University Grades to NU for Transfer | Not all institutions use the same system as NU. This will ensure consistency and fairness when accepting students from Canadian institutions. | Academic Affairs | Ontario Provost Office | Academic Affairs |
| Financial Aid OSAP Policy | Policy to administer Ontario Financial Aid | Appendices | Financial Aid | Financial Aid |
| Niagara University Non-Discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures | Niagara University affirms its commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination and recognizes its responsibility to provide for all employees, students and visitors an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. | Appendices | Programs and Policy | Equity and Inclusion |
| Student-Athlete Transfer Policy | To ensure compliance with NCAA bylaws and promote academic and experiential excellence, Niagara University shall use the below procedure to address transfer requests from student-athletes. | Appendices | Athletics | Athletics Office |
| Title IX Grievance Policy | Covers instiutional awareness and response to assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, as required by Title IX and the New York State Education Law | Appendices | Title IX Coordinator | Equity and Inclusion |
| Students Called to Active Military Duty | The following policies and procedures have been developed to assist students who are called to active military duty during a semester. | Executive Vice President | Records Office | |
| Administratively Withdrawing Students | This policy discusses the procedures for administratively withdrawing students who have not attended classes | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Records Office |
| BBA/MBA - Undergraduate students taking graduate coursework. | This policy outlines which undergraduate students are entitled to take graduate courses under the approved 5-year BBA/MBA program in professional accountancy. | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Records Office |
| BS/MS Criminal Justice Undergraduate students taking graduate coursework. | This policy outlines which undergraduate students are entitled to take how many graduate courses under the approved 5-year BS/MS program in criminal justice. | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Records Office |
| Undergraduate students not in 4 + 1 programs taking graduate coursework. | This policy enables qualified undergraduate students not in an approved 4 + 1 program to take up to two graduate courses in their senior year. | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Records Office |
| First Semester Transfer Students | Sets scholarship potential for first-semester transfer students | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Admissions |
| Application: B.P.S. Program offered in Ontario | Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) program must meet certain criteria to advance in the program. | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Education |
| Kerry Rose Law | To comply with NYS Education Law 6348 | Executive Vice President | Campus Safety | Campus Safety |
| Trademark Policy | To set the terms for protecting and using all University-owned Trademarks | Executive Vice President | Public Relations | Public Relations |
| University Policy on Maintaining eligibility in the B.P.S. program | University Policy on Maintaining eligibility in the B.P.S. program | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Education |
| Incoming Transfer Credit Acceptance Policy | To define the University's policy on the recognition of academic credits earned at other institutions and applying same towards the completion of Niagara University degree programs. | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Admissions |
| Semester Credit Hour Policy and Compliance | To define the University's policy on the assignment of semester credit hours and the method by which the University’s compliance with credit hour assignment is assured. | Executive Vice President | Enrollment Management | Admissions |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) | Define driver responsibility, driver etiquette, charging station safety requirements, and restrictions for privately owned electric vehicles while charging at the designated EVCS locations on campus. | Finance and Operations | Operations & Finance | Facility Services |
| University Copyright Policy | Niagara University is committed to the ensuring ethical practices are upheld by faculty, staff and students with respect to adherence to copyright laws in the United States and Canada. | Information Technology | Information Technology | Information Technology |
| Descriptions of Registration Holds | Sets the possible holds on a student account and how to remove each one. | Operations and Finance | Controller | Student Accounts |
| Registration with a Prior Balance | Sets the procedures for restricting registration when a student has an outstanding balance on their account. | Operations and Finance | Controller | Student Accounts |
| University Withdrawal Policy | Sets the costs and procedures associated with withdrawal from classes. | Operations and Finance | Controller | Student Accounts |
| Student E-mail Policy | Operations and Finance | Information Technology | ||
| Cash Handling Policy | Sets the policy for handling cash transactions at the university | Operations and Finance | Controller | Controllers Office |
| Refusal of Medical Advice and Treatment | Sets the procedures and guidelines if someone refuses service | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Seizure Protocol | This policy provides guidelines to help accommodate student's suffering from seizures. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Suggestions, Complaints, and Grievances Medical Services | Explains the procedures and guidelines for anyone making a suggestion, complaint, or grievance regarding medical services. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Students with Special Diets | Sets the procedures, guidelines, and accommodations for Students who have special dietary concerns due to a medical reason | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Building Access for Non-Resident Space | The Building Access Policy is developed to ensure the safety and security of our students, staff, and faculty as well as to safeguard Niagara University's assets and personal property | Student Affairs | Campus Safety | |
| Weapons on Campus Policy | This policy is designed to identify and prevent unauthorized weapons on campus. | Student Affairs | Campus Safety | |
| Confidentiality of Counseling | Sets the reason for upholding a student's counseling session as confidential, as well as describes the times when confidentiality must be violated. | Student Affairs | Counseling Services | |
| Mandated Counseling | Sets Counseling Services' view on mandated counseling. | Student Affairs | Counseling Services | |
| No Show Counseling Appointments | Sets the procedures taken when students, do not cancel and do no show up to an appointment. | Student Affairs | Counseling Services | |
| Scope of Services | Sets the types of concerns for which counseling services can and cannot provide mental Administration & Operations | Student Affairs | Counseling Services | |
| Alcohol Policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Alcohol | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | |
| Drug/Illegal Substance policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Drugs and Illegal Substances | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | |
| Hazing Policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Hazing | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | |
| Parent/Guardian Notification | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding parental notification | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | |
| Sanctions | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Student sanctions | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | |
| Student Disciplinary | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding student disciplinary matters | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | |
| "No Show" Appointments Administration & Operations | This policy addresses the procedure to cancel a Health Services appointment. It also addresses the repercussions when appointments are not kept. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| After Hours Care for Emergencies | This policy dictates the procedures and guidelines for students who need care when the health center is closed | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Appointments at Student Administration & Operations | Sets the procedures for making appointments at student Administration & Operations. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Availability of Services at Student Administration & Operations | This policy exists to make Students aware of the existence, location, and services available through the Student Health Center | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Campus Illness and Accident Emergencies Administration & Operations | This policy is to ensure that students, who have illnesses or injuries outside of the Health Center, but on campus, will have access to quality emergency care. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Confidentiality Assurances Medical Services | Explains the confidentiality procedures that student health services uses when interacting with students. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Confidentiality of Client Medical Records | This policy dictates the controls in place for the access of Student Medical Information | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Eligibility for Student Health Services | This policy helps to provide a list of students that are eligible to use University Administration & Operations | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Health Center Emergencies | Sets the emergency procedures for student patients arriving in the Health Center with urgent health conditions | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Hours of Operation and Accessibility of Student Health | This policy dictates the procedures and publication of the Niagara University Student Health Center | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Temporary Medical Parking Permits | Sets procedure and guidelines for anyone who require special consideration related to parking. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Transportation for Medical Reasons | This policy discusses the University's transportation of Students for non-emergency medical reasons. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Administrative Search Policy | Dictates the procedures and guidelines for searches of student's room | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | |
| Judicial Records Retention Policy | Dictates the procedures and guidelines for maintaining judicial records | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | |
| Missing Student Notification Policy & Procedure | The comply with the "missing student" requirements of the Clery Act and ensure there is a routine procedure for addressing missing students | Student Affairs | Campus Safety | Campus Safety |
| Athletic Aid Appeal Board | To ensure student athletes have an NCAA-compliant method to appeal the loss of athletic aid or denial of a one-time transfer | Student Affairs | Financial Aid & Student Affairs | Student Affairs |
| Dean of Students Judicial Records Retention Policy | To ensure students are aware of the retention of their judicial records | Student Affairs | Dean of Students | Student Affairs |
| Incomplete Grade Policy for Undergraduates and Graduates | Incomplete Grade Policy for Undergraduates and Graduates | Student Affairs | Academic Senate | Academic Affairs |
| University Policy on Non-Academic Student Grievance | Niagara University is committed to ensuring that all members of the University community demonstrate respect, fairness, and kindness in their interactions with one another. | Student Affairs | Programs and Policy | Student Affairs |
| University Policy on Non-Academic Student Grievance | NU is committed to ensuring that all members of the University community demonstrate respect, fairness, & kindness in their interactions with one another in order to build & sustain healthy relationships that are free from harassment & discrimination | Student Affairs | Student Affairs | Student Affairs |
| Niagara University Accessibility Policy - Ontario Programs Only | Accessibility Policy is to outline the commitment of Niagara University to improving accessibility for our students, customers and employees, and our strategy to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility for a persons with disabilities. | University | Ontario Program | Ontario Administration |
| Disability Grievance Policy | Policy and Procedure for reporting a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act | University | University | Other |
| Registrar's Policy and Procedure for Transcript Notation per New York Education Law 129-B | Compliance with NYS Education Law Article 129-B with regard to transcript notation | University | Registrar | Records Office |
| Power Path Policy | Sets the policy for use, maintenance, and coordination with NYPA regarding the Power Path | University | Campus Safety/Keirnan Center/Facilities/Planning | Executive Vice Presidents Office |
| Enforcement of Parking | Enforcement of university parking regulations | University | Student Affairs | Campus Safety |
| Athletics' Concussion Management | Establish concussion management protocols | University | Athletics | Athletics Office |
| University-funded Travel | Sets out the terms, procedure, and forms related to travel paid for by NU | University | Controller | Controllers Office |
| Procurement (Business Services) | To establish the guidelines for procurement and ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-110 | University | Business Services | |
| University Information Security and Digital Information Protection Policy | Niagara University is committed to the protection and privacy of students enrolled in face-to-face and distance courses and programs and to student identity verification. | University | Programs and Policy | Information Technology |
| Chemical Hygiene Policy | The purpose of this Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is to establish a written program that protects laboratory personnel from the potential hazards associated with the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in a laboratory work area. | University | NA | Facility Services |
| Service & Emotional Support Animals | The broadly inform community members of the procedure for respectfully addressing the needs of those who use service and emotional support animals | University | ADA Coordinator | Human Resources |
| Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources | Guidance regarding use of university technology | University | EVP | Information Technology |
| Credit Card Marketing on Campus | To comply with NYS Education Law 6437 | University | General Counsel | Campus Activities |
| Clery Compliance Policy | To clarify the various roles and responsibilities for Clery and Campus Security law compliance | University | General Counsel | President's Office |
| Whistleblowing | The policy for reporting suspected fraud and abuse of university resources | University | General Counsel | President's Office |
| 2014-15 Student Athlete Code of Conduct | To ensure student-athlete awareness of the behavior expectations of being a student-athlete | University | Athletics | Atheltics Office |
| NU Survey (Map) 2015 | Official Survey and Map of NU property, including the Main Campus and Parkway Lands | University | General Counsel | President's Office |
| Sexual Misconduct Awareness & Response Policy | The purpose of this document is provide a single, easily accessible and user-friendly document for students, employees, and community members to find information regarding Niagara University?s student conduct rules, policies, methods to promote awareness, rights, protections, and procedures regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. | University | Title IX Coordinator | Executive Vice Presidents Office |
| Narcan Policy | To set the policy and procedure for on-campus administration of Narcan to fight opiate overdose | University | Student Health Services | Student Affairs |
| Energy Policy | To set the policy for energy-saving measures and comply with the Presidents' Climate Commitment | University | Sustainability Committee | Facility Services |
| Student Leave of Absence Policy | To set the policy and procedure for medical and personal leaves of absence by students. Military leave is covered by a separate policy. | University | Dean of Students | Student Affairs |
| Dining Commons Use Policy | Policy and guidance for arranging events in the Clet Dining Commons | University | Operations & Finance | Center for Events & Mgmt Dev. |
| University Policy on Approval and Review of Academic Programs and Courses | This policy provides an outline for university-wide processes for the proposal and approval of new academic programs as well as the review of existing academic programs. | University | Academic Senate | Student Affairs |
| Institutional Review Board Policy and Procedures | Institutional Review Board Policy and Procedures | University | IPPRMC | Student Services |
| Protection of Minors and Obligation to Report Serial Sexual Abuse | This policy memorializes Niagara University’s special commitment to the safety of minors (children under the age of 18 who are not matriculated Niagara University students) located on campus or involved in a University event. | University | Equity and Inclusion | Equity and Inclusion |
| Smoking Policy | This policy, in compliance with the New York State Public Health Law, dictates the University's smoking policy | University/ Overseen by Executive Vice President | Executive Vice Presidents Office | |
| Intellectual Property | This policy dictates the ownership of intellectual property generated through University Research | University/ Overseen by General Counsel | General Counsel | President's Office |