Handbook | University Policies and Regulations

Graduate students participate in several ways as a member of the University community. Included below are the regulations that most often effect graduate students. The regulations are broken down into four sections: conduct as a student, conduct as a member of the University community, conduct as a member of the research community, and conduct as a teaching/teaching assistant. While this list attempts to cover those areas most often effecting graduate students, other rules and regulations may apply in certain circumstances. You are responsible for knowing the rules/regulations that apply to you and for your actions as a member of the University community.

Conduct as a student:

Academic Honesty Policy, Graduate Student Honor Code, Academic Grievance Procedure, Military Policy

Conduct as a member of the University community:

Sexual Harassment Policy, Picketing Code, Hazing Policy, Smoke Free Policy, Alcoholic Beverage Policy, Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, Affirmative Action and Non-discrimination Policy, Computer Security and Usage Guidelines

Conduct as a member of the research community:

Intellectual Property Policy, Human Subjects and Animal Care Policy, Misconduct in Research and Scholarly Activities, Joint Authorship

Conduct as an instructor/teaching assistant:

Course Management Guidelines for Instructors, Guidelines for Classroom Civility and Respect