University Policies and Procedures

University Policies and Procedures

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University Policy and Procedure Manual

This is the definitive source for the most current SDState policies. All policies documented on this site are official and supersede policies located elsewhere.

Policy Template Acronyms

Draft Policies New and Recently Revised Policies

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Section 1: Preface

Section 1 Policies and Forms

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Section 2: Academics

Section 2 Policies and Forms

Section 3: Student Affairs

Section 3 Policies and Forms

Section 4: Human Resources

Section 4 Policies and Forms

Section 5: Finance and Business

Section 5 Policies and Forms

Section 6: Facilities

Section 6 Policies and Forms

Section 7: Technology

Section 7 Policies and Forms

Section 8: Research

Section 8 Policies and Forms

Section 9: Intellectual Property

Section 9 Policies and Forms

University Police Department Building and Vehicle

Section 10: Safety and Security

Section 10 Policies and Forms

Section 11: Centers and Affiliated Units

Section 11 Policies and Forms

Draft Policies

Pertinent draft policies are posted here to allow for feedback from the campus community. You are encouraged to review and send comments or questions regarding any of the draft policies to the University Policy Manual Editor.

The following draft policies have been revised to align with updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Revised Policy 2:3 (Course Syllabus)

Revised Policy 2:7 (Utilization of D2L in Teaching and Learning)

Revised Policy 2:10 (Textbook)

Revised Policy 4:13 (ADA Compliance)

Revised Policy 5:35 (Purchasing)

Revised Policy 7:12 (Technology Purchases)

The following draft policy was rewritten to align with updates to SDBOR Policy 1.7.3:

Revised Policy 8:10 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS))

Honorary Degrees (2:33)

04/12/2025

New policy outlining the process by which the university may grant non-academic honorary and posthumous degrees.

New Policy 2:33

Student Conduct Code (3:1)

6/10/2025 (Interim)

Policy was revised to align with BOR policy revisions

Revised Policy 3:1

Prevention of Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Hazing (4:5)

6/10/2025 (Interim)

Policy was updated due to Stop Campus Hazing Act.

Revised Policy 4:5

Clery Act Compliance (10:11)

6/10/2025 (Interim)

Policy was revised due to Stop Campus Hazing Act.

Revised Policy 10:11

Dangerous Weapons and Firearms (10:4)

7/21/2025 (Interim)

Policy was revised due to 2025 Senate Bill 100.

Revised Policy 10:4

Student Housing (3:3)

7/21/2025 (Interim)

Policy was revised due to 2025 Senate Bill 100.

Revised Policy 3:3

Equal Access and Opportunity and Non-discrimination (4:3)

7/21/2025 (Interim)

Policy was revised due to regulatory updates and BOR policy revisions.

Revised Policy 4:3

Human Rights Complaints (4:6)

7/21/2025 (Interim)

Policy was revised due to regulatory updates and BOR policy revisions.

Revised Policy 4:6

Event Ticket Sales and Accessible Seating (5:14)

7/22/2025 (Interim)

Policy was revised due to 2025 Senate Bill 100.

Revised Policy 5:14

Facilities and Grounds Use and Scheduling (6:7)

7/23/2025 (Interim)

Policy was revised due to 2025 Senate Bill 100.

Revised Policy 6:7

Additional Links of Interest

SDSU Student Organization Handbook

Office of SDSU General Counsel

Alcohol Service Permit Process Frequently Asked Questions

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