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University Policies and Procedures

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.


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 South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Board of Regents Policy 1.7.3:

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

 

The following academic policies were revised to align with the current processes of Academic Affairs and Human Resources:

Revised Policy 2:1 (Final Examination)

Revised Policy 2:2 (University Classrooms)

Revised Policy 2:5 (Class Attendance)

Revised Policy 2:19 (Graduate Assistants and Fellows)

Revised Policy 2:24 (Internships and Other Experiential Learning Opportunities)

Revised Policy 2:25 (Determining Minimal Faculty Qualifications)

 

The following policies were revised due to the passage of 2025's Senate Bill 100:

Revised Policy 3:3 (Student Housing)

Revised Policy 5:14 (Event Ticket Sales and Accessible Seating)

Revised Policy 6:7 (Facilities and Grounds Use and Scheduling)

Revised Policy 10:4 (Dangerous Weapons and Firearms)


New and Recently Revised Policies
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University Policy Spotlight Series

The University Policy Spotlight series highlights important policies from the University Policy and Procedure Manual to help the campus community stay educated and informed on relevant policies.