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• Policy

  Absence for Religious Reasons Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Conduct Code Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Freedom

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Integrity Addendum for Graduate Students (part of Academic Conduct Code)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Load Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Progress and Graduation Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Academic Research Job Family Procedures
• Policy

  Academic Residency Requirement Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students in Full-time Programs Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Access to Electronic Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 06/01/2017
• Manual

  Accommodating Students with Disabilities: Faculty and Staff Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Procedure

  Accommodations & Documentation

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Guide

  Acutely Toxic ‘P-listed’ Hazardous Chemical Waste Guidance

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Adding or Dropping a Course Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Resource

  Additional Guidance on Data Protection Standards

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Policy

  Address Changes Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Agreement Administration (6.2.4)

  Responsible Office(s): Procure-to-Pay

  Last Modified: 02/04/2021
• Policy

  Alcohol and Illegal Substances Policies (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Allowable/Unallowable for Facilities and Administrative Cost (formerly Indirect Cost) Recovery

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations
• Policy

  Alumni Privacy Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Development and Alumni Relations
• Policy

  Amendment to the University Council Constitution – Membership

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Amount Based Purchase Orders and Blanket Purchase Orders (6.2.2)

  Responsible Office(s): Procure-to-Pay
• Policy

  Animals on Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Annual Notice Concerning Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Report

  Annual Security Report

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 10/01/2018
• Resource

  Appendix A – Advertising Text/Job Posting
• Resource

  Appendix B – Authorization to Release Information
• Resource

  Appendix C – Offer Letter Language (to be inserted in existing offer letter templates)  
• Policy

  Applicants to Boston University Jobs in the United States – Privacy Notice

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 09/17/2018
• Policy

  Approving University Expenditures (6.3.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller
• Policy

  Arvind & Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Honors College Bulletin

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Athletics Institutional Control and Responsibility Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Attendance Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Auditing Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Autoclave Safety Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Guidelines

  Automobile Safety Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Policy

  Award of Posthumous Degrees by Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Bachelor’s-to-Master’s Program Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Behavioral Health Referral Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics

  Last Modified: 09/28/2012
• Guidelines

  Benefits Deadline Extensions due to COVID-19

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Resource

  Biological Agents with Potential to Cause Laboratory Acquired Infection (LAI)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Guidelines

  Biological Waste Management Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Manual

  Biosafety Manual

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Boston Medical Center – Significant Financial Conflicts of Interest in the Conduct of Research

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Provost Medical Campus | Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 08/01/2017
• Policy

  Boston University Background Check Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine

  Last Modified: 02/07/2019

• Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Policies, Procedures and Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Provost Medical Campus
• Policy

  Boston University Events and Demonstrations Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the General Counsel | Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 12/10/2024
• Policy

  Boston University Family and Medical Leave Policy for Temporary Employees, Part-Time Faculty, and Former Employees

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Procedure

  Boston University Minimum Web Accessibility Standards

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Boston University Notice of Nondiscrimination

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Boston University Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Policy
• Policy

  Boston University Postdoctoral Association (BUPDA) Mission and Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs
• Policy

  Boston University School of Law JD Student Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of the School of Law
• Policy

  Broadcast Email Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Guidelines

  Bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) Treatment

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety

  Last Modified: 12/03/2008
• Guidelines

  BU Brand Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Marketing and Creative Services
• Guidelines

  BU Brand Guidelines – Communication Material

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Marketing and Creative Services
• Guidelines

  BU Brand Guidelines – Design

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Marketing and Creative Services
• Guidelines

  BU Brand Guidelines – Editorial Style

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Marketing and Creative Services
• Guidelines

  BU Brand Guidelines – Logos

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Marketing and Creative Services
• Guidelines

  BU Brand Guidelines – Voice and Tone

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Marketing and Creative Services
• Resource

  BU COVID-19 Informational Website
• Guide

  BU Desktop Asset Management Policy Guide

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Procedure

  BU Google Apps Acceptable Use and Data Security

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security | Information Services and Technology
• Procedure

  BU OneDrive Security Guide

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security | Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  BU Research Compliance Policy on Acquisition and Documentation of Post-Mortem Human Samples

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Procedure

  BU/BMC Biosafety Manual

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Guide

  BUHR Compensation Guide

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Business Policies and Procedures for Student Groups

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Procedure

  Campus Accessibility

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Policy

  Campus Parking Permits (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Transportation Services
• Resource

  Campus Safety

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations
• Resource

  Cellular Telephone Use Advisory

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Guidelines

  Changes to Health & Prescription Drug Information

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Procedure

  Charging of Direct Costs to Sponsored Awards Procedure

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations
• Policy

  Chart of Accounts Maintenance (1.2 )

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

  Last Modified: 07/23/2018
• Plan

  Chemical Hygiene Plan

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 06/01/2023
• Policy

  Childbirth and Adoption Accommodation for Full-time PhD Students Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Program

  Climate Action Plan

  Responsible Office(s): University Sustainability
• Policy

  Club Sports

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Code of Ethical Conduct

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 12/01/2020
• Handbook

  Code of Student Responsibilities

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

  Last Modified: 04/19/2017
• Policy

  College of Arts and Sciences Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Communication Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Engineering Graduate Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Engineering Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Undergraduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Engineering Undergraduate Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Fine Arts Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of General Studies Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences – Sargent College Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Competition and Supplier Selection for Products and Services Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Procure-to-Pay

  Last Modified: 11/01/2022
• Procedure

  Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Guide

  Compliance Guide for Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends 2023-24 (NCAA)

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Plan

  Comprehensive Risk-Based Laboratory Inspection Program

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Procedure

  Conclusion of Automatic Preservation of Zoom Class Session Recordings by IS&T

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Conditions of Use and Policy on Computing Ethics

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Conflict of Commitment Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Conflict of Interest Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Compliance Services | Office of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 12/01/2021
• Policy

  Constitution of the Boston University Council
• Policy

  Constitution of the BU Faculty Assembly and Faculty Council
• Guidelines

  Construction/Renovation Safety Program

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety
• Resource

  Consumer Information for Students

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Policy

  Containment Levels for Chemical Administration in Animals

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety | Office of Research

  Last Modified: 07/03/2017
• Guide

  Copyright Basics

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Policy

  Copyright Policy (faculty)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Copyright Violation Policy
• Policy

  Cost Transfers Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations

  Last Modified: 08/01/2018
• Policy

  Course Scheduling – Charles River Campus Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 01/19/2017
• Policy

  COVID-19 Guides and Policies for Students: Face Masks
• Guidelines

  COVID-19 Paid Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Resource

  COVID-19 Prevention & Testing for Our Community
• Guidelines

  COVID-19 Research Recovery Toolkit

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Resource

  COVID-19 Research Recovery Toolkit FAQs

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Guidelines

  COVID-19 Safety and Health Compliance Protocol

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Faculty and Staff

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Credit Assignment to Academic Courses

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Credit Card Acceptance/Processing (5.2.5)

  Responsible Office(s): Cashier
• Guide

  Crime Prevention

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations
• Policy

  Cross-Listing Boston University Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Crowdfunding Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 10/21/2017
• Procedure

  Culture of Safety and Responsibility

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Cyber Incident Response Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Cybersecurity Training, Compliance, and Remediation

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security

  Last Modified: 04/29/2021
• Policy

  Data Access Management Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security

  Last Modified: 04/12/2023
• Policy

  Data Classification Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 04/12/2023
• Policy

  Data Lifecycle Management Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 04/12/2023
• Resource

  Data Protection Standards

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Policy

  Deaccession Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller
• Policy

  Declaring or Changing a Major Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Demolition, Renovation, and Lead

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety | Office of Research | Research Compliance
• Guidelines

  Destruction of Individual Files on Reusable Media (1.2.D.2 – Data Protection Standards Guidance)
• Guidelines

  Destruction of Paper Records and Non-Erasable Media -CD-ROMs, DVDs (1.2.D.1) (Data Protection Standards Guidance)
• Resource

  Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and Copyright Infringement

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Procedure

  Digital Millennium Copyright Act Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Policy

  Digital Privacy Statement

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 08/03/2018
• Policy

  Dining Terms and Conditions (Convenience Points Plan)

  Responsible Office(s): Housing
• Policy

  Disability Accommodation Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Disclaimer for Student and Personal Websites

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Instructions and Forms

  Disclosure and Authorization Request Form (DARF)

  Responsible Office(s): Technology Development
• Policy

  Disease Surveillance Reporting

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Division of Military Education Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Domestic and International Bank Account Guidelines (2.1.1 )

  Responsible Office(s): Debt and Treasury Management

  Last Modified: 07/23/2018
• Policy

  Door Placarding

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Drug Testing and Education Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Dual Degree Program Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Plan

  EH&S Campus and Clinical Management Plan

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety

  Last Modified: 12/19/2015
• Guidelines

  EH&S Chemical Waste Management Guide

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Research Compliance
• Policy

  EH&S Visitor Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety

  Last Modified: 07/22/2016
• Policy

  Electronic Funds Transfer Guidelines (2.1.2)

  Responsible Office(s): Debt and Treasury Management

  Last Modified: 07/23/2018
• Procedure

  Emergency Campus Closing Standard Operating Procedure

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guide

  Emergency Information

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations
• Instructions and Forms

  Emergency Instructions

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research

  Last Modified: 06/28/2016
• Procedure

  Emergency Response Plan

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Procedure

  Emergency Response Planning Management Plan

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Human Resources Policies Manual

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 102 Recruiting, Interviewing, and Hiring

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 103 Employment of Foreign Nationals, Minors, Relatives, Students, and Volunteers

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 104 Employee Orientation

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 201 Hours of Work

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 202 Attendance

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 203 Promotions and Transfers

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 204 Termination Notices

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 205 Reduction in Workforce

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 206 Employee Grievance Process

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 207 Length of Service

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 208 Health and Safety

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 209 Performance Evaluation Program

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 301 Vacation Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 302 Sick Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 303 Personal Days

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 304 Parental Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 305 Sympathy Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 306 Jury Duty Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 307 Military Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 308 Holidays

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 05/13/2021
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 309 Compensatory Time Off

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 310 Intersession Closing

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 311 Emergency Campus Closing

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 11/09/2021
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 312 Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 313 Unpaid Time Off

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 314 Leave of Absence – Medical (unpaid)

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 315 Leave of Absence – Personal (unpaid)

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 316 Religious Holidays (unpaid)

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 317 Domestic Violence Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 09/07/2022
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 401 University Rules of Conduct

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 402 Conflict of Interest

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 06/01/2015
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 404 Solicitations and Distribution

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 405 Copyright – Employees

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Employee Handbook – Section 318 Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Employee Wellness COVID-19 Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Endowment Income Distribution Policy (4.2.3)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

  Last Modified: 09/28/2015
• Policy

  Engagement of Professional Services Policy (6.2.14)

  Responsible Office(s): Procure-to-Pay

  Last Modified: 02/04/2021
• Plan

  Environmental and Waste Management Plan

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety | Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 03/01/2014
• Policy

  Environmental Conditions Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Guidelines

  Event Accessibility

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Policy

  Examinations Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Expense Review Procedure

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations | Sponsored Programs
• Procedure

  Export Control Process and Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Plan

  Exposure Control Plan (ECP)

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety | Office of Research

  Last Modified: 01/01/2016
• Procedure

  Extended Leave from Laboratories

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 07/08/2016
• Policy

  External Annual Financial Statements: Annual Closing Process and Key Financial Statement Accounting (1.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

  Last Modified: 07/23/2018
• Policy

  External Professional Activity

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  External Service Providers Guidelines (6.3.2)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller
• Instructions and Forms

  EZ Startup License Agreement

  Responsible Office(s): Technology Development
• Guidelines

  Facilities and Administrative Cost Rates

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations
• Procedure

  Facilities and Administrative Costs and Analysis

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations | Sponsored Programs
• Resource

  Faculty and Staff Health Commitments, Expectations, Compliance, and Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Appointment and Continuance of Appointments for Full-Time Faculty on the Medical Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 04/16/2012
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Appointment and Reappointment of Faculty on the Charles River Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Appointment of Deans

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Manual

  Faculty Handbook: Appointments and Promotions

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Classification of Ranks and Titles

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Discontinuation Policy for Departments and Programs, and Consequent Faculty Terminations

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 06/12/2018
• Manual

  Faculty Handbook: Ethics and Activities

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Evaluation of Faculty Performance

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Faculty Involvement in University Digital Courses

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Faculty Personal and Family Leave Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 12/01/2017
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Faculty Retirement and Emeritus Status Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 03/23/2017
• Manual

  Faculty Handbook: Governance

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Manual

  Faculty Handbook: Human Resources

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Manual

  Faculty Handbook: Leaves and Absences

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Pay Transparency Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Promotions on the Medical Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 06/12/2018
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Sabbaticals and Leaves of Absence including Junior Scholar Leave

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Selection of Chairs on the Charles River Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 05/01/2013
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Selection of Department Chairs on the Medical Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Suspension or Termination for Cause

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 05/05/2015
• Policy

  Faculty Handbook: Tenure and Promotion on the Charles River Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

  Last Modified: 05/08/2018
• Policy

  Faculty Practice Foundation (BUSM & BMC) Amended and Restated Bylaws

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine
• Policy

  Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Federal, State, and Local Employer Workplace Posters and Disclosures

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Fee for Service

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research

• Final Exam Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Policy

  Finance and Administration Policies Manual
• Instructions and Forms

  Financial Oversight and Over Expenditure of Sponsored Project Awards

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost | Sponsored Programs
• Policy

  Financial Reporting – Estimates and Accruals (1.3)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

  Last Modified: 07/23/2018
• Procedure

  Financial Reporting and Closeout of Sponsored Awards

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations | Sponsored Programs

  Last Modified: 12/26/2014
• Policy

  Firearms and Dangerous Substances (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Landing Page

  Flexible Work at BU HR Website

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Procedure

  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Policy

  Foreign National Payment Processing (6.1.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Payroll
• Policy

  Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Graduate Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Graduate Programs Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Gift Acceptance and Naming Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President Development and Alumni Relations
• Policy

  Gift Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
• Policy

  Gift Policy and Crediting Manual – The Campaign at Boston University (4.1.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller
• Policy

  Gifts of Securities (2.1.3)

  Responsible Office(s): Debt and Treasury Management
• Policy

  Gifts of Tangible Personal Property (4.1.2)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller

  Last Modified: 07/23/2018
• Procedure

  Google Drive Security Guide for FERPA

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security | Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Grade Grievances for Undergraduate Students in Boston University Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Grades and Course Credits Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Graduate Medical Sciences Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Grievance and Complaint Procedures (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Grievance Procedure

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 05/08/2018
• Guidelines

  Guidance for Laboratory Relocation of Hazardous Materials

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 07/10/2016
• Guidelines

  Guidance on Advocacy at Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Authorship

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Research Compliance
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Budgeting and Accounting for Administrative and Clerical Expenses on Federal Sponsored Projects

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations | Sponsored Programs
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Closed Captioning

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Flexible Staff Work Arrangements

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Guidelines

  Hazard Communication

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Post Award Financial Operations | Sponsored Programs

  Last Modified: 07/08/2016
• Policy

  Hazing Prevention and Reporting (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Procedure

  Head Injury Assessment and Management Protocol

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  HIPAA Health Care Providers Policies Appendix A: Contacts

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 01/19/2024
• Guide

  HIPAA Information for Charles River Campus Researchers

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans Manual – Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information for BU Health Plans

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Appendix A, Contacts

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Introduction, HIPAA and the Boston University Health Plans

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 1, Basics

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 2: Individual Responsibilities for Safeguarding PHI

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 3, Routine Use and Disclosure of PHI

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 4, Non-Routine Uses and Disclosures of PHI without Authorization; Prohibited Uses

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 5, Authorizations

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 6, Individuals’ Rights Under HIPAA

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 7, Breaches

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 8, Security Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for BU Health Plans: Policy 9, Definitions

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Introduction – HIPAA at Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 11/01/2018
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 1, HIPAA Basics

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 01/07/2025
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 10, Exceptions

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 11/01/2018
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 11, Definitions

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 11/01/2018
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 2, Individual Responsibilities for Safeguarding PHI

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 09/20/2024
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 3 – Using PHI in Treatment, for Payment and for Health Care Operations; Business Associates

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 11/26/2024
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 4, Uses Required or Permitted by Law; Prohibited Uses of PHI

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 11/01/2018
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 5, Situations in which Authorizations and Attestations are Necessary

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 12/10/2024
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 6, Individuals’ Rights under HIPAA

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 08/26/0024
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 7, Breaches

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 11/01/2018
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 8, HIPAA Security Program

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 10/29/2021
• Policy

  HIPAA Policies for Healthcare Providers at Covered Components: Policy 9, Documentation and Retention

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 11/01/2018
• Policy

  HIPAA Policy Manual – Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information for BU Healthcare Provider Covered Components

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 11/01/2018
• Policy

  Housing and Dining Accommodations

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Policy

  Human Research Protection Program

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine | Office of the Provost Medical Campus

  Last Modified: 10/22/2018
• Procedure

  Human Subjects Process and Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  IACUC: Postmortem Tissue Collection

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Identity and Access Management Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security

  Last Modified: 04/28/2024
• Disclaimer

  Illegal Drugs and Alcohol

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Procedure

  Incident and Claims Reporting Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Policy

  Incomplete Coursework Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

• Industry Relations Policy (BUSM only)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine
• Policy

  Information Security Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 04/12/2023
• Procedure

  Injury and Accident Reporting

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 08/08/2016
• Procedure

  Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC) Process and Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Research Compliance
• Procedure

  Institutional Biosafety Committee Process and Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Research Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 05/05/2010
• Policy

  Intellectual Property Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Interactions with Industry by Faculty/Clinicians at the Boston University School of Medicine

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine | Office of the Provost Medical Campus

  Last Modified: 08/14/2016
• Policy

  Interactions with Industry by Faculty/Clinicians at the Boston University School of Medicine

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Provost Medical Campus
• Policy

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy Appendices
• Procedure

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  International Ordering (6.2.8)

  Responsible Office(s): Procure-to-Pay

  Last Modified: 12/11/2020
• Policy

  International Travel Risk Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Global Programs

  Last Modified: 03/19/2018
• Guide

  Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Harassment (Employee Wellness)

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Guide

  Interpersonal Violence in the Workplace (Faculty and Staff Assistance Office)

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources
• Policy

  Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Intramural Sports

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Investigator Financial Conflicts of Interest Policy for Research

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 07/01/2017
• Policy

  IRB Member and Consultant Conflict of Interest Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Policy

  IS&T and BUMC IT Data Center Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security | Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Journal Entry Posting and Approval (1.4)

  Responsible Office(s): General Accounting

  Last Modified: 07/23/2018
• Policy

  Jury Service Policy (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Guidelines

  Lab Equipment Dryer/Oven/Washer Safety Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Research Compliance
• Policy

  Lab Inspection Program

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Procedure

  Lab Specific SOPs

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety

  Last Modified: 07/22/2016
• Policy

  Laboratory Decontamination and Decommissioning

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety

  Last Modified: 10/24/2011
• Resource

  Laboratory Waste Disposal Overview

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety
• Manual

  Laser Safety Manual

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety | Research Compliance
• Procedure

  Learning Management System Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Guide

  Leaves of Absence

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

• Libraries Code of Conduct
• Handbook

  Lifebook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Guidelines

  Lobbying Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Federal Relations
• Guidelines

  Mandated Reporters at Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Instructions and Forms

  Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) Request: Outgoing MTA’s

  Responsible Office(s): Technology Development
• Guide

  Material Transfer Agreements

  Responsible Office(s): Sponsored Programs | Technology Development
• Resource

  Memo: COVID-19 Planning Information for Labs

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance
• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Policy

  Metropolitan College Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Guidelines

  Micromobility Devices Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Environmental Health & Safety
• Policy

  Minimum Security Standards

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 04/12/2023
• Procedure

  Moveable Capital Equipment: Acquisition, Usage, Disposition, Inventories Process

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations

• Name Changes or Corrections Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Named Endowed Scholarship Funds (4.2.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
• Policy

  Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Procedure

  Negotiation of Clinical Trial Agreements: Standard Operating Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research | Sponsored Programs

  Last Modified: 08/03/2018
• Procedure

  NEIDL Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  NEIDL Disease Surveillance Reporting Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Network Security Monitoring Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 01/12/2018
• Policy

  Non-Resident and Guest Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Guide

  Notice Regarding US Government Policy Against Human Trafficking and Forced Labor

  Responsible Office(s): Sponsored Programs
• Guidelines

  Occupational Health – Face Masks (Employees)
• Guidelines

  Occupational Health Center – COVID 19 Resources for Employees
• Guidelines

  Occupational Health Center – COVID-19 Self-Monitoring, Testing, and Contact Tracing (Employees)
• Guidelines

  Occupational Health Center – Isolation Guidance (Employees)
• Resource

  Occupational Health Center – Monkeypox (Employees)
• Procedure

  Office 365/SharePoint Online Security Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security | Information Services and Technology
• Plan

  Office of the President Memo: Our Plans for the Spring Semester 2022 (COVID Back2BU)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the President
• Policy

  Open Access Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Opening BU Bank Accounts (5.2.6)

  Responsible Office(s): Cashier
• Policy

  Ordering and Contracting (6.2.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Procure-to-Pay

  Last Modified: 02/04/2021
• Guidelines

  Part-time PhD Students who are Employed Outside Boston University Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Pass/Fail Courses for Undergraduate Students Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Patents (see Intellectual Property Policy)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Payment Terms (6.2.7)

  Responsible Office(s): Procure-to-Pay

  Last Modified: 02/04/2021
• Policy

  PCard Policies and Procedures (6.3.5)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller | Procure-to-Pay

  Last Modified: 07/01/2016
• Guidelines

  PCI Data Security Standards (for accepting credit cards) (5.2.3)

  Responsible Office(s): Cashier

• Personal Belongings (Includes Animals)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Resource

  Personal Consulting of Faculty – Guidance for Faculty Personal Consulting Activities

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel
• Policy

  Personnel Suitability and Reliability Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Personnel Suitability and Reliability Policy National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 09/17/2014
• Guidelines

  Petty Cash – Charles River Campus (5.2.1)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller
• Guidelines

  Petty Cash – Medical Campus (5.2.2)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Controller
• Guidelines

  Physically Destroying Reusable Storage Devices (1.2.D.4 – Data Protection Standards Guidance)
• Policy

  Policies and Responsibilities for University Facility Usage

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost | Office of the Vice President for Real Estate and Facility Services

  Last Modified: 07/01/2015
• Procedure

  Policy for Escalation of Accounts Receivable on Sponsored Awards

  Responsible Office(s): Post Award Financial Operations
• Policy

  Policy for Individuals Returning or Arriving from Abroad

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Policy Governance and Approval Processes

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on D Grades for Undergraduate Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Dissertation Work Outside of Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Illegal Drugs and Alcohol

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Policy on Minors in Laboratories

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 02/21/2017
• Policy

  Policy on Missing Grades

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance | Research Security
• Policy

  Policy on Principal Investigator (PI) Status

  Last Modified: 05/25/2023
• Policy

  Policy on Responding to Employer Inquiries Regarding Sexual Misconduct

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office | Human Resources
• Policy

  Policy on University-Sponsored Campus Meetings, Events, and Gatherings for the Fall 2020 Semester

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Visiting Faculty and Research Scholars

  Responsible Office(s): Office of Research
• Policy

  Policy on Visiting Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs
• Policy

  Policy Regarding Campus Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/01/2021