University-Level Policies
For university-level policies, download the Sample Policy Format Template and review the Policy on Policies for information on how to submit or update a policy. If you notice an issue with a policy listed below, please submit the information using the Policy Update Request form. Policies are posted for comments for 14 days before they are finalized and submitted for approval.
For more information, view a list of University-Level Procedures.
| Title | Effective Date | Last Reviewed | Policy Type | Application | Department |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Integrity Policy | 02-20-2015 | 02-20-2015 | Academic | Students, Faculty | Academic Affairs |
| Academic Professional Salary Minimum | 01-01-2020 | 01-01-2020 | Personnel | Staff | Human Resources |
| Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources | 08-21-2024 | Information Technology Services | Students, Faculty, Staff | Information Technology Services | |
| Affiliated Faculty Policy | 11-29-2018 | 04-11-2025 | Personnel | Faculty, Staff | Academic Affairs |
| Alcoholic Beverages Regulations and Procedures | 07-08-2019 | 07-08-2019 | Personnel, Student Affairs | Students, Faculty, Staff, Facilites | Office of the Chancellor |
| Alternative Compensation Program | 09-01-2018 | 09-01-2018 | Personnel | Staff | Human Resources |
| Animals in Buildings and on Grounds | 09-09-2016 | Operational | Students, Faculty, Staff, Facilites | Access & Equity | |
| Art & Artifacts Collection Policy | 04-15-2022 | 04-12-2022 | Operational | Faculty, Staff | Academic Affairs |
| Background Checks | 10-05-2015 | 07-20-2023 | Personnel | Faculty, Staff | Human Resources |
| Call-Up of Students to Active Duty in the Military | 09-25-2024 | 09-25-2024 | Enrollment Management | Students | Military & Veterans Student Services |
| Campus Safety Policy For Students With Disabilities in Case Of A Fire Or An Emergency Evacuation | 04-09-2025 | Operational | Students | ||
| Campus-Wide Survey Policy | 12-12-2017 | 06-02-2026 | Operational | Students, Faculty, Staff | Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness |
| Concealed Carry Policy Public Act 98-63 430 ILCS 66 | 01-01-2020 | 01-01-2020 | Operational | Students, Faculty, Staff | Campus Police |
| Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment | 05-20-2021 | 05-02-2021 | Personnel | Faculty, Staff | Human Resources |
| Counteroffers | 01-08-2024 | 01-08-2024 | Operational | Faculty, Staff | Human Resources |
| Course Fee Policy | 06-04-2018 | 04-08-2025 | Academic | Students, Faculty | Records & Registration |
| Destruction or Transfer of University Records and Non-Records | 11-01-2026 | Information Technology Services, Operational | Faculty, Staff | ||
| Digital Badge Policy | 12-13-2022 | 12-17-2025 | Academic, Enrollment Management, Personnel | Students, Staff | Enrollment & Retention Management |
| Digital Resource Accessibility Policy | 03-27-2018 | 08-26-2026 | Academic, Information Technology Services | Students, Faculty, Staff | Digital Accessibility |
| Disruption of Academic or Operational Functions of UIS | 09-06-2024 | 09-06-2024 | Operational | Students, Faculty, Staff | Campus Police |
| Drug and Alcohol Policy Brief | 12-12-2019 | 12-12-2019 | Academic, Student Affairs | Students, Faculty, Staff, Facilites | Student Affairs |
| Drug Prevention Policy and Program | 12-12-2019 | 03-15-2023 | Personnel | Students, Faculty, Staff | Counseling Center |
| Employee Gift Policy | 12-01-2014 | 12-01-2014 | Personnel | Faculty, Staff | Human Resources |
| Essential Services Policy | 01-10-2014 | 01-10-2014 | Operational, Personnel | Staff | Human Resources |
| Expressive Activity Policy | 08-23-2024 | 08-23-2024 | Operational | Office of the Chancellor |
Unit-Level Policies
Site editors and publishers have access to create new or edit existing unit-level policies that belong to their department, but only publishers have access to publish the policy to the site. For more information, view the How to Create or Edit a Policy tutorial.
| Title | Effective Date | Last Reviewed | Policy Type | Application | Department |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Transfer Policies | 04-06-2020 | 04-06-2020 | Academic | Students | College of Business and Management |
| Acceptable Use of Network Resources | 01-01-2020 | Information Technology Services | Students, Faculty, Staff | Information Technology Services | |
| Appointment Policy | 04-01-2025 | Academic | Students | The Learning Hub | |
| Assignment Assistance Policy | 04-01-2025 | Academic | Students | The Learning Hub | |
| Attendance Policy | 04-01-2025 | Academic | Students | The Learning Hub | |
| Career Development Center Employer Policies | 05-26-2026 | Operational | Career Services | ||
| Cell Phone Policy | 04-01-2025 | Academic | Students | The Learning Hub | |
| Collection Development Policy | 09-18-2025 | 09-10-2025 | Operational | Students, Faculty, Staff | Brookens Library |
| Copyright Policy | 01-14-2026 | 01-14-2026 | Brookens Library | ||
| Course Reserves Policy | 04-11-2025 | Brookens Library | |||
| Data Migration Policy | 08-21-2024 | Information Technology Services | Students, Faculty, Staff | Information Technology Services | |
| Disbursement Process — Receiving Your Aid | 07-01-2025 | 05-14-2026 | Enrollment Management | Students | Financial Assistance |
| Equipment Transfer and Disposal | 09-18-2024 | Information Technology Services | Students, Faculty | Information Technology Services | |
| Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress | 07-01-2023 | 09-09-2026 | Enrollment Management | Students | Financial Assistance |
| Financial Aid Withdrawal Policy | 04-20-2026 | 04-21-2026 | Enrollment Management | Students | Financial Assistance |
| Graduate Students Conditional Admission | 11-21-2022 | 11-21-2025 | Enrollment Management | Students | Financial Assistance |
| Guidelines for Using Computer Labs | 08-21-2024 | Information Technology Services | Students, Faculty, Staff | Information Technology Services | |
| Guidelines for Using the Campus Announcement System | 08-21-2024 | Information Technology Services | Students, Faculty, Staff | Information Technology Services | |
| Hazing Policy | 04-10-2025 | Student Affairs | Students | Student Affairs | |
| Information Security Policy | 01-01-2020 | Academic, Information Technology Services, Personnel | Students, Faculty, Staff | Information Technology Services | |
| Institutional (UIS Funded) Scholarships and Grants | 10-25-2022 | 11-29-2023 | Enrollment Management | Students | Financial Assistance |
| Library Borrowing Policy | 12-11-2024 | 12-11-2024 | Operational | Students, Faculty, Staff | Brookens Library |
| Library Use Policy | 06-04-2025 | 06-04-2025 | Students, Faculty, Staff | Brookens Library | |
| Locker Policy | 04-11-2025 | Operational | Students, Faculty, Staff | Brookens Library | |
| Medical Excuse Policy | 01-01-2020 | Operational | Students | Health Services |