All Policies

The University Policy Manual is the official source for policies of Cal Poly Humboldt. The manual is subject to change at any time as new policies are issued or current policies updated.

Policies are written principles put in place to govern university processes, activities, and/or functions. Humboldt campus-wide policies are approved by either the University Leadership Council, or the Vice President of Academic, Administrative or Student Affairs.

If you would like to be able to add policies to this site, please contact the Office of the President.

Humboldt State University Foundation policies are located at: https://giving.humboldt.edu/about-foundation/governance

Policy Type: Academic Affairs Policies
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title Supersedes
May 2024 [VPAA 23-09] Ethnic Studies Implementation Policy
May 2024 [VPAA 23-10] Policy on GEAR Program Features and Course Certification Requirements
Feb 2024 [VPAA 23-08] Priority Registration Policy Registration Policy and Procedure for Students
Jan 2024 [VPAA 23-05] Combined Bachelor's and Master's Pathways Policy
Jan 2024 [VPAA 23-07] Instructional Faculty Office Hours Policy
Dec 2023 [VPAA 23-06] Credit for Prior Learning Policy
May 2023 [[P23-04]] Syllabus Policy Letter HSU Policy on Content of Syllabi (VPAA 07-02 superseded by P18-01), Course Syllabus Policy
Feb 2023 [P23-02] Credit Hour Policy GUIDELINES AND POLICIES CONCERNING COURSE CREDIT UNITS, CLASS SCHEDULES, AND COURSE NUMBERING
Dec 2022 [VPAA 22-11] Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) Policy
Dec 2022 [VPAA 22-12] Assessment and Program Review Policy
Dec 2022 [VPAA 22-13] Course Numbering Policy
Oct 2022 [VPAA 22-09] Policy on Issues Related to Withdrawing from Courses
Oct 2022 [VPAA 22-10] Cal Poly Humboldt eLearning Policy HSU eLearning Policy
Apr 2022 [VPAA 22-01] Grade Appeal Policy
Mar 2022 [VPAA 22-03] Policy Governing Proposed Minors, Academic Credit-Granting Certificates, and Concentrations Policy Governing Proposed Minors, Academic Credit-Granting Certificates, and Concentrations
Dec 2021 [VPAA 21-06] Policy Governing Proposed Minors, Academic Credit-Granting Certificates, and Concentrations
Dec 2020 [VPAA 21-03] Academic Freedom Policy
Sep 2020 [VPAA 21-01] Fall 2020 Grading Policy
Sep 2020 [VPAA 21-02] Academic Integrity and Honesty Policy Academic Honesty Policy
May 2020 [VPAA 20-03] HSU eLearning Policy
May 2020 [VPAA 20-04] Policy on Certificates
Feb 2020 [VPAA 20-01] Policy on the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - "Drones"
Sep 2019 [VPAA 19-01] Policy on Changes in Majors Policy on Changes in Majors
Sep 2019 [VPAA 19-02] Policy on Second Majors Policy on Second Majors
May 2019 [VPAA 99-01] APPENDIX K OF THE HSU FACULTY HANDBOOK - GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR REVIEW AND RANGE ELEVATION FOR UNIT 3 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES APPENDIX K OF THE HSU FACULTY HANDBOOK - GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR REVIEW AND RANGE ELEVATION FOR UNIT 3 TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Mar 2019 [VPAA 18-01] ACADEMIC AFFAIRS POLICY ON SUPPORT FOR NON-CITIZEN FACULTY - VISA ACQUISITION ACADEMIC AFFAIRS POLICY ON SUPPORT FOR NON-IMMIGRANT PROBATIONARY FACULTY - VISA ACQUISITION
Mar 2019 [P19-03] Institutional Learning Outcomes Policy
Mar 2018 [P18-01] Course Syllabus Policy
Nov 2017 [P17-07] Posthumous Degrees and Certificates of Achievement Policy
Oct 2017 [VPAA 17-01] ACADEMIC AFFAIRS POLICY ON SUPPORT FOR NON-IMMIGRANT PROBATIONARY FACULTY - VISA ACQUISITION
Sep 2017 [P17-06 ] Honorary Degree Nominating Committee
Jul 2016 [VPAA 15-03] Self-Support Program Net Revenue Distribution
May 2016 [[P16-03]] Faculty-Initiated Drop for Non-Attendance Policy
May 2016 [P16-04] Policy and Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct
May 2016 [P16-05] Academic Honesty Policy
Apr 2016 [P16-06] Degree Planning Policy
Feb 2016 [VPAA 15-02] Self-Support Program Faculty Buy-out Rate
Oct 2015 [P15-02] Registration Policy and Procedure for Students
Dec 2014 [P14-05] Co-listing of Graduate and Undergraduate Courses Policy
Feb 2014 [EM:P14-02] Protection of Human Subjects in Research Policy
Oct 2013 [VPAA 13-07] Transfer of EAP and PIQE from OAA to EMSA
May 2012 [EM:P12-01] Academic Progress Rules (Milestones) for Undergraduate Programs
Mar 2012 [VPAA 12-04] Diversity and Inclusion Campus Advisory Council
Feb 2012 [VPAA 10-07*] Academic Internships, Policy on
Sep 2011 [VPAA 11-03] Program Review, Evaluation and Planning (PREP)
Sep 2011 [VPAA 11-04] Updates to the “Academic Standing” and “Academic Probation & Disqualification” Policies in the HSU Catalog
Sep 2011 [VPAA 11-02] Establishing Program Currency Requirements Policy
Nov 2010 [VPAA 10-08] Service Learning (SL) Designated Courses Policy
Nov 2010 [VPAA 10-09] Minimum Passing Grade Requirement for Graduate Degrees Policy
Sep 2010 [VPAA 10-04] Policy on Changes in Majors
Sep 2010 [VPAA 10-03] Policy on Second Majors
Sep 2010 [VPAA 10-01] Policy on Disenrollment after Census
Sep 2010 [VPAA 10-05] Special Topics (ST) Course Policy
Sep 2010 [VPAA 10-02] Policy on Independent Academic Work (IAW) Courses Numbering and Naming
Aug 2009 [VPAA 09-04] HSU Policy on Issues Related to Withdrawing from Courses
Jun 2009 [EM:P09-03] Intellectual Property Policy
Apr 2009 [VPAA 08-06] Revised Final Evaluation Week Policy
Jan 2009 [VPAA 08-04] HSU Policy on Improving Undergraduate Student Writing
Apr 2008 [VPAA 07-02 Letter] Letter HSU Policy on Content of Syllabi (VPAA 07-02 superseded by P18-01)
Dec 2006 [EM:P06-10] Field Trip Policy
Sep 2006 [VPAA 06-06] Revised Graduate Program Review Policy
Aug 2006 [VPAA 06-02] Standardized Student Evaluation Questions, effective 2006/07 AY
May 2005 [POLICY UNDER REVIEW: VPAA 04-04] POLICY UNDER REVIEW: VPAA 04-04 POLICY UNDER REVIEW: Policy on Student Participation in Study Abroad Programs
Jan 2005 [VPAA 04-02] Periodic Evaluation of Tenured Faculty Unit Employees
Jan 2002 [VPAA 01-04] Marine Science Advisory Committee (MSAC)
Aug 2001 [EM:P01-02] Violence and Threats of Violence Prohibited
Sep 2000 [VPAA 00-04] Policy on the Formation of Advisory Committees
Aug 2000 [EM:P00-07] Royalties, Revenues or Other Income from Sale of Course Materials Policy
Jul 2000 [VPAA 00-01] Policy concerning the payments by Extended Education to academic departments which generate concurrent enrollments
Feb 2000 [EM:P00-01] Self-Support Instructional Programs Policy
Apr 1999 [VPAA 97-08] INSTRUCTIONAL AND LIBRARY FACULTY OFFICE ASSIGNMENT POLICY
Sep 1996 [VPAA 96-01] BUDGET PRINCIPLES, CALENDAR, CATEGORIES, AND PROTOCOL FOR ANNUAL UNIT PRESENTATIONS
Apr 1995 [VPAA 95-01] GUIDELINES AND POLICIES CONCERNING COURSE CREDIT UNITS, CLASS SCHEDULES, AND COURSE NUMBERING
Policy Type: University Policies & Executive Memoranda
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title Supersedes
Feb 2023 [P23-01] Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Grant Program and Award Committee Diversity Program Funding Committee
Feb 2023 [P23-02] Online Survey Coordination Policy
Feb 2023 [P23-03] Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Grant Program and Award Committee Policy Diversity Program Funding Committee
Dec 2022 [P22-01] Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) Policy
Dec 2022 [P22-02] Assessment and Program Review Policy
Oct 2021 [P[21-03]] Time, Place, and Manner of Free Speech and Expression, Commercial Activity and Use of University Buildings and Grounds Policy Time, Place and Manner of Free Expression Policy, SA0001 University Quad Events Policy
Jul 2021 [P21-02] Facilities Management Chargeback Policy Plant Operations Chargeback Policy, UML 00-05, October 2000 (Archived)
Apr 2021 [P21-01] P21-01 Email Policy P16-01 Email Policy (Archived)
Apr 2020 [P20-03] Key & Access Control Policy
Feb 2020 [P20-01] Minimum Qualifications for Student Office Holders
Feb 2020 [P20-02] Student Club and Student Organization Travel Policy
Apr 2019 [P19-04] Alcoholic Beverages Policy Alcoholic Beverages - Comprehensive University Policy Regarding Use of
Feb 2019 [P19-02] Budget Oversight Policy
Feb 2019 [P19-01] Required Use of Chlorine Free, 100 Percent Recycled or 100 Percent Agricultural Waste Fiber Paper
Oct 2018 [P18-03] Controlled Substances and Alcohol Policy for Drivers of Commercial Vehicles
May 2018 [P18-02] Temporary Food Facility Policy (Supersedes EM:P10-02 Temporary Food Facilities/Food Sanitation Policy)
Dec 2017 [P17-08] Animals on Campus Policy - Employees
Dec 2017 [P17-09] Animals on Campus Policy – Student, Campus Residents and Visitors
Dec 2017 [P17-10] University Operating Fund Reserve Policy
Aug 2017 [EO 1108] Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment Systemwide Policy
Apr 2017 [P17-03] Hazardous Materials Management Program Policy
Feb 2017 [P17-01] Policy on Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
Feb 2017 [P17-02] Acting President Policy
Jan 2016 [P16-01] P16-01 Email Policy (Archived)
Jan 2016 [P16-02] Data Management Policy
Dec 2015 [P15-04] Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard - Policy for Compliance with
Nov 2015 [P15-03] Space Management Policy
Jul 2014 [EM: P14-03] Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner/Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Policy
Feb 2014 [EM:P14-01] Charitable Contribution Acceptance Policy
Nov 2013 [EM:P13-02] Clery Act - Timely Warnings and Crime Alerts Under the Jeanne Clery Act
Jul 2012 [DAR 11-08] Fundraising Policy
Jul 2012 [DAR 11-06] Communication and Solicitation Guidelines - HSU Alumni & Friends
Jan 2012 [II-16] International Visitors - Guidelines for
Nov 2011 [EM:P11-08] Found, Unclaimed, or Abandoned Property Policy
Nov 2011 [EM:P11-09] Information Security Policy - Implementation of the CSU
Nov 2011 [EM:P11-07] Wireless Device Policy
Nov 2011 [EM:P11-10] Network Connection Policy
Oct 2011 [EM:P11-06] Nondiscrimination Policy
Jun 2011 [EM:P11-04] Formation of Centers/Institutes Policy
Mar 2011 [EM:P11-­01] Alcoholic Beverages - Comprehensive University Policy Regarding Use of
Jun 2010 [EM:P10-03] Data Classification Standards - HSU Implementation of the CSU Data Classification Standards
Jun 2010 [EM:P10-01] Time, Place and Manner of Free Expression Policy
Oct 2009 [EM:P09-04] Background and Criminal Records Check Policy and Procedures
Mar 2008 [EM:P08-01] Commercial Visual And Sound Productions Policy
Nov 2006 [EM:P06-09] Risk Management Policy
Nov 2006 [EM:P06-07] Diversity Program Funding Committee
Nov 2006 [EM:P06-08] Diversity Plan Action Council
Oct 2006 [EM:P06-05] Public Safety Committee
Feb 2006 [EM:P06-02] Critical Immediate Send Message
Feb 2006 [EM:P06-03] Enrollment Management Advisory Committee
Feb 2005 [EM:P05-03] Crisis Prevention and Assessment Team
Aug 2004 [EM:P04-03] University Space and Facilities Committee
Aug 2004 [EM:P04-04] Addendum to Policy for Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity in Recruitment and Appointment
Aug 2004 [EM:P04-02] Interim Management Personnel Plan Appointments
Apr 2004 [EM:P04-01] Injury and Illness Prevention Program - Implementation of Campus
Jul 2003 [EM:P03-07] Advisory Committee on Services to Students with Disabilites
Jul 2003 [EM:P03-08] Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) - Information And Policy for
Feb 2003 [EM:P03-01] Parking and Transportation Committee
Feb 2003 [EM:P03-04] Campus Closure Policy
Feb 2003 [EM:P03-03] Campus Bereavement - Lowering of Flag
Apr 2002 [EM:P02-02] Service Learning/Experiential Education Advisory Committee
Jan 2002 [EM:P02-01] Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities Policy and Procedures
Oct 2001 [EM:P01-05] Student Fee Advisory Committee
Aug 2001 [EM:P01-03] Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Committee
Jun 2000 [EM:P00-06] Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity in Recruitment and Appointment Policy
Mar 2000 [EM:P00-03] Externally Funded Grants and Contracts
Policy Type: University Management Letter
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title Supersedes
Apr 2022 [UML 00-01] Grievance Policy and Procedures for Students Filing Complaints Other than Discrimination or Unprofessional Conduct Against Faculty, Staff, or Administrators Grievance Policy and Procedures for Students Filing Complaints Other than Discrimination or Unprofessional Conduct Against Faculty, Staff, or Administrators
Nov 2005 [UML 05-03] Student Records Access Policy
Jun 2005 [UML 05-02] Whistleblower Protection Act
Feb 2005 [UML 05-01] Naming Facilities Humboldt State University and the California State University - Policies and Procedures (will be superseded by P18-02)
Feb 2003 [UML 03-02] Campus Emergency and Conditions Information Hotline, 826-4636 (826-INFO)
Aug 2001 [UML 01-04] Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Aug 2001 [UML 01-04, Appendix B] Appendix B Humboldt State University Crisis Consultation Team
Apr 2001 [UML 01-02] Guidelines for Responsible Computing at Humboldt State University (Appropriate Use Policy) Superseded by CSU-Wide Responsible Use Policy
Mar 2001 [UML 01-03] Allocating and Administering the HSU General Fund Budget Policies and Procedures
Jan 2001 [UML 01-01] Payment or Reimbursement of Hospitality Expenses
Oct 2000 [UML 00-05] Plant Operations Chargeback Policy, UML 00-05, October 2000 (Archived)
Sep 2000 [UML 00-04] On-Campus Sales and Solicitation Policy
Policy Type: HSU Procedures/Protocols
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title
Sep 2020 Procedure for Responding to the Death of a Student or Currently Employed Faculty or Staff
Jun 2018 HSU Print Production Guidelines, Marketing & Communications - Print Services
Dec 2016 Pre-Authorization Travel Requirement
Dec 2016 Subpoenas
Sep 1995 [VPAA 95-05] PROCEDURES AND FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION RELATIVE TO PROPOSED CHANGE IN DEPARTMENTAL OR PROGRAM TITLE
Policy Type: University Senate Resolutions
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title Supersedes
Feb 2020 [EM:P06-11] Boat Safety Committee Boat Safety Committee
May 2012 [39-11/12-APC] 39-11/12-APC Academic Progress Rules (Milestones) for Undergraduate Programs
Policy Type: Administrative Affairs Policies
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title
Feb 2018 Moving and Relocation Policy - Guidelines on Implementing CSU Moving and Relocation Policy
Jul 2013 Nonresident Alien Payment Policy
Policy Type:
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title
Apr 2017 [P17-03] P17-03 Hazardous Materials Management Program Policy
Policy Type: Sponsored Programs Foundation Policies
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title
Jul 2016 HSU SPF Federal Drawdown Process
Jul 2016 SPF Principal Investigators and Project Directors Policy
Jul 2016 CSU guidelines for applying for a Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the FAA for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Jul 2016 SPF Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Policy
Jun 2016 HSU SPF Project Closeout Policy
Apr 2016 HSU SPF Debarment Policy
Mar 2016 HSU SPF Cost-Sharing Documentation and Retention Procedures
Mar 2016 HSU SPF Indirect Revenue Distribution Policy
Apr 2015 HSU SPF Export Control Policy
Apr 2015 HSU SPF Facilities and Administrative Costs Policy
Apr 2015 HSU SPF Export Control Policy
Jan 2015 SPF Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
Jan 2015 SPF FFATA Policy
Jan 2015 SPF Effort Reporting Policy
Sep 2014 SPF Principal Investigators and Project Directors Policy
Sep 2013 Export Controls Manual - prepared by the Chancellors Office
Jul 2012 SPF Indirect Rate Policy
Policy Type: Enrollment Management Policies
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title
Jul 2013 [SA0002] SA0002 Anti-Hazing and Initiation Policy
Aug 2011 [SA0001] SA0001 University Quad Events Policy
Policy Type: University Library Policies
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title
Jan 2012 [II-46] User Privacy Policy of the Cal Poly Humboldt Library
Jan 2012 [II-16] Access Policy for Non-Affiliated Borrowers of the Cal Poly Humboldt Library
Jan 2012 [II-50] Policy for Responsible Computing in the Cal Poly Humboldt Library
Policy Type: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Policies
Month/Yearsort ascending Policy Number Policy Title
Aug 2006 [06-01] 06-01 Large Enrollment Reader Fund (LERF) Policy