The purpose of this website is to inform students, faculty and staff regarding the policies which constitute its Handbook of Operating Policies (HOP) and procedures that apply to the entire campus community. All students, faculty, staff, affiliates and visitors to the University are governed by these policies and should be familiar with them. Policies and procedures in the HOP supersede and preempt any inconsistent departmental policies, procedures and guidelines not included in the HOP. 

Information presented here is subject to change. These policies and procedures are not intended to be and should not be regarded as a contract between the University and any person. The editors have contributed their best efforts to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. Please direct any questions and comments you may have to the Office of Legal Affairs. 

Choosing a category above will provide access to subcategories that contain individual policies and procedures. Forms and exhibits that support policies and procedures can be accessed through this link. Please refer to this website for more information on where forms are located. Links to other policies or procedures within documents are currently being updated, and some links will be temporarily broken. If you are unable to find a specific policy or procedure, you may use the search function or contact the Office of Legal Affairs.

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