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University Policies & Procedures

Information regarding policies and procedures of the University of Connecticut can be accessed through the Office of University Compliance's University Policies page.

As explained on that site:

A University policy is an official statement expressing the position of the University on an issue of institution-wide importance. A policy guides the decisions and actions of the institution and is consistent with its mission. As such it meets the following criteria:

  • The administrative authority of the University and its governing boards has sanctioned it.
  • It has a broad institution-wide application.
  • It is a governing principle for both established and future activities of the University.
  • It exists to ensure consistency in University practice to conform with the University's mission and goals, Federal and State legislation, collective bargaining agreements and other legal requirements.

Procedures and protocols are methods established for the implementation of policies. If a policy is "what" the institution does, its procedures and protocols are "how" it carries out the requirements of a policy. Procedures and protocols should not be included in the main body of a University policy; rather they should be listed following the University policy or maintained separately.

The Graduate School abides by all university policies, and takes the lead on those policies that affect graduate education and post-doctoral fellows and research associates. In addition, The Graduate School has established procedures and protocols relevant to implementation of specific policies within the jurisdiction of The Graduate School.

Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Related Interpersonal Violence

  • UConn's Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence includes sexual and gender-based harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, complicity, retaliation, and inappropriate amorous relationships.

Smoking Policy

  • The University of Connecticut is committed to providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment that is free of tobacco products, environmental tobacco smoke, and other smoking-related by-products. In keeping with this commitment, and in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes §§ 31-40q(d) 19a-342 and 19a-342a, tobacco use and/or smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes and vape pens is prohibited in all University owned or leased buildings, facilities, and vehicles, and within 25 feet of all campus buildings, including residence halls.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

  • The University of Connecticut prepares this report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act); the State of Connecticut Act Concerning Sexual Violence, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Violence on College Campuses; and An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety. This report includes statistics for calendar years 2021, 2022 and 2023. These statistics pertain to crimes reported to have occurred upon the University’s Clery geography. This report also provides statistics for fires reported in on-campus student housing facilities. The report includes institutional policies on campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, sexual assault reporting and investigation, educational programming, and other matters.