Policies
Resolutions
Reports
The California State University System
University Policy Statements
Index of University policy statements
Administrative and Support Procedures - UPS 100.000 through 108.000
Faculty Personnel Procedures - UPS 210.000 through 293.000
Student Related Policies - UPS 300.000 through 370.200
Curriculum - UPS 400.010 through 450.501
Library - UPS 500.150 through 508.000
Research - UPS 610.000 through 630.000
Administrative and Support Procedures
| UPS# | Document Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Senate Constitution | 12-2-2021 | |
| Academic Senate Bylaws | 10-24-2024 | |
| Title and Form of Address | 2-23-2012 | |
|
100.003 |
Associated Students Inc. Board of Directors University Policy Statement |
Rescinded 7-2-2018 |
| Student Participation in Department Decision Making | 3-26-2018 | |
|
100.005 |
Patent Policy, CSUF |
Rescinded 2-6-2017 |
| A Commitment to Community at CSUF |
4-14-2023 |
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| Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Social Justice at CSUF |
5-10-2021 |
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| Faculty Handbook | 6-23-2017
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| Review and Revision of University Policy Statements | 10-5-2020 | |
| Planning and Budgeting Process | 4-13-2023 | |
| Definition of an Academic Unit | 2-14-2019 | |
| Policy and Procedures for Naming of Facilities, Properties, Colleges, Schools and Academic Entities | 6-17-2008 | |
| Establishment of University Departments | 5-12-2017 | |
| Name Changes of Academic Units and Academic Programs | 5-12-2017 | |
| Policy on Administrative Restructuring of Academic Programs | 3-23-2015 | |
| Program Discontinuance and Program Suspension | 7-2-2018 | |
| Review of Administrative Units | 2-1-1982 | |
| Formation and Review of Campus Centers and Institutes | 2-26-2024 | |
| Procedures for Establishing Schools at California State University, Fullerton | 6-23-2015 | |
| The Faculty Development Center | 7-10-2024 | |
| Computing Resources Use Policy | 10-22-2010 | |
| World Wide Web Policy | 6-23-2015 | |
| Consortia, Concords & Multi-Campus Programs | 4-10-2017 | |
| Campus Selection Committee for Conferring the Honorary Degree | 6-3-2021 | |
| The President's Medallion | 5-16-2018 | |
| Visiting Scholars and Other Formal Delegations of Visitors: Procedures and Expectations | 8-16-2013 |
Faculty Personnel Procedures
| UPS# | Document Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tenure and Promotion Personnel Procedures | 7-10-2024 | |
| Recruitment and Appointment of Tenure-Track Faculty | 7-17-2023 | |
| Tenure and Promotion Personnel Standards | 3-22-2023 | |
| Appointment of Administrative Personnel | 11-21-2022 | |
| Periodic Evaluation of Tenured Faculty | 11-21-2024 | |
| Recruitment and Appointment of Temporary Faculty | 5-14-2024 | |
| Visiting Faculty Appointments | 1-15-2016 | |
| Nepotism and Conflict of Interest in Employment | 11-20-2019 | |
| Evaluation of Lecturers | 12-16-2024 | |
| Classroom Observations | 7-10-2024 | |
|
210.100 |
Affirmative Action Policy (Superseded by Executive Order 1088) |
Rescinded 6-16-2015 |
|
210.200 |
Performance Review of Administrative Personnel |
Rescinded 7-2-2018 |
| Joint Appointments for Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty | 7-17-2023 | |
| Procedures: Search Committees for Administrative Personnel | 1-30-2013 | |
| Responsibilities of Departments and Department Chairs | 5-16-2023 | |
| Appointment of Department Chairs and Vice-Chairs | 2-28-2023 | |
| Policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Administration of Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) Forms | 7-10--2024 | |
| Reaffirmation of Statement of Professional Responsibility | 5-3-2011 | |
| Faculty Obligation to Meet Classes | 5-8-2019 | |
| Policy on Office Hours | 2-9-2023 | |
| University Employees and Student Elections | 11-9-2021 | |
|
230.500 |
Rules for Acquisition of Archaeological, Ethnological, and Art Objects |
Renumbered 640.000 |
|
240.000 |
Nondiscrimination Policy (Superseded by Executive Order 1096 + Executive Order 1097, also see Executive Order 1095 - Implementation of Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, and Related Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Legislation) |
Rescinded 12-23-2013 |
|
240.100 |
Sexual Harassment Policy (Superseded by Executive Order 1096 + Executive Order 1097, also see Executive Order 1095 - Implementation of Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, and Related Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Legislation) |
Rescinded 12-23-2013 |
|
240.200 |
Policy on Amorous or Sexual Relationships between Faculty, Staff and Students (Superseded by Executive Order 1096 + Executive Order 1097, also see Executive Order 1095 - Implementation of Title IX, VAWA/Campus SaVE Act, and Related Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Legislation) |
Rescinded 6-16-2015 |
| Assigned Time for Exceptional Levels of Service to Students | 4-4-2022 | |
| Sabbatical Leaves | 7-10-2024 | |
| Difference In Pay Leaves | 4-22-2022 | |
| Faculty Emeriti Status | 9-20-2021 | |
| Grant Related Specially-Funded Instructional Faculty Appointment | 5-24-2021 | |
|
270.000 |
Teaching by Academic Administrators |
Rescinded |
| Graduate Committees and Advisers | 5-12-2017 | |
| Staffing of Graduate Courses | 5-9-2022 | |
|
280.000 |
Intramural Research Grants |
Renumbered 650.000 |
| Outstanding Professor Award | 2-9-2023 | |
| Distinguished Faculty Member Guidelines | 5-7-2014 | |
| John W. "Jack" Bedell Faculty Leadership in Collegial Governance Award | 5-10-2021 | |
| Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award | 2-9-2023 | |
| L. Donald Shields Excellence in Scholarship and Creativity Award | 2-14-2019 | |
| Outstanding Lecturer Award | 2-9-2023 |
Student Related Policy
| UPS# | Document Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Student Rights and Responsibilities | 6-3-2021 | |
| Supporting Students with Disabilities | 6-23-2017 | |
| Academic Advising Policy | 2-11-2022 | |
| Undergraduate Student Learning Goals | 9-15-2017 | |
| Policy on Syllabi | 2-9-2023 | |
| Final Examinations and Activities | 7-17-2023 | |
|
300.006 |
Credit By Examination (Challenge Exams) |
Rescinded 7-10-2024 |
| Policy on Final Grade Reporting | 7-10-2024 | |
| Faculty Selection of Instructional Materials | 7-6-2016 | |
| Late Add Policy | 11-10-2016 | |
| Repetition of Courses | 6-16-2015 | |
| Withdrawal Policy | 6-8-2022 | |
| Incomplete Authorized (I) and Incomplete Charged (IC) | 7-10-2024 | |
| Unauthorized Withdrawal - Issuance of WU Grade | 7-10-2024 | |
| Academic Responsibility for Missed Instruction Due to University Sponsored Activity | 6-14-2018 | |
| Grading Practices | 8-10-2016 | |
| Academic Dishonesty | 6-16-2015 | |
| Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes | 7-1-2019 | |
| Grade Changes | 12-23-2013 | |
| Majors and Minors: Declaration, Change, and Concurrent Degree Requirements | 1-30-2024 | |
| Academic Appeals | 5-28-2020 | |
| Academic Appeals Board | 10-28-2024 | |
| Recommendation of Degree Candidates by Faculty | 6-23-2017 | |
| Academic Standards for Postbaccalaureate Students | 3-3-2020 | |
| Graduate Student Learning Goals | 5-9-2023 | |
| Recognition of Superior Student Performance | 7-1-2019 | |
| Credit for Prior Learning | 7-10-2024 | |
| Retention of Student Work | 8-16-2013 | |
| University Writing Requirements | 5-24-2021 | |
| International Education Policy | 5-9-2014 | |
| Leaves of Absence for Graduate and Credential Students | 7-1-2019 | |
| Culminating Experience Guidelines for Master’s Programs of Master’s Level Degrees | 10-23-2023 | |
| Posthumous Degree and Recognition | 5-24-2021 | |
| Recording and Transcription of Class Content By Students | 7-17-2023 | |
| Policy Regarding the Use of Drugs by Students* | 6-16-2015 | |
| Policy on the Use of Alcoholic Beverages by Students and by Student Organizations | 4-18-2018 | |
| Sale of Academic Presentation Materials for Commercial Gain | 7-6-2016 | |
| Exclusion of Person(s) from Campus Meetings | 8-2-2017 |
Curriculum
| UPS# | Document Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Study | 5-28-2020 | |
| Undergraduate Project and Thesis | 3-23-2015 | |
| Student-to-Student Tutorials | 11-21-2024 | |
| Curriculum Guidelines and Procedures: Academic Programs | 5-9-2023 | |
| Undergraduate Subprograms: Concentrations | 7-1-2019 | |
| Policy for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Differentiation |
6-24-2005 Reviewed: 9-13-2019 |
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| Academic Standards for Graduate Degree Students | 5-9-2022 | |
| Guidelines for the Structure and Administration of Cross-Disciplinary Degree Programs | 3-2-2020 | |
| Academic Credit Certificate Programs | 4-12-2019 | |
| Doctoral Programs | 3-23-2017 | |
| Program Performance Review Policy | 4-6-2021 | |
| Academic Standards for Blended Bachelor's and Master's Programs | 7-10-2024 | |
| Curriculum Guidelines and Procedures: Courses | 5-8-2023 | |
| Policy on Courses: Numbering, Standard Codes, and Controlled Entry | 4-6-2021 | |
| Curriculum Guidelines and Procedures: Academic Jurisdiction | 6-8-2022 | |
|
411.103 |
Policy on Interactive Televised Courses Guidelines and Procedures | Rescinded 11-9-2020 |
| Policy on Online Instruction | 6-8-2022 | |
| Support Courses | 1-29-2015 | |
| General Education Guidelines and Procedures: New and Existing Courses | 10-28-2024 | |
| General Education: Objectives and Course Development | 10-28-2024 | |
| General Education Program: Unit Requirements, Academic Standards, and Exceptions | 10-28-2024 | |
| General Education: Programmatic Student Learning Goals and Learning Outcomes | 7-27-2023 | |
| Policy on the American Government Graduation Requirement | 6-14-2022 | |
| Teacher Preparation | 6-16-2015 | |
| Policy on Service Learning | 4-4-2022 | |
| Policy on Academic Internships | 7-19-2024 | |
| Honors Programs | 12-8-2023 | |
|
420.103 |
Protection of Human Participants [Revised to UPS 620.000 effective 4-26-13] | |
| Right of Non-Compliance, Risk Activities | 4-14-2014 | |
| Guidelines for the Submission of Proposals for the Addition of New Degree Programs to the University's Master Plan | 3-15-2021 | |
| Goals, Scope, and Policy Regulation for Extended Education | 4-8-2015 | |
| Policy on Extension Program | 11-21-2024 | |
| Policy on Special Sessions | 4-8-2015 | |
|
450.400 |
Open University Enrollment Policy | Rescinded 11-21-2024 |
| Policy for Implementation and Awarding of the Continuing Education Unit | 4-8-2015 | |
|
450.501 |
Non-Academic Credit/CEU Certificate Programs [Incorporated into UPS 450.500] | Rescinded 6-16-2015 |
Research
| UPS# | Document Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict of Interest Policy for Externally Funded Proposals | 11-20-2019 | |
| Protection of Human Participants [formerly UPS 420.103] | 7-19-2024 | |
| Policy to Investigate Instances of Possible Research Misconduct | 7-17-2023 | |
| Rules for Acquisition of Archaeological, Ethnological, and Art Objects | 10-12-2018 | |
| Intramural Research Grants | 10-12-2018 | |
| Export Control Policy | 7-10-2024 |
