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University Policies and Procedures

University Policy and Procedure Manual

This is the definitive source for the most current South Dakota State University policies. All policies documented on this site are official and supersede policies located elsewhere.

Policy Template Acronyms
All Policies By Section
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Section 1: Preface
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Section 2: Academics
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Section 3: Student Affairs
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Section 4: Human Resources
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Section 5: Finance and Business
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Section 6: Facilities
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Section 7: Technology
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Section 8: Research
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Section 9: Intellectual Property
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Section 10: Safety and Security
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Section 11: Centers and Affiliated Units

Draft Policies

Pertinent draft policies are posted here to allow for feedback from the campus community. You are encouraged to review and send comments or questions regarding any of the draft policies to the University Policy Manual editor.

New and Recently Revised Policies
Cost Transfers on Federally Sponsored Projects (5:33)
Dec. 10, 2025

Policy was revised to align with updated federal regulations.

Revised Policy 5:33
Professional Licensure or Certification Programs (2:34)
Dec. 8, 2025

New policy setting forth the standards applicable to academic programs that are designed and/or advertised to lead to professional licensure or certification and to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and applicable policies.

New Policy 2:34
Out-of-State Educational Activities (2:30)
Dec. 8, 2025

Policy rewritten to align with new federal regulations and updated BOR guidelines.

Revised Policy 2:30
Public Access (2:23)
Dec. 8, 2025

Policy was revised to align with process changes and to add a provision on digital accessibility.

Revised Policy 2:23
Credit Requirements for Graduate Credential Programs (2:17)
Dec. 8, 2025

Policy was revised to lower the minimum credit requirements for doctoral programs to 72 credit hours.

Revised Policy 2:17
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Spotlight
University Policy Spotlight Series

The university policy spotlight series highlights important policies from the University Policy and Procedure Manual to help the campus community stay educated and informed on relevant policies.

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Additional Links of Interest
South Dakota Board of Regents Policy Manual
SDSU Employee Handbook
SDSU Faculty Handbook
SDSU Student Handbook
SDSU Student Organization Handbook
South Dakota Board of Regents Records Retention Manual
South Dakota Administrative Rules
South Dakota Codified Laws
Office of SDSU General Counsel
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