University Policies and Procedures

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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

Draft Policies New and Recently Revised Policies

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Section 1: Preface

Section 1 Policies and Forms

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Section 2: Academics

Section 2 Policies and Forms

Section 3: Student Affairs

Section 3 Policies and Forms

Section 4: Human Resources

Section 4 Policies and Forms

Section 5: Finance and Business

Section 5 Policies and Forms

Section 6: Facilities

Section 6 Policies and Forms

Section 7: Technology

Section 7 Policies and Forms

Section 8: Research

Section 8 Policies and Forms

Section 9: Intellectual Property

Section 9 Policies and Forms

University Police Department Building and Vehicle

Section 10: Safety and Security

Section 10 Policies and Forms

Section 11: Centers and Affiliated Units

Section 11 Policies and Forms

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 by contacting the University Policy Manual editor.

New Policy – Use of Social Media in Recruitment

New Policy – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Acceptable Use

Revised Policy 3:3 – Student Housing

Revised Policy 7:6 – Technology Purchases

Publication Delays for Theses and Dissertations (2:18)

May 7, 2026

Policy was revised for accuracy as part of an annual review, and publication delays were extended from up to three years to up to five years.

Revised Policy 2:18

Change of Grade for -798 and -898 Coursework (2:15)

May 4, 2026

Policy was revised for accuracy as part of an annual review.

Revised Policy 2:15

Service Centers (5:8)

April 30, 2026

This policy was rewritten by grants and contracts specialists to create a clearer, more streamlined framework that supports consistent financial practices and stronger compliance across campus.

Revised Policy 5:8

Physical Security Standards (10:17)

April 16, 2026

New policy establishing consistent standards for physical security across the university.

New Policy 10:17

Human Rights Complaints (4:6)

April 14, 2026

Interim revisions to the policy were made final.

Revised Policy 4:6

Equal Access and Opportunity and Nondiscrimination

April 13, 2026

Interim revisions to the policy were made final.

Revised Policy 4:3

University Risk Management Loss Coverage Program (5:41)

April 11, 2026

Policy was revised to establish a Damage Claims Committee and to clarify processes for reporting and recovering from losses.

Revised Policy 5:41

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

Alcohol Service Permit Process Frequently Asked Questions