University Policies and Procedures

University Policy and Procedure Manual

This is the definitive source for the most current SDState policies, and all policies documented on this site are official and supersede policies located elsewhere.

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

02/03/2025  Revised Policy - Campus-Wide Posting (6:9)
(Policy was revised primarily to add provisions and align SDSU practices with SDBOR Communications and Branding Policy 1.7.6. This policy change implements closed/limited public forum rules and changes where digital board (i.e., televisions and digital reader boards) content approval is managed. Review and approval would be managed centrally, instead of locally, by the University Student Union, consistent with the printed poster review and approval process, pursuant to all the governing standards; University Marketing and Communications would continue to provide templates for the use of brand standards on digital boards with content created locally; and central management of digital boards would provide a mechanism for SDSU to deploy enhanced emergency messaging through digital boards across the university. This also aligns practices with the new software that manages the use of digital boards.)

02/02/2025  Revised Policy - Sponsored Programs Risk Management Fund (8:8)
(Policy was revised to add a reference to the newly established university risk management fund.)

02/02/2025 New Policy - University Risk Management Loss Coverage Program (5:41)
(New policy establishing a central risk management fund to support losses that are not covered by state insurance or the Sponsored Programs Risk Management Fund as set forth in University Policy 8:8.)

02/02/2025  Revised Policy - Policy and Procedure Approval (1:2)
(Policy was revised to remove reference to hardcopy edition of the policy manual as this is no longer maintained.)

01/31/2025  New Policy - Naloxone Accessibility and Administration (10:16)  
(New policy created to support the university's commitment to maintaining a safe, substance free campus and to help prevent opioid overdoses.)

Draft Policies

Pertinent draft policies will be 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.

Revised Policy - Student Records (FERPA) (3:2)
(Policy was rewritten to align with governing SDBOR Policies 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 and the current practices of the University Registrar.)

Revised Policy - Event Ticket Sales and Accessible Seating (5:14)
(Policy was revised primarily to update language regarding complimentary tickets.)

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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.