The University of Alabama is guided by policies that are designed to ensure the University achieves its mission and objectives and best serves its students, faculty, staff and community at large. Although the policies contained herein are intended to reflect current rules and policies of the University, users are cautioned that changes or additions may have become effective since the publication of this material. In the event of a conflict, current statements of Board policy contained in the Bylaws, Rules, official minutes, and other pronouncements of the Board or Chancellor, or superseding law, shall prevail.
Don’t see the policy you were looking for? This page highlights selected high-level policies. Visit the divisional policy library for additional policies.
Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs Policy Library
- Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy
- Academic Personnel Category: Postdoctoral Positions
- Academic Personnel Category: Research Positions
- Academic Records Policies
- Animal Control Guidelines and Assistance Animal Policy
- Class Scheduling Policy
- Composite FTE Calculations for Temporary Faculty
- Computing Policies
- Copyright Statement
- Credit Hour Policy and Implementation Procedure
- Faculty Handbook
- Final Exam Policy
- GLBA Information Security Program
- Official Transcript Policy for Faculty Hires
- Policy Development and Management Policy
- Policy for Lawful Permanent Residency Petitions
- Policy on Teaching Credentials for UA Instructors of Record
- Privacy Guidelines (FERPA)
- Residency for Tuition Purposes Policy
- Sensitive Physical Examination Policy
- Space Occupancy and Allocation Policy
- Student Right to Know Policy
- Substantive Change Policy and Procedure
- Syllabus Policy
- University Libraries: Collection Development Policy
- University Libraries: Sanford Media Center Policies
- University Libraries: Special Collections Policies
- Waitlist Convention/Policy for Students
- Web Resources Accessibility Policy
Finance and Operations
Finance and Operations Policy Library
- Approved Alcohol Venue Policy
- Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report
- Behavioral Threat Assessment Guidelines
- Child Abuse Reporting Policy and Procedures
- Code of Ethical Conduct
- Consensual Romantic Relationship Policy
- Dangerous Weapons & Firearms Policy
- Drug-Free Campus and Work Place Policy
- Employee Reasonable Accommodations Policy
- Energy Policy
- Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Policy Statement
- Facilities and Ground Use Policy
- Family and Medical Leave Policy
- Harassment Policy
- Human Resources Policies
- Identity Theft Prevention (Red Flag Rules) Policy
- Pay Transparency Policy
- Payments to Students
- Purchasing Policy
- Revenue Generating Policies
- Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Smoke-Free Campus Environment Policy
- Spending and Travel Policy
- Staff Dispute Resolution Policy
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy
- Youth Protection Policy
Research & Economic Development
Research & Economic Development Policy Library
- Distribution of Royalty Fees and Other Financial Returns From UA Inventions Policy
- Policy for the Disclosure of External Activity By Faculty and Other Research Grant and Contract Eligible Employees
- Tide Research Partnership (TRP) Program Policy
Strategic Communications
Student Life
- Career Center Interview No-Show Policy
- Hazing Policy
- Health Requirement for Registration Policy
- HRC Community Living Standards
- Medical Emergency Assistance Policy
- Social Event Guidelines
- Student Code of Conduct
- Student Handbook