University Policies and Procedures

University Policy and Procedure Manual

This is the definitive source for the most current SDState 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 Draft Policy - Honorary Degrees
New policy outlining the process by which the university may grant non-academic honorary and posthumous degrees.

New and Recently Revised Policies
Event Ticket Sales and Accessible Seating (5:14)
02/22/2025

Policy was revised to update language regarding complimentary tickets.

Revised Policy 5:14
University Risk Management Loss Coverage Program (5:41)
02/02/2025

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.

New Policy 5:41
Naloxone Accessibility and Administration (10:16)
01/31/2025

New policy created to support the university's commitment to maintaining a safe, substance-free campus and to help prevent opioid overdoses.

New Policy 10:16
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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.

Additional Links of Interest
SDSU Student Organization Handbook
Office of SDSU General Counsel
Alcohol Service Permit Process Frequently Asked Questions