University Senate Rules

The University Senate Rules referred to by Academic Ombud Services are provided here. Section 1 is incomplete on this website; for Section 1, please see University Senate Rules.

The Course Syllabi
Contrary Opinion
Academic Evaluation
Academic Records
Evaluation of Student Character and Ability
Student Participation in Academic Affairs
Attendance and Participation During Appeal

Excused Absences
Unexcused Absences
Prep Days and Reading Days
Final Examinations
Common Examinations
Policies Regarding Other Examinations

Grade of W
Grade I (Incomplete)
Changing Grades
Repeat Option
Graduation & Commencement Honors

Assignment to Classes
Unilateral Removal for Failure to Attend a Course
Not in Class

Permissive Withdrawals
Retroactive Withdrawal
Probation, Suspension and Reinstatement (Undergraduates): Academic Bankruptcy
Probation, Suspension and Reinstatement (Graduate Students)

Attendance and Participation During Appeal
Right to Drop or Withdraw from a Course
Initial Determination by the Instructor and Chair
Determination by the Dean
Determination by the Dean of Students
Determination by the Registrar

Appeal to the Appeals Board
Action by the Provost
Further Procedures in Cases of Suspension, Dismissal or Expulsion
Recordkeeping
Right to Drop or Withdraw
Concurrent Offenses
Access to Information
Transcript Notation

Calendar Policies
Academic Holidays
Changes in an Academic Program or Educational Unit
Definition of an Educational Unit
Repeated Registration in a Course