| Policy Number |
Policy |
Brief Description of Amendment |
| 3341-10-1 |
The BGSU Logo and University Trademarks |
The revised policy expands coverage to include the Falcon Marching Band and other ensembles while clarifying that external users fall under separate licensing agreements. It strengthens rules for recognized student organizations, requiring prior authorization for logo use and outlining potential conduct consequences for violations. The update also refines licensing, royalty, and vendor requirements to reinforce consistent brand control and compliance. |
| 3341-1-5 |
Policy on Policy Development |
This policy was revised to primarily update language for clarity and consistency, adds procedural detail about the policy review and approval process, and strengthens the roles of the President, Board of Trustees, and Office of General Counsel. It also clarifies applicability to all university-affiliated individuals and units, refines definitions (such as “Responsible Office” and “University Policy”), and formalizes requirements for policy publication, retention, and the handling of minor amendments. Overall, the revisions emphasize structure, compliance, and procedural uniformity across university policies. |
| 3341-3-6 |
Doctoral Requirements in Research and Professional Programs with a Dissertation |
The revisions to this policy primarily updates terminology, formatting, and procedural clarity. It expands descriptions of committee composition, Graduate Faculty Representative responsibilities, and the processes for preliminary and dissertation experiences, including clearer requirements for applications, results, reexaminations, and topic changes. Overall, the revisions strengthen consistency, emphasize fairness and rigor in doctoral review processes, and align procedural timelines and documentation with Graduate College standards. |
| 3341-3-25 |
Academic Honors – Undergraduate |
This revised policy updates eligibility and GPA thresholds for honors recognition, clarifies requirements for both associate and baccalaureate degrees, and adds detailed criteria for graduation with University Honors. It distinguishes between the “with distinction” categories for associate degrees and Latin honors for bachelor’s degrees, specifying required graded credit hours and GPA ranges. The revisions also refine Honors Program completion requirements, including course sequences and GPA minimums, and apply the policy to students beginning in fall 2025 and beyond. |
| 3341-3-64 |
Withdrawal from the University – Undergraduate |
The revisions to this policy clarifies withdrawal procedures, adds details on timelines, and strengthens guidance for hardship-related and retroactive withdrawals. It specifies that withdrawal is only allowed up to the final five days of regular semesters (or two days for shorter sessions), outlines the review timeline for withdrawal decisions, and defines retroactive withdrawal eligibility and deadlines more precisely. The revisions emphasize process transparency, student responsibility, and consistency in handling withdrawal and grading outcomes. |
