University Policies
The Office of General Counsel is responsible for the posting of all University policies. The policies found on this website are the official University policies. In the event a party wants to create a new policy or change an existing policy, the policy template must be requested by contacting the Policy Coordinator, Allie Felty. Before requesting the policy be reviewed by the Policy Review Council there are several steps to be completed including, a review by the Office of General counsel and constituent feedback. Please use the Checklist for Policy Development to assist in the policy drafting or revision process. The Policy on Policy Development also outlines the full process.
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Recently Amended Policies
| Policy Number | Policy | Brief Description of Amendment |
|---|---|---|
| 3341-3-2 | Graduate Coursework for Undergraduate Students | Revisions clarify that graduate degrees or certificates cannot be awarded in the same semester as the bachelor’s degree. Eligibility criteria were updated to align with the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s policy, specifying required undergraduate credit hours (75+ with GPA 3.2+ or 90+ with GPA 3.0+). |
| 3341-3-65 | Graduate Credit by Assessment | Revisions expand the types of acceptable assessment methods, including examinations, industry certifications, and other demonstrations of graduate-level competency. The revisions also clarify credit limits and how assessed credit may apply toward degree requirements. Maximum allowable credit through assessment remains six hours, with a combined limit of nine hours for transfer plus assessment credit. |
| 3341-3-77 | Graduate Admissions – Application Requirements | Revisions update accreditation language to align with federal changes eliminating the distinction between regional and national accreditors and acknowledge international equivalents. The policy clarifies transcript requirements by limiting unofficial undergraduate transcripts to degree awarding institutions and extends this clarification to graduate transcripts. Definitions were broadened so that “graduate program” explicitly includes both degrees and certificates. The policy also renames “graduate non-degree student” as “graduate guest student” to improve clarity for certificate seeking students. |
| 3341-5-21 | Pre-Employment Background Checks | The policy outlines that all prospective employees—including faculty, staff, contract workers, and student employees—must successfully complete a pre‑employment background check before beginning work, with conditional offers remaining contingent on satisfactory results. It clarifies the types of checks that may be conducted based on job requirements, including criminal history, education verification, credit checks for financially sensitive roles, and driving history for positions involving vehicle operation. The policy provides updated guidance on background checks for rehired, transferred, or promoted employees, specifying when checks are required based on breaks in service or changes in role responsibilities. It also details legally compliant procedural steps for notification, authorization, review of results, and adverse‑action processes under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. |
| 3341-1-19 | Curricular Approval Process | The policy establishes a university-wide process for proposing, reviewing, and approving curricular changes, with the Board of Trustees retaining final authority over all academic program decisions. It defines the roles of the Board, Provost, and Faculty Senate, and distinguishes among major curricular changes, routine curricular changes, and those required by law. Major changes, such as creating or eliminating academic units or programs require Board approval following review and recommendations from campus stakeholders. Routine changes may be approved by the Provost under delegated authority, with outcomes reported to the Board. Curricular changes that are legally mandated must be implemented by the Provost, with Board approval required when applicable, and the policy is reviewed every five years. |
Policies Amended Since 03/01/2026
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
GOVERNANCE | |
| 3341-1-1 | Bylaws of the Board of Trustees |
| 3341-1-2 | Ethical Conduct and Professional Workplace Behavior |
| 3341-1-3 | Emergency cancellation, Delay and Closing Policy |
| 3341-1-4 | Delegation of Management Responsibility |
| 3341-1-5 | Policy on Policy Development |
| 3341-1-6 | Public Records |
| 3341-1-7 | Delegation of Contract and Signatory Authority |
| 3341-1-9 | Faculty Workload Assignment Policy |
| 3341-1-10 | Furloughs |
| 3341-1-12 | Ohio Public Policy on Principles of Free Speech |
| 3341-1-13 | Public Records Policy for Law Enforcement Video Records |
| 3341-1-14 | Advance Ohio Higher Education – Institutional Prohibitions and Affirmations |
| 3341-1-15 | Faculty Annual Performance Evaluation Policy |
| 3341-1-16 | Faculty Retrenchment and Reconfiguration Policy |
| 3341-1-17 | Faculty Tenure Policy |
| 3341-1-18 | Faculty Post-Tenure Review Policy |
| 3341-1-19 | Curricular Approval Process |
Academic Affairs
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-7-1 | Conflict of Interest in Sponsored Programs & Research |
| 3341-7-2 | Copyright |
| 3341-7-3 | Patent Policy |
| 3341-7-4 | Research Faculty Administrator Research Stipend |
| 3341-7-5 | Research Misconduct |
| 3341-7-6 | Commercialization |
| 3341-7-7 | Protection of Human Subjects |
| 3341-7-8 | Protection of Vertebrate Animals |
| 3341-7-9 | Use of Controlled Substances for Non-Therapeutic Purposes |
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-8-1 | BGSU Concussion and Head Injury Management |
| 3341-8-2 | Courtesy Car |
| 3341-8-3 | Student-Athlete Compensation for Use of Name, Image, and Likeness |
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-9-2 | Naming |
| 3341-9-3 | University Libraries Gift |
| 3341-9-4 | Fundraising |
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-10-1 | The BGSU Logo and University Trademarks |
| 3341-10-2 | BGSU Signature |
| 3341-10-3 | Logotype and Graphics |
| 3341-10-4 | The Official Identity Colors |
| 3341-10-5 | BGSU Branding |
| 3341-10-6 | Web Identity and Website Standards |
| 3341-10-7 | University-Administered Social Media Engagement Policy |
| 3341-10-8 | University-Administered Social Media Management Policy |
Updated: 04/08/2026 09:03AM