Welcome to the Northeastern University Policy Page
All university-wide policies, except for campus-specific policies, can be found on this university policy webpage. Compliance with university policies is a condition of employment and enrollment at the university.
Northeastern University encourages and expects all members of the community to conduct themselves according to the highest ethical standards. All of our endeavors – including research, academic, business, athletic, community relations and student affairs – must be grounded in ethical principles, conducted according to the utmost standards of integrity, and carried out in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and university policies.
All university-wide policies, except for campus-specific policies, can be found on this university policy webpage. Compliance with university policies is a condition of employment and enrollment at the university.
Northeastern also may have adopted policies specific to a campus. In addition to university-wide policies, students and employees must comply with applicable campus-specific policies.
Policies specific to the Toronto campus can be found at: http://www.northeastern.edu/toronto/the-toronto-campus/policy-page/
Policies specific to the Vancouver campus can be found at: https://www.northeastern.edu/vancouver/location/policy-page/
University policies, handbooks, forms, guidelines and relevant resources are accessible through this website. Any copies (print or online) of policies that are inconsistent with the official versions posted on this website should be disregarded. Individual colleges and departments may have distinct practices, standards or guidelines, all of which must be consistent with these university-wide policies.
Please check back often to review current policies, new or updated policies, and to access helpful resources, guidance or information. New or revised policies are marked with an asterisk.
If you need more information, please contact: Policies@northeastern.edu
University Policy Management
All proposed new policies or policy revisions must go through the process provided for in the Policy on Development, Approval and Management of University Policies. Resources for policy management can be found below. If you have questions or need assistance please contact policies@northeastern.edu.
Resources for Policy Management
University Policies
Academic and Faculty Affairs
Policy on Instructional Accommodations for Student Religious Observance
Policy on Parental Leave for Graduate Students
Policy on Parental Teaching Relief for Full-Time Faculty
Policy on Snell Library Public Access
Policy on Tenure Clock Extension
Policy on Visiting Faculty Appointments
Business and Financial Affairs
Policy on Computer Procurement
Policy on Handling Payments Made to the University
Policy on Procure to Pay (P2P)
Policy on Research Grant Close Out
Policy on Student Accounts Receivables
Policy on The Classification of Independent Contractors
Policy on Travel and Expense Reimbursement
Policy on Use of Electronic Signatures
Policy on Use of University Funds
Governance and Legal
Policy on Branding Standards for Editorial, Web and Visual Content
Policy on Confidentiality of University Records and Information*
Policy on the Development, Approval and Management of University Policies*
Policy on Digital Accessibility
Policy on Endorsements and Use of University Identifiers
Policy on External International Engagements*
Policy on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Policy on Non-Solicitation and Sales
Policy on Political Campaign Related Activity*
Policy on Professional Standards and Business Conduct
Policy on Programs Involving Minors
Policy Prohibiting Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment
Policy on Retention and Disposition of University Records
Policy on Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX
Policy on Student Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Policy on the Review and Approval of Proposed Contracts
Policy on Use of University Social Media Accounts
Policy on Travel to High-Risk and Sanctioned Destinations*
Human Resources
Policy on Background Checks and Credential Verifications
Policy on Conflict of Interest and Commitment
Policy on Domestic Violence Leave
Policy on Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification & E-Verify
Policy on Eligibility for Benefit Plans
Policy on Employee Work Schedules
Policy on Employment of Relatives
Policy on Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship
Policy on New Employee Orientation
Policy on Performance and Development for Staff Employees
Policy on Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions
Policy on Reasonable Accommodation
Policy on Re-Employment and Credit for Service
Policy on Request for Salary and Employment Verifications
Policy on Retirement Benefits and Privileges
Policy on Standard Business Hours
Policy on Teaching for Administrative Professional Staff
Policy on Temporary Non-Student Employees
Policy on Timekeeping and Reporting
Information Technology Services
Policy on Appropriate Use of Computer and Network Resources
Policy on Enterprise Passwords
Policy on Computers and Mobile Devices for Travel to Destinations with Heightened Cybersecurity Risk
Research
Policy on Classroom Research Involving Human Subjects
Policy on Costs for Sponsored Agreements
Policy on Financial Conflict of Interest Related to Research
Policy on Human Subjects Research
Policy on Institutional Base Salary for Extramurally-Funded Sponsored Projects
Policy on Openness In Research
Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research
Policy on the Use of Animals in Research and Teaching Activities
Safety and Security
Policy on Background Checks for Contractors and Vendors
Policy on Environmental Health and Safety*
Policy Requiring Registration of University Travel*
Policy on Restricted Access and Supervision Requirements for Laboratories and Support
Policy on Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) a.k.a. “Drones”
Policy on Use of Vehicles for University Purposes
Student Experience
Policy on Athletics Complimentary Admission
Policy on Care of Non-Students
Policy on Compliance in Athletics
Policy on Complimentary Admission for Student-Athletes
Policy on Media Contacts Regarding Athletics
Policy on Retention of Medical Records
Policy on Student Employee Work Schedule
Policy on Use of Social Media by Student-Athletes
University Handbooks, Guides and Manuals
Data Classification Guidelines Matrix
Export Control Compliance Manual
Undergraduate Student Handbook