University Policies
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University Policies
Reservation of University Rights
These policies are intended for the guidance of persons applying for or considering application for admission to Columbia University and for the guidance of Columbia students and faculty. The policies set forth in general the manner in which the University intends to proceed with respect to the matters set forth herein, but the University reserves the right to depart without notice from the terms of these policies. These policies are not intended to be and should not be regarded as a contract between the University and any student or other person.
Essential Policies for the Columbia Community 2012–2013
Valuable information to help students, faculty, and staff understand some of the policies and regulations of the University can now be found in Essential Policies for the Columbia Community on the following website: http://facets.columbia.edu, including information on the following:
- Student E-mail Communication Policy
- CUIT Computer and Network Use Policy
- Social Security Number Reporting
- Policy on Access to Student Records under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as Amended
- University Regulations(including Rules of University Conduct)
- Policies on Alcohol and Drugs
- Policies and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment
- Gender-Based Misconduct Policies for Students
- University Event Management Policies
- Policy on Partisan Political Activity
- Campus Safety and Security
- Crime Definitions
- Morningside Campus: Required Medical Leave for Students with Eating Disorders
- Required Medical Leave for Students with Eating Disorders (Morningside)
- Voluntary Leave of Absence Policy
- Involuntary Leave of Absence Policy
- Military Leave of Absence Policy
- Essential Resources:
- Additional Policy Sources
- Consumer Information
- Directory Information
