Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

You have been redirected to the Bloomsburg policy page. As an interim measure, with the exception of the temporary academic and other student-facing policies approved by Secretariat, Bloomsburg policies and procedures will be in effect. The new shared governance bodies for Commonwealth University will assemble this fall to begin development and adoption of new policies and procedures

Policies & Procedures

Policies or guidelines officially sanctioned by Bloomsburg University that have university-wide applicability.

PRP 0101 - Policies, Rules, and Procedures (PRPs) Issuing Procedures

PRP 2060 - Americans with Disabilities

PRP 2100 - Policy on Time, Place, and Manner Guidelines for the Exercise of Expressive Activities

PRP 2200 - Records Management Policy For Historic University Records

PRP 2220 - Planning and Resource Allocation Process

PRP 2405 - Space Request Policy

PRP 2410 - Background Screening, Protection of Minors, Volunteerism

PRP 2412 - Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse

PRP 2420 - Conferences

PRP 2425 - Serving Refreshments Haas and Carver Auditoriums

PRP 2450 - Use of University Property and Facilities

PRP 2505 - Right-to-Know Policy

PRP 2510 - Information Security Policy

PRP 2520 - Media Policy

PRP 2530 - Publications Policy

PRP 2550 - Acceptable Use Of Technology Policy

PRP 2650 - Solicitation Policy

PRP 2651 - Regulation of Credit Card Marketing on Campus

PRP 2720 - Fundraising Policy

PRP 2725 - Advisory Boards

PRP 2750 - Use of Indirect Cost Funds

PRP 2751 - Conflict of Interest

PRP 2780 - In-Kind University Donations

PRP 2910 - Patents and Copyrights

PRP 3200 - Program Approval

PRP 3222 - Undergraduate Degree Programs

PRP 3223 - Graduate Degree Programs

PRP 3224 - Guidelines for Course Numbering System

PRP 3230 - Course, Co-Curricular Learning Experience, and Academic Program Development Policy and Proposal Requirements

PRP 3233 - Required Format for Master Course Syllabi for BUCC Approval

PRP 3234 - Expedited Approval for Distance Education Option for Existing Courses

PRP 3264 - Student Course Requirements and Progress Information

PRP 3333 - Undergraduate (Degree and Non-Degree) Admissions Policy

PRP 3343 - Undergraduate Student Transfer Policy

PRP 3344 - Evaluation of Military Experience for Academic Credit

PRP 3360 - Placement into First Year English and Mathematics Courses

PRP 3361 - Undergraduate Academic Renewal Policy

PRP 3407 - Student Responsibility

PRP 3408 - Student Use of University Assigned Email Accounts

PRP 3410 - Student and Pennsylvania Resident Printer Paper Use Policy

PRP 3411 - Open Meeting Time

PRP 3415 - Registration

PRP 3420 - Choice of Curriculum/Declaration of Major

PRP 3422 - Double Major

PRP 3424 - Change of Area of Study

PRP 3434 - Change of Undergraduate Schedule

PRP 3439 - Undergraduate Student Scheduling Policy

PRP 3442 - Definition of Full-Time Student

PRP 3446 - Undergraduate Academic Retention Standards

PRP 3449 - Graduate Courses in Senior Year

PRP 3450 - Undergraduate Credit by Department Examination

PRP 3451 - Credit by Examination for RN's

PRP 3452 - Course Repeat

PRP 3454 - Undergraduate Pass/Fail

PRP 3456 - Auditing of Courses

PRP 3462 - Undergraduate Course Withdrawal

PRP 3463 - Graduate Admissions, Withdrawal, Course Repeat, Transfers, and Graduation Requirements

PRP 3465 - Conferral of Posthumous Degree

PRP 3506 - Class Attendance Policy

PRP 3512 - Academic Integrity Policy

PRP 3516 - Academic Examination Policy

PRP 3522 - Grades, Quality Points and Quality Point Averages

PRP 3536 - Grade Change

PRP 3540 - Department of Nursing Academic Good Standing

PRP 3557 - Academic Dismissal and Appeals Procedure

PRP 3565 - Graduate Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal

PRP 3581 - Withdrawal from the University

PRP 3592 - Academic Grievance Procedure

PRP 3602 - Majors, Minors, Career Concentrations and Teacher Certification

PRP 3603 - Credit Hour Definition

PRP 3604 - Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

PRP 3612 - General Education Requirements

PRP 3627 - Second Baccalaureate Degree

PRP 3640 - Academic Distinction

PRP 3670 - Mid-Semester Grade Reports

PRP 3820 - Library Materials Policy

PRP 3870 - Graduate Faculty Appointment

PRP 3880 - Graduate Course Repeat

PRP 3881 - Student Disruptive Behavior Policy

PRP 3920 - Honorary Degrees

PRP 3990 - Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Human Subjects Research

PRP 3991 - Course Assignments Involving Human Subjects

PRP 3995 - Animal Subjects Research

PRP 4650 - Hazing Policy

PRP 4722 - Student Employment/Payment from Grants Accounts

PRP 4789 - Harassment and Discrimination Policy

PRP 4790 - Sexual Misconduct Policy

PRP 4802 - Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Process

PRP 4805 - Drug Policy

PRP 4810 - Alcoholic Beverage Policy

PRP 4815 - Tailgating Policy

PRP 4862 - Student Non-Academic Grievance Policy

PRP 4901 - Preferred Name Policy

PRP 4902 - Affirmed Gender Marker Policy

PRP 4955 - Identification Card Policy

PRP 5200 - Emergency Response Policy

PRP 5201 - Emergency Notification/Response and Evacuation

PRP 5202 - Timely Warnings

PRP 5205 - University Closing Policy

PRP 5210 - Red Flag Identity Theft Prevention Program

PRP 5220 - Safety Committee

PRP 5221 - Safety Policy Statement

PRP 5225 - Mandatory Fire Drills Within University Buildings

PRP 5230 - Policy for Releasing Information from Bloomsburg University Police to Marketing and Communication

PRP 5232 - Posting and Chalking Policy

PRP 5240 - Weapons, Firearms And Dangerous Devices Policy

PRP 5253 - Smoking Policy

PRP 5292 (Rev.) - Key Control Policy

PRP 5320 - Late Registration Fee

PRP 5360 - University Fee Approval

PRP 5361 - Financial Obligations Policy

PRP 5365 - Cellular Phone Service and Other Wireless Communications Devices Stipend

PRP 5366 - University Provided Cellular Phone Equipment/Service and Other Wireless Communications Devices Usage

PRP 5380 – IRS Requirement to Report Cash Transactions Over $10,000-IRS Form 8300

PRP 5391 - Damages in Residence Halls

PRP 5450 - Green Procurement Policy – Standards and Guidelines

PRP 5451 - Energy Conservation & Sustainability Policy

PRP 5455 - Removal of Property from Campus

PRP 5460 - Disposal/Movement of Fixed Assets/Equipment

PRP 5481 - Policy Statement Use of Physical Education and Athletic Facilities

PRP 5530 - University Mail Room Policy

PRP 5572 - Duplicating/Print Shop Policy

PRP 5575 - Procedures for Use of Duplicating Services to Reduce Paper Use

PRP 5651 - Maintenance Work Orders

PRP 5653 - Procedure for Requesting Facilities Management Services on Weekends, Holidays and Normal Workdays 4pm-8am

 

PRP 5654 - Interim Policy on the Issuance of No Trespass  Orders to Non-Affiliated Individuals

 

PRP 6211 - Complement Control Form

PRP 6527 - Work Related Injury Reports

PRP 6538 – Tuition Waiver Policy

PRP 6605 - Administrative Leave for Blood Donations

PRP 6760 - Faculty Emeritus Status

PRP 6820 - Research Misconduct

PRP 6830 - Nepotism Policy

PRP 6950 - Drug-Free Workplace Policy

PRP 7630 - Outside Remuneration During Leaves of Absence with Pay (Sabbatical Leaves)

PRP 7635 - Sabbatical Travel Expenses

PRP 7650 - Faculty Exchange Statement

PRP 8605 - Vacation Policy For Sensitive Positions

PRP 8760 - Manager and Administrator Emeritus Status

PRP 8761 - Noninstructional Emeritus Status

PRP 8762 - Athletic Coach Emeritus Status

PRP 9200 - Pet Policy


PASSHE Board of Governor’s Policies

Procedures for Promotion and Tenure

Information concerning procedures for promotion and tenure are found on the BU staff network "S" drive under BU Documents.

Bloomsburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and for inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation, contact: Title IX Coordinator, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Warren Student Services Center, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815; Phone: (570) 389-4529; Email: titleixcoord@bloomu.edu.

Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

PRP Template for internal campus use.