Welcome to the Northeastern University Policy Page

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.

If you need more information, please contact:  Policies@northeastern.edu

Audrey Evans
Administrative Operations Manager
Office of the General Counsel
(617)373-2157
a.evans@northeastern.edu

Gregory Solomon
Compliance Operations Coordinator
Compliance Department
(617)373-2157
g.solomon@northeastern.edu

(new policies are marked with an asterisk)

Additional Resources: Human Resources Management, Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs, Finance, Information Technology Services, Office of the General Counsel, Marketing and Communications.

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 Capital Assets
• Policy on Computer Procurement
• Policy on Handling Payments Made to the University
• Policy on Mobile Devices
• 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

• Code of Ethical Conduct
• Policy on Branding Standards for Editorial, Web and Visual Content
• Policy on Confidentiality of University Records and Information
• Policy on Digital Accessibility*
• Policy on Endorsements and Use of University Identifiers
• Policy on Equal Opportunity*
• Policy on Export Control
• Policy on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Policy on Gift Acceptance
• Policy on International Travel
• Policy on Joint Ventures
• Policy on Media Relations
• Policy on Non-Fraternization*
• Policy on Non-Solicitation and Sales
• Policy on Policies
• Policy on Political Campaign Related Activity
• Policy on Professional Standards and Business Conduct
• Policy on Programs Involving Minors
• Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment*
• Policy on Retention and Disposition of University Records
• Policy on Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX
• Policy on Signature Authority
• 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 Prohibiting Hazing
• Whistleblower Policy

Human Resources

• Policy on Background Checks and Credential Verifications*
• Policy on Conflict of Interest and Commitment
• Policy on Direct Deposit of Pay
• Policy on Disciplinary Action
• Policy on Domestic Violence Leave
• Policy on Drug-Free Workplace
• Policy on Electronic I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification and 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 Grievance Procedure
• Policy on Leaves of Absence*
• Policy on New Employee Orientation
• Policy on Paid Parental Leave*
• Policy on Paid Time Off
• Policy on Performance Appraisals for Non-Faculty
• Policy on Personnel Files
• Policy on Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions*
• Policy on Probationary Period
• 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
  
• Policy on Workplace Violence

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 Cost Sharing
• Policy on Costs for Sponsored Agreements
• Policy on Cost Transfer
• Policy on Effort Reporting
• 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 Research Misconduct
• 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 on Keys and Keycards
• Policy on Pets on Campus
• Policy on Smoke-Free Campus*
• 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
• Policy on Weapons on Campus

Student Experience

• Policy on All Gender Housing
  
• 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 Employment
• Policy on Student Employee Work Schedule
• Policy on Husky Cards
• Policy on Use of Social Media by Student-Athletes

University Handbooks, Guides and Manuals

• Export Control Compliance Manual
• Faculty Handbook
• Undergraduate Student Handbook

Resources

• Policy Communication and Implementation Plan
• Policy Development Guidelines
• Policy Proposal Form
• Policy Template
• Policy FAQ's
• Procedure Template
• Mobile Device Procedure

Retired Policies

• Retired Policy List