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
(See CU Policy 0-01: Policy on Policies)

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.