University Policies
Northeastern University encourages and expects all members of its community to conduct themselves according to high 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. 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 that are accessible through the links in the menu at the top of this 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.
Compliance with Northeastern policies is, and always has been, a condition of employment and enrollment at the university. Northeastern may take action it determines appropriate to address conduct that violates one of its policies, procedures, protocols, training obligations, or applicable law. The university reserves the right to take any disciplinary action it deems appropriate under the circumstances including, without limitation, loss of privileges, termination of a funded project and/or loss of funding, verbal or written warnings, probation, suspension, and/or separation from the university, to the extent permitted by law and in accordance with applicable university policies and procedures.
Specific to Canada, violating a university policy may constitute “cause” for termination of employment or enrollment.
The university also reserves the right to take any action permitted by law that it deems necessary under the circumstances in response to a violation of policy or law by any person or group of persons not employed by or enrolled at Northeastern, including, without limitation, restricting such person’s or group’s access to university property, events, and/or programs.
Please visit the University Policy History Report page for information on new, updated or retired policies.
If you need more information, please contact: policies@northeastern.edu
Governance and Legal
102 – Policy on the Development, Approval and Management of University Policies
103 – Policy on Professional Standards and Business Conduct
104 – Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment and Title IX
105 – Retired
106 – Policy on Student Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
107 – Policy on Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity
108 – Policy on Non-Fraternization
110 – Policy on Export Control
111 – Policy on Anti-Corruption and Business Courtesies
112 – Policy on External International Engagements
113 – Policy on the Review and Approval of Proposed Contracts
114 – Policy on Signature Authority
115 – Policy on Government Relations, Lobbying and Political Campaign Activity
116 – Policy on Endorsements and Use of University Identifiers
117 – Policy on Gift Acceptance
118 – Policy on Joint Ventures
119 – Policy on Media Relations
120 – Policy on Branding Standards for Editorial, Web and Visual Content
121 – Policy on Use of University Social Media Accounts
122 – Policy on Digital Accessibility
123 – Policy on Standard Business Hours
125 – Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems
126 – Policy on Privacy for Students, Applicants, and Alumni
Academic and Faculty Affairs
200 – Policy on Visiting Faculty Appointments
201 – Policy on Student Religious Accommodations for Academic Activities
202 – Policy on Parental Leave for Graduate Students
203 – Policy on Parental Teaching Relief for Full-Time Faculty
204 – Policy on Snell Library Public Access
205 – Policy on Tenure Clock Extension
206-USA – Policy on Copyright (USA)
Business and Financial Affairs
300 – Policy on Non-Solicitation and Sales
301 – Policy on Use of Electronic Signatures
302 – Policy on Capital Assets
303 – Policy on Computer Procurement
304 – Policy on Procure to Pay (P2P)
305 – Policy on Use of University Funds
306 – Policy on Travel and Expense Reimbursement
307 – Policy on Handling Payments Made to the University
308 – Policy on Mobile Devices
309 – Policy on Research Grant Close Out
310 – Policy on Student Accounts Receivables
Human Resources
400 – Policy on Conflict of Interest and Commitment
401 – Policy on Teaching for Administrative/Professional Staff
402 – Policy on Employment of Relatives
403 – Policy on Background Checks and Credential Verifications
404 – Policy on Direct Deposit
405 – Policy on Disciplinary Action
406 – Policy on Drug-Free Workplace
407 – Policy on Posting Positions
408 – Policy on Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification & E-Verify
409 – Policy on Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship
410 – Policy on Temporary Non-Student Employees
411 – Policy on Eligibility for Benefit Plans
412 – Policy on Employee Work Schedules
413 – Policy on Re-Employment and Credit for Service
414 – Policy on New Employee Orientation
415 – Policy on Probationary Period
416 – Policy on Performance and Development for Staff Employees
417 – Policy on Timekeeping and Reporting
418 – Policy on Personnel Files
419 – Policy on Reasonable Accommodation
420 – Policy on Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions
421 – Policy on Leaves of Absence
422 – Policy on Domestic Violence Leave
423 – Policy on Paid Leave Program
425 – Policy on Retirement Benefits and Privileges
426 – Policy on Request for Salary and Employment Verifications
427 – Policy on Use of Chosen Name
Research
500 – Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research
501 – Policy on Financial Conflict of Interest Related to Research
502 – Policy on Research Misconduct
503 – Policy on Openness In Research
504 – Policy on Classroom Research Involving Human Subjects
505 – Policy on Human Subjects Research
506 – Policy on the Use of Animals in Research and Teaching Activities
509 – Policy on Costs for Sponsored Agreements
510 – Policy on Effort Reporting
511 – Policy on Institutional Base Salary for Extramurally-Funded Sponsored Projects
512 – Policy on Shared Research Facilities
Safety and Security
600 – Policy on Keys and Keycards
602 – Policy on Restricted Access and Supervision Requirements for Laboratories and Support Rooms
603 – Policy on Environmental Health and Safety
604 – Policy on Weapons on Campus
605 – Policy on Workplace Violence
606 – Policy Prohibiting Hazing
607 – Policy on Tobacco and Smoke-Free Campus
608 – Policy on Background Checks for Contractors and Vendors
609 – Policy on Care of Non-Students
610 – Policy on Animals on Campus
611 – Policy on Programs Involving Minors
612 – Policy on Requiring Registration of University Travel
613 – Policy on Travel to High-Risk and Sanctioned Destinations
614 – Policy on Use of Vehicles for University Purposes
615 – Policy on Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) a.k.a. “Drones”
616-OAK – Oakland Campus Access Policy
617 – Policy on Demonstrations
University Records and Information Systems
700 – Policy on Acceptable Use of IT Systems and Resources
702 – Policy on Protecting Confidential Information
704 – Policy on Use, Retention, and Deletion of University Records
705 – Policy on Retention of Medical Records
706 – Retired
708 – Policy Requiring Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Students and Athletics
800 – Policy on All Gender Housing
801 – Policy on Athletics Complimentary Admission
802 – Policy on Compliance in Athletics
803 – Policy on Complimentary Admission for Student-Athletes
804 – Policy on Media Contacts Regarding Athletics
805 – Policy on Use of Social Media by Student-Athletes
806 – Policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness
Location-Specific Policies
See below for Northeastern policies that are specific to individual locations:
Toronto
107-CAN – Policy on Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity (CAN)
206-CAN – Policy on Copyright (CAN)
207-CAN – Policy on Patents (CAN)
402-CAN – Policy on Employment of Relatives (CAN)
403-CAN – Policy on Background Checks and Credential Verifications (CAN)
405-CAN – Policy on Disciplinary Action (CAN)
406-CAN – Policy on Drug-Free Workplace (CAN)
408-CAN – Policy on Authorization to Work in Canada (CAN)
418-CAN – Policy on Personnel Files (CAN)
421-CAN – Policy on Leaves of Absence (CAN)
424-CAN – Policy on Paid Time Off (CAN)
603-CAN – Policy on Health and Safety (CAN)
Vancouver
107-CAN – Policy on Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity (CAN)
206-CAN – Policy on Copyright (CAN)
207-CAN – Policy on Patents (CAN)
402-CAN – Policy on Employment of Relatives (CAN)
403-CAN – Policy on Background Checks and Credential Verifications (CAN)
405-CAN – Policy on Disciplinary Action (CAN)
406-CAN – Policy on Drug-Free Workplace (CAN)
408-CAN – Policy on Authorization to Work in Canada (CAN)
418-CAN – Policy on Personnel Files (CAN)
421-CAN – Policy on Leaves of Absence (CAN)
424-CAN – Policy on Paid Time Off (CAN)
603-CAN – Policy on Health and Safety (CAN)
India
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