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Policies
Learn about the College policies and institutional procedures that apply to MassArt students, faculty, and staff.
The list of policies below outline the rules and guidelines that govern the MassArt community. Find key information on institutional procedures, such as reserving parking and addressing inclement weather. For detailed inquiries or clarification on specific policies or procedures, please contact the appropriate department directly.
- PCE Refunds
- Course/Schedule changes
- PCE Class Cancellations
- PCE Faculty Guide
- Maintaining Status for F-1 International Students: Travel Outside of U.S.
- Maintaining Status for F-1 International Students: Program Extension
- DHS Site Visits to Campus
- Study Abroad: Policy & Approval Process: New/Renewal Provider and Partner
- Academic Attendance Policy (also see Student Attendance from Academic Catalogue)
- Syllabus Guidelines
- Class Field Trip Policy
- Model Use Policy
- Professor/Librarian Emeritus/Emerita Policy
- Faculty Travel
- Faculty Obligation to Student Safety / Facility and Studio Use Safety Guidelines
- Faculty Attendance (contractual)
- Professional Development Monies (contractual)
- Workload / Banking Credits (contractual)
- Academic Affairs AI Policy
- Academic Warnings
- Academic Misconduct Procedures
- Academic Advancement
- Advising and Registration
- Student Attendance (also see Attendance Policy from Faculty Handbook)
- CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
- College-Wide Academic Standing
- Commencement Participation (Student)
- Continuous Registration
- Course Load/Credits (Student)
- Concentration and Majors
- Course Assistanceship
- Credit/Hour Ratio (Student)
- Departmental Standing (Student)
- Grading System
- Graduation Policies
- Incomplete Grade Policy
- Independent Studies
- Internships Through Career Services
- Limited Enrollment Status
- Plagiarism
- Pronoun and Chosen Name Policy
- ReAdmission
- Regulations
- Relationship of Departmental Standing to College-Wide Standing
- Returning Undergraduate Student Policy
- Review Board Evaluation
- Student Evaluation
- Student Work
- Studio Spaces
- Study Abroad
- Transfer Credit
- Withdrawal
- Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA)
- Cross Registration
- Leave of Absence
- Veterans
- Valor Act: Academic Credit Evaluation Policy
- Graduate Studio Use Agreement
- Independent Studies - 6 meetings
- Refund Policy - Grad Program Summer Courses
- DGCE Agreement Deans evaluations of Fac
- DGCE Agreement Student Course Evaluations
- Film/Video Access Policy
- International Travel Policy
- Faculty-Led Travel Courses: Academic & Travel Policies
- Faculty-Led Travel Courses: Alcohol, Behavior and Illegal Substance Policy
- Faculty-Led Travel Courses: Deposit Terms and Conditions and Withdrawal Policy
- Faculty-Led Travel Courses: Travel Agreement and Release of Liability
- Archives Collection Policy
- Public Use of the Library
- Circulation Policy
- Library Computer Lab Policy
- Collection Development Policy
- Financial Interest in Instructional Materials: Faculty Disclosure to State Ethics Commission
- Procurement Card Policy
- Purchasing Policy
- Fixed Assets & Surplus Property
- Travel & Reimbursement for Consultant Contracts
- Facilities Use
- Inclement Weather Notification
- College Vehicles
- Vouchers & Waivers
- Youth Program Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Student Parking
- Student Withdrawal & Financial Aid Reduction Policy
- Withdrawal and Refund Policy (Certificate programs)
- Dependency Override Policy
- Inclement Weather and Closing Policy
- Parking Policy
- Records Management Policy
- Massachusetts Record Retention Law
- Fiscal - Debt Policy
- Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Plan
- MA State Universities Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
- Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy
- Campus Security and Right-to-Know Act
- Drug Free Workplace Act Certification
- Drug Free Workplace Policy
- Employment Verification and Reference Policy
- Form I9 Policy
- Payroll Public Records Exemption
- Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
- Weapons
- Smoking
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Access to Personnel Files
- Breaktime for Nursing Mothers
- Conflict of Interest and Political Activity
- Conflict of Interest Law/State Ethics Commission
- CORI/SORI Policy
- Domestic Violence Leave Policy
- Earned Sick Time Policy
- Employee Parking Accommodation Policy
- Guidelines on MA Maternity Leave
- MA State Universities Titile IX Sexual Harassment Policy
- Parental Leave Act
- Service Animal/Emotional Support Animal/Animals on Campus
- Smoke Free Workplace
- Weapons and Firearm Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
- Federal Immigration Law
- Lactation Room
- Military Leave
- Mobile Phone Policy
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy
- Telework Policy
- Policy For the Safety and Protection of Minors
- Payments to International Visiting Artists
- Employment for F-1 International Students: On-Campus
- Employment for F-1 International Students: Internships/Curricular Practical Training
- Employment for F-1 International Students: Post-Graduation Work Authorization/Optional Practical Training
- Community Standards
- Alcohol on Campus
- Student Travel Policy
- Interim Administrative Action
- Health and Safety
- Property, Property Loss and Damage
- The Educational Living Environment
- Community Guidelines
- Rights and Privileges
- Responding to Sexual Harassment & Sexual Violence
- Employer Posting Policy
- Maintaining Status for F-1 International Students: Leave of Absence
- Information Security- Acceptable Use
- Information Security - Bring Your Own Device
- Information Security - Risk Management
- Information Security - Online Identity Management
- Information Security - Remote Access
- Information Security - Safeguards for Endpoint Devices
- Information Security - Safeguards for Systems & Network Infrastructure
- Information Security - Stewardship of Information
- Information Security - WISP maintenance
- Email, Internet, and Telecommunications Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Admissions
- First Time Undergraduates
- Transfer Students
- Re-admission Candidates
- International Students
- Graduate Students
- Certificate Students
- Resources for Veterans
- Admissions Policies
- Meet the Admissions Team
- Admissions Events
- Resources for Teachers & Counselors
- Accepted Students
- FAQs
- Schedule Your Visit
- Request Information
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