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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 (opens in new tab)
- Maintaining Status for F-1 International Students: Travel Outside of U.S. (opens in new tab)
- Maintaining Status for F-1 International Students: Program Extension (opens in new tab)
- Study Abroad: Policy & Approval Process: New/Renewal Provider and Partner (opens in new tab)
- Academic Attendance Policy (also see Student Attendance from Academic Catalogue) (opens in new tab)
- Syllabus Guidelines (opens in new tab)
- Class Field Trip Policy (opens in new tab)
- Model Use Policy (opens in new tab)
- Professor/Librarian Emeritus/Emerita Policy (opens in new tab)
- Faculty Travel (opens in new tab)
- Faculty Obligation to Student Safety / Facility and Studio Use Safety Guidelines (opens in new tab)
- Faculty Attendance (contractual) (opens in new tab)
- Professional Development Monies (contractual) (opens in new tab)
- Workload / Banking Credits (contractual) (opens in new tab)
- Academic Affairs AI Policy (opens in new tab)
- Academic Warnings (opens in new tab)
- Academic Misconduct Procedures (opens in new tab)
- Academic Advancement (opens in new tab)
- Advising and Registration (opens in new tab)
- Student Attendance (also see Attendance Policy from Faculty Handbook) (opens in new tab)
- CLEP (College Level Examination Program) (opens in new tab)
- College-Wide Academic Standing (opens in new tab)
- Commencement Participation (Student) (opens in new tab)
- Continuous Registration (opens in new tab)
- Course Load/Credits (Student) (opens in new tab)
- Concentration and Majors (opens in new tab)
- Course Assistantship (opens in new tab)
- Credit/Hour Ratio (Student) (opens in new tab)
- Departmental Standing (Student) (opens in new tab)
- Grading System (opens in new tab)
- Graduation Policies (opens in new tab)
- Incomplete Grade Policy (opens in new tab)
- Independent Studies (opens in new tab)
- Internships Through Career Services (opens in new tab)
- Limited Enrollment Status (opens in new tab)
- Plagiarism (opens in new tab)
- Pronoun and Chosen Name Policy (opens in new tab)
- Readmission (opens in new tab)
- Regulations (opens in new tab)
- Relationship of Departmental Standing to College-Wide Standing (opens in new tab)
- Returning Undergraduate Student Policy (opens in new tab)
- Review Board Evaluation (opens in new tab)
- Student Evaluation (opens in new tab)
- Student Work (opens in new tab)
- Studio Spaces (opens in new tab)
- Study Abroad (opens in new tab)
- Transfer Credit (opens in new tab)
- Withdrawal (opens in new tab)
- Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA) (opens in new tab)
- Cross Registration (opens in new tab)
- Leave of Absence (opens in new tab)
- Veterans (opens in new tab)
- Valor Act: Academic Credit Evaluation Policy
- Graduate Studio Use Agreement (opens in new tab)
- Independent Studies (opens in new tab)
- Refund Policy - Grad Program Summer Courses (opens in new tab)
- Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) Agreement: Deans Evaluations of Faculty (p. 36) (opens in new tab)
- Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) Agreement: Student (Course) Evaluations (p.37) (opens in new tab)
- International Travel Policy (opens in new tab)
- Faculty-Led Travel Courses: Academic & Travel Policies (opens in new tab)
- Faculty-Led Travel Courses: Alcohol, Behavior and Illegal Substance Policy (opens in new tab)
- Faculty-Led Travel Courses: Travel Agreement and Release of Liability (opens in new tab)
- Archives Collection Policy (opens in new tab)
- Public Use of the Library (opens in new tab)
- Circulation Policy (opens in new tab)
- Library Computer Lab Policy (opens in new tab)
- Collection Development Policy (opens in new tab)
- Purchasing Policy (opens in new tab)
- Fixed Assets & Surplus Property (opens in new tab)
- Travel & Reimbursement for Consultant Contracts (opens in new tab)
- Inclement Weather Notification Policy (opens in new tab)
- College Vehicles
- Vouchers & Waivers
- Youth Program Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Student Parking
- Student Withdrawal & Financial Aid Reduction Policy
- Withdrawal and Refund Policy (Certificate programs)
- Unusual Circumstances Policy (opens in new tab)
- Inclement Weather and Closing Policy (opens in new tab)
- Parking Policy (opens in new tab)
- Records Management Policy (opens in new tab)
- Massachusetts Record Retention Law (opens in new tab)
- Equal Opportunity Plan (opens in new tab)
- MA State Universities Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
- Policy of Non-Discrimination
- Campus Security and Right-to-Know Act (opens in new tab)
- Drug Free Workplace Act Certification (opens in new tab)
- Drug Free Workplace Policy (opens in new tab)
- Employment Verification and Reference Policy (opens in new tab)
- Form I9 Policy (opens in new tab)
- Payroll Public Records Exemption (opens in new tab)
- Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
- Weapons
- Smoking
- HR Policies and Procedures (opens in new tab)
- Access to Personnel Files (opens in new tab)
- Break Time for Nursing Mothers (opens in new tab)
- Conflict of Interest and Political Activity (opens in new tab)
- Conflict of Interest Law/State Ethics Commission (opens in new tab)
- Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Policy (opens in new tab)
- Domestic Violence Leave Policy (opens in new tab)
- Earned Sick Time Policy (opens in new tab)
- Employee Parking Accommodation Policy (opens in new tab)
- Guidelines on MA Maternity Leave (opens in new tab)
- MA State Universities Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy (opens in new tab)
- Parental Leave Act (opens in new tab)
- Service Animal/Emotional Support Animal/Animals on Campus (opens in new tab)
- Smoke Free Workplace (opens in new tab)
- Weapons and Firearm Policy (opens in new tab)
- Whistleblower Policy (opens in new tab)
- Federal Immigration Law
- Lactation Room
- Military Leave (opens in new tab)
- Mobile Phone Policy
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy
- Policy For the Safety and Protection of Minors (opens in new tab)
- Payments to International Visiting Artists (opens in new tab)
- Employment for F-1 International Students: On-Campus (opens in new tab)
- Employment for F-1 International Students: Internships/Curricular Practical Training (opens in new tab)
- Employment for F-1 International Students: Post-Graduation Work Authorization/Optional Practical Training (opens in new tab)
- Community Standards
- Alcohol on Campus
- Student Travel Policy (opens in new tab)
- Interim Administrative Action
- Health and Safety (opens in new tab)
- Property, Property Loss and Damage (opens in new tab)
- The Educational Living Environment (opens in new tab)
- Community Guidelines (opens in new tab)
- Rights and Privileges (opens in new tab)
- Responding to Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct
- Employer Posting Policy
- Maintaining Status for F-1 International Students: Leave of Absence (opens in new tab)
- Right to Speech & Assembly Policy (opens in new tab)
- Information Security- Acceptable Use (opens in new tab)
- Information Security - Bring Your Own Device (opens in new tab)
- Information Security - Risk Management (opens in new tab)
- Information Security - Online Identity Management (opens in new tab)
- Information Security - Remote Access (opens in new tab)
- Information Security - Safeguards for Endpoint Devices (opens in new tab)
- Information Security - Safeguards for Systems & Network Infrastructure (opens in new tab)
- Information Security - Stewardship of Information (opens in new tab)
- Information Security - WISP maintenance (opens in new tab)
- Email, Internet, and Telecommunications Policy (opens in new tab)
- Privacy Policy (opens in new tab)
- Technology Acceptable Use Policy (opens in new tab)