Syracuse University

Policies and Procedures

The Office of Academic Affairs fields a wide variety of questions regarding University policies and procedures. Within this site you will find links and information regarding the following:

Syracuse University Policies 

Faculty Manual

Academic Calendar

Academic Rules and Regulations

University Senate Bylaws

Curriculum Changes - Senate

Athletic Absence Memo

Registrar & Associate Provost's Faculty Letter

Religious Holiday Observances, Final Exam and Reading Day Policies, and other classroom related policies

Emergency Closing Procedures

The Senate Academic Affairs Committee approved "Approval of Proposals for New Centers and Institutes" in Spring, 2003. This document summarizes the process for proposing and approving new centers and institutes.

Proposals for New Centers and Institutes

The Senate Academic Affairs Committee approved "Guidelines for Addressing Major Issues" that may lead to significant organizational changes such as the closure of a school or college or the merger of two or more schools or colleges in Fall, 2003.

Guidelines For Addressing Major Issues